by Sangha News editor | Aug 3, 2021 | Arts & Culture, Features, Zen Practice
Joshua Sandeman, a former SFZC resident, is a Nurse Practitioner based in Salem, Oregon. “Medicine puts me face-to-face with all manner of human suffering and it can be a challenge to take care of feelings of burnout, detachment, and despair.”
by Sangha News editor | Jul 28, 2021 | Arts & Culture, Features, Zen Practice
Zenju started writing as an eight-year-old. In her twenties Zenju was writing short stories and she submitted one to a journal edited by Pearl Cleage. It was published and that was the first time she earned money as a writer.
by Sangha News editor | Jul 15, 2021 | Features, Governance, News
“I’ve been well trained for the Secretary position. I have been behind the scenes enough that I don’t feel so new as an officer.” There are many ways in which Eli feels supported in his new role.
by Sangha News editor | Jul 15, 2021 | Features, Zen Practice
The Zen Buddhist Sewing Teachers and Everyday Zen launched a six-month online practice period in June 2021, called Sewing with Heart.
by Sangha News editor | Jul 15, 2021 | Features, News
Thomas Cleary translated many Zen texts, including koan collections and Dogen fascicles. His many brilliant translations from various spiritual traditions is a tremendous gift.