Celebrating Our Fall 2025 Shusos

There were three SFZC shuso ceremonies in December 2025.

Bearing Witness in Minneapolis: A Letter to the Sangha from Abbot Mako

Abbot Mako reflects her experiences attending a march in Minneapolis.

Listening to the Stories: An Interview with Tova Green

Deep gratitude for Tova’s many years of practice and service, and the stories she helped bring forward.

Cooking as Practice: A Tenzo and a Volunteer Reflect on Life in the City Center Kitchen

Reflections from the kitchen on cooking, volunteering, and the subtle teachings that arise through shared daily work.

Remembering Mary Watson

Remembering Mary Watson

I want to invite us to be with Mary’s spirit, because she really embodied compassion. When Blanche gave her the precepts, she gave her the name, Eyes of Compassion, Nurturing Teacher, and that’s what Mary was.

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