by Sangha News editor | Jun 8, 2016 | For Zenkei Blanche Hartman, In Memoriam
Spell To Be Said Upon Departure What was come here to do having finished, shelves of the water lie flat. Copper the leaves of the doorsill, yellow and falling. Scarlet the bird that is singing. Vanished the labor, here bells are. Completed the asking. Loosing the...
by Sangha News editor | Jun 8, 2016 | Arts & Culture, News, Zen Practice
Last week, David Schneider came to City Center to read from his new book about a former City Center resident, Beat poet Philip Whalen. Here is a picture – and a transcript – of a broadside that Philip created in 1981, bordered by six “Siddham” letters...
by Sangha News editor | Jun 8, 2016 | Features, News, Volunteering, Zen Practice
We marched with our brothers and sisters in the dharma in the Pride Parade for Racial and Economic Justice on Sunday, June 26, 2016 to show our love and support. Larry Yang, this year’s Community Grand Marshall and a teacher at East Bay Meditation Center and...
by Sangha News editor | Jun 7, 2016 | News
Looking for a two-night stay – or longer? This might be your lucky June! Precious pockets of time and space are still available in Tassajara this June. If you can get away, come join us in private accommodations: Yurt 2 on 6/11 Cabin 3B is open for 4 nights starting...
by Sangha News editor | May 25, 2016 | Features, Giving, News
In commemoration of Hiroshima Day, August 6, we invite you to join us in creating 1,000 origami cranes, long associated with the desire for world peace. At City Center, Green Gulch and Tassajara, anyone who is interested is welcome to help, folding one or many. If you...
