by Sangha News editor | Jun 18, 2015 | For Zenkei Blanche Hartman, In Memoriam
I just found this lovely photo of Blanche and Chitose-san (Hoitsu’s wife). I believe this was taken about 7 years ago when Kannon Do Zen Center had its official opening for the new temple, and Hoitsu-sama came as the most honored guest.
by Sangha News editor | Jun 17, 2015 | For Zenkei Blanche Hartman, In Memoriam
I had collected these during the book project hoping they might put them in. But no.
by Sangha News editor | Jun 17, 2015 | For Zenkei Blanche Hartman, In Memoriam
In September 2013, it was suggested that I take on the project of editing a book for Zenkei Blanche Hartman. I was both honored and overwhelmed. How would we work together given she was mostly healing from her first fall at the time? Would I choose the correct...
by Sangha News editor | Jun 16, 2015 | For Zenkei Blanche Hartman, In Memoriam
A Trip to Japan In 1998, Blanche and 16 other American Zen teachers and practitioners spent over a month in Japan. We practiced everyday Zen at Rinso-in, Suzuki Roshi’s home temple. Blanche, along with two of her students, also traveled to Anteiji, a remote monastery...