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Celebrating our Winter 2026 Shusos

Celebrating our Winter 2026 Shusos

by Sangha News editor | May 19, 2026 | Arts & Culture, Features, News, Zen Practice

  Shuso Ceremony at Tassajara Congratulations to Ellen Simpson (O-do Jo-e, Responsive Way/Settled Wisdom) whose shuso ceremony on March 31 marked the end of practice period at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. The Practice Period was led by Abbot Tenzen David...
Building and Rebuilding in an Impermanent World: A Brief History of Two Tassajara Zendos

Building and Rebuilding in an Impermanent World: A Brief History of Two Tassajara Zendos

by Sangha News editor | May 11, 2026 | Arts & Culture, Features, News, Zen Practice

Recalling the first zendo fire and the rebuilding of its temporary replacement

Lay Bodhisattva Initiation Ceremony at City Center – April 18

Lay Bodhisattva Initiation Ceremony at City Center – April 18

by Sangha News editor | May 4, 2026 | Arts & Culture, Features, News, Zen Practice

Congratulations to the initiates who received the precepts in a Lay Bodhisattva Initiation Ceremony at SFZC’s City Center on April 18.

Remembering Seirin Barbara Kohn

Remembering Seirin Barbara Kohn

by Sangha News editor | Apr 28, 2026 | Features, For Seirin Barbara Kohn, News

Update: There will be a memorial service for Barbara, officiated by her longtime friend Rev. Mary Mocine, on Saturday May 23 at 4pm PT. It can be accessed via Zoom by clicking on the Enter the Zendo Now link from the Clear Water Zendo page. Seirin Barbara Kohn passed...
Fire Heats, Water Wets . . .

Fire Heats, Water Wets . . .

by Sangha News editor | Apr 28, 2026 | Arts & Culture, Features, News, Zen Practice

A Sacred Space Forever Abides

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