L.A. Zen: A Conversation with Jenny Jusen Bright

Our latest installment of L.A. Zen features Jenny Jusen Bright, Zen Center's current shuso, or head trainee. Jusen recently sat down with Development Steward Hokyu JL Aronson for this wide ranging conversation. They talk about Jusen's career in the film industry where she’s produced visual effects for major Hollywood blockbusters, about the questioning that drove her to practice, and about a recent cancer diagnosis which she calls, “an unusual gift.” They also talked about the role of the head shuso, a yearlong position that will conclude next October with a hossen shiki ceremony. Correction: Hokyu refers to Jusen's small terrier in this episode as "Jack." His name is actually Zack. Music: "White Sands" by Midori Mirano, and "Linea Naturalis" by Helen Anahita Wilson. Support the show These talks are offered freely. If you feel moved to make a donation to the Zen Center, just click here . ZEN CENTER OF LOS ANGELES www.zcla.org