THZ news: January 2026

Remembering Carl Wolpin

We’re saddened to announce that our dear sangha member Carl Wolpin passed away on Tuesday, December 30. Carl was a regular participant in THZ events both online and in person, and we’ll miss his warm presence and many engaging stories.

We’ve created an online condolence card for Carl’s family. You can sign it here. 

THZ strategic planning discussion: January 13

On the second Tuesday of each month, we usually host a community discussion. On Tuesday, January 13, we’ll be talking about THZ’s strategic plan for the next few years.

You may remember the governance discussion and survey from December. Our strategic plan is different from our governance framework—it’s more about our vision for the sangha, how we want to grow and develop, and the types of programming we want to offer.

Please join us on our regular Zoom link (passcode = vow) on January 13 at 6:45 Atlantic Time. We’d love your input.

Happy New Year!

As we move into a new year, we’d like to thank all of you for being part of our sangha. 2025 was a monumental year for us, and we’re looking forward to seeing what we make together in 2026.

Here’s a look back at the Shinsan-kessei (Mountain Seat) ceremony in June. Many thanks to Kiun Bonner for putting this video together.