by Sangha News editor | May 16, 2016 | For Zenkei Blanche Hartman, In Memoriam
Shunbo Zenkei Blanche Hartman, Roshi, a widely respected Zen teacher, former Abbess, and Senior Dharma Teacher of San Francisco Zen Center, died on Friday, May 13, in San Francisco. She was one of the first women to lead a Zen training temple outside of Asia. Her Zen...
by Sangha News editor | May 16, 2016 | For Zenkei Blanche Hartman, In Memoriam
For the last three days, through the weekend, many people have been sitting with Blanche’s body in the Buddha Hall at City Center. Day and night, members of her family, residents, and students who traveled from all over the country to be here sat quietly with...
by Sangha News editor | May 15, 2016 | For Zenkei Blanche Hartman, In Memoriam
Zen pioneer Zenkei Blanche Hartman Roshi...
by Sangha News editor | May 14, 2016 | For Zenkei Blanche Hartman, In Memoriam
Condolences Thank you for letting me know of Blanche’s passing. It was a great gift for me to know her for half a century. I greatly admired Blanche and will always love her. Not knowing that she was dying, I prayed for her last night. Now, I lit a candle and...
by Sangha News editor | May 13, 2016 | For Zenkei Blanche Hartman, In Memoriam
Hello Friends, Today Blanche has begun the process of moving towards the end of her life. We are waiting for the family to all arrive, which should be happening tomorrow, later morning or early afternoon. After everyone is here, they will remove treatment and Blanche...