Daitsu Myogen Steven Stücky (Great Pervading Subtle Eye; March 6, 1946 – December 31, 2013) San Francisco Zen Center’s first central abbot, Myogen...
In Memoriam: Bhante Suhita Dharma
As we will be chanting the Great Compassionate Mind Dharani in a memorial service next week acknowledging Venerable Bhante Suhita Dharma’s passing,...
Fall Practice Period at Tassajara—Concluding Images
The Fall 2013 Practice Period at Tassajara, led by Abbess Kiku Christina Lehnherr, concluded with a shuso ceremony on December 18, featuring Shogen...
Coming Back to the Original River: Paintings by Margaret Bertrand
Jan Art Exhibit
December 24
Dear Friends, I have not provided an update since before the Stepping Down Ceremony on December 15th, and I am having a surprisingly difficult time...
Accepting with Gratitude: Central Abbot Myogen Steve Stücky Formally Steps Down
My death asks so much of you. Please accept this as a teaching for yourself and for our Sangha. Accept with gratitude. —Myogen Steve Stücky In a...
Accepting with Gratitude: Central Abbot Myogen Steve Stücky Formally Steps Down
by Jay Pennington
Photos by Renshin Bunce
Congratulations to Green Gulch Shuso Bert Dyer
Featured Photo
December 12
As mentioned in the last post, Abbot Steve now receives regular medication injections and is able to “dose” himself as needed. This is a relief for...