by Sangha News editor | Oct 12, 2020 | Features
Carla Walter already had a dedicated spiritual practice when she visited Tassajara for the first time in 2018, and she “had no intention of becoming a Zen practitioner.” She tells the story of how she changed her mind and became increasingly involved with...
by Sangha News editor | Oct 3, 2020 | For Yvonne Rand, In Memoriam
Yvonne RandJikai Myo-ōn / Ocean of Compassion, Luminous SoundSeptember 23, 1935 – August 19, 2020 no wind, yet the windbellskeep on ringing—Kokan Shiren By Jisho Warner Yvonne Rand (née Boye), a member of the first generation of American Zen teachers, died on...
by Sangha News editor | Oct 2, 2020 | Features, Programs, Zen Practice
It’s about studying and knowing the teachings, and then, at various points, having the teachings and path drop away.
by Sangha News editor | Sep 21, 2020 | Features, Giving
For the past several years in September, City Center has hosted a dinner for volunteers whose constant efforts help to keep the temple open and functioning. This year we are unable to offer our thanks in person, but we want to acknowledge their vital contributions to...
by Sangha News editor | Sep 15, 2020 | Farm & Garden, Features, Giving, Volunteering
Each Friday at 9:30am, former Green Gulch Farm apprentice Vanessa Caldarelli and her team of three (Jess Nelson, Kate Sylvan, and Leia Layus) set up a stand at the Mill Valley Farmers Market. They are there on a volunteer basis so that GGF produce remains available to...