by Sangha News editor | Jan 2, 2020 | Arts & Culture, Features
New Year’s Day at City Center/Beginners Mind Temple. During the toasts, Abbot Tenzen David Zimmerman wished everyone a year filled with light, delight, and insight. Photo by Clare Hollander.
by Sangha News editor | Mar 5, 2020 | Arts & Culture, Volunteering
The City Center Library and Reading Room is currently looking for additional volunteers for Tuesdays, 1:30 – 7 pm. Please consider assisting us in keeping the library and sitting space accessible for residents and other members/visitors. The preferred volunteer...
by Sangha News editor | Jan 13, 2020 | Features, Zen Practice
On Saturday, January 4, five initiates received the precepts in a Jukai/Initiation Ceremony with preceptors Central Abbot Ed Sattizahn, Shosan Victoria Austin, and Anshi Zachary Smith (Nancy Petrin offered the precepts to Margaret Schneider through Ed) at City...
by Sangha News editor | Dec 12, 2019 | Arts & Culture, Features, Zen Practice
Congratulations to Tim O’Connor Fraser, Gyoku To I Toku / Jade Lantern Solemn Virtue, the Fall 2019 City Center shuso. The shuso ceremony, after which these photos were taken, took place on Saturday, December 7. Lorenzo Garbo was Tim’s benji/assistant...
by Sangha News editor | Nov 6, 2019 | Arts & Culture, Features
The fountain in the courtyard at City Center, with floating maple leaf. Photo by Clare Hollander.