Abbot Steve's pain level fluctuates a great deal, and periodic supplemental doses of medication are needed around the clock to keep it manageable....
Featured Photo, November 6
Photos by Shundo David Haye
The Night We Summoned the Deceased
by Sachico Ohanks
November 4
A brief update for now: there doesn't appear to have been any significant effect from last week's chemo at this point, and the issues of pain,...
Notice of SFZC Board of Directors Meeting
The meetings of the SFZC Board of Directors are open to dues-paying members. The next meeting will be Wednesday, November 13, 2013, at 2 pm in the...
November 2
Another photo from the beginning of the dharma transmission process this week.
November 1
Summarizing some news from Mary Stares today: Abbot Steve had chemotherapy yesterday and was in the hospital from 9 until 2. He's at home resting...
October 31
Dear Friends, A conversation with Mary yesterday reminded me that every day seems to bring greater fragility and discomfort to Abbot Steve as the...
October 29
Dear Friends, I apologize for not writing an update for a few days. Time seems to get away from me, and the web editor is kind enough not to send me...