Cultivating Sangha in the Rain

Cultivating Sangha in the Rain

When the heavens opened on April 9, we worried that the pouring rain, dense fog, and deep, slippery mud at Green Gulch Farm might dampen the Zen-a-thon spirit. Instead, we discovered how community blossomed.   When planning our first Zen-a-thon, community building,...
When Kim Hart Became Kogen Daiho

When Kim Hart Became Kogen Daiho

After many years of practice, Kim Hart was ordained as a priest by her teacher Ryushin Paul Haller in the City Center Buddha Hall on Saturday, April 16, surrounded by family and friends.  Kim’s new dharma name is Kogen Daiho, which translates as Loyalty Source,...