Condolences Thank you for letting me know of Blanche's passing. It was a great gift for me to know her for half a century. I greatly admired Blanche...
Health Update: May 12, 2016
Hello Friends, Today Blanche has begun the process of moving towards the end of her life. We are waiting for the family to all arrive, which should...
Zenkei Blanche Hartman Passed Away This Morning
We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved teacher, abbess, and great friend Zenkei Blanche Hartman died peacefully at 12:30am this morning...
Zenkei Laid Out in the Buddha Hall at City Center
The body of Zenkei Blanche Hartman will rest in the Buddha Hall at City Center, 300 Page Street, CA 94192, for three days. You are warmly invited...
A Letter from Blanche’s Family About Her Health
Dear Friends, I am sure you have heard by now that Zenkei Blanche Hartman Roshi is in the hospital, and has been since her 90th birthday on Sunday...
The Joy of Work Period at Tassajara
Tassajara work periods happen in April and September, when a band of enthusiastic volunteers descend on the valley and roll up their sleeves...
Caregiving as an Enriching Path
The Contemplative Caregiver Course uses the teachings of mindfulness and turning towards what’s difficult to cultivate a Zen approach to aging,...
Jane Hirshfield Brings Her Poetry to the Dharma Lamp Circle
The Dharma Lamp Circle, a group of SFZC legacy givers, enjoyed an evening of poetry and connection featuring a reading by Jane Hirshfield, and a...
TassNow: May Retreats Have Limited Availability (but there are still some!)
Is one of these retreats perfect for you? May retreats include: Aligning with Stillness (yoga), Finding Equanimity in a Difficult Profession (for...