June 25, 1972 - June 16, 2015 San Francisco Zen Center has been grieving the loss of Sioen Roux, who passed away suddenly at Tassajara last week....
Thinking of Charleston
With great sadness we hold in our hearts the victims of last week’s violent attack in Charleston and all who are affected by this tragedy. Standing...
Pope’s Groundbreaking Message on the Environment Indicates Shift for All Faith Communities
Humanity is called to recognize the need for changes of lifestyle, production and consumption. —Pope Francis, "Laudato Si: On Care for Our Common...
PHOTO: From Judith Keenan
Photos: From Renshin Bunce
Photo From Judith Keenan
Blanche’s spirituality and her politics: Not one, not two.
PHOTO: Zenkei Sees Her Book
Today I had the privilege of taking the first two copies of Zenkei's soon to be released book to her. As you can see from the photos she was...
Update 6/19/15
Hello Friends, Yesterday, I shared the entire list of folks wanting to see Blanche with her, she expressed how grateful she feels for all of the...
While going through cards
While going through the cards and emails today, Blanche hands me one and says, "If anyone asks for a short word on what I tried to do in my...









