Note: In February of 2009, Sangha News Journal posted this article by Ryuko Laura Burges on the occasion of Blanche receiving a special...
Sewing Buddha’s Robe: Zenkei Blanche Hartman
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Celebrating Zen-a-thon 2026
Images from our Zen-a-thon celebration events
The Heart of a Renovation: Studio Bondy Wins Award for City Center Redesign
For its thoughtful and inspiring work, Studio Bondy won a religious architecture renovation award.
Green Gulch Farm Apprenticeship Programs
We are currently accepting applications for the 2026 Farm and Land Stewardship Programs!
Update on SFZC Abbatial Structure – Spring 2026
SFZC formalizes updated leadership roles across City Center, Green Gulch Farm, and Tassajara.
Celebrating our Winter 2026 Shusos
Shuso Ceremony at Tassajara Congratulations to Ellen Simpson (O-do Jo-e, Responsive Way/Settled Wisdom) whose shuso ceremony on March 31...
Building and Rebuilding in an Impermanent World: A Brief History of Two Tassajara Zendos
Recalling the first zendo fire and the rebuilding of its temporary replacement
Lay Bodhisattva Initiation Ceremony at City Center – April 18
Congratulations to the initiates who received the precepts in a Lay Bodhisattva Initiation Ceremony at SFZC’s City Center on April 18.
Remembering Seirin Barbara Kohn
Update: There will be a memorial service for Barbara, officiated by her longtime friend Rev. Mary Mocine, on Saturday May 23 at 4pm PT. It can be...