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Remembering Eric Poché

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“Don’t wait to do what the heart needs to do.”  This month, Zen Caregiving Project said goodbye to a longtime pillar of its community. On March 5th, Eric Poche drew his last breath at Coming Home Hospice in San Francisco. In the days leading up to his death, Eric was visited by many current and […]

Our Story: An Appropriate Response

The Early Days The Zen idea of an appropriate response is the simple act of finding practical ways to work toward the goal of reducing suffering, an idea pivotal to Buddhist teachings. The creation of Zen Hospice Project was an appropriate response initiated in 1986 by Zen practitioner Martha deBarros, and other members of the […]

tuesday morning meditation

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tuesday morning meditation tuesday morning meditation ongoing dates: every Tuesday time: 8:00 am PST REGISTER We welcome all to join us in our weekly Tuesday morning meditations.  Begin your Tuesday by establishing a foundation of mindful awareness before your day gets busy. One of our experienced facilitators will be guiding you each week, so no […]

CAREgiving, live & online

CAREgiving, live & online CAREgiving, live & online Discover the profound techniques and tools that redefine caregiving.  Equip yourself with the emotional strength and resilience needed to care for your loved ones with mindfulness and compassion. Join experienced instructors in this live, online CAREgiving course which is open to anyone interested or involved in caregiving in […]

Gratitude for our Donors

As the Executive Director at Zen Caregiving Project, I have been thinking a lot about gratitude as we move into the new year. I find myself deeply moved by the generosity of our community who recognize the importance of the work we do and support us with financial gifts. The generosity you extend is uplifting. […]