July 30, 2018
July/August 2018 Sesshin, Day 2: Zen Letters: Teachings of Yuanwu (trans. J.C. & T. Cleary)
Teisho by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede
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July 25, 2018
Email: July 24, 2018
Memorial Service for Jeffrey Kurland Long-time Center member and sesshin veteran Jeffrey Kurland has died after a long battle with cancer. His wife Roberta and their daughters will be here tomorrow (Wednesday, July 25) for a service in the zendo at 2:30 pm. Old friends and other Sangha members are welcome to come.
July 22, 2018
The Latest Scandal in American Buddhism
A look at the sexual misconduct, widely disclosed this month, of the head of Shambhala International, one of the major Tibetan Buddhist lineages, and the fallout in that Sangha.
July 19, 2018
RZC Recipes Online
Thanks to the efforts of Jeanette Prince-Cherry, we now have a number of the Zen Center’s many recipes online, and we’ll continue to add more. These recipes are shared to support Sangha in their efforts to eat a more compassionate diet. Check out the recipes collection here.
July 14, 2018
The Latest from Klava House
Klava House is taking shape!
July 13, 2018
Tofu, Leeks, and Peas
Ingredients: 1 pound tofu 2 leeks, white and light green parts only, cleaned and sliced into 1” pieces 1 – 2 Tbs olive oil for cooking 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated ½ tsp marjoram 8 oz. frozen peas, defrosted Marinade: ¼ C soy sauce ¼ C…
July 13, 2018
Basil-Tamari Dressing
Blend together: 3 Tbs tamari or soy sauce 1/3 c water Slowly add: 1/2 c canola or olive oil Then add: 1/3 c tahini 1 Tbs dried basil 1 tsp onion powder 2 Tbs honey or maple syrup or other sweetener 1 Tbs lemon juice Blend for about two minutes to prevent separation of ingredients. …
July 13, 2018
Soy Cheese
Ingredients: 1 pound tofu, cut into chunks 1 Tbs canola or olive oil 2 Tbs cider vinegar (or rice vinegar) 2 Tbs soy sauce 1 Tbs tahini 1 heaping teaspoon honey or maple syrup or other sweetener 1 tsp dried dill Salt and pepper, to taste Instructions: Bring a pot of water to boil. Add…
July 13, 2018
Sesame-Ginger Tempeh
Ingredients: 1 lb. tempeh ½ lb. mushrooms, ¼″ slices 1 red bell pepper, ¼ ″ bite-size strips 1 medium onion, thin half-moons Olive oil for cooking Marinade: ½ cup sesame oil ½ cup tamari 2 Tbs. brown sugar 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 Tbs. ginger, finely chopped ½ tsp. red pepper flakes Instructions: Mix the…