by Sangha News editor | Jun 8, 2016 | Arts & Culture, News, Zen Practice
Last week, David Schneider came to City Center to read from his new book about a former City Center resident, Beat poet Philip Whalen. Here is a picture – and a transcript – of a broadside that Philip created in 1981, bordered by six “Siddham” letters...
by Sangha News editor | Jul 6, 2016 | News, Volunteering
We are looking for volunteers with some technical skills to help make possible one of our most widely valued offerings — publishing our dharma talks online. We are looking for volunteers to help Green Gulch Farm Zen Center publish our recorded audio dharma...
by Sangha News editor | May 25, 2016 | Features, Giving, News
In commemoration of Hiroshima Day, August 6, we invite you to join us in creating 1,000 origami cranes, long associated with the desire for world peace. At City Center, Green Gulch and Tassajara, anyone who is interested is welcome to help, folding one or many. If you...
by Sangha News editor | Apr 22, 2016 | Giving, News, Volunteering
When the heavens opened on April 9, we worried that the pouring rain, dense fog, and deep, slippery mud at Green Gulch Farm might dampen the Zen-a-thon spirit. Instead, we discovered how community blossomed. When planning our first Zen-a-thon, community building,...
by Sangha News editor | Apr 8, 2016 | News, Shuso
The Shuso for the Spring 2016 Practice Period at Green Dragon Temple was Jisen Stephen Hale, whose Shuso Ceremony took place on April 4. The practice period, led by Central Abbess Eijun Linda Cutts, was called “Upright and Complete: Practicing with Noble...
