George Gayuski created the original Hartford Street Zen Center Web Site so it is fitting that we honor his passing by putting his obituary on the new Hartford Street Zen Center Web Site. Thanks George for your tireless efforts at theCenter, we miss you and we know you are having a wonderful journey.

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GEORGE GAYUSKI October 5, 1952 - March 29, 2001 George Gayuski died on March 29, 2001 at 12:36 a.m in San Francisco. George was born in Independence, Missouri and grew up in Ethiopia, France, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia, all of which he loved. He lived a short period in Boston and New York City before coming to San Francisco in '73 at the age of 20 to begin Buddhist practice. Buddhism was central to George's nature and ethics. His practice was marked by many auspicious coincidences and access to many excellent, endlessly patient and loving teachers. He felt at home in San Francisco mostly because of the liberal, progressive and compassionate area citizens. …And he did love the gay boys. George was always an airline industry enthusiast. He loved his management career with American Airlines; American supported him well during his illness and for this he is deeply grateful. A memorial service was held at Zen Center Green Gulch Farm on Highway One near Muir Beach, Marin. Offerings in George's name should go to the AIDS Emergency Fund or the effective charity of your choice. And please, always support human dignity and beings in misfortune. We invoke the wisdom and compassion of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas to escort George through an auspicious transition and a new life filled with blessings. He was cared for at home by many loving friends and family members. George died peacefully.