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Teachings of Katherine Thanas
Below are books containing teaching of Sobun Katherine Thanas, the former abbot of Santa Cruz Zen Center and one of our root teachers. If you would like, you may place a book order using the form at the bottom of this page.
The Truth of This Life
Katherine Thanas, 2018, Shambala ($12)
This work of Katherine’s teaching, edited by Natalie Goldberg and Bill Anelli, is a touching and impressive collection of essays based on Katherine’s oral teachings in Santa Cruz and Monterey. Personal, profound and applicable to daily life, this book is supportive and encouraging for any practitioner.
Grass Writing
Katherine Thanas, 2009, compiled by Bill Anelli ($15)
The collection of essays predates The Truth of This Life, and reflects Katherine’s teachings as they were published in the newsletter Sangha. Her Dharma talks beginning in 1996 and up until 2008 were transcribed and edited for this publication.
Most Intimate, Ordinary Way, Recollections of Katherine Thanas
2020, compiled by Dana Takagi and Gene Bush, re-edited and reprinted in 2022, 2023 (new suggested donation $20).
Friends, colleagues, students, and disciples contributed their reflections on the many ways Katherine’s teaching continues to influence their lives and relationship to practice. This collection includes her lineage – her Dharma heirs, lay- and priest-ordained students – and the years of their ceremonies beginning in 1992.
BOOK ORDERS
The suggested donation for each book:
The Truth of This Life ($12)
Grass Writing ($15)
Most Intimate, Ordinary Way (new suggested donation of $20)
For the first book, shipping is $5, for two books shipping is $7. For shipping more than two books, please contact us for the shipping price.