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Tassajara Zen Center

The Tassajara Zen Center posted this to Facebook this morning:

At around 11:30 pm last night, the Tassajara zendo caught fire. No one was hurt, but the zendo burned down completely. Some of the library was also destroyed. Our gratitude to everyone who worked tirelessly to contain the flames, including local firefighters who were on the scene.

We will share more information as it comes in.

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Appointed appellate counsel for indigent defendants (retired.) I have lived in Big Sur since 1984, first on the north coast, and on the South Coast since 1989.

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Sally Sumida says:

March 27, 2026 at 10:58 am

Oh no, what a tragedy! I am so sorry to hear this and thank you for posting!
Diane says:

March 27, 2026 at 11:58 am

Oh so very sorry to hear this🙏🌊✨… 🩵…
Chris Pentony says:

March 27, 2026 at 2:20 pm

Kate,

Was on scene last night, the Zen Center Resident's Fire Suppression effort was very well done ! Please see the Cachagua Fire District post for further appreciation.

Chris
Bruce Merchant says:

March 27, 2026 at 3:26 pm

Please publicize any way that we can help the Zen Center to recover from this problem.
Hollis deLancey says:

March 28, 2026 at 8:14 pm

Kobun Chino said, “Purification.”