Rinso-in was originally built on the coast in 1471 and was relocated to a higher site in 1497 … on a hillside at the edge of a large bird sanctuary.
A Visit to Branching Streams Zen Centers in the Pacific Northwest, Part 2
Part Two of a two-part report on Tova’s visit to Branching Streams Zen Centers in the Northwest.
Preparing for Mountain Seat Weekend 2023: A Call for Volunteers
Traditionally, the entire community, residential and non-residential, comes together to support these events.
A Visit to Branching Streams Zen Centers in the Pacific Northwest, Part 1
Part One of a two-part report on Tova’s visit to Branching Streams Zen Centers in the Northwest.
Remembering Silas Hoadley
Silas was close to Suzuki Roshi, who invited Silas to be his substitute in leading retreats in Canada. He was much liked and respected.
Remembering Layla Smith Bockhorst
Layla offered this final teaching to us—showing up to meet the great mystery with presence and grace—“quietly, quietly, leaving nothing out.”
Remembering Cathleen Williams
Cathleen was a resident for many years. She visited Rinso-in twice for month-long practice sessions with Blanche and other practitioners.
Congratulations Fall 2022 Shusos!
Shusos Royce Johnson and Eli Brown-Stevenson completed the Fall 2022 Practice Periods at Green Gulch Farm and City Center.
Zachary Smith Joins an Interfaith Celebration of Diwali
As a part of the Diwali celebration, Zachary was asked to speak from the Zen tradition about what light means to him.