Enjoy these brief, uplifting statements from those who have benefited from or administered some of the various programs and services that you...
Signs of a Shuso: Milestone Ceremony for Deaf Head Student Keith Baker
Photos by Shundo Haye
In Memoriam: Nelson Mandela
Born in 1918, Nelson Mandela was a symbol of great courage. After he was released from an unjust 27-year prison stay in 1990, he led negotiations...
December 9
Last week Abbot Steve's pain level increased significantly, and hospice care was unable to relieve the pain, so he went to the hospital. Now he is...
Board Election Results 2013
The SFZC Board of Directors wishes to thank the members of Zen Center for their participation in approving the slate of board candidates. Larry Bye,...
December 5
Dear Friends, Included in this update are two pictures. Most mornings Abbot Steve does a morning jundo. This is a ceremony in which he carries a lit...
THANKSGIVING DAY REFLECTION from Myogen Steve Stücky, 11.28.13
Dear Ones, First, it is an inspiring thought to dedicate this particular day for giving thanks and put “gratitude” on the national calendar as a...
November 27
Abbot Steve completed another lay entrustment ceremony yesterday, for Tom Millard of the Dharma Eye Zen Center. Mary explained to me today that the...
Coming Changes in San Francisco Zen Center Leadership
In collaboration with Central Abbot Myogen Steve Stücky, the Elders Council recently issued—“with sadness and gratitude”—recommendations for...