Zenkei Blanche Hartman (1926-2016) was a Senior Dharma Teacher and the first woman Abbot of San Francisco Zen Center.
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Just to Be Alive Is Enough
There is no greater gift than to be grateful for our lives, says the late Zen teacher Blanche Hartman, and gratitude leads naturally to generosity, because we want to share this gift with others.
This Life, Which is Wonderful and Evanescent
Blanche Hartman explains one of the Buddha's most significant teachings—impermanence—and discusses how it can bring great happiness.
Good Evening, Bodhisattvas
Zenkei Blanche Hartman reflects on “The Great Matter” that has driven and sustained her.
How do I know if I’m having a moment of realization?
The teachers are asked "How do I know if I’m having a moment of realization or if I’m just deluding myself (still in ego)?"
Am I doing myself a disservice by practicing Buddhism without a guru?
The teachers are asked about practicing without a guru, following the death of a teacher.