by Sangha News editor | Dec 10, 2013 | News
Born in 1918, Nelson Mandela was a symbol of great courage. After he was released from an unjust 27-year prison stay in 1990, he led negotiations for the abolition of apartheid in South Africa, winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993. He was elected as South...
by Sangha News editor | Dec 9, 2013 | For Myogen Steve Stucky, In Memoriam
Last week Abbot Steve’s pain level increased significantly, and hospice care was unable to relieve the pain, so he went to the hospital. Now he is at home with a pump to automatically deliver medication at regular intervals, but the situation is still quite...
by Sangha News editor | Dec 9, 2013 | 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. Larry Bye, Mark Lachman and Joe Rodriguez will serve three-year terms beginning in January 2014 and completing at the end of...
by Sangha News editor | Dec 5, 2013 | For Myogen Steve Stucky, In Memoriam
Dear Friends, Included in this update are two pictures. Most mornings Abbot Steve does a morning jundo. This is a ceremony in which he carries a lit stick of incense to various altars throughout the house and yard, ending with an offering to the Quanyin statue at the...
by Sangha News editor | Nov 30, 2013 | For Myogen Steve Stucky, In Memoriam
Dear Ones, First, it is an inspiring thought to dedicate this particular day for giving thanks and put “gratitude” on the national calendar as a shared cultural value. Though any great thought may be tarnished and undermined by our usual self-serving narrowness, here...