by Sangha News editor | Dec 8, 2014 | News
SFZC alumnus Frances Anne Thompson passed away November 28 in San Francisco. Fran was an early student of Suzuki Roshi, the second tenzo (head of kitchen) at Tassajara, and the illustrator of the first Tassajara Bread Book. She maintained her connection with Zen...
by Sangha News editor | Nov 25, 2014 | Giving, Zen Practice
Many of us regard San Francisco Zen Center as a place of refuge and replenishment. We take refuge in this community, in our shared practice, and in these places that nourish us. Your support makes it possible for us to be here for you and for others. Chris Fortin, a...
by Sangha News editor | Nov 25, 2014 | Governance, News
The SFZC Board of Directors wishes to thank the members of Zen Center for their participation in approving the slate of board candidates. Albert Kutchins, Brian McCaffrey, Margie O’Driscoll, Anna Thorn and Jon Voss will serve three-year terms beginning in...
by Sangha News editor | Nov 25, 2014 | Governance
The Board of Directors of Zen Center met on Wednesday, November 19, 2014, at Greens Restaurant. The Board’s major action item was to pass a new policy for abbatial review, designed to encourage self-evaluation among each member of the abbacy (the current abbot and...
