Traces of Sangha by Rev. Eugene Bush

On Wednesday January 12, Rev. Eugene Bush offered a talk for our usual evening program. This included sharing many photos from the buildings and grounds of our temple.

“I have been struck by the generosity of the sangha – throughout time – people who have again and again made great effort for the benefit of a dharma companion in our Soto Zen tradition.

Beginning with memories of Kobun, along with the residents and practitioners of that time, we took a visual tour of the wood, stone and cloth at Warm Jewel Temple. The woods include – fir, hemlock, Monterey pine, cherry, poplar, birch, redwood, oak and pine. While it seems like I have been thinking about the objects, really what I am remembering are the people. Under Katherine’s watchful eye, each individual who constructed, or sewed, or cleaned or grew or made something at the temple, did this with the intent of supporting and encouraging YOUR practice.”