Susan was a dear friend, role model and mentor, not only in the Dharma but for me as I began my own journey with cancer a year ago.  I miss her very much. This is a photo of our wonderful Kalyana Mitta group.  Susan was actually in the hospital when the...

Dear, darling Susan - You showed us the patience of the turtle - and the wisdom of the dragon - in one beautiful being.  Our gratitude will never end.  You will always be with us. O, to be a dragon, and....happy being a turtle.

I met Susan in 1974, when I was 12. I still clearly remember it. She was so vibrant and glowing. I thought she was the most beautiful woman I had ever seen — movie star beautiful. And she had an inner light and warmth that absolutely filled the room. I couldn’t take...