HARADA, DAIUN SOGAKU (13 Oct 1871-12 Dec 1961) [8].
Teacher appoint. S-SOT-M-0-SENS1895-HARADDS-HARADSO [616].
Teacher appoint. R-RIN-M-0-ROSH1911?-HARADDS-L1911?-DOKUTAN [578].
STARTED regular Zen practice (1883) [616]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1883 #616 minus 1871 #8=12)
12 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1895 #616 minus 1883 #616=12) 12 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (1911? #578 minus 1895 #616=16?) 16? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Harada Sodō Line of Sōtō Zen: SENSEI (1895) [616]; RŌSHI? (y-rosh) [src].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Dokutan Sosan Line of Rinzai Zen: v. likely [see discussion in #638], RŌSHI (1911?) [578].
Data:
"[B]orn in the city of Obama (Fukui Prefecture) on 13 October 1871." [1129]
"On April 8, 1883, Harada Roshi was ordained [as a 11.5 yrs old youngster - tmc] as a Soto Zen Monk by Harada Sodo Roshi,
Master of the Bukkoku-Ji Temple, and received Dharma Transmission [appointed Sensei - tmc] on the 8th Mar 1895 [616].
"At the age of 20, [= in 1891 - tmc] he trained at the Shogenji temple in Rinzai sect and achieved enlightenment from
one year and a half to two years [= kensho in ca. 1992 or 1893 - tmc]" [1091].
Studied at Soto-shu Daigakurin (The "Sendan-Rin" School for Buddhist monks is est. 1592; in 1905 renamed
Soto-shu University, in 1925 renamed Komazawa Univ. #1130) and graduated [at the age of 30 - tmc] in 1901.
After graduation [between 1901 and 1911 - tmc], he studied Zen with many Soto masters, such as
Akino Kodo Roshi, Oka Sotan Roshi, Hoshimi Tenkai Roshi, Adachi Tatsujun Roshi and Rizai masters such as
Unmuken Taigi Sogon Rōshi (Master at Ibuka Shogen-Ji) and Kogenshitsu Dokutan Sosan Rōshi
(Master at Kyoto Nanzen-Ji) [1091][1129].
"From 1911 until 1923, Harada taught at Soto-shu Daigakurin" [616].
"[H]e was a professor at Komazawa University [i.e. Soto-shu] from 1911 to 1923" [1091].
"He became Master of Hosshin-Ji Monastery in 1924 and later of Chisai-in, Ankoku-Ji, Hoon-Ji, Chigen-Ji Monasteries" [1129].
"In 1937 he retired to a hermitage while he was Master of the Chigen-Ji Monastery and lived in the Kakusho-ken temple. He died at the age of ninety on 12 December 1961 in Kakusho-ken" [1129].
Dharma heir of the Sōtō master Harada Sodō Kakushō (1844-1931), 30th teacher within Sōtō l
ineage since Dōgen Kigen (1200-1253) [578] and a
Dharma heir of the Rinzai master Dokutan Sosan
(a.k.a Dokutan Kōgen-shitsu Toyota/Toyoda) (1840-1917) [578], the 8th teacher within Rinzai generation since Hakuin Ekaku (1686-1769) [578].
Founder of the Harada Sogaku Line marked here "Sōtō@Rinzai" to reflect it's innovative training program:
a combination of Sōtō's shikantaza with Rinzai's comprehensive curriculum of "a standardized series of koans in order to receive certification" [657]. Likely, it was an idea modelled on the Nakahara Nantembō (1839-1925), aka Tōjū Zenchū Rōshi's 1883 attempted
drastic reform of Rinzai sect [657], which towards the end of the XIX c. seemed to have lost the vigour of Hakuin Ekaku (1686-1769) pedagogies.
Harada Sogaku had alltogether fourteen (14) Dharma heirs and successors [638]. The ten, who were so-far (20 Aug 2025) identified, are listed alphabetically below:
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): ten (10) out of the total fourteen (14) 1st generation teachers in Harada Sogaku Line <= Harada Sogaku School of Sōtō@Rinzai Zen
- Name? Dharma names? (18??-19??) [638] [details to be ascertained].
- Name? Dharma names? (18??-19??) [638] [details to be ascertained].
- Name? Dharma names? (18??-19??) [638] [details to be ascertained].
- Name? Dharma names? (18??-19??) [638] [details to be ascertained].
- BAN TETSUGYŪ SOIN (4 Jun 1910-21 Jan 1996) [22][49][562][1129] or (4 Jun 1910-12 Jan 1996) [1091]
Teacher appoint. S-SOT-M-1-SENS1929?-BANTETS-FUCHIZA-L1937? [562].
Teacher appoint. *@-SOT-M-1-SENS1937?-BANTETS-HARADDS [562].
Teacher appoint. *@-SOT-M-1-ROSH1948-BANTETS-HARADDS [616].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1917) [562].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1917 #562 minus 1910 #22=7)
7 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1938? #562 minus 1917 #562=21) 21 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (1948 #616 minus 1938? #562=10?) 10? years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Fuchizawa Chimyo Line of Sōtō Zen: SENSEI (bef. 1931?, say, 1929?) [562][1129].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Harada Sogaku Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: (bef. 1938, say, in 1937?) [562]; RŌSHI (1948) [616].
Data:
Born in 1910 in Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture [1091][1129]
As a boy at the age of 7, [...joined a Sotō temple] and became a monk of Soto Sect under Tanzawa Chimyo Roshi" [1091]
On Jul 9 1917 was ordained as a Soto Zen monk by Fuchizawa Chimyo (Sōtō Zen) [562].
Before 1931? [(]in, say, 1929? - tmc], received the Dharma transmission from Fuchizawa Chimyo? [1129].
"From 1931 to 1938 he studied at Hosshinji temple" [1091][1129].
From 1931 till 1938, practiced in Hosshinji temple, in Obama [562], under Daiun Sogaku Harada [615].
It is from master Harada, that he "probably learned the method that combined the practice of koans with the forms
of the Soto tradition" [1113].
Later [bef. 1938, say, in 1937? - tmc] received from him Dharma Transmission [562].
In 1938 became a student at Komazawa U.; graduated in 1941 [562][1091][1129].
In 1947, "he became an executive ["tanto" - tmc] at Hosshinji temple" [1091].
"Tanto, the second position in the monastery after the master" [1113]
In 1948, became a "tanto" of Hoonji, Rinzai monastery in Kyoto [1113].
In 1948, received "Dharma-success" ('Inka') from Harada Sogaku [616].
In 1948, "received Dharma Transmission ('Inka') from Master Harada" [1113].
"[I]n 1948 he became executive at Houonji Temple in Iwate Prefecture, and became a top [= head, abbot] of Toshoji [Soto - tmc] temple" [1091].
He "...build Kanonji temple in Iwate prefecture,
and also build Tetsugyuji temple in Oita prefecture" [1091][1129].
"Tetsugyu Soin was one of the first Japanese Zen masters to open his doors to Western disciples who wanted to approach his
teaching." [1113].
Led sesshins at both temples until the age of 87 [= till, his death in 1996], and taught many disciples [1091]. Among his students
was (sometime between 1969 and 1975) future Taiwanese Zen master, Shengyan/Sheng Yen Huikong (1930-2009) [1092].
"Tetsugyu Soin retired as abbot of Tosho-ji in 1992, leaving his position to heir Tetsujyo Deguchi, current abbot
of the Tokyo monastery." [1113]
Ban died in 1996 [1091].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): four (4) 2nd generation teachers in Ban Tetsugyū Line <= Harada Sogaku Line <= Harada Sogaku School of Sōtō@Rinzai Zen
- DEGUCHI, TETSUJYO (b. 12 Dec 1951-) [22] or (11 Dec 1951-) [811] or, erroneously [tmc] (b. 1950-) [1126]
Teacher appoint. *@-SOT-M-2-SENS1983-DEGUCHI-BANTETS [22].
Teacher appoint. *@-SOT-M-2-ROSH1992-DEGUCHI-BANTETS [616].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1967) [616].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1967 #616 minus 1951 #22=16)
16 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1983 #22 minus 1967? #616=16) 16 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (1992 #1113 minus 1983 #22=9) 9 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ban Tetsugyū Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (1983) [22]; RŌSHI (1992) [1113].
Data:
MA in law from Chuo University in Tokyo [616][1129]. At that time he was residing at the Tosho-Ji Temple [1129].
"[B]egan practicing Zazen at the age of sixteen [in 1967? - tmc]
and was ordained as a Sōto Zen monk at thirty [in 1981? - tmc]" [616][1129].
Abbot, since 1992? [616], of Toshoji
International Zen Center, Tokyo [616].
"He received Dharma transmission [was appointed Sensei in 1983, see #22]; given 'Inka', in 1992 - tmc] by succeeding Ban Tetsugyū
in the lineage of Harada Sogaku [616][1129]. Facilitated the growth of Zen Buddhism in Italy (http://village.infoweb.or.jp/~fwgc8522/italy.htm) [616].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): one (1) 3rd generation teacher in Deguchi Tetsujyo Line <= Ban Tetsugyū Line <= Harada Sogaku Line <= Harada Sogaku School of Sōtō@Rinzai Zen
- SERRA, CARLO ZENDO TETSUGEN (b. 1953-)[1114].
Teacher appoint. *@-SOT-M-3-SENS1988-SERRACA-DEGUCHI [1114].
Teacher appoint. *@-SOT-M-3-ROSH1998-SERRACA-DEGUCHI [1114].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1983) [1114].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1983 #1114 minus 1953 #1114=30)
30 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1988 #1114 minus 1983 #1114=5) 5 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a KOKUSAIFUKYOSHI [from 'Sensei' to the 'Kokusaifukyoshi'] (1998 #1114 minus 1988 #1114=10) 10 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ban Tetsugyū Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (1988?) [1114]; KOKUSAIFUKYOSHI (1998) [1114].
Data:
1953, born in Milan [1114].
Initially worked "in the world of photography and cinema" [1114].
In 1983, became ordained monk at the Tosho-ji Zen monastery in Tokyo [1114].
There he was a disciple of the abbot Ban Tetsugyu Soin [1114].
"During his training as a monk, he attended the Institute of eastern medicine founded by Shizuto Masunaga ([...] 19251981), from which, in 1988, he got a certificate of teacher of eastern medicine and Zen Shiatsu" [1114].
"After five years of training in Toshoji, Tetsugen was sent (1983+5 = in 1988 - tmc) as a Buddhist missionary [at a level of a sensei? - tmc] in Italy [1114].
In 1988 founded of the Sangha della foresta di Bamb (Bamboo Forest's Sangha)
and city Zen monastery Ensoji il Cerchio (aka Centro Zen Milano L20 #1125, Enjsoi The Circle) in Milan [1114].
In 1996, founded Zen mountain hermitage Sanbo-ji Tempio dei Tre Gioielli (Sanbo-ji Temple of Three Jewels) in Berceto, Parma [1114].
In 1998, received from Tetsujyo Deguchi Dharma transmission (= Inka? - tmc) of Deguchi lineage
and appointment as "Kokusai fukyoshi" (Independent Missionary Zen master, International Zen Teacher)
accredited to "Sōtōshū-shumucho" (The Administrative Headquarters of Soto Zen Buddhism, Minato Ward, Tokyo #1120)[1114].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): seven (7) 4th generation teachers in Carlo Serra Line <= Deguchi Tetsujyo Line <= Ban Tetsugyū Line <= Harada Sogaku Line <= Harada Sogaku School of Sōtō@Rinzai Zen
- Benítez, Gomez Francisco Daisui [1128] (b. 19??-Jan 2021)[1127].
Teacher appoint. *@-SOT-M-4-HOSH20??-BENITEZ-SERRACA [1125].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-start) [src]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-start) #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-start #src=x) 5 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Serra Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: KYOSHI (y-kyos) [1125].
Data:
A long-term practitioner of Zen in Spain and Italy [1127].
A member of the Spanish Zen Sangha del Bambu (Zen Sangha of Bamboo) [1127].
In the mid-2000s, together with the Sangha della foresta di Bamb (Bamboo ForestSangha) in Milan
opened the GenKan Temple:
Zen Buddhist Dojo "GenKan - Puerta De Luz"[Door/Gate of Light] in Mlaga [1127].
Recognized by Carlo Serra [year?) as a Dharma Teacher: Kyoshi [Instructor, Hōshi - tmc] "in the lineage of Ban Tetsugyu Soin" [1125].
"[F]ounder and director of the Escuela de Shiatsu Habalkagual in Alhaurn De La Torre, n. Mlaga, one of the most important schools of Zen Shiatsu in Spain [1127].
- Grilli, Giuseppe Eryu Tendo (b. 19??-)[1125].
Teacher appoint. *@-SOT-M-4-HOSH20??-GRILLIG-SERRACA [1125].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-start) [src]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-start) #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #1125 minus y-start #src=x) 5 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Serra Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: KYOSHI (y-kyos) [1125].
Data:
A Zen practitioner at the EnsoJi-il Circle Zen monastery for more than 20 years [1125].
Recognized by Carlo Serra [year?) as a Dharma Teacher: Kyoshi [Instructor, Hōshi - tmc]" in the lineage of Ban Tetsugyu Soin" [1125].
Giuseppe Grilli together with Libor Vesely are responsible for the zen programs
at the Ensoji il Cerchio (aka Centro Zen Milano L20 [est. 1988 #1114 - tmc] [1125].
A graphic designer [1125].
Leads all the weekly zazen sessions and Zenkai meetings of L20 Metropolitan Zen Center [1125].
- Llobell, Fernando Issan Tetsuji (b. 19??-)[1125].
Teacher appoint. *@-SOT-M-4-HOSH20??-LLOBELF-SERRACA [1125].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-start) [src]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-start) #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #1125 minus y-start #src=x) 5 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Serra Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: KYOSHI (y-kyos) [1125].
Data:
"[B]orn in Seville and a practitioner for years" [1125].
["W]as the head of the Zen Sangha del Bambu of Seville and [together with the late Dharma brother Francisco D[a]isui Bentez - tmc], of the Zen Buddhist Dojo
Gen Kan-Puerta De Luz [Door/Gate of Light] of Mlaga" [1125].
"For more than twelve years he has resided in Sanboji" [1125].
There, together with the Zen monk Aldo Koki Chiriatti, was responsible for the monastery's maintenance [1125].
Recognized by Carlo Serra [year?) as a Dharma Teacher: Kyoshi [Instructor, Hōshi - tmc]" in the lineage of Ban Tetsugyu Soin" [1125].
A graduate of the Scuela de Shiatsu Zen Habalkagual in Mlaga [1125].
- Montemurro, Sabrina Koren Tetsuko (b. 19??-)[1125].
Teacher appoint. *@-SOT-F-4-HOSH20??-MONTEMU-SERRACA [1125].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-start) [src]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-start) #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #1125 minus y-start #src=x) 5 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Serra Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: KYOSHI (y-kyos) [1125].
Data:
"She dedicated herself to art through painting and sculpture for years,
and then entered the EnsoJi-The Circle Zen monastery [est. 1988 #1114 - tmc] as an ordained nun [1125].
Recognized by Carlo Serra [year?) as a Dharma Teacher: Kyoshi [Instructor, Hōshi - tmc]" in the lineage of Ban Tetsugyu Soin" [1125].
In 2013 #1114, together, with Carlo Serra, co-founded the MindfulZen program [1125].
"[A] qualified Humanistic Counselor and regularly holds individual sessions in the Zen temples of Milan and Padua" [1125].
"[H]olds Zen courses dedicated to women" [1125].
- Raja, Rosa Myonen (b. 19??-)[1125].
Teacher appoint. *@-SOT-F-4-HOSH20??-RAJAROS-SERRACA [1125].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1988) [1125].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1988) #1125 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #1125 minus y-start #src=x) 5 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Serra Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: KYOSHI (y-kyos) [1125].
Data:
A practitioner for more than thirty years [1125].
[O]ne of the first nuns ordained at the foundation [in 1988 - tmc] of the EnsoJi-The Circle Zen monastery" [1125].
Recognized by Carlo Serra [year?) as a Dharma Teacher: Kyoshi [Instructor, Hōshi - tmc]" in the lineage of Ban Tetsugyu Soin" [1125].
A professional nurse [1125].
Teaches Zen to young people in schools and prisons [1125].
Teacher at in the Zen Center of Pesaro, on the Adriatic coast, Italy [1125].
- Vesely, Libor Tenryu Daiman (b. 19??-)[1125].
Teacher appoint. *@-SOT-M-4-HOSH20??-VESELYL-SERRACA [1125].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-start) [src]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-start) #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #1125 minus y-start #src=x) 5 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Serra Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: KYOSHI (y-kyos) [1125].
Data:
A Zen practitioner at the EnsoJi-il Circle Zen monastery [est. 1988 #1114 - tmc] for more than twenty years [1125].
Recognized by Carlo Serra [year?) as a Dharma Teacher: Kyoshi [Instructor, Hōshi - tmc]" in the lineage of Ban Tetsugyu Soin" [1125].
Libor Vesely together with Giuseppe Eryu Tendo Grilli responsible for the zen programs
at the Ensoji il Cerchio (aka Centro Zen Milano L20 [1125].
A professor of Mathematics at the University of Milan [1125].
Leads all the weekly zazen sessions and Zenkai meetings of L20 Metropolitan Zen Center [1125].
- Villa, Bendo Hongaku (b. 19??-)[1125].
Teacher appoint. *@-SOT-M-4-HOSH20??-VILLABE-SERRACA [1125].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-start) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-start) #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #1125 minus y-start #src=x) 5 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Serra Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: KYOSHI (y-kyos) [1125].
Data:
"Since 2007, together with the Cerchio di Milano [est. 1988 #1114 - tmc] and [... with] support of the
Zen Community Freezen [?, probably Centro Zen Firenze - tmc], he promoted the [Zen] practice throughout Tuscany,
particularly in the areas of Livorno and Grosseto" [1125].
"On December 12, 2009 he founded the GyoSho Zen Center", since 2 Apr 2013, a on-profit religious body [1125].
Recognized by Carlo Serra [year?) as a Dharma Teacher: Kyoshi [Instructor, Hōshi - tmc]" in the lineage of Ban Tetsugyu Soin" [1125].
Was the head of the Gyosho Zen Center in Cecina, Livorno Province [1125].
end of the 4th generation teachers in Carlo Serra Line <= Deguchi Tetsujyo Line <= Ban Tetsugyū Line <= Harada Sogaku Line <= Harada Sogaku School of Sōtō@Rinzai Zen
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end of the 3rd generation teachers in Deguchi Tetsujyo Line <= Ban Tetsugyū Line <= Harada Sogaku Line <= Harada Sogaku School of Sōtō@Rinzai Zen
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Ban Tetsugyū Line <= Harada Sogaku Line <= Harada Sogaku School of Sōtō@Rinzai Zen
- O'Halloran, Maura Shōshin (24 May 1955-22 Oct 1982) [562].
Teacher appoint. *@-SOT-F-2-SENS1982-OHALLOR-BANTETS [613].
Teacher appoint. *@-SOT-F-2-ROSH1982-OHALLOR-BANTETS [614].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1979) [614]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1979 #614 minus 1955 #562=24)
24 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1982 #613 minus 1979 #614=3) 3 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (1982? #614 minus 1982 #613=0?) 0? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ban Tetsugyū Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (1982) [613]; RŌSHI (1982?) [614].
Data:
Born in Boston, US[614]. When she was four the family moved to Ireland [614]. Graduated from Trinity College, Dublin [614].
On 7 Dec 1979 ordained at Toshoji Temple in Tokyo as a Zen nun, spent three-years training (1979-1982) under Ban Tetsugyu at Toshoji and Kannonji Temple in Iwate Prefecture [614].
In Jun 1982 completed the Denbōshiki ceremony [613]. On 7 Aug 1982 received 'Inka' from Ban Tetsugyū [614].
- Silverman, Paul Tesshin (6 Jun 1960-) [611].
Teacher appoint. *@-SOT-M-2-SENS1987-SILVERM-BANTETS [562].
Teacher appoint. *@-SOT-M-2-ROSH1989-SILVERM-BANTETS [611].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1978) [562]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1978 #562 minus 1960 #611=18)
18 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1987 #562 minus 1978 #562=9) 9 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (1989 #611 minus 1987 #562=2) 2 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ban Tetsugyū Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (1987) [562]; RŌSHI 1989) [611].
Data:
Since 1978 a student of Ban Tetsugyū [562]. In 1987 became his Dharma successor [562]. In 1989 received 'Inka' from Ban Tetsugyū and became his heir [612].
Since 1993 the official jushoku (head abbott) of Tetsugyuji, a "shugyo dojo" (training temple) in Oita Prefecture, Japan [562].
In 1999, while still the head abbot of the temple, Paul Silverman relocated to New York [612].
- YAMAMOTO, KAKUDŌ TESSAI [562] (10 Oct 1945-) [1091].
Teacher appoint. *@-SOT-M-2-SENS1978?-YAMAMOT-BANTETS [1091].
Teacher appoint. *@-SOT-M-2-ROSH1989?-YAMAMOT-BANTETS [1091].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1971?) [1091]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1971? #1091 minus 1945 #1091=26, #1091)
26 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1978? #1091 minus 1971? #1091=x) 7? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (1989? #1091 minus 1978? #1091=13?) 13? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ban Tetsugyū Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (1978?) [1091]; RŌSHI? (1989?) [1091].
Data:
Born in Taiwan on 10 Oct 1945 [1091].
"At the age of 26 [in 1971? - tmc], he knocked on gate of Toshoji in Tokyo" and commenced regular zazen practice [1091].
For three years between 1972 to 1975, he studied under Ban Tetsugyū at Soto's Toshoji temple [1091].
During that time, he participated in activities of various Zen training temples, both Soto and Rinzai ones [1091].
In 1978 [upon receiving "Denbo"? - tmc], became the chief priest of Zyofukuji temple in Nagano prefecture [1091]
Since 1989 he was appointed the priest of Kanonji temple (as a consequence of 'Inka' conferred by Ban Roshi? - tmc),
replacing thus the retired Ban Tetsugyū [1091].
In 2025, was the Abbot of Kannonji Temple in Morioka, Japan [903].
In the 2020s he taught Zen Buddhism to elementary and junior high school students and various organizations [1091].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): one (1) 3rd generation teacher in Yamamoto Tessai Line <= Ban Tetsugyū Line <= Harada Sogaku Line <= Harada Sogaku School of Sōtō@Rinzai Zen
- Ruff, Gail D Seiran Tenkūaka Ruff, Tenku G [562][1260](b. 1971-)[1260].
Teacher appoint. *@-SOT-F-3-SENS2010-RUFFGAI-YAMAMOT [907]
Teacher appoint. *@-SOT-F-3-ROSH20??-RUFFGAI-YAMAMOT [904].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1995?) [905]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1995? #905 minus 1971 #1260=24?)
24 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2010 #907 minus 1995 #905=15) 15 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (y-rosh #src minus 2010 #907=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamamoto Tessai Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (2010) [907]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [904].
Data:
Was 54 in Aug 2025 (= b. 1971) [1260].
In the mid-1990s [say, 1995? - tmc] commenced Zen training in Japan [905].
Initially, between 1995? and 1999 was a student of Paul Silverman [905].
Next spent 1 year in Asian Buddhist monasteries and "five years in residence in American temples [incl. San Francisco's Zen Center #908 - tmc] and monasteries as a layperson" [905].
In 2005 went back in Japan and became a student of Tessai Yamamoto [905].
Studied Zen with Yamamoto for the next 5 years (2005-2010)
and have completed (in 2009?, 2010?) the koan curriculum, and was made Sensei [905].
Was ordained (2006) by Tessai Yamamoto [907].
Received (2010) Dharma Transmission (Sensei) [907].
In 2010, obtained a Master of Divinity degree from Maitripa College, Portland, OR [905].
In 2025 was the Head Priest of Beacon Zen Temple in Beacon, NY [903].
Received (year?) 'Inka' from Tessai Yamamoto [904].
For six years (2017- 2023?) was the President of the Soto Zen Buddhist Association SZBA [905].
In Feb 2025, she was, strangely, NOT a member of the SZBA [906].
Worked as a "hospice chaplain and a palliative care chaplain" [904][907].
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- HARADA, DAISETSU TANGEN (24 Aug 1924-12 Mar 2018) [9][101][366][387].
Teacher appoint. *@-SOT-M-1-SENS1955?-HTANGEN-HARADDS [533].
Teacher appoint. *@-SOT-M-1-ROSH1958?-HTANGEN-HARADDS [650].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1946) [533]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1946 #533 minus 1924 #9=22)
22 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1955? #533 minus 1946 #533=9) 9 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (ca. 1955?-1961, say 1958? #650 minus 1955? #533=3?) 3? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Harada Sogaku Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (1955?) [533]; RŌSHI (ca. 1955?-1961, say 1958? - tmc) [650].
Data:
"[T]he last and youngest of Harada Sogaku’s fourteen successors" [638].
Between 1946 and 1955 a student of Harada Sogaku at Hosshin-ji [533].
Between 1955 and 2015 was the Head of Bukkoku-ji temple, Obama, Japan [553].
In 1924, born in Niigata Prefecture, Japan [1077].
"Trained at Hosshin-ji monastery and became
an heir of [...] Sogaku Harada". "At age thirty [in 1954? - tmc], became the abbot of Bukkoku-ji monastery,
where he taught for close to sixty years" [1077].
Selected the name "Eigen-ji" and prepared calligraphy for it [possibly, a reference to a Rinzai temple 永源 - 寺 founded in 1361 in Higashiōmi, Shiga Prefecture, Japan by the major poet and Zen teacher Jakushitsu Genkō #1308] for 1998 opening of Centro Zen Mendoza that "has been located in the home of Rev. Antonio Eiju Prez, at 1740 Pedernera Street, Guaymalln, Mendoza."
Argentina [1305].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): two (2) 2nd generation teachers in Harada Tangen Line <= Harada Sogaku Line <= Harada Sogaku School of Sōtō@Rinzai Zen
- Aalders, Nicholas Daigen Kakuji (b. 10 Dec 1950-) [206][366].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in in Harada Tangen Sogaku Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (20??) [366].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamahata Hōgen (Open Way) Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (2008) [366]; RŌSHI (2012) [366].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Nicholas Aalders in the Yamahata Hōgen Line (3rd gen.)
- Pluta, Zbigniew (Zbyszek) Genpo (b.19??-) [637][947].
Teacher appoint. *@-SOT-M-2-SENS2009-PLUTAZN-HTANGEN [637].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1993?) [949].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1993? #949 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2009 #637 minus 1993? #949=16?) 16? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Harada Tangen Sogaku Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (2009) [637].
Data:
Born in Poland, was a member of Zen Buddhist Association "Bodhidharma", Warsaw [947]
Genpo Pluta started practicing Zen in the Kapleau line and, in 2024,
has been practicing zazen for over 30 years (= systematic zazen since, say, 1993? - tmc) [949].
During the years 1999 2000 and 2001 2002 he stayed in the USA at the Rochester Zen Center [898].
In 2003, he went to Japan for three months [898].
In Mar 2004, commenced a 16 years [2004-2020 - tmc] long training in the Bukkoku-Ji Monastery in Obama, Japan [898].
In 2009 received the Shiho (Dharma Transmission) from Daisetsu Tangen Harada [637][898].
In 2020, returned to Europe, where he runs a Zen center in Finland [898].
Teacher at the Ikian Zen Hermitage near Söderkulla, Finland [637].
- YAMAHATA, HŌGEN DAIDŌ (28 Sep 1935-31 Mar 2024) [12][553].
Teacher appoint. *@-SOT-M-2-SENS1963?-YAHOGEN-HTANGEN [588]
Teacher appoint. *@-SOT-M-2-ROSH1972-YAHOGEN-HTANGEN [588].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1951) [588].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1951 #588 minus 1935 #12=16).
16 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1963? #588 minus 1951 #588=12) 12 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (1972 #588 minus 1963? #588=9?) 9? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Harada Tangen Sogaku Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (1963?) [588];RŌSHI (1972) [588].
Data:
Commenced Zen practice at age 16 [1935+16=start in 1951 - tmc] under Ban Tetsugyū [588].
At the age of 25, during a Nov 1960 sesshin worked on koan 'Mu' and had 'Kensho' [634].
In 1961 entered Bukkokuji Zen Monastery in Obama, Japan
to train under Harada Tangen, was ordained as a priest, on 8 Aug 1963, [was he also made then a 'sensei'? - tmc] taking the name Yamahata Daidō Hōgen [588]
"[R]eceived certification of Dharma transmission on 10 November 1972" [588]. Abbot of Chōgenji Temple, Japan. There, he "eschewed the title of Rōshi, and was simply known as Hōgen san." [588]
Teacher at the Open Way Association, Australia.
Zen master Hōgen also taught groups in England, Spain and Portugal [76].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): seven (7) 3rd generation teachers in Yamahata Hōgen (Open Way Zen) Line <= Harada Tangen Line <= Harada Sogaku Line <= Harada Sogaku School of Sōtō@Rinzai Zen
- Aalders, Nicholas Daigen Kakuji (b. 10 Dec 1950-) [206][366].
Teacher appoint. *@-OWZ-M-3-SENS2008-AALDERS-YAHOGEN [366].
Teacher appoint. *@-SOT-M-3-ROSH20??-AALDERS-HTANGEN [366].
Teacher appoint. *@-OWZ-M-3-ROSH2012-AALDERS-YAHOGEN [366].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1950 #206=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2008 #366 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (2012 #366 minus 2008 #366=4) 4 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamahata Hōgen (Open Way) Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (2008) [366]; RŌSHI (2012) [366].
Data:
Became Yamahata Hōgen's Dharma successor on 19 Jan 2008 [366][316].
Note: In May 2009, acting on his own initiative, Nicholas Daigen Kakuji Aalders publicly relinquished his role as a Zen teacher and stopped being Yamahata Hōgen's Dharma successor [226].
In Oct 2016, Nicholas Aalders wrote to tmciolek: "After a subsequent period of reflection, I sought to amend that relinquishment and on 5 December 2012, Hōgen-san formally confirmed his original appointment of me as one of his dharma heirs and made it clear that, whatever I chose to do, the bond between us was for life and irrevocable.
On 19 January 2013, the fifth anniversary of my ordination, he [Yamahata Hōgen] formally stated that I 'hold our proper transmission that I also was transmitted from my master Daisetsu Tangen Harada Rōshi, the master in Bukkoku-ji, Japan.'
Both the confirmation of appointment as dharma heir of 5 December 2012 and the confirmation of Dharma transmission of 19 January 2013 are in writing" [366].
- Batten, Eric Dokan (b. 1951-) [843].
Teacher appoint. *@-OWZ-M-3-SENS2014-BATTENE-YAHOGEN [554].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1990) [554].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1990 #544 minus 1951 #src=39)
39 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2014 #554 minus 1990 #554=24 24 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamahata Hōgen (Open Way) Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (2014) [554].
Data:
In 2001, took part in a sesshin led by Hogen-san, "and felt a fire was lit under his zafu!" [554]. Ordained in 2004 [554].
Became Yamahata Hōgen's Dharma sucessor in Aug 2014 [554].
- BRUZA, PETER GENJO (b. 1962-) [316][553].
Teacher appoint. *@-OWZ-M-3-SENS2008-BRUZAPE-YAHOGEN [632].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1987?) [581]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1987? #581 minus 1962 #316=25)
25 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2008 #316 minus 1987 #581=21) 21 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamahata Hōgen (Open Way) Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (2008) [316][632].
Data:
Initially, in the late 1980s [say, in 1987? - tmc], a student of Catherine Genno Pages at the Kanzeon Sangha (The Netherlands) [581].
On return "to Australia he briefly studied within the Korean Kwan Um school of zen" [1060].
In 1995, met Hogen Yamahata at a sesshin near Byron Bay, and became his student [1060].
By 2017 "has been practicing zen for twenty-five years" [2017 minus 25? = 1992?] [1059].
"[A] long-time disciple Hōgen Yamahata of Chōgen-ji temple, Japan" [1059].
"[A] zen monk and senior teacher in the Open Way zen school" [1059]
Became Yamahata Hōgen's Dharma successor in Jan 2008 [316] and a Dharma heir in Aug 2008 [632].
Ph.D, Professor, Faculty of Science, School of Information Systems, Queensland U. of Technology,
Brisbane, Australia [555].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): one (1) 4th generation teacher in Bruza Line <= Yamahata Hōgen (Open Way) Line <= Harada Tangen Line <= Harada Sogaku Line <= Harada Sogaku School of Sōtō@Rinzai Zen
- Cain, Emma Genkō (b. 19??-) [554][556].
Teacher appoint. *@-OWZ-F-4-HOSH2022-CAINEMM-BRUZAPE [556].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Bruza Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: HŌSHI (2022) [556].
Data:
Bruza Genjo-San gave her permission to teach in 2022; not fully transmittedyet [556].
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- Gallagher, Peter Daigyo Genyo (b. 1953-) [316][387].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS19??-GALLAGH-NORDSTR [316].
Teacher appoint. *@-OWZ-M-3-SENS2008-GALLAGH-YAHOGEN [316].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1953 #316=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamahata Hōgen (Open Way) Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (2008) [316].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nordstrom Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (19??) [525].
Data:
"Ordained as a monk on 18 Apr 2003, and in January 2008, Hōgen Yamahata gave him
authority to teach, lead retreats, and give dokusan" [316]. Sensei [525].
- Hatchett, Michael Jikai Dōkō (b. 1970-) [390][316].
Teacher appoint. *@-OWZ-M-3-SENS2007-HATCHET-YAHOGEN [390].
Teacher appoint. *@-OWZ-M-3-ROSH2009-HATCHET-YAHOGEN [907].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1989) [316]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1989 #316 minus 1970 #390=19)
19 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2007 #390 minus 1989 #316=18) 18 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (2009 #907 minus 2007 #390=2) 2 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamahata Hōgen (Open Way) Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (2007) [390]; RŌSHI (2009) [907].
Data:
Ordained as a monk in Hōgen San's lineage in 1994 [632]. Hatchett became Yamahata's Hōgen's Dharma successor in Nov 2007 and
"fully transmitted successor [= heir, tmc] and new ancestor in the lineage in January 2009.
He is the senior monastic of Open Way Zen Sangha, Abbot of Dochu-an and Shumpu-an Zen hermitages in
Northern NSW, and guiding teacher of Little Zen Sangha in Mullumbimby and Hobart, Australia [390].
He has been practising Zen since 1989" [316]. Since 1991 a disciple of Rev. Yamahata Hōgen [316].
- Reilly, Quentin Genshu (b. 19??-) [316].
Teacher appoint. *@-OWZ-M-3-SENS20??-REILLYQ-YAHOGEN [632].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1997?) [632]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1997? #632 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2008? #632 minus 1997? #632=12) 12 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamahata Hōgen (Open Way) Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: HŌSHI (later than 2005, bef. 2008?) [632] or SENSEI (later than 2005, 2008?) [632].
Data:
Medical doctor [632]. Ordained by Master Hogen-san on the 12th of Mar 2005 and given the Dharma name of Genshu [632].
In (year?) was given permisssion to teach [632].
- Togni, Mark Hogaku (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. *@-OWZ-M-3-SENS2016-TOGNIMA-YAHOGEN [554].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2016 #554 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (y-rosh #src minus 2016 #554=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamahata Hōgen (Open Way) Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (2016) [554].
Data:
In 2016 became Yamahata Hōgen's Dharma successor [554].
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- Ishiguro, Hōryū [580] (c.1887?-bef. 1971) [644]-[647,p.190].
Teacher appoint. *@-SOT-M-1-SENS1927?-ISHIGUR-HARADDS [645,p.28].
Teacher appoint. *@-SOT-M-1-ROSH1935?-ISHIGUR-HARADDS [645,p.28].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1887? #644=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1927? #645 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (1935? #645 minus 1927? #645=8?) 8? years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Harada Sogaku Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (ca.1927?) [645,inference from p.28]; RŌSHI (ca.1935?) [645, inference from p.28]
Data:
"Master Horyu Ishiguro is a Zen master belonging to the Soto Sect, and one of the highest disciples of Master Sogaku Harada" [648,p.109]. In 1957 conducted a sesshins at "Myoo-ji [Soto] Zen Monastery, Sekigahara, which is located between Nagoya and Kyoto"
Ishiguro was "using at first the traditional [= Harada Sogaku's shikantaza and koans - tmc] method. But he wished to
improve the method in order to help people save themselves from inner pain as quickly and surely as possible. From January 1957 he began to apply his new
method of teaching"[645,p.28].
- Masakuma, Iida Daiken Tōin (1863 - 20 Sep 1937) [22][579][651].
RIN-KOA-M-1-ROS1898-MASAKUM-NAHAKAR-L1922 [652,p.82].
Teacher appoint. *@-SOT-M-1-ROSH1927?-MASAKUM-HARADDS [652,p.82]
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1863 #22=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (1898 #652 minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nakahara Nantenbō Line of Rinzai Zen: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (1898) [652,p.82].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Harada Sogaku Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: RŌSHI (1922-1937?) [652,p.82].
Data:
Medical doctor. Lay student [651]. Dharma heir of Nakahara Nantenbō [Rinzai], and Dharma heir of Harada, Daiun Sogaku [Soto] [578].
Received 'Inka' from Nakahara Nantenbō in 1898 [652,p.82]
"In 1922, however, Daiken Toin chose to become a priest under Taiun Sogaku [= Harada Sogaku (1871-1961) - tmc],
becoming his Dharma successor (later than 1922, say 1927? - tmc) and contributing to the success of the Rinzai-flavored Soto lineage that still flourishes at Hosshin-ji
[...] in Obama." [651,p.82].
"Iida Roshi had practiced as a layman in the Rinzai branch of Zen until the age of sixty [in 1923? - tmc], when he became a Soto monk" [1086].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): one (1) 2nd generation teacher in Masakuma Tōin Line <= Harada Sogaku Line <= Harada Sogaku School of Sōtō@Rinzai Zen
- Fujimoto, Rindō (1894-1974) [1087].
Teacher appoint. *@-SOT-M-2-SENS19??-FUJIMOT-MASAKUM [src].
Teacher appoint. *@-SOT-M-2-ROSH1936?-FUJIMOT-MASAKUM [1086].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1908?) [1086].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1908? #src minus 1894 #1086=14?)
14? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 1908? #1086=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Harada Sogaku Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (1936?) [1086].
Data:
Was "born near Kobe in 1894" [1086].
"An official's son, he was ordained in the Soto Zen sect before his teens (say, as a 14? yrs old boy, in 1908? - tmc),
and since that time has devoted his life to the study and practice of Buddhism [1086].
During his student days, he had his deepest satori (enlightenment) experience" [1086].
"An excellent student, he was urged to continue academic work, but instead [at the age of, say 20?, in 1914? - tmc] he decided to enter the Soto Zen temple, Hosshinji" headed by the abbot Sogaku Harada
"well known as a strict disciplinarian" [1086].
Subsequently, became a student first of Harada Sogaku, then of Masakuma Tōin in Shorinji, a small Soto training temple [1086].
"After Master Iida's death [in 1937], Fujimoto Roshi succeeded his teacher as master of Shorinji" [1086].
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- Nagasawa, Sozen (1880-1956) [64][351] or (1880-1971)[1079] or (1888-1971)[1076].
Teacher appoint. *@-SOT-F-1-SENS19??-NAGASAW-HARADDS [src].
Teacher appoint. *@-SOT-F-1-ROSH19??-NAGASAW-HARADDS [351].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1880 #64=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Harada Sogaku Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [351].
Data:
Nun. "Abbot; only indep. woman teacher in her time; many devoted students" [351].
Roshi Sozen Nagasawa (1888-1971)[1076].
"One of the most important women Zen teachers in the history of Japan" [1076].
Had over 60 students who reached 'kensho' [1076].
"Nagasawa Sozen Rōshi (1880-1971), a Zen nun. Nagasawa Rōshi established the Tokyo Center for Nun’s Training
and led many women to awakening" [1079].
"An incredible teacher. Unfortunately, Nagasawa Rōshi’s lineage seems to have died out" [1079].
- Nishiwaki, Etsudo (b. 1913-).
Teacher appoint. *@-SOT-M-1-SENS19??-NISHIWA-HARADDS [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1913 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Harada Sogaku Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [src].
Data:
"Tanto" at Soji-ji temple, Japan [22].
There were seven doshis [...who attended Harada Daiun Sogaku's main funeral ceremony on 12 May 1961],
Monji Tokutake Roshi [Soto] from Hoon-ji in Morioka;
Gagyu Kawase Roshi [Soto] from Manpuku-ji in Murakami, Niigata prefecture;
Ryuko Kishimoto Roshi [???] from Kuin-ji in Obama;
Kenshu Matsumoto Roshi [???] from Shinmei-ji in Sanda, Hyogo prefecture;
Senkai Takahashi Roshi [???], from Eikyu-in in Miyazu;
Yuko Fushii Roshi [???] from Kotoku-ji in Obama;
Etsudo Nishiwaki Roshi [???] from Chugaku-in in Haibara, Shizuoka prefecture; and other venerable teachers" [1246].
- Shiroyama, Tomiko Chisen (18??-19??) [641].
Teacher appoint. *@-SOT-F-1-SENS19??-SHIROYA-HARADDS [src].
Teacher appoint. *@-SOT-F-1-ROSH19??-SHIROYA-HARADDS [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Harada Sogaku Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (bef. 1955) [641].
Data:
A lay woman, trained with Harada Sogaku "and received inka shomei from him. Later in life, she became a nun and attended to Daiun Rodaishi [= Harada Sogaku - tmc]
after Harada Tangen Roshi became [1955 - tmc] the abbot of Bukkoku-ji [641].
- Taji, Genki (1889-1953) [721,p.12 - an unidentified reference to a printed material - tmc, 28/8/2024].
Teacher appoint. *@-SOT-M-1-SENS19??-TAJIGEN-HARADDS [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1889 #721,p.12=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Harada Sogaku Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [src].
Data:
[forthcoming]
- Watanabe, Hongyō Genshu (1869-1963) [352][912].
Teacher appoint. *@-SOT-M-1-SENS1927?-WATANAB-WATGETT [912][913].
Teacher appoint. *@-SOT-M-1-SENS1927?-WATANAB-HARADDS [913].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1892?) [913].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1892? #913 minus 1869 #352=13?)
13? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1927? #913? minus 1892 #913=35?) 35? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Watanabe Gettan Shunryū [912] Line of the Soto Zen School: SENSEI (1927?) [912]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [352].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Harada Sogaku Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (19??) [913]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [352].
Data:
In 1892, was ordained by Watanabe Shunryu of Senryuji Temple, Saku City, Nagano Prefecture [913].
In 1897, moved to Koganji Temple in Toyama City, where he continued his training, and also attended the
Buddhist training course of the Philosophical Museum [913]. Following the graduation, he studied additionally Tendai Buddhism at Mt. Hiei,
and trained at Soto Eiheiji Temple for two years and at Zen Engakuji Temple (in Kamakura) for five years [913].
In 1927 entered [as sensei? - tmc] the Mahayana Temple and rebuilt it [913]. In Oct 1935, opened Soto Kozenji Temple in Yokohama City [913]
In 1943, became the Saido of Soto Soji-ji, and in 1944, he became the 17th head of the Soji-ji temple complex [352][913].
In 1957, retired and moved to Soji-ji Soin temple [913].
- YASUTANI, HAKUUN RYŌKŌ (5 Jan 1885-28 Mar 1973) [11][156][161].
Teacher appoint. S-SOT-SOT-M-0-SENS1920?-YASUTAN-NISHIAE-L1938?-SO [666].
Teacher appoint. *@-SOT-M-0-SENS1938?-YASUTAN-HARADDS [666].
Teacher appoint. *@-SOT-M-0-ROSH1943-YASUTAN-HARADDS [666].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1890) [795]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1890 #795 minus 1885 #11=5)
5 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1938? infer.#666 minus 1890 #795=48?) 48? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (1943 #666 minus (1920? infer.#666=23?) 23? years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nishiari Bokusan (1821-1910) Line of Sōtō Zen: SENSEI? (ca. 1915?-1925?, say 1920? - tmc) [666].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Harada Sogaku Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (1938?) [666]; RŌSHI (1943) [666].
LEFT Soto Zen School and established The Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School of Zen (Sōtō@Rinzai = Sōtō's shikantaza + Rinzai's comprehensive koan curriculum)[1073]
Data:
"At the age of five he was sent to a country
temple named Fukuji-in [Rinzai] near Numazu city. His head was shaved, and he was
educated by the abbot, Tsuyama Genpo. His training at this time was very
strict and meticulous, but also very loving, and left a deep impression on him
throughout his life." [795]
"Yasutani Roshi sat his first sesshin with Harada Roshi in 1925 and two years later at the age of forty-two was
recognized as having attained kensho.
Some ten years later [age ca. 53 years, in 1938? - tmc] he finished his koan study [became a sensei? - tmc] and then,
at the age of fifty-eight, received dharma transmission [Inka? - tmc] from Harada Roshi on April 8, 1943". [666].
"The Sanbo Kyodan school [The Three Treasures Community - tmc] was founded by Yasutani Hakuun in 1954 when he formally cut ties with the Soto Establishment in Japan" [1073].
In 2014 the School was renamed as 'Sanbo Zen' (for operations in Japan) and 'Sanbo Zen International' (for use in the rest of the world), to avoid the term
'Kyodan' that "had been associated with a terrorist group known as Aum Shinrikyo Kyodan, the Religious Community of the Truth of Aum" [1073].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): six (6) 1st generation teachers in Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani headed (1954-1973) Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School of Sōtō@Rinzai Zen
- D'Ortschy, Brigitte Koun-an Doru Chiko Daishi (31 May 1921-9 Jul 1990) [70][196][253][640].
Teacher appoint. &-SKY-F-1-SENS1968?-DORTSCH-YASUTAN [640].
Teacher appoint. &-SKY-F-1-ROSH1972-DORTSCH-YASUTAN [640].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-1-ROSH1973-DORTSCH-YAMADAK [639].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1964) [640]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1964 #640 minus 1921 #70=43)
43 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1968? infer.#640 minus 1964 #640=4) 4 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (1972 #640 minus 1968? #640=4?) 4? years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yasutani Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (1967?-1969?, say 1968? - tmc) [tmc, inferring from #640]; RŌSHI (1972) [640]
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: RŌSHI (1973) [639]; SHŌSHIKE/AUTHENTIC ZEN MASTER (1983) [639].
Data:
In Apr 1964 commenced Zen-training under Hakuun Yasutani in the Fukusho-ji in Tokyo and in the Mokuso-in in Kamakura [640].
Sometime between 1964 and 1972 she experienced kensho (year?) and was appointed SENSEI (1968?) [tmc, inferring from #640].
Has completed the mandatory course of koans, and in 1972 received from Yasutani 'Inka' [640].
On 21 Oct 1973 she was also appointed Dharma successor of Yamada Kōun [639].
"In 1983 Yamada Roshi confirmed her as an authentic Zen-Master in her own right (Shoshike) of the Sanbo Kyodan lineage" [639].
- KAPLEAU, PHILIP ZENTATSU [1221] (20 Aug 1912-6 May 2004) [147].
Teacher appoint. &-SKY-M-1-HOSH1965-KAPLEAU-YASUTAN-L1986 [610][139].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1953) [610].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1953 #610 minus 1912 #147=41)
41 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1965 #610 minus 1953 #610=15) 15 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yasutani Line of the Yasutani headed (1954-1973) Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: HŌSHI? (1965) [610][619][623];
LEFT the Yamada Kōun headed (1973-1989) Sanbo-Kyodan SCHOOL (1986) [623].
ESTABLISHED A NEW SPIRITUALLY and ORGANISATIONALLY INDEPENDENT ZEN SCHOOL: Rochester Zen Center (1986) [623].
Referred to by a courtesy title : "Rōshi (in the sense of "Abbot/Abbess" or "Full Teacher") (since 1974?) [620].
Data:
Till 1953 a court reporter (stenographer). In 1946 served in Gemany as a member of US legal team at the Nurenberg Trials of the Teacher War Criminals [591].
In 1953 went to Japan. There studied Zen for 6 months with Soen Nakagawa at Hosshinji monastery, in Obama [610]. The next 3 years studied with
Daiun Sogaku Harada at Hosshinji [610]. Finally, became a lay student of Hakuun Yasutani [610]. In Aug 1958 experienced an awakening (kenshō)
[622,p.10][618]. In 1965 Hakuun Yasutani "ordained him as a Zen priest and sanctioned [appointed him a Dharma Holder? or Sensei? - tmc]
to begin teaching in the so-called Harada-Yasutani Line of Zen, which was to become
so important and influential in the West" [610]. His religious Buddhist name, if he had one, is unknown [tmc].
On return to the US, founded in 1966 "the Rochester Zen Center as a strong center of practice and, [... ] Widely
respected and acknowledged as a Zen master, his indep. [from his vastly accomplished Zen teachers - tmc] status as a teacher of Zen raises
considerable questions regarding [traditional East Asian notions of - tmc] teaching authority and dharma transmission" [610].
Despite growing since the early 1960s estrangement of Kapleau and Yasutani, Hakuun Yasutani visited the Center to take part in sesshins in Oct 1996 and Sep 1967 [620,pp.12-13].
In the early 1970s Kapleau's students started addressing him by a courtesy (though technically inapplicable - tmc) honorific "Rōshi" [620].
Kapleau publicly accepted the unearned honorific in 1974 [620], i.e. following the death of Hakkuun Yasutani (end of Mar 1974), triggering thus in Jan 1986 a public letter of rebuke from his Dharma brother,
Koun Yamada [139]. Not having received a complete Dharma Transmission 'Denbo' from Hakuun Yasutani [139],
or his Japanese peers' approval of his efforts to bring Zen to the West, in 1986 Kapleau split from
the Sanbo Kyodan school and established an indep. sangha centered on the RZC [623].
In 1986 he put abbacy of the Rochester Zen Center into hands of his 1986 Dharma successor Peter Bodhin Kjolhede [624]. From the 1986 onwards,
he retired from his teaching and executive duties [624].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): ten (10) 2nd generation teachers in Kapleau Line <= Yasutani headed (1954-1973) Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School of Sōtō@Rinzai Zen
- Bishop, Frances Mitra (b. 12 Apr 1941-) [24][278].
Teacher appoint. &-RZC-F-2-SENS1996-BISHOP-KAPLEAU [760].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1974) [760]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1974 #760 minus 1941 #24=33)
33 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1996 #760 minus 1974 #760=22) 22 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher the Kapleau Line (Rochester Zen Center)/Sanbo Kyodan School: SENSEI (1996) [760].
Referred to by a courtesy title : "Rōshi (in the sense of "Abbot/Abbess" or "Full Teacher") (since 2015?) [761].
Data:
Began practicing Zen in 1974 while living in Turkey [760].
In 1986 was ordained by Philip Kapleau [760].
In 1992, completed her formal training under Kapleau, and went to Sogen-ji, a Rinzai Zen temple in Okayama, Japan, to study (1992-1996) under Harada Shodo, a Dharma heir of (1982) of Yamada Mumon (Rinzai) [760].
In 1996 she returned to the US and was "formally sanctioned to teach by Roshi Kapleau as a Dharma Heir [= successor - tmc]" [760].
Founder and head of the Mountain Gate monastic centre, NM and the Hidden Valley Zen Center, CA.
- Henry, Michael Danan (b. 12 Nov 1939-) [47].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher the Kapleau Line (Rochester Zen Center)/Sanbo Kyodan School: SENSEI (1989) [772].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Aitken Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI? (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [130][186].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Michael Henry in the Aitken Line (3rd gen.)
- Gifford, Dane Zenson (1949-13 Apr 2016) [331].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-2-SENS1981-GIFFOR-KAPLEAU
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1970) [796]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1970 #796 minus 1949 #331=21)
21 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1981 #796 minus 1970 #796=11) 11 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher the Kapleau Line (Rochester Zen Center)/Sanbo Kyodan School: HŌSHI (1979) [796]; SENSEI (1981) [796].
Referred to by a courtesy title : "Full Teacher (since 1986) [622,p.18].
WAS AFFLICTED with Red Threaded Entanglements [844] (bef. 1981) [796]. ->
Data:
Began zazen practice under Philip Kapleau in 1970 [796].
Completed his formal training in 1979 and commenced teaching responsibilities at the RZC [796].
In 1981 named Dharma Heir [Sensei?] by Philip Kapleau [796].
On Toni Packer's departure from ZCR [in late 1981], briefly took over her teaching duties [797].
Was compromised by a sexual misconduct with one of his female students [797].
"Former teacher at the Toronto Zen Centre, resigned after admitting to having multiple sexual relations with students at both the Toronto and Polish Zen Centres he taught at" [798].
In 1981 left for an extended pilgrimage [796]. "During his pilgrimage, he lived in Japan for a year and a half,
training under Harada Tangen" [796] Was "Abbot of the Northern Zen Sangha, with centers in Toronto, Canada and Warsaw, Poland" [796].
In summer 1986 sanctioned by PK as full Zen teacher [622,p.18].
- GRAEF, SUNYANA (b. 1948-) [183][286].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-2-SENS1976-GRAEFSU-KAPLEAU [673].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1969) [673].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1969 #673 minus 1948 #183=21)
21 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1987 #673 minus 1969 #673=18) 18 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher the Kapleau Line (Rochester Zen Center)/Sanbo Kyodan School: HŌSHI? (1976) [44]; SENSEI (1987) [673].
Referred to by a courtesy title : "Rōshi (in the sense of "Abbot/Abbess" or "Full Teacher") (since year?) [673].
Data:
In 1969 began her Zen training as a disciple of Philip Kapleau [673].
Sunyana Graef was born in Boston in 1948 and grew up in New York [673]. In the sixties, studied religion and philosophy at Bard College [673].
S. Graef "spent over nine years [19??-19?? - tmc] on the staff of the Rochester Zen Center as Head Cook, secretary and attendant to Roshi Kapleau,
and as the Center's administrator" [673].
In Nov 1976 appointed Hōshi? by Philip Kapleau [44].
In 1986 ordained as a priest and "sanctioned as a Dharma Heir of Roshi Kapleau a year later [1987-tmc]" [673].
Former teacher at the Toronto Zen Centre, head of the Vermont Center [24].
Teacher at the and the Casa Zen in Costa Rica [270].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): three (3) 3rd generation teachers in Graef Line <= Kapleau Line (Rochester Zen Center) <= Yasutani headed (1954-1973) Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School of Sōtō@Rinzai Zen
- Henderson, Ian Arthur Taigen (b. 1949-)[183][330][335][961].
Teacher appoint. &-RZC-M-3-SENS2005-HENDERS-GRAEFSU
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1970) [674]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1970 #674 minus 1949 #183=21)
21 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2005 #674 minus 1970 #674=35) 35 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Graef Line of the Kapleau (Rochester Zen Center) School: SENSEI (2005) [674].
Referred to by a courtesy title: "Rōshi" (since year?) [674].
Data:
"[G]rew up a nominal Anglican" [963]. Attended Anglican Trinity College School, in Port Hope, Ontario [963].
"In 1970, he [Henderson] attended a workshop on Zen at the Rochester Zen Center with Roshi Philip Kapleau. Shortly thereafter he began
to practice at the Toronto Zen Centre, which was then an affiliate of the Rochester Zen Center" [674].
"[G]rew up a nominal Anglican" [963]. Attended Anglican Trinity College School, in Port Hope, Ontario [963].
The Toronto Zen Centre became indep. in 1986; in 1996 came under the direction of Sunyana Graef, the abbot
of the Vermont Zen Center and a Dharma Heir of Philip Kapleau [674].
Taigen Henderson became first a student and then a disciple of Sunyana Graef [674].
In 2004 was ordained by her as a priest [674]. In Jun 2005, sanctioned as Sunyana Graef’s first Dharma Heir [674].
On 1 Jan 2010, was ordained as a priest [962].
Teacher and abbot at the Toronto Zen Centre.
Prior to his involvement in Zen was a house renovator in Toronto [963].
- Murillo (Murillo Rodriguez #978), Carlos Bodhi (b. 1951?) [977].
Teacher appoint. &-RZC-M-3-SENS2025-MURILL-GRAEFSU [976].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1974) [977].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1974 #977 minus 1951? #977=23?)
23? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2025 #976 minus 1974 #977=51) 51 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Graef Line of the Kapleau (Rochester Zen Center) School: SENSEI (2025) [676].
Data:
Was a college student in 1970s [977] [= born circa 1950?, say in 1951? - tmc].
A graduate in Economics from U. of Costa Rica (UCR) [977].
A professor and researcher at the National University (UNA) [977].
in 1974, commenced Zen training under Philip Kapleau [977].
On 14 Sep 2024, ordained as the first Zen Buddhist priest in Costa Rica [977].
A student at the Casa Zen de Costa Rica, under Susanna Graef and from 2 Nov 2025 her Dharma Heir (sensei)[976].
- Terzano, Karen (b. 1950-) [346].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Magid Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): SENSEI (2014) [346].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Graef Line of the Kapleau (Rochester Zen Center) School: HŌSHI (2011) [347].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Karen Terzano in the Magid Line (3rd gen.)
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Kapleau Line <= Yasutani headed (1954-1973) Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School of Sōtō@Rinzai Zen
- KJOLHEDE, PETER BODHIN (b. 1948-) [69].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-2-SENS1986-KJOLHED-KAPLEAU [622].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-2-GRAD2006-ROSSLAN-TARRANT [732].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1970) [731].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1970 #731 minus 1948 #69=22)
22 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1986 #622 minus 1970 #731=16) 16 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher the Kapleau Line (Rochester Zen Center)/Sanbo Kyodan School: SENSEI (1986) [622,p.18][630].
FORMAL STANDING as a student in Sevan koan training course (2004-2006) modelled on the curriculum of the Tarrant (Pacific Zen Institute) School: GRADUATE (2006) [732].
Referred to by a courtesy title : "Rōshi (in the sense of "Abbot/Abbess" or "Full Teacher") (since year?) [624].
Data:
Since 1970 a student o Philip Kapleau at the Rochester Zen Center [731]
In 1976 ordained by Kapleau as Buddhist priest [731]
In summer 1986 sanctioned by Philip Kapleau as full Zen teacher [622,p.18][731].
No information about him ever receiving 'Inka' from a teacher trained outside of the Hōshi Kapleau's line is available [tmc].
Post 2006 he wrote: "In 2006 I completed a course of additional koan training on the following collections
not done by Roshi Kapleau: the Shoyoroku (Book of Serenity), the Denkoroku (Transmission of Light), and Tozan’s Five Ranks.
These I worked through, knee-to-knee, eyeball-to- eyeball, over the course of two years [2004-2006 - tmc] with one of my Dharma-heirs,
Sevan Ross-sensei, who himself had worked through them with Roshi James Ford, a Dharma-heir of Roshi John Tarrant.
After I finished this koan work, my other disciple-teachers, one by one, undertook the same post-graduate koan training with me.
These collections have now been added to the koan curriculum of the Cloud-Water Sangha, comprised of the Rochester Zen Center and the Sanghas of the se same disciple-teachers of mine." [732].
Since 1986[624]/1987[630] Abbot at the Rochester Zen Center [624]. Teacher at the Madison Zen Center, WI.
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): twelve (12) 3rd generation teachers in Kjolhede Line (Cloud-Water Sangha) <= Kapleau Line (Rochester Zen Center) <= Yasutani headed (1954-1973) Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School of Sōtō@Rinzai Zen
- Carpio, Manuel (b. 19???) [956].
Teacher appoint. &-RZC-M-3-SENS20??-CARPIOM-KJOLHED [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1980) [956].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1980 #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 1980 #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kjolhede Line of the Philip Kapleau (Rochester Zen) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
In 1982 #954, one of the founding members of Casa Zen [956].
"He has practiced Zen since 1980. He has been a disciple of Roshi Kapleau, Roshi Gerardo Gally, Jeff Shore and currently practices" under Peter Kjolhede [956]
A teacher in the Kapleau lineage and, since 2004, the director of Casa Zen in Mexico City [956].
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- Goldman, Robert (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-RZC-M-3-SENS2007-GOLDMAN-KJOLHED [377].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1975) [377]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1975 #377 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc]
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2007 #377 minus 1975 #377=32) 32 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kjolhede Line of the Philip Kapleau (Rochester Zen) School: SENSEI (2007) [377].
Data:
Medical doctor. Practicing Zen since 1975, since 1981, in the tradition of Philip Kapleau. In Aug 2007, he was sanctioned by Peter
Kjolhede in a public ceremony in Berlin as a full Zen teacher [377].
- Kowal, Donna Marie Dhara [1261] [624] (b. 1967-) [1261].
Teacher appoint. &-RZC-F-3-SENS2022-KOWALDO-KJOLHED [730].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1998?) [730]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1998? #730 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2022 #730 minus 1998? #730=24) 24 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kjolhede Line of the Philip Kapleau (Rochester Zen) School: SENSEI (2022) [730].
Data:
Was 58 in Aug 2025 (= b. 1967) [1261].
Since 1998 a member of the Rochester Zen Center [730].
In 2022 authorized as a Zen teacher (Sensei) by Peter Kjolhede [730]
She was ordained as a Zen priest on August 6, 2023. [730]
Served as Head of Zendo at Chapin Mill, the RZC’s country retreat facility [730].
A professor and author, Ph.D. in Rhetoric & Communication, U. of Pittsburgh, 1996 [730].
- ODLAND, KANJA (b. 1963-) [244].
Teacher appoint. @-RZC-F-3-SENS2001-ODLANDK-KJOLHED [379].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1984) [379].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1984 #379 minus 1963 #244=21)
21 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2001 #379 minus 1984 #379=17) 17 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kjolhede Line of the Philip Kapleau (Rochester Zen) School: SENSEI (2001) [379].
Referred to by a courtesy title : "Rōshi (in the sense of "Abbot/Abbess" or "Full Teacher") (2006) [818].
Data:
Started her Zen training in 1984 as a student of both Philip Kapleau and his successor Bodhin Kjolhede. Ordained as a priest in 1999.
In 2001 was authorised to teach by Peter Kjolhede. Established, together with herDharma brother Sante Poromaa Sensei, Zengarden
- a full-time training temple in rural Sweden [379].
"Received dharma transmission from Bodhin Kjolhede in 2006 and now has the title Roshi" [818]
- POROMAA, MIKAEL SANTE (b. 1958-) [58][73][244]
Teacher appoint. @-RZC-M-3-SENS1998-POROMAA-KJOLHED [818].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1983) [627].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1983 #627 minus 1958 #244=25)
25 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1998 #628 minus 1983 #627=15) 15 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kjolhede Line of the Philip Kapleau (Rochester Zen) School: SENSEI (1998) [628].
Referred to by a courtesy title : "Rōshi (in the sense of "Abbot/Abbess" or "Full Teacher") (2002) [818].
Data:
Started Zen training with P. Kapleau in 1983 [627] Ordained as a Zen priest in 1991. Bodhin Kjolhede gave him sanction to teach in 1998 [628]. Teacher at the Stockholm Zen Center, Sweden and its
affiliate Helsinki Zen Center, Finland.
"Received dharma transmission from Bodhin Kjolhede in 2002 and now has the title Roshi" [818]
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): five (5) 4th generation teachers in Odland-Poromaa Line <= Kjolhede Line (Cloud-Water Sangha) <= Kapleau Line (Rochester Zen Center) <= Yasutani headed (1954-1973) Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School of Sōtō@Rinzai Zen
- Kaliski, Karl (b. 19??-) [380].
Teacher appoint. @-RZC-M-4-SENS2015-KALISKI-ODL&POR [380].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1998) [380]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1998 #380 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2015 #730 minus 1998 #380=17) 17 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Odland-Poroma Line of the Kapleau (Rochester Zen Center) School: SENSEI (2015) [380].
Data:
A student of Bodhin Kjolhede since 1998. Subsequently, a student of Bodhin Kjolhede's Dharma heirs - Sante Poromaa and Kanja Odland in Sweden.
He completed his formal koan training in 2013 and was [jointly?] sanctioned [by ? Odland and ? Poromaa - tmc] as a Zen teacher in 2015 [380].
Teacher at the Cloud Water Zen Group, Glasgow, UK. [380]
- Ödman (Oedman), Dharman (b. 19??-) [820].
Teacher appoint. &-RZC-M-4-SENS2019?-OEDMAND-ODL&POR [820].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1999?) [820].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1999 #820 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2019? #820 minus 1999 #820=20) 20 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Odland-Poroma Line of the Kapleau (Rochester Zen Center) School: SENSEI (2019) [820].
Data:
Authorised to teach (Sensei) in 2019 [820]. Teacher at Gteborg Zen Center, Sweden [820]
- Salo, Sangen (b. 1967-) [819].
Teacher appoint. &-RZC-M-4-HOSH2018=SALOSAN-ODL&POR [819].
Teacher appoint. &-RZC-M-4-SENS2022=SALOSAN-ODL&POR [819].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2004) [819].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2004 #819 minus 1967 #819=37)
37 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2018 #819 minus 2004 #819=14) 14 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Odland-Poroma Line of the Kapleau (Rochester Zen Center) School: HŌSHI (2018) [819]; SENSEI (2022) [819].
Data:
Between 1992-1997 studied at the Academy of Fine Arts; graduated as a sculptor [819].
Made three visits to Bukkokuji temple in Japan in 2008, 2009 and 2024 [819].
"Finished his formal koan-practice at the end of 2013 (Mumonkan, Hekiganroku, Shoyoroku, Jujukinkai) and was ordained
as a Zen Buddhist priest the following spring" [819]
Authorised to teach in Jan 2018 [819]. Received Dharma Transmission (Sensei) 26 Feb 2022 [819]. Teacher at Helsinki Zen Center, Finland [819].
On 26 February, 2022, installed a new abbot) in Sanneji under the direction
of Sante Poromaa [819]. In the ceremony Sangen Salo also became Sante Poromaa’s "first Dharma heir [= successor - tmc]in the line of Roshi Philip Kapleau" [819].
By Oct 2021, studied Zen under Sante Poroma and Kanja Odland for 18 years [= started zazen 2003] [827]
- Virtaperko, Mitra (b. 1977-) [969].
Teacher appoint. &-RZC-F-4-SENS2021-VIRTAPE-ODL&POR [967].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2003) [967].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2003 #967 minus 1977 #969=26)
26 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] 2021 #820 minus 2003 #967=18) 18 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Odland-Poroma Line of the Kapleau (Rochester Zen Center) School: SENSEI (2021) [820].
Data:
On 10 Oct 2021, authorised to teach (as Sensei) [967]. Teacher at Tampere Zen Center, Finland. [820]
By Oct 2021, has studied Zen under Sante Poroma and Kanja Odland for 18 years [= started zazen 2021 minus 18 = 2003, tmc][967].
A graduate (M.A., Music, 2006) from the Sibelius-Akatemiasta/Sibelius Academy [968].
Teaches harpsichord, continuo and general bass at the East Helsinki Music Institute at the Tampere Zen Center and in Helsinki [968].
Likely, a younger sister of the great Finnish composer, Ollie Virtaperko (b. 1973) [970].
- Zetterberg, Torbjörn Kansan (b. 10 May 1976-)[1065] [821].
Teacher appoint. &-RZC-M-4-SENS2024-ZETTER-ODL&POR [821].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1976 #1065=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2024 #821 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Odland-Poroma Line of the Kapleau (Rochester Zen Center) School: SENSEI (2024) [821].
Data:
"Torbjrn Zetterberg (born 10 May 1976)" [1065].
Authorised to teach (as Sensei) on 28th Oct 2024 [821].
In 2025, a Sangha co-leader (with Marcus Danielsson) at the Stockholm Zen Center [1066]
Jazz musician (double bass); composer [1065].
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- Prince-Cherry, Jeanette aka Cherry, Jeanette W [1262] (b. 1967-) [1262].
Teacher appoint. &-RZC-F-3-HOSH?1999-PRINCEC-KJOLHED [733].
Teacher appoint. &-RZC-F-3-SENS20??-PRINCEC-KJOLHED [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1994) [733].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1994 #733 minus 1967 #src=27)
27 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kjolhede Line of the Philip Kapleau (Rochester Zen) School: HŌSHI? (1999) [733].
Data:
Since 1994 practiced Zen [733]. A student of B. Khjohelde [733.] Since 1999 began instructing others in Zen meditation [733].
In 2022, "ordained as a Zen Buddhist Priest of the Three Jewels Order of the Cloud-Water Sangha" [733]. Received [in 2022? - tmc] name
Jissai [733].
"Served in the United States Air Force for eight years and earned a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Southern Illinois" U. [733]
Serves (as a coordinator?, group leader?) in a sangha in Luisville, KY [733]
- Pulleyn, John W [624][1263] (b. 1947-)[1263].
Teacher appoint. &-RZC-M-3-SENS2021-PULLEYN-KJOLHED [629].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1968) [734]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1968 #734 minus 1947 #1263=21)
21 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2021 #730 minus 1968 #734=53) 53 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kjolhede Line of the Philip Kapleau (Rochester Zen) School: SENSEI (2021) [629].
Data:
Was 78 in Aug 2025 (= b. 1947) [1263].
In 1968 became a student of Philip Kapleau at the RZC [734].
"On August 20, 2021, he was sanctioned as a Zen teacher by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede" [629].
A BA in History in late 1960s from Oberlin College. Later than in 1990 got "BS in nursing and worked as a pediatric nurse for 10 years" [734]
- Ross, Lanny Sevan Keido Sei'an (b. 7 Sep 1951-) [58].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kjolhede Line of the Philip Kapleau (Rochester Zen) School: SENSEI (1997) [800].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ford Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: SENSEI (2007) [194].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Sevan Ross in the James Ford Line (5th gen.)
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): one (1) 4th generation teacher in Sevan Ross Line <= Kjolhede Line (Cloud-Water Sangha) <= Kapleau Line (Rochester Zen Center) <= Yasutani headed (1954-1973) Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School of Sōtō@Rinzai Zen
- GRAHAM, JIM YUSAN (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-RZC-M-4-SENS2009-GRAHAM-ROSSLAN [800].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1989) [825].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1989 #825 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2009 #800 minus 1989 #825=20) 20 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Sevan Ross (Kjolhede style) Line of the Philip Kapleau (Rochester Zen) School: SENSEI (2009) [800].
Data:
In 1989 commenced Zen training in Chicago Zen Center [825].
In 2009 was appointed Sensei by Sevan Ross [800].
In 2010 become the new director of the Chicago Zen Center (www.chicagozen.com), CZC, in Evanston, IL, US [800], replacing his teacher
Sevan Ross, who "[a]fter almost decade and half [1997 to 2010=13 years, tmc] of tireless service" suddenly decided to depart [800].
In 2023, after 13 years of service, stepped down as the abbot [825].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): one (1) 5th generation teacher in Graham Line <= Sevan Ross Line <= Kjolhede Line (Cloud-Water Sangha) <= Kapleau Line (Rochester Zen Center) <= Yasutani headed (1954-1973) Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School of Sōtō@Rinzai Zen
- Geiman, Kevin Paul Shodhin [800][828] (b. 1961-)[1221].
Teacher appoint. &-RZC-M-5-SENS2021-GEIMAN-GRAHAM [800].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1996) [826][1221].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1996 #826 minus 1961 #1221=35)
35 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2021 #800 minus 1996 #826=25) 25 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Graham Line of the Philip Kapleau (Rochester Zen) School: SENSEI (2021) [800].
Data:
In 1996 commenced Zen training in Chicago Zen Center [826].
Since 2010 a priest of the Chicago Zen Center [800].
in 2021 appointed sensei by Jim Graham [800].
In 2023 Jim Graham retired as abbot and designated Shodhin as his successor at the CSC [800].
A Senior Research Professor at the Dept of Philosophy and Theology, Valpariso Univ., Indiana, US and an author of two books on Buddhist and Christian spirituality [826][827].
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end of the 4th generation teachers in Sevan Ross Line <= Kjolhede Line (Cloud-Water Sangha) <= Kapleau Line (Rochester Zen Center) <= Yasutani headed (1954-1973) Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School of Sōtō@Rinzai Zen
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- Sturmer von, Richard (b. 1957-) [960].
Teacher appoint. &-RZC-M-3-SENS2024-STURMER-KJOLHED [960].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1982) [960].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1982 #960 minus 1957 #src=25)
24 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2024 #960 minus 1982 #960=42) 42 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kjolhede Line of the Philip Kapleau (Rochester Zen) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src]; SENSEI (2024) [960].
HUSBAND of Charlotte Wrightson (see below)[960].
Data:
In 1982, started systematic zazen after attending a workshop led by Philip Kapleau [960].
In 1986, became a student of Peter Kjolhede [960].
"[Trained for a decade [1994?-2004, tmc] at the Rochester Zen Center and completed the koan curriculum there" [960] and in 2004, returned to NZ [960].
In 2004, together with his Charlotte Wrightson, founded the Auckland Zen Centre [959].
A student of Peter Kjolhede [960].
In 2024, received 'Denbo', and authorisation as a Zen teacher fromy Peter Kjolhede [960]
A "writer, performer, and film-maker" [960]
- Taylor, Trueman (b. 19???) [955].
Teacher appoint. &-RZC-M-3-HOSH2008?-TAYLORT-KJOLHED [957].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1997) [955].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1997 #955 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-start #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kjolhede Line of the Philip Kapleau (Rochester Zen) School: HŌSHI (2008?) [957]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
In 1997, on completion of university studies in Canada, embarked for full-time residential training at the Rochester Zen Center [955].
A student of Peter Kjolhede [955]. In Aug 2008, ordained a Zen Buddhist priest Peter Kjolhede [955].
For nine years until 2024 (i.e. 2014-2023, tmc) was a Cook at the RZC [957]. Prior to being a Cook, for over six years (i.e. 2008-2014, tmc) was a Head of Zendo (= in 2008? became a Hōshi?)[957].
- Thomforde, Gerardo Gally aka Gerardo Gally (b. 1949-15 Mar 2024) [953][954].
Teacher appoint. &-RZC-M-3-SENS2002-THOMFO-KJOLHED [955].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1980) [955].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1980 #src minus 1949 #953=29)
29 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2002 #955 minus 1980 #src=22) 22 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kjolhede Line of the Philip Kapleau (Rochester Zen) School: SENSEI (2002) [955].
Referred to by a courtesy title : "Rōshi (in the sense of "Abbot/Abbess" or "Full Teacher") (since year?) [src].
Data:
Born in Mexico of a Spanish father and an American mother [955].
Dharma heir of Peter Kjolhede [624]
Since 2002, a student of Peter Kjolhede [952].
By Dec 2021 he practiced zazen for 38 years [2021 minus 38 = started zazen in 1983 - tmc][952]
In 1982, established Casa Zen [954].
"He committed to Zen at a 1980 sesshin led by [...] Philip Kapleau in Mexico [955].
After attending sesshin four times a year for 22 years [1980 plus 22 = 2002; tmc] and completing Rochester Zen Center's koan curriculum,
Gerardo was sanctioned by Bodhin-roshi" [955].
Received [a courtesy honorific - tmc] 'Inka' from Peter Kjolhede sensei bef. Mar 2024 [954]
"A lay teacher in the Kapleau lineage and the director of Casa Zen in Mexico City" [952].
A bachelor’s and master’s degrees in architecture (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, UNAM and University College, London [954]),
has worked in housing design and ran his own architecture firm [955].
- WRIGHTSON, CHARLOTTE AMALA (b. 1958-) [277][960].
Teacher appoint. &-RZC-F-3-HOSH2004-WRIGHTS-KJOLHED [277].
Teacher appoint. &-RZC-F-3-SENS2012-WRIGHTS-KJOLHED [277].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1982) [960].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1982 #960 minus 1958 #277=24)
24 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2012 #277 minus 1998? #277=14) 14 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kjolhede Line of the Philip Kapleau (Rochester Zen) School: HŌSHI (2004) [277]; SENSEI (2012) [277].
Referred to by a courtesy title : "Rōshi (in the sense of "Abbot/Abbess" or "Full Teacher") (2024?) [959].
WIFE of Richard von Sturmer (see above) [960].
Data:
"She and her husband Richard von Sturmer began Zen practice in 1982 after attending a workshop led by [...] Philip Kapleau" [960].
In 1986, became a student of Peter Kjolhede [960].
In 1989, began full-time residential training in Rochester [960]
From 1996 to 2003 she was the Center’s Head of Zendo (head priest in charge of training) [960].
In late 2003, upon completion of formal koan training under Peter Kjolhede, returned to Auckland, New Zealand [960]
In 1999 ordained as a Zen priest [277][960]. In 2004 sanctioned to teach [277].
In 2004, together with her husband, Richard von Sturmer, Charlotte Wrightson founded [and became an Abbess? - tmc] the Auckland Zen Centre [959].
In Feb 2012 received 'Denbo' from Peter Kjolhede [277].
The teacher and Spiritual Director of the Auckland Zen Centre (www.aucklandzen.org.nz), New Zealand [277][959].
Completed (1989) an M.A. in Italian at Auckland U. [960]
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): one (1) 4th generation teacher in Charlotte Wrightson Line <= Kjolhede Line (Cloud-Water Sangha) <= Kapleau Line (Rochester Zen Center) <= Yasutani headed (1954-1973) Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School of Sōtō@Rinzai Zen
- Argetsinger (nee Waldfogel #1101), Kathryn Kanji Shinko [958][966] (b. 1955?-) [1101].
Teacher appoint. &-RZC-F-4-HOSH2019-ARGETS-WRIGHTS [966].
STARTED regular Zen practice in 2001) [958].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2001 #958 minus 1955? #1101=46?)
46? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 2001 #958=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Amala Wrightson Line of the Philip Kapleau (Rochester Zen) School: HŌSHI (2018?) [956]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
In 1973, completed Belmont High School, Belmont, MA (assuming school completion at the age of 18, the DOB is 1955? - tmc)[1101].
"[P]racticed and served at the Rochester and Auckland Zen Centers since 2001" [958].
She is currently RZC's Head of Zendo and offers Private Instruction [958].
In 2010, she quit teaching Latin and Greek at the U. of Rochester to become a novice Zen priest [958].
In Nov 2018, was ordained by Charlotte Wrightson as a lay member [Hōshi? - tmc] of the Three Jewels Order [966].
"Ordained as a Zen priest in 2022" [958], "[C]ontinues her work with her teacher, [Charlotte] Amala Wrightson-roshi" [a courtesy honorific from Kjolhede sensei - tmc] [958].
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end of the 3rd generation teachers in Kjolhede Line (Cloud-Water Sangha) <= Kapleau Line (Rochester Zen Center) <= Yasutani headed (1954-1973) Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School of Sōtō@Rinzai Zen
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Kapleau Line <= Yasutani headed (1954-1973) Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School of Sōtō@Rinzai Zen
- Kjolhede, Sonja Sunya (b. 21 Apr 1951-) [561][948].
Teacher appoint. &-RZC-F-2-SENS1994-KJOSON-KAPLEAU
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1970) [636]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1970 #636 minus 1951 #948=19)
19 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1994 #636 minus 1970 #636=24) 24 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher the Kapleau Line (Rochester Zen Center)/Sanbo Kyodan School: HŌSHI? (1976) [44]; SENSEI (1994) [636].
Referred to by a courtesy title : "Rōshi (in the sense of "Abbot/Abbess" or "Full Teacher") (since 2014) [948].
Data:
SISTER of Peter Bodhin Kjolhede, WIFE of LAWSON DAVID SACHTER [24][56].
"When I was a teenager in the 60’s, one of the few Zen books available was Nancy Wilson Ross’s The World of Zen [1st published on 1 Sep 1964, #951 - tmc]" [950]
On 21 April 2014 turned 63 y. old [thus 2014 minus 63 = 1951 - tmc] [948].
Since 1970 a student of Philip Kapleau [636].
In Nov 1976 appointed Hōshi? by Philip Kapleau [44].
"In 1994, Roshi Kapleau sanctioned her as a dharma heir [= successor, Sensei? [44] - tmc], and she took ordination vows the following [1995 - tmc].
year" [636].
In Apr 2024 received (from who? - tmc) 'Inka' [948].
Teacher at the Windhorse Zen Community, Rochester, NY. Teacher at the Warsaw, Poland affiliate Zen centre (established by D. Gifford) of the Rochester Zen Center [24][56].
- Low, Albert (16 Dec 1928-29 Jan 2016) [331][333].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-2-SENS1986-LOWABL-KAPLEAU [741]
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1961) [743].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1961 #743 minus 1928 #331=33)
33 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1986 #741 minus 1961 #743=25) 25 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher the Kapleau Line (Rochester Zen Center)/Sanbo Kyodan School: HŌSHI (1979) [741]; SENSEI (1986) [741].
Referred to by a courtesy title : "Rōshi (in the sense of "Abbot/Abbess" or "Full Teacher") (since year?) [741].
Data:
In 1966 started Zen studies first with Hakuun Yasutani, then for the next 20 years with Philip Kapleau [742].
"In 1976, after having experienced a deep breakthrough, he retired from corporate life" [743].
In 1976 "went to the Rochester Zen Center for three years, where he served as editor of the Center's journal" [741].
"In 1979, he relocated to Montreal as a probationary teacher" [Hōshi - tmc]. In 1986, he finished his training and was authorized by Kapleau to teach as a Zen master [Sensei - tmc][741].
Teacher at the Montreal Zen Center (www.zenmontreal.ca), Canada [28].
- PACKER (née Eggert), TONI (5 Jul 1927-23 Aug 2013) [332][626].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-2-SENS1976?-PACKER-KAPLEAU-L1981 [626].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1967?) [622,p.16].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1967? #622,p.16 minus 1927 #332=40)
40 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1976 #622 minus 1967? #622=9) 9 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher the Kapleau Line (Rochester Zen Center)/Sanbo Kyodan School: SENSEI (1976?) [44][622,p.17][626].
LEFT the Sanbo Kyodan SCHOOL (1981) [622,p.20].
ESTABLISHED A NEW SPIRITUALLY and ORGANISATIONALLY INDEPENDENT ZEN SCHOOL: Springwater Center (1983) (a non-religious meditative inquiry & retreats organisation) [625].
Data:
A graduate student of psychology at the U. of Buffalo [626]. Since the late 1960s a student of Philip Kapleau at the Rochester Zen
Center [622,p.16]. Kapleau appointed her Sensei in ca. 1976 [626]. Transmission in Nov 1976 by Philip Kapleau [44].
In early 1979 she began to hold sesshins in at the RZC [622,p.17]
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A Zen teacher till late 1981, who upon becoming filled with deep doubts about "forms and rituals of traditional Zen" [626] and Buddhism as such [622,p.20].
took several of the RZC's Zen students with her and left the RZC [622,p.20]. On 31 Dec 1981 established [625] her
an indep. meditation center (initially known as Genesee Valley Zen Center [625]) in a nearby suburb of Rochester.
In 1983 the T. Packer's group moved to Springwater NY, some 45 miles Sth of Rochester [625]. In 1986 the organization's name was changed to 'Springwater Center' [625].
Since 1983 resident teacher at a non-religious 'meditative inquiry and retreats'Springwater Center, NY. [626].
The Centre has survived T. Packer's death in 2013 and in 2020 celebrated it's 40th anniversary of existence [625].
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- SACHTER, LAWSON DAVID (b. 19??-) [23][561].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-2-SENS1996-SACHTER-KAPLEAU [561].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1969) [561].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1969 #561 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1996 #561 minus 1969 #561=27) 27 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher the Kapleau Line (Rochester Zen Center)/Sanbo Kyodan School: SENSEI (1996) [561].
Referred to by a courtesy title : "Rōshi (in the sense of "Abbot/Abbess" or "Full Teacher") (since year?) [src].
Data:
HUSBAND of Sonja Kjolhede [561].
A psychotherapist [561]. Started sitting practice in 1969 [561]. A student of Philip Kapleau since 1971 [561].
"Completed his formal study and koan training in the mid 1980s. In 1996, [...] Kapleau sanctioned Lawson to teach, and
ordained him as a Zen priest three years later" [561].
Teacher at the Windhorse Zen Community, Alexander, NC [561].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): two (2) 3rd generation teachers in Sachter Line <= Kapleau Line (Rochester Zen Center) <= Yasutani headed (1954-1973) Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School of Sōtō@Rinzai Zen
- George, Geoff (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-RZC-M-3-SENS20??-GEORGEP-SACHTE [561]
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2010) [561].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2010 #561 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Sachter Line of the Kapleau (Rochester Zen Center) School: HŌSHI (bef. 2019) [561].
Data:
Licensed psychologist and a student of Lawson Sachter since 2010 [561].
Subsequently appointed by Lawson Sachter as the assistant Dharma teacher at the Clear Water Zen Center,
Clearwater, FL [561]. Ordained 27 Oct 2019 as a novitiate lay Zen priest by Lawson Sachter [561].
- Rosen, Ken (b. 19??-6 Oct 2018) [561].
Teacher appoint. &-RZC-M-3-SENS2013-ROSENK-SACHTE [561]
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1973?) [561].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1973? #561 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2013? #561 minus 1973? #561=36) 36 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Sachter Line of the Kapleau (Rochester Zen Center) School: SENSEI? (2013) [561].
Data:
Founded the Clear Water Zen Center, Clearwater, FL [561] in the 1980’s [561].
Licensed psychotherapist and a student of "Philip Kapleau at the Rochester Zen Center in the early 1970’s" [561].
In 2013 appointed by Lawson Sachter as the "Head of Zendo and Dharma Preceptor of the Clear Water Zen Center, Clearwater, FL [561].
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- CLARKE, RICHARD (31 Jan 1933-Jun 2013) [30][660].
SELF-DECLARED teacher (1980)[44].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-2-HOSH1976-CLARKE-KAPLEAU-L1980 [814].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1967)/(1968) [660]/[814].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1967 #660 minus 1933 #30=34)
34 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1976 #814 minus 1967 #610=9) 9 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher the Kapleau Line (Rochester Zen Center)/Sanbo Kyodan School: NONE [24] or HŌSHI?/SENSEI (1976) [44]/[814].
LEFT the Sanbo Kyodan SCHOOL (1980) [24][44].
ESTABLISHED A NEW SPIRITUALLY and ORGANISATIONALLY INDEPENDENT ZEN SCHOOL: Living Dharma Center of Zen Buddhist Training and Practice (1981) [814].
Data:
From 1967 to 1980, a student of Philip Kapleau [44].
Also, at some point in time, a student at Mt. Baldy Zen Center under Kyozan Joshu Sasaki, Rinzai [660].
In Nov 1976 appointed by Philip Kapleau as Hōshi? [44] or as Sensei? [814].
"Richard Clarke began in 1968 a thirteen year period of formal Zen training,
including the traditional koan system, in the Harada-Yasutani-Kapleau Lineage,
in which he received Transmission (validation of Awakening to Fundamental Reality) [sensei?]" [814]
"Richard evolved a teaching that preserves the essence of the ancient tradition of Zen,
while developing and translating this into forms appropriate to our time and culture" [814]
Acc. to Philip Kapleau R. Clarke was neither ordained by
P. Kapleau, nor sanctioned by him to teach [24]. In Kapleau's opinion, R. Clarke has no basis for claiming
any connection with Kapleau's Dharma heirship or lineage [24].
See also the References page for a dissenting note [44] by R. Clarke.
For R. Clarke's Dharma heirs and successors' account of Clarke's progress as a senior student of P. Kapleau see [660][814].
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Teacher at the Living Dharma Sangha Center, (originally est. 1972 in Sharon Springs, NY as a branch of RZC; redefined and renamed in 1981 [814]), later in Coventry, CT [30], now at Northampton, MA [660]
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end of the 2nd generation teachers in Kapleau Line <= Yasutani headed (1954-1973) Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School of Sōtō&Rinzai Zen
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- Kubota, Akira Ji'un-ken (b. 1932-).
Teacher appoint. &-SKY-M-1-SENS1970-KUBOTA-YASUTAN [273a-d]
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-1-ROSH1985-KUBOTA-YAMADAK [273a-d]
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1949) [273a-d]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1949 #273 minus 1932 #src=17)
17 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1970 #273a-d minus 1949 #273a-d=21) 21 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (1985 #273a-d minus 1970 #273a-d=15) 15 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yasutani Line of Yasutani headed (1954-1973) Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (in or bef. 1970) [273a-d];
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of Yamada Kōun headed (1973-1989) Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SHŌSHIKE/AUTHENTIC ZEN MASTER (1983) [273a-d]; RŌSHI (1985) [273a-d].
Data:
A student of Hakuun Yasutani for 21 years [273a-d][15 yrs acc. to #609,s.xvii] "1949, finishing
his koan training in 1970" [273a-d]. After Yasutani's death in 1973, continued Zen training under Yamada Koun [273a-d]
"In 1983 he was appointed
Zen Master [Shōshike] of the SANBŌZEN, and consequently succeeded to the Dharma of Yamada Kōun Roshi in 1985." [273a-d]
Following the death of Yamada Koun (Sep 1989) [273a-d], head (1989-2004) of the Sanbo Kyodan school [273a-d]. Taught at The Center for Health Care & Public Concern (Tokyo Kembikyoin Medical Center), Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan [157][159].
- MAEZUMI, TAIZAN HAKUYŪ (24 Feb 1931-14 May 1995) [217][653][655]
Teacher appoint. S-SOT-M-0-SENS1955-MAEZUMI-KURODA [659].
Teacher appoint. #-SKY-M-0-ROSH1970-MAEZUMI-YASUTAN [659].
Teacher appoint. R-RIN-M-0-ROSH1973-MAEZUMI-KORYUO-[659].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1942?) [725].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1942? #725 minus 1931 #217=11)
11 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1955 #659 minus 1942? #725=13) 13 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (1970 #659 minus 1955 #659=15) 15 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Hakujun KURODA Line of Sōtō Zen: SENSEI (1955) [659].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Hakuun YASUTANI Line of Sanbo Kyodan (Sōtō@Rinzai) Zen: RŌSHI (1970) [659][666][725].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kōryū ŌSAKA Line of Rinzai Zen: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (1973) [659][725]/ (1972) [1074].
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (Sensei - 1955) [659][725].
WAS AFFLICTED with Red Threaded Entanglements [844] (1983) [690]. ->
Data:
He was ordained as a Soto Zen monk at the age of eleven [725] [1931+11=1942? tmc]. Received degrees in Oriental Literature and Philosophy
from Komazawa University and studied at Sojiji, one of the two main Sōtō monasteries in Japan [725]. Received Dharma Transmission
from his FATHER, Hakujun Kuroda, in 1955 [in Sōtō lineage - tmc] [725].
"In 1956 he was sent to the United States to serve as a priest at the Zenshu-ji in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles,
the Soto Zen Headquarters for the United States. Early in the 1960s, Maezumi began holding zazen at Zenshuji for
Western students, which eventually led to the opening of the Zen Center of Los Angeles in 1967" [725].
"When Yasutani Roshi [Sōtō@Rinzai - tmc] came to Los Angeles [in 1962],
Maezumi started to do koan study with him. Between Yasutani's several trips to America and Maezumi's trips to Japan
to continue his study, the two developed their relationship further.
On December 7, 1970, Maezumi received the seal of dharma succession" [666].
On completion of studies with Yasutani, Maezumi in the next 3 years commenced and completed studies with
Kōryū Ōsaka [Shingon as well as Rinzai, 'Inka' in 1973, #725]
thus becoming a Dharma successor in three lines - Sōtō, Sanbo Kyodan and Rinzai - of Zen [653].
In 1979 founded an affinity organisation "White Plum Asanga, WPA" (www.whiteplum.org) [658].
The Maezumi Line is labelled here "Sōtō#Rinzai". Had "12 first generation successors" [795]
Maezumi's lineage adopted a training program modelled on the approach of Harada Sogaku school: a combination of Sōtō's shikantaza with
a selective curriculum [656] of Rinzai koans.
PLEASE NOTE
"Teachers in the lineage of Taezan Maezumi (White Plum Asanga), although drawing on both Soto and Rinzai
traditions in the manner partly pioneered by Yasutani Rōshi, do not generally regard themselves as "Sanbo Kyodan"
teachers, and neither does the international "Sanbo-zen" organisation regard them as members of that tradition,
so presenting "Sanbo Kyodan school" as a term synonymouswith the entire "Harada-Yasutani line" seems potentially
misleading (though the adoption of the name "Sanbo-zen" by the formal organisation does help to distance the two
categories). In my own experience, teachers in the Maezumi-Glassman line tend to trace their dharma succession through
Maezumi's first teacher, his father Baian Hakujun Kuroda (Japanese Soto lineage) and not through Yasutani [emphasis - tmc], and they
tend to distinguish their approach to Zen from that of the Sanbo-zen school. I have attempted on occasion to make
this distinction in the relevant Wikipedia articles, but it is an uphill battle when web pages such as yours are
cited as primary sources." - Jeremy Marshall
(member of the Woodchester Valley Zendo, UK; former member of the One Heart Sangha, Silver Spring, MD, and the
Oxford Zen Centre, UK), email to T. Matthew Ciolek, 11 Nov 2019 [419].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): twelve (12) 1st generation teachers in Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga (1979-present)) School
- ANCHETA, ALFRED JITSUDŌ (1943-2020) [585].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-1-SENS1993-ANCHETA-MAEZUMI [127].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS1999-ANCHETA-GLASSMA [127].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-ROSH2012-ANCHETA-GLASSMA [585].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1943 #585=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1993 #127 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2012 #585 minus 1993 #127=19) 19 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maezumi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1993) [127].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen: SENSEI (1999) [127]; RŌSHI (2012) [585].
Data:
One of Taizan Maezumi's twelve Dharma Successors [590]. Received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' in 1993 [127].
In 1995 founded Hidden Mountain Zen Center, Albuquerque, NM [585]
In 1999, Ancheta Sensei was installed as abbot of Hidden Mountain Zen Center,
Albuquerque, NM [59].
in 1999, received his second Dharma Transmission from Bernard Glassman [127], followed by 'Inka' on 4 Aug 2012 [585]
(see Glassman line (3rd gen.). Member of the White Plum Asanga (WPA) (www.whiteplum.org) [258].
Later, was the founder and teacher of the "No Gate Zen Center" (nogatezencenter.org), at Nob Hill in Albuquerque, NM [583]
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): seven (7) 2nd generation teachers in Ancheta Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- Arbiter, Alan Eric Kishin [525] (b. 1951?-) [1102].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS19??-ARBITER-ANCHETA [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ancheta Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen: SENSEI (y-sens) [525].
Data:
74 yo in 2025, hence YOB = 1951? - tmc [1102].
Studied Bassoon at Oberlin College (1968-1972) and Cleveland Institute of Music (19873-1974) [1098].
Was for 44 years 9 months the Associate Principal Bassoon, Houston Symphony (Sep 1974-May 2019) [1098].
Was Principal Bassoon, Fort Wayne Philharmonic (1973-1974)[1098].
- Bruce-Fritz, Carol Myoshin [525] (b. 1955?-) [1104].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS19??-BRUCEFR-ANCHETA [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1955? #1104=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ancheta Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen: SENSEI (y-sens) [525].
Data:
Possibly a SISTER of Ralph Kendo Bruce-Fritz [1107].
Lives in Colorado Springs Area [1103].
In 2025 was 70 yo [DOB = 2025 minus 70 = 1955][1104]
"The principal consultant with Bruce-Fritz and Associates" [1103].
"[A] principal with Health Management Associates (HMA)" [1103].
- Bruce-Fritz, Ralph Kendo [525][1109](b. 1940?-) [1109].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS19??-BRUCEFR-ANCHETA [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1940? #1109=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ancheta Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [1107].
Data:
Possibly a BROTHER of Carol Myoshin Bruce-Fritz [1107].
In Jul 2023, described as "Ralph Kendo Bruce-Fritz, a Zen priest and dharma holder of Jitsudo [Ancheta] Roshis lineage" [1107]".
In 2025 was 85 yo [DOB = 2025 minus 85 = 1940] [1109]
- Elkin, Richard (Rick) B. Issan Mugai [525][583][1106] (b. 1965?-) [1106].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS19??-ELKINRI-ANCHETA [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ancheta Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen: SENSEI (y-sens) [1108].
Data:
Was 60 yo in 2025 [= DOB 1965?] [1106].
In Jun 2025 listed as, "Richard Issan Mugai Elkin, Sensei, is a Dharma heir and lineage holder of Roshi Jitsudo Ancheta.
White Plum Sangha associate." [1108]
Teacher at the "No Gate Zen Center", Albuquerque, NM [583].
- Helzer, Douglas Red Heart (b. 19??-) [525].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS19??-HELZERD-ANCHETA [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ancheta Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen: SENSEI (y-sens) [525].
Data:
[forthcoming]
- WALTER, SYDNEY MUSAI (1935-Jan 2019) [127][1295].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS1999-WALTERS-ANCHETA [510].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-1-ROSHS2008-WALTERS-MERZELD [1296].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1970) [834].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1970 #834 minus 1935 #127=35)
35 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1999 #510 minus 1970 #834=29) 29 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (1999 #525 minus 1999 #510=0) 0 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ancheta Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen: SENSEI (1999) [510][525].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: RŌ:SHI (2017?) [1150].
Data:
In 1970, commenced Zen studies under Shunryu Suzuki at at San Francisco Zen Center [834].
"After living at Tassajara Zen Monastery, then studying with Chogyam Trungpa (1939-1987, #988], S. Walter became a student of Taizan Maezumi at ZCLA [1296].
Later was a student (say, 1987? [tmc]-1995) of Taizan Maezumi [834].
In 1995, following Maezumi's death became a student of Alfred Ancheta [834].
In 1996, Alfred Ancheta and Sydney Walter founded Hidden Mountain Zen Center in Albuquerque [1296].
In Jan 1999, Alfred Ancheta gave him Dharma Transmission [834].
In Jan 1999, Musai received Dharma Transmission from Alfred Ancheta [1296].
Since 2002, S. Walter has been studying the Big Mind process with Dennis Merzel [1296].
"[S. Walter ] received denkai transmission (full priest empowerment) [when?] and authorization to teach the Big Mind process" from Dennis Merzel [1296]
"Sidney Musai Walter Roshi, a successor ('Inka', bef. 2019, say 2017? - tmc) of [Dennis] Genpo Merzel" [1150].
In 2008, received 'Inka'', the final seal of approval, from Dennis Merzel [1296].
Teacher at
Hidden Mountain Zen Center and at Prajna Zendo, Lamy, New Mexico [510].
Worked as "a psychotherapist and family therapist" [1296].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): two (2) 3rd generation teachers in Walter Line <= Ancheta Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- BRIGHTON, DAVID DAISHIN (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS2007-BRIGHTO-WALTERS [551].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2007 #551 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Walter Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2007) [551].
Data:
Received Dharma Transmisssion in 2007 [551].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): two (two) 4th generation teachers Brighton Line <= Walter Line <= Ancheta Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- White, Josh Dainin (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-4-SENS2014-WHITEJO-BRIGHTO [551].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2014 #551 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Brighton Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2014) [551].
Data:
Received Dharma Transmisssion in 2014 [551].
- Halasan, Corazon M Jishin aka Cathy A Smith [551][1274]. (b. 1957-) [1274].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-4-SENS2014-HALASAN-BRIGHTO [551].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1957 #1274=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2014 #551 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Brighton Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2014) [551].
Data:
Was 68 in Aug 2025 (= b. 1957) [1274].
Received Dharma Transmisssion in 2014 [551].
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- Green, James Kando (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS2011-GREENJA-WALTERS [551].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2011 #551 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Walter Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2011) [551].
Data:
Received Dharma Transmisssion in 2011 [551].
end of the 3rd generation teachers in Walter Line <= Ancheta Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
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7. Whalen, Thomas Zenho aka Whalen Jr., Thomas J [584][1184] (b. 1949-) [1184].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS20??-WHALENT-ANCHETA [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS20??-WHALENT-GLASSMA [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-ROSH20??-WHALENT-ANCHETA [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice (1997?) [608][1185].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1977? #608 minus 1949 #1184=28?)
28? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 1977? #608=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ancheta Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen: SENSEI (y-sens) [608]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [583].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [525].
Data:
Was 76 in Jul 2025 (= b. 1949) [1184].
"[B]orn in a small Vermont town, into an Irish Catholic family" [1185].
Between 1963-71, was in High school and college [1185].
On 1971?, upon graduation, "became a hippie carpenter" [1185]
Shortly after (say in 1973? - tmc),"came upon the [S. Suzuki's] book 'Zen Mind, Beginners Mind' [first publ. Weatherhill, 1970, #1186]
and began a regular meditation practice" [1185].
In 1981, graduated from medical school (Univ. of Vermont) [1185].
Next, he "completed two Residency trainings: Internal Medicine and Anesthesiology" [1185].
Since 1987, has been practicing pain management [1185].
In 1989, "began Archetypal DreamWork practice with Marc Bregman and Christa Lancaster" [1185].
In 1991, "entered into a four year [=betw. 1991-1995 - tmc] struggle with active fentanyl addiction[1185].
In May 1997, met Alfred Jitsudo Ancheta, Roshi and became his student [1185].
"Some years ago (year?), Jitsudo Roshi formally confirmed me as a Dharma successor ['Sensei'], authorizing me to teach" [1185].
Studied since 1997 with Jitsudo Mugai Ancheta, who in an unspecified year gave him the Dharma Transmission [608].
and 'Inka' [583].
Independently, he is listed as Sensei (with no further details) within Bernard (Glassman Line) [525].
Teacher of Mugai Sangha, in Albuquerque, NM [608]. In the 2024 taught at the "No Gate Zen Center", Albuquerque, NM [583].
Medical doctor [584].
end of the 2nd generation teachers in Ancheta Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- ANDERSEN-PALMER, SUSAN MYŌYU (b. 1950-) [85][537].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-1-SENS1995-ANDERSE-MAEZUMI [345].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-ROSH2005-ANDERSE-MERZELD [345].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1950 #85=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1995 #345 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (2005 #345 minus 1995 #345=10) 10 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maezumi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1995) [345];
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (2005) [345].
Data:
One of Taizan Maezumi's twelve Dharma Successors [590].
"Myoyu Rōshi is the abbot of Great Plains Zen Center.
She studied for over twenty years with Taizan Maezumi Rōshi at the
Zen Center of Los Angeles. In 1978, she was ordained as a Buddhist monk." [537]
In 1995 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Taizan Maezumi [345]. In May 2005 received
the title of Rōshi in the White Plum Asanga (WPA) (www.whiteplum.org) [345],
Dharma heir of Dennis Merzel (see Merzel Line) [510].
Teacher at the Great Plains Zen Center, IL
[124][345].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): two (2) 2nd generation teachers in Andersen-Palmer Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Nelson Julie Myogen Seido [535](b. 1956-) [535].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-7-HOSH2021-NELSONJ-HARTLAN-L2022 [465].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS2023-NELSONJ-ANDERSE [535].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2004?) [535].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2004? #535 minus 1946 #src=58?)
58? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2023 #535 minus 2004? #535=19? 19? years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Hartland Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2021) [465].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Andersen-Palmer Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2023) [535].
Data:
Since about 2003, practiced Zen [1028].
About 2004 [say, 2004? - tmc] began practicing Zen in theRobert Aitkenlineage [535].
In May 2021 received 'Denkai' transmission of precepts from Kate Hartland [465].
(see Hartland Line) [465].
Since 2020, the Interim Spiritual Director of Greater Boston Zen Center (bostonzen.org) [465].
Since 2022, a student of Susan Andersen-Palmer [535].
On 15 Aug 15 2023, received a full
Dharma Transmission ('Denkai' and 'Denbo') from Susan Andersen-Palmer [535].
Professor of economics (emeritus) at UMass Boston [465].
Dharma Holder [465]; Sensei [535].
- Wolff, John Gendo (b. 2 Dec 1958-) [342][344].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS2012-WOLFFJO-ANDERSE [537].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-ROSH2018-WOLFFJO-ANDERSE [537].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1958 #342=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2012 #537 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2018 #537 minus 2012 #537=6) 6 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Andersen-Palmer Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2012) [537]; RŌSHI (2018) [537].
Data:
"Received Jukai (lay ordination) from Genpo Merzel Rōshi, on August 1, 1992.
On July 15, 2006, he was ordained as a priest in the White Plum lineage by his Teacher
Susan Myoyu Andersen Rōshi [...]" [537]
"On June 14, 2012, he received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Myoyu Rōshi,
and on Apr 21, 2018, she conferred 'Inka Shomei' upon him" [537].
"[I]s the Spiritual Director of Great Wave Zen Sangha and abbot of Myogenji (Subtle Source)
Temple in Ludington, Michigan." [537].
end of the 2nd generation teachers in Andersen-Palmer Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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continuation of the 1st generation teachers in Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- BAYS, JAN CHŌZEN SOULE 67][199][689]. (b. 9 Aug 1945-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-1-SENS1983-BAYSJAN-MAEZUMI [689].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-ROSH1999?-BAYSJAN-MERZELD [433].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1973) [689].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1973 #689 minus 1945 #src=28)
28 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1983 #689 minus 1973 #689=10) 10 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (year? #src minus 1983 #689=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maezumi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1983) [689].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: RŌSHI (1999?) [433] and [
Data:
WIFE of Laren Hogen Bays [src].
One of Taizan Maezumi's twelve Dharma Successors [590].
Has studied Zen Buddhism since 1973 [689].
Received "Jukai (lay precepts) in 1975 and Tokudo, Priest’s Ordination, in 1979 from Taizan Maezumi" [689].
"From 1978 to 1983 she lived at Zen Center of Los Angeles, studying with Maezumi, Roshi" [689].
"She finished formal koan study in 1983 and she was given Dharma transmission (authorization to teach) that same year" [689]".
"Following the death of Maezumi, Roshi in 1995 she continued her training with Shodo Harada, Roshi,
a Rinzai Zen teacher and the abbot of Sogen-ji monastery in Japan" [689].
Dharma successor of Dennis Merzel (bef. 2000, say 1999?, #433) [510]
Since 1985, the teacher for Zen Community (http://www.zendust.org/) of Oregon [41][682]. "In 2002 she helped to found Great Vow Zen Monastery and is the co-abbot.
In 2011 she also helped found Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple in Portland, Oregon" [682].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): two (2) 2nd generation teachers in Jan Bays Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen/font>
- BAYS, LAREN HOGEN (b. 1949-) [src]
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS1985-BAYSLAR-BAYSJAN [433].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-ROSH2000-BAYSLAR-BAYSJAN [1062].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1968) [689].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1968 #689 minus 1949 #src=19)
19 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1985 #433 minus 1968 #689=17) 17 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2000 #1062 minus 1985 #433=15) 15 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maezumi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1985) [1062];
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Bays Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1985) [433]; RŌSHI (2000) [1062].
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (SENSEI (1985) [433]; Rōshi - 2000) [1062].
Data:
HUSBAND of Jan Chosen Bays [src]. Was practicing in 1968-1975 with Philip Kapleau [689].
Done residential training at Zen Center of Rochester [1062].
Student of Taizan Maezumi at Zen Center of Los Angeles [1062], from 1980-1984 [433], while in residential training [1062].
Since 1985, he has been teaching Zen (= made Sensei by J. Bays? in 1985 - tmc) [1062]
Since 1990 [432], studied additionally with Harada Shodo (Rinzai) at Sogenji Monastery, Japan [199][689].
Between 1990 2015, further Zen training with Shodo Harada "in Japan and on Whidbey Island", WA, US [1062].
Received Dharma Transmission (Inka? - tmc) from Jan Bays in 2000 [433][689].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): nine (9) 3rd generation teachers in Jan Bays-Laren Bays Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Conover, Nancy Ann Kodo [1275] (b. 1950-) [1275].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-SENS2015-CONOVER-BAYSLAR [432].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2000) [432].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2000 #432 minus 1950 #1275=50)
50 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2015 #432 minus 2000 #432=15) 15 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jan Bays-Laren Bays Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2015) [432].
Data:
Was 75 in Aug 2025 (= b. 1950) [1275].
Practiced Zen since 2000. Received Lay Transmission from Jan Bays and Laren Bays in 2015. Teacher at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple, OR [432].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Costenbader, Amy Marie Kisei aka Amy D Costenbader [1276] (b. 1985) [1276].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-HOSH2018-COSTENB-BAYSLAR [432].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 19 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jan Bays-Laren Bays Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2018) [432].
Data:
Was 40 in Aug 2025 (= b. 1985) [1276].
Ordained Zen priest. Lives at Great Vow Zen Monastery, OR since 2010. Made Dharma Holder in 2018 [432].
- Green, Patric Bansho (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-HOSH2015-GREENPA-BAYSLAR [432].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2004) [432].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2004 #432 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jan Bays-Laren Bays Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2015) [432].
Data:
Practiced Zen since 2004 [432]. Made Dharma Holder in 2015 [432]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Hansen, Kim Koben (b. 19??-) src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS2015-HANSENK-BAYSLAR [432].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1995) [432].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1995 #432 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2015 #432 minus 1995 #432=20) 20 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jan Bays-Laren Bays Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2015) [432].
Data:
Practiced Zen since 1995 [432]. Received Lay Transmission from Chozen and Hogen Rōshis in 2015. Teacher at North Shore Zendo, Vancouver, Canada [432]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Lynch, Danney Soten (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-HOSH20??-LYNCHDA-BAYSLAR [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jan Bays-Laren Bays Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [432].
Data:
Ordained Zen priest [432]. Lives at Great Vow Zen Monastery since 2010 [432]. Made Dharma Holder in ??? [432].
- Martin, Laura Jomon (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-HOSH2016-MARTINL-BAYSLAR [432].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2004) [435].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2004 #435 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jan Bays-Laren Bays Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2016) [432].
Data:
Practiced Zen since 2004 [432]. Made Dharma Holder in 2016 [432]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Salzberg, Jorgen (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS2017-SALZBER-BAYSLAR [432].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1977) [432].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1977 #432 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2017 #432 minus 1977 #432=40) 40 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jan Bays-Laren Bays Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2017) [432].
Data:
Practiced Zen since 1997 [432]. Received Dharma Transmission from Jan Bays and Laren Bays in 2017 [432].
Teacher at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple, OR [432]. Since 2011, a student of Dzogchen (Tibetan Buddhism) teacher, Keith Dowman [432].
- Trussell, Larry Fuho (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS2015-TRUSSEL-BAYSLAR [432].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1976) [432].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1976 #432 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2015 #432 minus 1976 #432=39) 39 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jan Bays-Laren Bays Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2015) [432].
Data:
Practiced Zen since 1976 [432]. Received Lay Transmission from Jan Bays and Laren Bays in 2015.
Teacher at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple, OR [432].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Welsh, Ed Gensho (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-HOSH2016-WELSHED-BAYSLAR [432].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2002) [432].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2002 #432 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 19?? #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jan Bays-Laren Bays Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2016) [432].
Data:
Practiced Zen since 2002 [432]. Made Dharma Holder by Jan Bays and Laren Bays in 2016 [432].
end of the 3rd generation teachers in Jan Bays-Laren Bays Line School
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- Terris, Abby Mushin (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS2013-TERRISA-BAYSJAN [432].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1977) [435]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1977 #435 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2013 #432 minus 1977 #432=36) 36 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Bays Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2013) [432].
Data:
Zen practitioner since 1977[432]. In 1992, started Corvallis Zen Circle (now Sangha Jewel Temple), OR where she teaches [432].
Received Lay Transmission from Jan Bays in 2013 [432]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
end of the 2nd generation teachers in Jan Bays Line
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continuation of the 1st generation teachers in Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- BECK, CHARLOTTE JŌKO (27 Mar 1917 - 15 Jun 2011) [32][256].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-1-SENS1978-BECKCHA-MAEZUMI-L1995 [590].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1965?) [706].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1965? #706 minus 1917 #32=48?)
48? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1978 #590 minus 1965? #706=13) 13 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maezumi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1978) [590].
BROKE OFF contacts with Taizan Maezumi and Los Angeles Zen Center (1983) [690].
LEFT the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) SCHOOL (1995) [691].
ESTABLISHED A NEW SPIRITUALLY and ORGANISATIONALLY INDEPENDENT ZEN SCHOOL: Ordinary Mind Zen (1995) (Zen combining shikantaza, koans and Vipassana) [691][706].
Data:
One of Taizan Maezumi's twelve Dharma Successors [590].
A graduate of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music [834].
In 1965 met for the first time Taizan Maezumi and became his student at the ZCLA [706].
She "would also study and sit numerous retreats with Haku’un Yasutani Roshi [1885-1973 - tmc] and Soen Nakagawa Roshi [1907-1984 - tmc], passing the Mu koan with Soen Roshi" [706].
In 1978, received Dharma Transmission from Taizan Maezumi [690].
In 1983, "broke with Maezumi over his actions and opened [in the same year - tmc] Zen Center of San Diego" [690].
Since the break up of 1983 "Charlotte Joko Beck and her dharma heirs adapted elements of the vipassana tradition" [706].
From 1983 to Jul 2006 [691] was the head teacher at the Zen Center of San Diego (ZCSD) [690].
In 1995, separated from White Plum Asanga by founding "along with three of her Dharma heirs" [834] the Ordinary Mind Zen School (www.prairiezen.org/ordmind.html) [691].
"In 2006, she revoked Dharma transmission from two senior students: Ezra Bayda and Elizabeth Hamilton [690].
Beck also stated that Zen Center San Diego should not claim to represent her or her teaching" [690].
Known online teachings by Joko Beck.
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): twelve (12) 2nd generation teachers in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School
- BAYDA, EZRA SHINKOKU [136][252][692] aka Ezrabayda A Hamilton [1197] (b. 1944 or 1948-) [136][252][692] or [1197].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-2-SENS1998-BAYDAEZ-BECKCHA-L2006 [633].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS2008-BAYDAEZ-(generic WHIPLUM) [691].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1973?) [691].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1973? #691 minus 1944 #136=29?) or (1973? #691 minus 1948 #1197=25?)
29? or 25? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1998 #693 minus 1973? #691=25) 25 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School: HŌSHI (1995) [693]; SENSEI (1998) [693].
EXPELLED FROM the Beck (Ordinary Mind Zen aka OM) SCHOOL (2006) [690]
HAD Beck's Dharma Transmission and Teacher credentials REVOKED (2006)[250][690]
JOINED "generic" Maezumi (#, White Plum Asanga) (2008) SCHOOL [691].
REMOVED FROM TEACHING POSITIONS at San Diego Zen Centre and Santa Rosa Zen Group (2019)[485]
WAS AFFLICTED AFFLICTED with Red Threaded Entanglements [844] (2019) [693]. ->
Data:
HUSBAND of Elizabeth Hamilton [136].
Was 77 in Jul 2025 (= b. 1948) [1196].
Practiced various styles of meditation since 1970 [693].
In the early 1970’s studied with Osaka Koryu (Rinzai), Taizan Maezumi's teacher [691].
In 1978 began formal Zen practice with Taizan Maezumi at the Zen Centre of Los Angeles (ZCLA) [693].
Subsequently continued studied [post 1998?] with Jakusho Kwong (Sōtō) of Shunryu Suzuki lineage [693].
In 1992, started studying "with Charlotte Joko Beck [693].
In 1995, began teaching Zen [as a Hōshi/Dharma Holder] [693].
In 1998, Ezra Bayda received Dharma Transmission from Charlotte Beck [691][693].
In 2006, Joko Beck revoked Dharma Transmissions she previously gave to Ezra Bayda and Elizabeth Hamilton [250].
In 2008, during a ceremony, "in the ZCLA Ancestor’s Room, [...] officiated by ZCLA’s abbot, Roshi Egyoku Nakao" [691] Ezra Bayda and Elizabeth Hamilton
renewed and reaffirmed their # White Plum lineage and "transmission connection" [691].
Teacher (1995-2019) at the Zen Center of San Diego (www.zencentersandiego.org) [693[484][485]. In August [693] or in Oct 2019 [484][485]
due to revelations of his sexual misconduct with two of his students, 75! years old Bayda was removed as a teacher at ZCSD [693][484][485].
Teacher (1995-2019) at the Santa Rosa Zen Group (www.santarosazengroup.org) [252][693].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): two (2) 3rd generation teachers in Bayda Line <= Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School
- Moore, Diane (b. 19??-) [705].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-SENS2016-MOOREDI-BAYDAEZ-L2019? [705].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1995?) [705]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1995? #705 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Bayda Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): HŌSHI? or SENSEI? (2016) [705].
LEFT the Bayda circle of students (2019?) [705].
Data:
Since 1995 practicing meditation with Ezra Bayda [705] "is one of the original members of the Santa Rosa Zen Group" [705].
On 23 Jul 2016 was "authorized as the group's teacher by Ezra Bayda and Elizabeth Hamilton" [705].
The Santa Rosa Zen Group (est. in 1995 by E. Bayda) [705] "is not Buddhist, although much of the teaching is consistent with Buddhism" [705]
- Zolynas, Al Richard [697][1198] aka Algirdas R Zolynas [1198] (b. 1945-) [697][1198].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS2012-ZOLYNAS-BAYDAEZ [551].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1979) [696].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1979 #696 minus 1945 #697=34)
34 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2012 #551 minus 1979 #696=33) 33 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Bayda Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): SENSEI (2012) [551].
Data:
Was 80 in Jul 2025 (= b. 1948) [1198].
Ph.D. A lecturer in English and writing. Born in post-war Austria of Lithuanian parents [697].
Between 1979 and 2006 (the year CJ Beck Sensei left the SDZC) did Zen training with Charlotte Joko Beck at the Zen Center of Los Angeles, and later in San Diego [696].
In 2012 was authorized to teach by Ezra Bayda and Elizabeth Hamilton of the Zen Center of San Diego [696][551].
Is "recognized as a Zen teacher by the White Plum Asanga and the Ordinary Mind Zen School" [696].
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- Christensen, Larry Jissan (b. 19??-) [120].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-2-SENS20??-CHRISTL-BECKCHA [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Teacher at the Zen Center of Portland, Portland, OR. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Christenson, Anna (b. 19??-) [51].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-F-2-SENS20??-CHRISTA-BECKCHA [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School: SENSEI (y-sens) [435].
Data:
Teacher at a group/centre in New York City, NY, US. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Dawson, Geoff (b. 19??-)[src] [does not seem to use Buddhist names - tmc].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-2-SENS1991-DAWSONG-TARRANT-L1992?or1993? [852].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-2-SENS1998-DAWSONG-BECKCHA [852].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-2-ROSH2003-DAWSONG-BECKCHA [695].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1975) or (1976) [500][965] or [852,p.10-11]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1975? #500 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1991 #851 minus 1976 #851=15) 15 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in the John Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha (1987-1999) restructured as Pacific Zen Institute (2000-present) School: SENSEI (1991) [852,p.10-11].
LEFT the Tarrant's Sanbo Kyodan/California Diamond Sangha SCHOOL (1992? or 1993?) [551]
JOINED the Beck (Ordinary Mind Zen) SCHOOL (1993) [852,p.10-11].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School: SENSEI (2003) [695];RŌSHI (2003) [257][695].
Data:
Since 1975 studied and practiced Zen Buddhism [500][965] or did so since 1976, in Japan under Kobori Rōshi at Daitokuji in Kyoto [852,p.10-11].
In 1978 went (in company of other Zen student's from Sydney - Leigh Davison, John Tarrant and then Tarrant's wife Susan Murcott) to Robert Aitken's Maui Zendo in Hawaii [852,p.10-11]
In 1991 appointed a Sensei by John Tarrant [852,p.10-11].
In the mid-1990s, an Assistant Teacher [Sensei] within Robert Aitken's Diamond Sangha line [435].
"In 1992 I moved to live in Hobart with my newly wedded wife, Diana and set up a Hobart Zen Group" [852,p.10].
In 1992 had a conflict with John Tarrant over the latter's "way decisions were being made". In the aftermath, Tarrant has revoked Dawson's apprentice teacher ('Sensei') status [852,p.10-11].
In 1992 or 1993 "I [Geoff Dawson] withdrew my membership of the Sydney Zen Centre and the Diamond Sangha. This [Tarrant's revocation] decision was not made by Robert Aitken but he supported John as the senior teacher and this led to my [Dawson's] loss of trust in him [Aitken] as a teacher."
In the late 1990s, following his estrangement from both teachers - Robert Aitken and John Tarrant - became a student of Joko Beck [src].
"After I left [in 1993] I furthered my training and my relationship with Charlotte Joko Beck over another ten years, set up the Ordinary Mind Zen School in Sydney and received Dharma Transmission from Joko in 1993 [Sensei - tmc]." [852,p.10-11].
Since 1998, teacher at the Ordinary Mind Zen School Sydney (www.zensydney.com), and Ordinary Mind Zen School Melbourne (www.zenmelbourne.com) Australia [500].
In 2003 received Dharma Transmission ('Inka') from Joko Beck [257][695].
"Dharma Successor of Charlotte Joko Beck" [695].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
"Registered psychologist. He works in full time private practice at North Sydney and in the Blue Mountains" near Sydney, Australia [500].
since 1975 student and practitioner of Zen [500].
In 2016, Maggie Gluek of Sydney Zen Centre observed: "Geoff was made an apprentice teacher by John Tarrant, but a whole range of thingsmismanagement and testing of limits and personality clashes led to Geoff’s leaving SZC and eventually setting up the Ordinary Mind Zen School." [860,p.41]
Since 1998, teacher at the Ordinary Mind Zen School Sydney (www.zensydney.com), and Ordinary Mind Zen School Melbourne (www.zenmelbourne.com) Australia [500].
Known online teachings by Geoff Dawson.
Please note that, due an entirely avoidable editorial error, for at least 25 years 2000-2025 Geoff Dawson
was incorrectly listed in this document as a Dharma successor within the Robert Aitken Line whereas since 1991 he was a Dharma successor within the John Tarrant Line. My deepest apologies. Please apply this correction where necessary - tmciolek, 5 Jan 2025.
- Hamilton, Elizabeth Yuin [32][1043] aka Elizabeth A Etal Hamilton [1196]. (b. 1943-) [1196].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS1994-HAMILTO-BECKCHA-L2006 [694].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS2008-HAMILTO-(generic WHPLUM) [691].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1975?) [694].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1975? #694 minus 1943 #1196=32?)
32? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1994 #694 minus 1975? #694=19) 19 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School: HŌSHI (1992) [694]; SENSEI (1994) [694].
EXPELLED FROM the Beck (Ordinary Mind Zen) SCHOOL (2006) [690]
HAD Beck's Dharma Transmission and Teacher credentials REVOKED (2006)[250][690]
JOINED "generic" Maezumi (White Plum Asanga) (2008) SCHOOL [691].
REMOVED FROM TEACHING POSITIONS at San Diego Zen Centre (2019)[485].
Data:
WIFE of Ezra Bayda [136][251].
Was 82 in Jul 2025 (= b. 1943) [1196].
Teacher at the Zen Center of San Diego.
In 1975 entered Zen practice at the Zen Center of Los Angeles with Taizan Maezumi, and later with Charlotte Joko Beck [694].
In 1992 started teaching [as a Hōshi] at Zen Center San Diego in 1992 [694].
In 1994 received 'Denbo' from Joko Beck [694].
In 2006 Joko Beck revoked Dharma Transmissions she previously gave to Ezra Bayda and Elizabeth Hamilton [250].
In 2008 during a ceremony, "in the ZCLA Ancestor’s Room, [...] officiated by ZCLA’s abbot, Rōshi Egyoku Nakao" [691] Ezra Bayda and Elizabeth Hamilton
renewed and reaffirmed their White Plum lineage and "transmission connection" [691].
In 2019 although "No complaints of sexual misconduct were made against Elizabeth Hamilton" [485] in Oct 2019 the ZCSD Board asked E. Hamilton "for her immediate
resignation on the basis of her breaching the WPA’s Code of Ethical Conduct [...] Elizabeth
submitted her resignation." [485].
In 2020, Aug was a member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- HOWARD, GREGG (b. 19??-) [133].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-2-HOSH1996-HOWARDG-BECKCHA [707].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-2-SENS2004-HOWARDG-BECKCHA [707].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1975?) [707].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1975? #707 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2004 #707 minus 1975? #707=29) 39 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School: HŌSHI (1996) [707]; SENSEI (2004) [346][707].
Data:
In the 1970s began practicing Zen in Australia and the United States [707].
Between 1977-2012 worked at the universities as a musicologist and was exploring the Japanese bamboo flute ('shakuhachi') [707]
In 1981, co-founded Brisbane's first Zen group [707].
In the early 1990s, established in Brisbane "the Everyday Zen Group, which later became Ordinary Mind Zen Brisbane,
modelled on Joko Beck's practice approach" [707]".
In 1996 received permission to teach from Joko Beck [707] and her Dharma Transmission in 2004 [707].
in 2024 was The Guiding Teacher of Ordinary Mind Zen Brisbane [707].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): one (1) 3rd generation teacher in Howard Line <= Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School
- Jensen, Vince (b. ????-) [710].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-5-HOSH2016-JENSENV-DAVISON [707].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-3-HOSH2017-JENSENV-HOWARDG-L2017 [707].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-3-SENS2021-JENSENV-HOWARDG [707].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1985) [707]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2021 #707 minus 1985 #707=36) 36 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Davison Line of the Diamond Sangha School: PRACTICE LEADER (Hōshi) (2016) [707].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Howard Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): PRACTICE LEADER (Hōshi) (2017) [707]; SENSEI (2021) [707].
Data:
In 1985 commenced Zen studies with Charlotte Joko Beck at Zen Center of San Diego [707].
After moving to Australia in 1999 and to Bellingen in 2003, Vince practised with several
teachers including Sexton Burke (Barzaghi line) and Ellen Davison (Barzaghi line) at the Bellingen Zen Group [707]
and with Gregg Howard of Ordinary Mind Zen Brisbane [707].
In 1999, after moving to Australia, studied Zen with (teacher?) at the (centre?) [707].
Since 2003 studied Zen with (teacher?) at the Bellingen Zen Group [707].
In 2016 appointed Practice Leader [Hōshi? - tmc] by Ellen Davison [707].
In 2017 appointed Practice Leader [Hōshi? - tmc] by Gregg Howard [707].
In 2021 received Dharma Transmission from Gregg Howard [707].
Since 2021? Vince Jensen is the Guiding teacher of the Bellingen Zen Group in NSW [707],
and Associate teacher of Ordinary Mind Zen Brisbane [707].
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School
- MAGID, BARRY [does not seem to use Buddhist names - tmc] (b. 19 Dec 1949-) [79][94]
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-2-HOSH1996-MAGIDBA-BECKCHA [930].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-2-SENS1998-MAGIDBA-BECKCHA [930].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1977?) [930].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1977? #930 minus 1949 #79=28?)
28? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1998 #930 minus 1977? #930=22?) 22? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School: HŌSHI? (1996) [930]; SENSEI (1998) [930].
Data:
In 1975, graduated from U. of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey [930].
In the late 1970s (say, 1977? - tmc), while completing 4 years of training [931] in psychiatry and psychoanalysis, commenced Zen training [930].
First studied Zen with Eido Tai Shimano, later with Bernard Glassman [930]. Subsequently he trained with Charlotte Joko Beck [930].
"In 1996, Charlotte Beck gave him permission [made him a Hōshi? - tmc] to establish The Ordinary Mind Zendo" [930].
In 1998, Charlotte Beck gave him Dharma Transmission, and full authorization to teach Zen indep.ly [930].
Teacher at The Ordinary Mind Zendo in New York City, NY, US. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
A psychoanalyst [930].
Known online teachings by Barry Magid (www.ordinarymind.com).
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): five (5) 3rd generation teachers in Magid Line <= Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School
- GEORGE, PAT JIKYO (b. 19??-) [934].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-3-HOSH2005-GEORGEP-MAGIDBA [442].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-3-SENS2009-GEORGEP-MAGIDBA [934].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (mid 1980s, say 1985? - tmc) [932, #933].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2009 #55 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Magid Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): HŌSHI? (2005) [442]; SENSEI (2009) [55].
Data:
She studied several years at Zen Mountain Monastery [est. 1980, #933] in Mt. Tremper, New York, with John Daido
Loori [932].
In 2005, founded [as a Hōshi? - tmc] the Zen Center of Philadelphia [422].
Teacher at the Zen Center of Philadelphia [240].
On 14 Nov 2009, Pat received full transmission in the Ordinary Mind School from Barry Magid [934].
In 2009, received Dharma Transmission from Barry Magid [239][240][346][422][551]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
Known online teachings by Pat George.
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): two (2) 4th generation teachers in George Line <= Magid Line <= Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School
- Koller, Bob (b. 19??-) [934].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-4-HOSH2014-KOLLERB-GEORGEP [934].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in George Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): HŌSHI (2014) [934]; SENSEI (y-sens) [934].
Data:
In 2014, received from Pat George 'Denkai' and was given permission to teach [934].
A graduate of Binghamton U., has a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Washington U. [934]. A medical social worker [934].
- Nichols, Peter (b. 19??-) [934].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-4-HOSH2011-NICHOLS-GEORGEP [347].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-4-SENS2022-NICHOLS-GEORGEP [934].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1988?) [934].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1988? #934 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2022 #934 minus 1988? #934=34?) 34? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in George Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): HŌSHI (2011) [347]; SENSEI (2022) [934].
Data:
In the late 1980s and early 90s. [say, between 1988? and 1992? - tmc], a student of Bernard Glassman and John Loori [934].
In 2022, received from Pat George Dharma Transmission ('Sensei') [934].
A retired writer-editor [934].
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- Poirer, Marc (b. 1952-2 Aug 2015) [422][926].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-3-HOSH2011-POIRERM-MAGIDBA [422].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1981) [422].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1981 #422 minus 1952 #926=29)
29 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (Y-sens #src minus 1981 422=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Magid Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): HŌSHI (2011) [422].
Data:
A lawyer in Washington, DC. In 1981 took up Zen studies [422]. Dharma Holder [347].
Since 1981 was a student of John Loori [422]. In 2009 became a student of Barry Magid [422].
In 2011 received 'Denkai' transmission of precepts from Barry Magid [347][422]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
Known online teachings by Mar Poirer (www.ordinarymind.com).
- Slemmer, Claire (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-F-3-HOSH2021-SLEMMER-MAGIDBA [422].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Magid Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): HŌSHI (2021) [422].
Data:
Since 2004, a student of Barry Magid [422]. In 2011 received 'Denkai' transmission of precepts from Barry Magid [347][422]. In 2021 appointed Dharma Holder [347].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
Known online teachings by Claire Slemmer (www.ordinarymind.com).
- TERZANO, KAREN (b. 1950-) [346].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-3-HOSH2011-TERZANO-GRAEFSU-L2014 [347].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-F-3-SENS2014-TERZANO-MAGIDBA [346].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1987?) [921].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1987? #921 minus 1950 #346=37?)
37? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2014 #346 minus 1987? #921=27?) 27? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Magid Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): SENSEI (2014) [346].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Graef Line of the Kapleau (Rochester Zen Center) School: HŌSHI (2011) [347].
Data:
Began Zen practice in the late 1980’s (say 1987? - tmc) [921].
In the 1990s, a student of Hwalson Sunim, a teacher within the Chogye Order of Korea, a Lin-chi (Rinzai) school of Zen [422].
In 1998, she moved to Costa Rica [422], where she became a formal student
of Sunyana Graef (Philip Kapleau line) [347]. "In 2005 Karen returned to the United States where she spent 2 years in
residence at the [Sunyana Graef's - tmc] Vermont Zen Center [www.vermontzen.org - tmc]" [422].
In 2009 "retook her formal vows with her current teacher, Barry Magid" [347].
In 2011 received 'Denkai' transmission of precepts from Barry Magid [347].
On 14 Nov 2014 received 'Denbo' from Barry Magid [708][346]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
Known online teachings by Karen Terzano (www.ordinarymind.com).
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): four (4) 4th generation teachers in Terzano Line <= Magid Line <= Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School
- Rosenbaum, Robert (Bob) Meikyo Onza [1215]. (b. 1950-) [1217].
aka Robert Leonard Rosenbaum, Bob Rosenbaum [1217].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-4-HOSH2023-ROSENBA-TERZANO [921].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1972) [1214].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1972 #1214. minus 1950 #1217=22)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 1972 #1214=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Terzano Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): HŌSHI? (2023) [1214]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Was 75 in Aug 2025 (= b. 1950) [1217].
Started Zen training in 1972 [1214].
Was a student of Kyozan Joshu Sasaki (Rinzai) and Omori Sogen (Rinzai) [1214].
From 1989, a student Sojun Mel Weitsman (Soto)[1214] at Berkeley Zen Center [1215].
in 1990, began learning Dayan Qigong ('Wild Goose'', #1216) from Master Hui Liu [1215].
"[T]aught Dayan Qigong at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco"", CA [1215].
In 19??, was teachers authorized as Qigong teacher by Master Hui Liu.
In 2010, received lay entrustment from Mel Weitsman [1214].
"[F]ounded a Zen group in the Sierra foothills shortly afterwards (in 2010? or 2011? - tmc)[1215].
In 2019, received 'denkai' from Karen Terzano [1214].
in 20??, was invited by Karen Terzano to become "a visiting teacher at the Ordinary Mind Zen sangha in Finland" [1215].
In 1980, obtained a "Ph.D. in clinical psychology at Boston Univ.[1215].
In the 1980s, trained in neuropsychology under Edith Kaplan at the Boston VA [1215].
Between 1982 and 2010 worked at Kaiser Permanente [1216]
- Henttonen, Jani (b. 19??-) [709].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-F-4-HOSH2023-HENTTON-TERZANO [921].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2012?) [921].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2012? #921 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Terzano Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): HŌSHI (2023) [921]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
In 2012, he became a student of Karen Terzano [921].
In 2014, took Jukai with K. Terzano [921]. In 2018 became K. Terzano's jisha (attendant) [921].
In 2023 received 'Denkai' (permission to teach) from K. Terzano [921].
Owner of a second-hand bookshop [921].
- Norén, Magnus (b. 19??-) [709].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-4-HOSH2019-NORENMA-TERZANO [921].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1997?) [921].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1997? #921 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Terzano Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): HŌSHI (2019) [921]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Since the late 1990s (say, since 1997? - tmc) practiced mainly Soto Zen [921].
From 2013 and onward, a student of Karen Terzano [921].
In Oct 2019, received from Karen Terzano 'Denkai' and was given permission to teach [921].
Licensed psychologist [921].
- Teräväinen, Timo (b. 19??-) [921].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-4-HOSH2019-TERAVAI-TERZANO [921]
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Terzano Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): HŌSHI (2019) [921]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
In 2019, receved 'Denkai' [921]. "He no longer acts as a teacher with Ordinary Mind Zendo" [921].
A "cinematographer, digital colorist, FX artist and theater projection designer" [1218].
Worked at Aalto Univ. [Greater Helsinki, Finland - tmc], at the photography department [1218].
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- Tootell, Andrew (b. 1956-) [347].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-3-HOSH2016-TOOTELL-MAGIDBA [422].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-3-SENS2019-TOOTELL-MAGIDBA [422].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1956 #347=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2019 #422 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Magid Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): HŌSHI (2014) [347]; SENSEI (2019) [422].
Data:
Psychotherapist [347].
In 2014 received 'Denkai' transmission of precepts from Barry Magid [347]. On the 20th July 2019,
received 'Denbo' from Barry Magid [422].
In 2016 was a teacher at the Ordinary Mind Zen Center in Bellingen, NSW, Australia (www.ordinarymind.com.au) [347].
Known online teachings by Andrew Tootell (www.ordinarymind.com).
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School
- Nafstad, Gary (b. 1949-) [690][249].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-2-SENS2004-NAFSTAD-BECKCHA [250].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-2-ROSH2010-NAFSTAD-BECKCHA [690].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1949 #690=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2004 #250 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2010 #690 minus 2004 #250=6) 6 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School: SENSEI (2004) [250]; RŌSHI (2010) [690].
Data:
Received Dharma Transmission from Joko Beck in 2004. Since the Northern Spring 2010 [250],
the Dharma Successor of Charlotte Joko Beck [250][690].
- Penn, Barbara Muso [690][248][249] (19??-Feb 2023) [1115]
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-F-2-SENS2004-PENNBAR-BECKCHA [249].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2004 #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School: SENSEI (2004) [249].
Data:
Born in Queens, New York [1115]. A graduate from Fordham U.[1115]
A Masters of Science from Yeshiva U. in Special Education 1115]
Graduate in humanistic psychology at NYU. [1115]
Received Dharma Transmission from Joko Beck in 2004 [249].
Founded the Sandhills Zen Center, Southern Pines, NC [249].
Teacher at the Sandhills Zen Center [249][1115] and at "a Zen group in the Chapel Hill/Durham area" [1115].
"[A] Tai Chi disciple (lineage holder) of Grand Master Jesse Tsao" [1115]
Died in Feb 2023 [1115].
- RIZZETTO, DIANE ESHIN (b. 30 Oct 1942-) [32][91]
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-F-2-SENS1994-RIZZETT-BECKCHA [691].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1942 #32=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1994 #691 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School: SENSEI (1994) [691].
Data:
In 1994 Diane Rizzetto received Dharma Transmission from Charlotte Beck [691].
Until 2019? was the Senior Teacher at the Bay Zen Center (www.bayzen.org), Oakland, CA [439].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): one (1) 3rd generation teacher in Rizetto Line <= Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School
- Birnbaum, Dan Myoen Toshin (b. 19??-) [439].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-3-SENS2019-BIRNBAU-RIZZETT [439].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2019 #439 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Rizzetto Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): SENSEI (2019) [439].
Data:
In 2019 received Dharma Transmission from Diane Rizzetto [439].
Teacher at the Bay Zen Center (www.bayzen.org), Oakland, CA [439].
Practising pediatric neurologist at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital in Oakland, CA [439].
Member of the Ordinary Mind Zen School and White Plum Asanga [439].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
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- SMITH, ELIHU GENMYO (b. 1948-) [18][32].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-2-SENS1992-SMITHEL-BECKCHA [393].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1948 #18=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1992 #393 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School: SENSEI (1992) [393].
Data:
In 1992 received Dharma Transmission from Joko Beck [393].
Teacher at the Prairie Zen Center in Champaign IL [393].
Known online teachings by Elihu Smith.
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): one (1) 3rd generation teacher in Smith Line <= Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School
- Russel, Ed Mushin (b. 19??-) [393].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-3-SENS2015-RUSSELE-SMITHEL [215].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2015 #393 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Smith Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): SENSEI (2015) [393].
Data:
In 2015 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Elihu Smith [393].
Resident teacher at the Prairie Zen Center in Champaign, IL [393]. Teacher at the Sangamon Zen Group in Springfield, IL [393].
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School
- SYVERSON, PEG [Bushin KōAn] (b. 19??-) [438][486][487].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-F-2-SENS2007-SYVERSO-BECKCHA [698].
Teacher appoint. S-SOT-F-5-SENS2011-SYVERSO-SPARKSF [438].
Teacher appoint. S-SOT-F-5-ROSH2014-SYVERSO-MCCALL [698].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1996) [490].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1996 #490 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2007 #698 minus 1996 #490=11) 11 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School: HŌSHI (the 1990s) [438]; SENSEI (2007) [698].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Sparks Line of Sōtō Zen: SENSEI (2011) [438].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in McCall Line of Sōtō Zen: SENSEI (2014) [438].
Data:
Since 1996 a student and practitioner of Zen [490]. Senior Teacher at the Appamada Zen centre, Austin, TX.
Authorised to teach [as Hōshi - tmc] by Joko Beck in the 1990s [438].
"[A] teacher [Sensei - tmc] authorized in the Zen tradition since 2007" [698].
As a lay teacher, she does not use her Dharma nor teaching names at Appamada [487].
Studied with several Zen teachers, incl. Jan Chozen Bays and Laren Hogen Bays [438].
In Aug 2014 ordained by Flint Sparks (Austin Zen Center) in the Soto Zen lineage of Shunryu Suzuki [438][698].
In Sep 2011 received formal teacher recognition in the Shunryu Suzuki lineage from Flint Sparks [438].
Flint Sparks, #1177 and Kosho McCall, Dharma brothers, both 4th generation Soto teachers in the American lineage of Shunryu Suzuki (1904-1971) [tmc].
In Dec 2014 received Dharma Transmission in Shunryu Suzuki lineage from Kosho McCall [698].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435]. Associate Professor Emeritus at the U. of Texas at Austin, in the Dept of Rhetoric and Writing [438].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): four (4) 3rd generation teachers in Syverson Line <= Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School
- Bankler, Todd (b. 19??-) [489].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-3-HOSH2020-BANKLE-SYVERSO [491].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2009) [699].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2009 #699 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Syverson Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): HŌSHI (2020) [491].
Data:
In 2009 commenced Zen training with Peg Syverson [699].
Dharma Teacher at the Appamada Zen center, Austin, TX [489].
Received Dharma entrustment [appointed Hōshi? - tmc] from Peg Syverson on 11 Jan 2020 [491]. As a lay teacher, he does not use his Dharma nor teaching names at Appamada [487].
- Barna, Joel (b. 19??-) [489].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-3-HOSH2020-BARNAJ-SYVERSO [491].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Syverson Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): HŌSHI (2020) [491].
Data:
Dharma Teacher at the Appamada Zen center, Austin, TX [489].
Received Dharma entrustment [appointed Hōshi? - tmc] from Peg Syverson on 11 Jan 2020 [491]. As a lay teacher, he does not use his Dharma nor teaching names at Appamada [487].
- Sparks, Flint (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-3-SENS2022-SPARKSF-SYVERSO [487].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2022 #487 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Syverson Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): SENSEI (2022) [487].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Hartman Line of Sōtō Zen: SENSEI (y-sens) [487].
Data:
Former psychologist, Ph.D. [489]. Senior Teacher at the Appamada
Zen center, Austin, TX [489]. In 1995 took the precepts (Jukai) from Zenkei Blanche Hartman (Sōtō Zen) during ceremony at San Francisco Zen Center [700].
Flint Spark's "root teacher, who first authorized him to teach",
was Zenkei Blanche Hartman [487]. [Authorisation not listed in Hartman's Wikipedia entry #701 - tmc]. Authorised to teach by Peg Syverson in Mar 2022 [487].
Though a fully Dharma transmitted teacher, he does not use his Dharma nor teaching names at Appamada [487].
- Winnette, Laurie (b. 19??-) [489].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-F-3-HOSH2020-WINNETT-SYVERSO [491].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Syverson Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): HŌSHI (2020) [491].
Data:
Dharma Teacher at the Appamada Zen center, Austin, TX [489].
Received Dharma entrustment [appointed Hōshi? - tmc] from Peg Syverson on 11 Jan 2020 [491].
As a lay teacher, she does not use her Dharma nor teaching names at Appamada [487].
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end 2nd generation teachers in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School
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continuation of the 1st generation teachers in Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- FLETCHER, CHARLES WILLIAM TENSHIN [85][1123] (b. 1955-) [85][184][702][1123].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-1-SENS1994-FLETCHE-MAEZUMI [702].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-ROSH2006-FLETCHE-MERZELD [702].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1979) [702].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1979 #702 minus 1955 #1123=24)
24 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1994 #702 minus 1979 #702=15) 15 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2006 #702 minus 1994 #702=12) 12 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maezumi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1994) [702].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: RŌSHI (2006) [702]; KOKUSAIFUKYOSHI (2009) [1114].
Data:
One of Taizan Maezumi's twelve Dharma Successors [590].
Since 1979 a student of Zen with Taizan Maezumi [702].
In 1994 received Dharma Transmission (authorization to teach) [as Sensei] from Taizan Maezumi [702].
In 2006 received 'Inka'(Zen Master, final seal of approval) from Dennis Merzel [702].
In 2009 appointed as "Kokusai fukyoshi" (Independent Missionary Zen master, International Zen Teacher)
accredited to "Sōtōshū-shumucho" (The Administrative Headquarters of Soto Zen Buddhism, Minato Ward, Tokyo #1120)[1114].
Teacher at the Yokoji Zen Mountain Center, Mountain Center, CA [370][510].
Formerly HUSBAND of Anne Seisen Fletcher (now ANNE SEISEN SAUNDERS, see Glassman line (2nd gen.) [370].
Also, a student and Dharma heir of Dennis Merzel [565].
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Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): four (4) 2nd generation teachers in Fletcher Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Blackwell, David A Jokai (b. 1971-) [1116][1122].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS2014-BLACKWE-FLETCHE [1116].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-ROSH2022-BLACKWE-FLETCHE [1116].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1998) [1116].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1998 #1116 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2014 #1116 minus 1988 #1116=26) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2022 #1116 minus 2012 #1116=10) 10 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Fletcher Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2014) [1116]; RŌSHI (2022) [1116].
Data:
Born in Flint, Wales, UK [1116].
Was 54 in Jul 2025 (= b. 1971) [1122]
In 1998, commenced zen training on Liverpool, UK under David Keizan Scott [1116].
"Shortly after, Jokai met Charles Tenshin Fletcher [...] during his annual visit to the UK to lead sesshin" [1116].
In 2000, Jokai moved to the, US to study residentially with Charles Fletcher [...] at Yokoji Zen Mountain Center [1116].
In 2014, received from Charles Fletcher Dharma Transmission (authorization to teach) ['Shiho'? - tmc] in the
White Plum lineage and the title of Sensei [1116].
In 2022, received from Charles Fletcher 'Inka' (final approval) and the title of Rōshi [1116].
In 2025 served as Vice Abbot of Yokoji Zen Mountain Center headed by Charles Fletcher [1116].
- McMAHON, BARRY KAIGEN (b. 19??-) [149][163][219][291].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS2003-MACMAHO-FLETCHE [1222].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-ROSH2011-MACMAHO-FLETCHE [1222].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (say, in 1986?) [1222].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1986? #1222 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2003 #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2011 #1222 minus 2003 #1222=8) 8 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Fletcher Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2003) [src]; RŌSHI (2010) [src].
Data:
HUSBAND of NICOLEE MILLER-MCMAHON [1222].
Studied in Japan for 5 years (since, say, 1987??-till, say, 1992?) with Koryu Roshi, Taizan Maezumi's Rinzai Teacher [1222].
Continued his studies in ZCLA with Taizan Maezumi from 1993 until Maezumi Roshi's death [in 1995] [1222].
"Barry then continued to study with Charles Tenshin Fletcher" [1222].
In 2003 received Dharma Transmission from Charles Fletcher [src] and, from C. Fletcher, in 2010 'Inka' [src].
In 2003 received Dharma Transmission from Charles Fletcher [1222] and, from C. Fletcher, in 2011 'Inka' [1222].
Together with his WIFE, Nicolee Jikyo Miller-McMahon (see Miller-McMahon Line), the Teacher at the Three Treasures Zen Community (www.ttzc.org). Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
Known online teachings by Barry MacMahon.
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): three (3) 3rd generation teachers in McMahon Line <= Fletcher Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Gelb, Steve Konshin (b. 19??-) [541].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS2020-GELBSTE-MACMAHO [540].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2022 #540 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in McMahon Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2020) [540].
Data:
"Received dharma transmission from Barry Kaigan McMahon in 2020" [540].
Since 2022 (corrected from "2021" in #541 - tmc), was a co-teacher at
the Three Treasures Zen Community in Southern California, assisted by
Becca Topol and Steve Hicks [541].
- Hicks, Steve Joshin (b. 19??-) [541].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS2022-HICKSST-MACMAHO [540].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2005) [540].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2005 #540 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2022 #540 minus 2005 #540=17) 17 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in McMahon Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2022) [540].
Data:
"An electrical engineer in the telecommunications and semiconductor industry" [540].
In 2005, commenced studies with Barry Kaigen McMahon at Three Treasures Zen center. [540]
In 2022, received transmission from Barry McMahon [540].
"He also studied extensively with Nicolee Jikyo McMahon Rōshi
and Annie Purna Pirruccello Rōshi" [540]".
Since 2022 (corrected from "2021" in #541 - tmc), was a co-teacher at
the Three Treasures Zen Community in Southern California, assisted by
Becca Topol and Steve Konshin [541].
- Topol, Becca Soshin (b. 19??-) [541].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-SENS2022-TOPOLBE-MACMAHO [540].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (bef. 2002, say in 2001? - tmc) [540].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2001? #540 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2022 #540 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in McMahon Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2022) [540].
Data:
Began her Zen training at the Providence Zen Center (the Kwan Um School of Zen), as a college
student at Brown University (majoring in East Asian Studies and Japanese language) [540].
Subsequently, she studied at Hwa Gye Sa Seoul International Zen Center, in Seoul, Korea;
returned to the US and graduated from Harvard Law School [540].
In 2000, "she resumed her Zen training, at the Santa Monica Zen Center [...] with Bill
Yoshin Jordan Rōshi" [540]. Since 2010, trained under Barry Kaigen McMahon [540].
in June 2022, received Shiho (Dharma Transmission) Barry McMahon (appointed 'Sensei') [540].
In 2022 (corrected from "2021" in #541 - tmc), "Topol Sensei has taken over the responsibility of running
the Three Treasures Zen Community in Southern California, assisted by her dharma brothers
Konshin Gelb Sensei and Joshin Hicks Sensei" [541].
"A screenwriter and producer for film and television" [540].
end of the 3rd generation teachers in McMahon Line <= Fletcher Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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- Scott, David Dohi Shoji Keizan [145][193][254]. aka D.L.Scott [1181].(b. 1944-)
[1180].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-HOSH2002-SCOTTDA-MERZELD [254].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS2009-SCOTTDA-FLETCHE [254].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-ROSH2019-SCOTTDA-FLETCHE [1179].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1982) [1179].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1982 #1179 minus 1944 #1180=38)
38 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2009 #254 minus 1982 #1179=27)
27 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2019 #1179 minus 2009 #254=10) 10 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2002) [254].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Fletcher Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School:
SENSEI (2009) [254]; RŌSHI (2019) [1179].
Data:
In 1944, born in Anfield, Liverpool [1180].
At the age 18, [= in 1962] commenced university studies of chemistry [1180],
In 1970, obtained a PhD from Manchester Univ. [1180].
In 1970, opened (with Paddy Byrne) the Everyman Bistro on Hope Street [1180].
In 1974 went to Okinawa, to study and practice, for 15 months, Japanese karate [1180].
In Taiwan, "studied [karate] with Master Kanei Uechi at the dojo in Futenma" [1181].
In 1982, began training as a Zen Buddhist [1180].
"Initially, since 1982 #1179, a student of Dennis Merzel (who appointed him Hōshi, 2002, #1179) and was
a teacher at the StoneWater Zen Sangha
(formerly, Liverpool Zen Buddhist Group, UK [151]).
In 2006, ordained as a monk by Dennis Merzel "at the Kanzeon Zen Centre in Salt Lake City, Utah" [1179].
In 2006, authorised by Dennis Merzel "as a Big Mind facilitator"[1179].
In Nov 2008 [= prior to the 2010/2011 revelations of Merzel's sex scandals - tmc],
formally became a student of Charles Fletcher "who he had by then known for fifteen years" [since 1993 - tmc][1179].
In 2008, he formally became a student of Charles Fletcher, from whom, in Oct 2009,
received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' and the title of Sensei [254].
In Nov 2008, ordained as a priest by Charles Fletcher "at a Denkai ceremony at Yokoji Zen Mountain Center, California.
This qualified him to give Jukai (precepts) and Shukke Tokudo (ordination)" [1179].
In Oct 2009, Charles Fletcher recognised David Scott "as a lineage holder in a Dharma transmission ceremony in Liverpool" [1179].
In Apr 2019, received 'Inka' from Charles Fletcher [1179].
In 2025, was referred to as Roshi [1116].
In 2014, "was nominated and elected as a full board member of White Plum Asanga and is acting representative for Europe including the UK" [1179].
"David Scott (6th Dan) is a founder of the Uechi-Ryu Karate Association (Great Britain)" [1181].
"On his return to Liverpool, he started his own dojo in [L]iverpool" [1181].
- Squire, Philip Shinko (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS2006-SQUIREP-FLETCHE [312].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2006 #312 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (year? #src minus 2006 #312=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Fletcher Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2006) [312]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [src].
Data:
Received Dharma Transmission in Oct 2006. Teacher at the Green Mountain Zen in Wellington, New Zealand [312].
Dharma Successor [184]. Rōi? [src]
end of the 2nd generation teachers in Fletcher Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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continuation of the 1st generation teachers in Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- GLASSMAN, BERNARD (BERNIE) BENYAMIN BAISEN TETSUGEN [1008] (18 Jan 1939-4 Nov 2018)
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-1-SENS1976-GLASSMA-MAEZUMI [842].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-1-ROSH1995-GLASSMA-MAEZUMI [649].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1967) [842].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1967 #842 minus 1939 #src=28)
28 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1976 #842 minus 1967 #842=9) 9 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (1995 #649 minus 1976 #842=19) 19 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maezumi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1976) [842]; RŌSHI (1995) [649].
Data:
Successively a HUSBAND of: (1) HARKASPI, HELEN KOBAI YUHO [divorced]; (2) HOLMES, SANDRA JISHU ANGYO [deceased] [835] and (3) MARKO, EVE MYONEN -
all three active as Zen teachers in the US.
One of Taizan Maezumi's twelve Dharma Successors [590].
"[O]btained a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from UCLA in 1970." [834]
In 1967, Bernard Glassman began his Zen studies with Taizan Maezumi [842].
B. Glassman passed his first koan and the next 100 ones with Taizan Maezumi's Teacher Kōryū ŌSAKA (Rinzai Zen), "and cosider[ed] him his heart teacher"[1010]
In 1976, became a Zen teacher ['Sensei'] [842].
In 1980 "founded his own Zen Community of New York in the Bronx, New York" [842].
In early May 1995, his teacher, Taizan Maezumi, on a visit to Japan, "completed and dated (in the month of Azaleas) the document of inka
that recognized Tetsugen [Glassman] as roshi ('senior teacher')" [649].
Rōshi [59][401]
In 1996, co-founder, with his wife Sandra Holmes, of the Zen Peacemaker Order (now The Peacemaker Community) [1273].
Co-Spiritual Director of the Zen Peacemaker Family [168].
In 2006, Glassman has "transferred his leadership of the White Plum Asanga to his Dharma brother Merzel Roshi and has formally 'disrobed,' renouncing priesthood in favor of serving as a lay teacher and leader of what is now called the Zen Peacemaker Family" [1273].
Bernard Glassman's/Zen Peacemakers'
Mother House (also known as the House of One People) in Montague, MA, was foreclosed on in 2011 and sold in 2012.
The facility is now privately owned and called the Montague Retreat Center.
It is no longer affiliated with Bernard Glassman's group, although Glassman's WIFE Eve Myonen Marko and her Green River Zen Center
(www.greenriverzen.org) hold retreats there [303].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): thirty-seven (37) 2nd generation teachers in Glassman Line School
- Ancheta, Alfred Jitsudo (1943-2020) [585].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maezumi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1993) [127].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen : SENSEI (1999) [127]; RŌSHI (2012) [585].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Alfred Ancheta in the Maezumi Line (1st gen.)
- Baker, Nancy Mujo (b. 19??-) [59][585].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-2-SENS1997-BAKERNA-GLASSMA [152].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-2-ROSH2011-BAKERNA-GLASSMA [585].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1979) [585].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1979 #585 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1997 #152 minus 1979 #585=18) 18 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2011 #585 minus 1987 #152=24) 24 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1997) [152]; RŌSHI (2011) [585].
Data:
"[B]egan Zen meditation in 1979 with Nakajima Sensei, a Soto priest who worked for the post office, and had a small zendo (meditation hall) at the end of her street." [585].
Professor of Philosophy at Sarah Lawrence College since 1974 [585].
Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' conferred upon 31 Dec 1997 [152]. Teacher at the 'No Traces Zendo'" [152].
Received 'Inka' Jan 18 2011 [585].
- BARRAGATO, STEFANO (STEF) MUI (21 Apr 1930-23 Sep 2010) [59][105][480][481][482][483].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS1996-BARRAGS-GLASSMA [834].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-ROSH20??-BARRAGS-GLASSMA [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1930 #59=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1996 #834 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus 1996 #834=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1996) [834]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [590].
Data:
HUSBAND of Margaret Ne-Eka Barragato [152]. In 1948 registered for military draft as conscientious objector. As a draft resister "served a year and a day at the Federal Correctional Institution at Danbury", CT [834]. In later years was a Quaker [834].
Was a student of Taizan Maezumi at the ZCLA [834]. In 1980 became a Zen monk at the ZCLA, and a moved to New York to help Bernard Glassman
"who had just started the Zen Community of New York" [834].
Teacher at the Dragon Cliff Zen Center, Kerhonkson, NY [104].
Teacher at the Treetop Zen Center, Oakland, Maine [152].
Referred to as Roshi [590].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): two (2) 3rd generation teachers in Barragato Stefano Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- BARRAGATO, MARGARET NE-EKA (1945-Dec 2013) [834].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-SENS2002-BARRAGM-BARRAGS [152].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-ROSH2007?-BARRAGM-BARRAGS [152]
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1949 #834=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2002 #152 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2007? #152 minus 2002 #152=5?) 5? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Barragato Stefano Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2002) [152]; RŌSHI (bef. 2008, say 2007? - tmc) [152].
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (Sensei - 2002);(Rōshi - bef. 2008) [152];[152].
Data:
Received Dharma transmission from her HUSBAND Stefano Barragato in 2002 [152].
Teacher at the Treetop Zen Center, Oakland, Maine [152].
Teacher [121][480][481][482][483]
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): one (1) 4th generation teacher in Barragato Margaret Line <= Barragato Stefano Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- WOHL, PETER SEISHIN (b. 19??-) [258][484].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-SENS2008-WOHLPET-BARRAGS [152].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2008 #152 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Barragato Margaret Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2008) [152]; SENSEI (2008) [152].
Data:
In Dec 2008, received 'Denkai' transmission of precepts and Dharma Transmission 'Denbo' from Margaret Barragato [152].
Teacher at the Treetop Zen Center [152]. Member of the White Plum Asanga (WPA) (www.whiteplum.org) [258].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): three (3) 5th generation teachers in Wohl Line <= Barragato Margaret Line <= Barragato Stefano Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- HARRIS, PETER JORYU (b. 1949-) [484].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-5-SENS2014-HARRISP-WOHLPET [480].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2004) [1048].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2004 #1048 minus 1949 #484=55)
55 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2014 #480 minus 2004 #1068=10)
10 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Wohl Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2014) [480].
Data:
In 2004, began Zen training with Stefano and Margaret Barragato at the Treetop [1068].
Received Dharma Transmission from Peter Wohl in 2014 [480].
Priest and teacher at the Treetop Zen Center [480]. Member of the White Plum Asanga [480].
Until his retirement, was a Professor of English at Colby College, Waterville, Maine [1068]
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): two (2) 6th generation teacher in Harris Peter Line <= Wohl Line <= Barragato Margaret Line <= Barragato Stefano Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Beukema, Bradley (Brad) Gendai [1068] (b. 07 Dec 1951-) [1071].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-6-SENS2024-BEUKEMA-HARRISP [1068].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1998) [1068].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1998 #1068 minus 1951? #1071=47?)
47? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2024 #1068 minus 1998 #1068=26) 26 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Harris Peter Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2024) [1068].
Data:
In 1998, got introduced to Zen practice at a DC Zen group [1068].
An ordained priest and teacher at Treetop [1068].
In Jan 2024, received dharma transmission from Peter Harris [1068].
In 2015, chaplain at the Montgomery Hospice, Rockville, MD [1070].
- Nowik, Jim Shindo [484] (b. 1957?-) [1069].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-6-SENS2018-NOWIKJI-HARRISP [1068].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1982?) [1068].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1982? #1068 minus 1957? #1069=25?)
25? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2018 #480 minus 1982? #1068=30?) 30? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Harris Peter Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2018) [480]; SENSEI (2018) [480].
Data:
Got introduced to Zen practice at "Zen Mountain Monastery in Mount Tremper, New York, in the early 1980s" [say, 1982? - tmc] [1068].
Eventually, joined a Zen group in Poughkeepsie, New York where he became a formal student of Helen Kobai Yuho Harkaspi [1068].
After a while, Helen Harkaspi introduced him to Stefano Barragato
at Dragon Cliff Zen Center in Kerhonkson, New York, from whom he received jukai in 1997 and shukke tokudo in 1998 [1068].
When Stefano Barragato "moved to Maine to start Treetop Zen Center, Jim began practice at Valley Zendo in
Charlemont, Massachusetts, a Soto branch temple of Antaiji under the direction of Isshō Fujita,
focusing on shikantaza. Though never a formal student of Isshō Jim considers him an
important mentor" [1068].
In 2016, continued his formal practice
with Peter Joryu Harris and became a resident at at Treetop [1068].
In 2018, received 'Denkai' transmission of precepts and Dharma Transmission 'Denbo' from Peter Joryu Harris [480][1068].
Since becoming a sensei in 2018, serves at the Treetop as a senior priest and teacher in residence
as well as a Zen Buddhist instructor at Colby College in Waterville, Maine [1068].
Was "a nurse anesthetist in New York City for more than 25 years" [1068]
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- McLeod, Jaime Heiku (b. 19??-) [484].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-5-SENS2016-MCLEODJ-WOHLPET [484].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2016 #484 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Wohl Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2016) [484].
Data:
Received Dharma Transmission from Peter Wohl in 2016 [484]. Priest & teacher at the Treetop Zen Center [484]. Member of the White Plum Asanga,
the Soto Zen Buddhist Association, the Zen Peacemaker Order, and the Lewiston-Auburn Interfaith Clergy Association [484]. Ordained friend of
the Lay Zen Teachers Association [484].
Between 27 Jun 2019 and 25 Jun 2024, Communications manager at the Colby College Museum of Art, Waterville, Maine [1072]
- Watson, Todd Hotai (b. 19??-) [484].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-5-SENS2016-WATSONT-WOHLPET [484].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2016 #484 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Wohl Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2016) [484].
Data:
Received Dharma Transmission from Peter Wohl in 2016 [484].
Priest & teacher at the Treetop Zen Center [484]. Member of the White Plum Asanga [484]. Guiding
Teacher of Walking Tree Zen (walkingtreezen.org) in Peterborough, NH. [484].
end of the 5th generation teachers in Wohl Line <= Barragato Margaret Line <= Barragato Stefano Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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end of the 4th generation teachers in Barragato Margaret Line <= Barragato Stefano Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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- Paquin, Linda-Lee Abhaya (b. 1 Jul 1949-) [105].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-SENS20??-PAQUINL-BARRAGS [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1949 #105=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Barragato Stefano Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI? or HŌSHI? (year?) [105].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [105]. Teaches at the Dragon Cliff Zen Center.
end of the 3rd generation teachers in Barragato Stefano Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Glassman Line School
- Bastien, James Daikan (b. 19??-) [443].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-SENS2011-BASTIEN-GLASSMA [585].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-ROSH20??-BASTIEN-GLASSMA [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1979) [585].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1979 #585 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2011 #585 minus 1979 #585=32) 32 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus 2011 #585=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2011) [585]; RŌSHI? (y-rosh) [src].
Data:
In 1979, started meditating under senior students of Dainin Katagiri (Soto) at the Nebraska Zen Center in Omaha [585].
"After training for three years, I received Jukai [in 1982? - tmc] from Katagiri Roshi in Minnesota" [1015].
Between 1990-2000, trained for 10 years under Soeng Hyang [= Bobbie Rhodes - tmc, #1015.in the Kwan Um School of Zen in Rhode Island and Massachusetts [585].
Since 2005? a student and then a Dharma Successor (Mar 2011) of Bernard Glassman [585].
Teacher at Howling Dragon (www.howlingdragon.org), anaffiliateof the Zen Peacemaker Order (zenpeacemakers.com) [443].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
Member of the White Plum Asanga [443].
Coordinator of "Veterans Homeless Services for theU.S. Department of Veteran's Affairsinthe State of Vermont andthe four western counties of New Hampshire" [443].
- BRANTSCHEN, NIKLAUS GOUN-KEN JINSHU S.J. (Societas Iesu - the Jesuit Order) (b. 25 Oct 1937-) [981].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS1988-BRANTSC-YAMADAK-L1999 [779].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-SENS1999-BRANTSC-GLASSMA [473].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1975?) [981].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1975? #981 minus 1937 #473=38?)
38? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1988 #779 minus 1975? #981=13?) 13? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (1999 #585 minus 1988 #779=11) 11 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (1988) [779];
LEFT the Kubota headed (1989-2004) Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School (bef. 1999) [585]
ESTABLISHED A NEW SPIRITUALLY but not ORGANISATIONALLY INDEPENDENT ZEN SCHOOL: Brantschen-Gyger (Glassman-Lassalle) (2003?) or (2024?) as a sub-branch of White Plum Asanga [473] or [679].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (1999) [585][779].
Data:
As a 22 years old [= in 1959, tmc] joined the Society of Jesus [981].
From 1973 was an "assistant of [Christian - tmc] meditation teacher Klemens Tilmann [1904-1984, #982], followed [from 1975? - tmc] by [Zen]
meditation courses with Karlfried Graf Dürckheim [1896-1988, #983]" [981].
From 1987 to 1993 a university chaplain in Zurich. "During this time he completed his formal training as a Zen teacher" under Koun Yamada [585].
"From 1976 he made regular education stays for Zen studies in Kamakura, Kamakura/Japan with Hugo Makibi Enomiya-Lassalle and Yamada Kōun Roshi" [981].
Was also meeting with Heinrich Dumoulin, Willigis Jaeger and Johannes Kopp [981].
A Sanbo Kyodan teacher appointed by Koun Yamada (1907-1989) (see Yamada Line).
On 18 Jan 1999, he was authorised to teach by Bernard Glassman (1939-2018), who named him Jinshu [473][585].
In 2003 co-founder [473] (in 2004, acc. to [679]), with Sr. Pia Gyger of the Brantschen-Gyger (Glassman-Lassalle) Line in the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen [473][679]
Teacher at the Go Un Zendo, Zurich, Switzerland. Teaches at the Lassalle-Haus, Bad Schoenbrunn,
Switzerland [152].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): five (5) 3rd generation teachers in Brantschen-Gyger Line called "Glassman-Lassalle Zen Line GLZL" <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
The lineage is named after two prominent Zen personages in the US and Europe -
Bernard (Bernie) Baisen Tetsugen Glassman (1939-2018) and, in Japan and Europe - Hugo Makibi Enomiya-Lassalle (1898-1990).
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + CHRISTIAN ZEN TRADITION + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
- GAMMA, ANNA MYOAN KANZEON MARIA (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-GLZ-F-3-SENS2003-GAMMAAN-BRA&GYG [674].
Teacher appoint. #-GLZ-F-3-ROSH2012-GAMMAAN-BRA&GYG-L2015 [472]/L2015 [474].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1977?) [476].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1977? #476 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2003 #674 minus 1977? #476=16) 16 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2003 #674 minus 1977? #476=26?) 26? years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Brantschen-Gyger Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2003) [674]; RŌSHI (2012) [472];
LEFT the Brantschen-Gyger (Glassman-Lassalle) Lineage (2015) [474].
Data:
A psychologist and author.
From the late 1970s [in 1977? - tmc] till 1990, a student of Zen under Father Hugo Enomiya-Lassalle [476].
In 2003, appointed a Zen teacher (Sensei?) and given the Dharma name 'Myoan' by Pia Gyger and Niklaus Brantschen [674].
In 2006, together with Gerhard Hüppi, established in Lucerne "Zen-Zentrum Offener Kreis/Zen Center Open Circle" [474].
In 2012, as the first Dharma Successor named within the GLZL [474], received 'Inka' fromPia Gyger
and Niklaus Brantschen [472].
In 2015, she left the lineage [474]. She continues to head the Zen Center Open Circle [476].
She is the Director of the Institute Zen & Leadership GmbH in Lucerne, Switzerland, where
she conducts "training programs for leaders and executive coaches" [477]. "Dr. Anna Myoan Gamma Roshi is [...] a member of the White Plum Asanga and leader of the international Sangha Open Circle." [674].
A member of the Phoenix Clouds Sangha [674].
"In 2020, she ordained Vanja Palmers Roshi as a Zen priestess" [674].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): one (1) 4th generation teacher in Gamma Line <= Brantschen-Gyger Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Hoppensack, Hans-Walter Doshin (b. 1957-) [675].
Teacher appoint. #-???-M-4-SENS2014-HOPPENS-GAMMAAN [674].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1992) [675]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice 1992 #675 minus 1957 #675=35)
35 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2014 #675 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Gamma Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [551]; SENSEI (2014) [675].
Data:
Since 1984 a parish priest in Schwanden/Gl [675].
A student of Zen 1992-2014 with Anna Gamma and Niklaus Brantschen [675].
Senior Assistant Zen Teacher ('Hōshi') [551].
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- Egloff, Erwin Mu I No Shinnin (b. 19??-19 Sep 2019) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-GLZ-M-3-HOSH2003?-EGLOFFE-BRA&GYG [551].
Teacher appoint. #-GLZ-M-3-SENS2004-EGLOFFE-BRA&GYG [676].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2004 #676 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Brantschen-Gyger Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2003?) [551]; SENSEI (2004) [676];
LEFT? the Brantschen-Gyger (Glassman-Lassalle) Lineage (2013) [676].
Data:
One of the first students of Niklaus Brantschen [676], who co-founded Brantschen-Gyger line in 2003 [473].
Senior Assistant Zen Teacher ('Hōshi') [551]. In 2004 received Dharma Transmission,
permission to teach Zen as well as the name "Mu i no shin nin" [676].
In 2013, after almost 10 years of continuous teaching he resigned from his Zen functions [has he left the lineage? - tmc][676].
- Hug, Erna Daiji (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-GLZ--M-3-HOSH1998?-HUGERNA-BRA&GYG [src].
Teacher appoint. #-GLZ-M-3-SENS2009-HUGERNA-BRA&GYG [600].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1996) [472].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1996 #472 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2009 #680 minus 1996 #472=13) 13 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Brantschen-Gyger Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (ca. 1998?) [680][551]; SENSEI (2009) [680].
Data:
In the early or mid-1980s "began Christian contemplation with Pia Gyger and became a student of hers" [680].
"When Pia Gyger received the authorization ['Hōshi'(1996) #472] to be a Zen teacher from Aitken Roshi, I became her Zen student. Soon [ca. 1998? - tmc] she gave me permission to give introductions to Zen meditation" [680].
Senior Assistant Zen Teacher ('Hōshi') [551]. In 2009 "received Dharma Transmission and the Zen teaching authorization (Sensei) from Pia Gyger Roshi and Niklaus Brantschen Roshi" [680].
Zen teacher at the Kanzeon Zendo, Basel, Switzerland [680].
- Steiner, Marcel Kyosa (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-GLZ-M-3-HOSH20??-STEINER-BRA&GYG [src].
Teacher appoint. #-GLZ-M-3-SENS2009-STEINER-BRA&GYG-L2024 [677].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1993) [677].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1993 #677 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2009 #677 minus 1993 #677=16) 16 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Brantschen-Gyger Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [551]; SENSEI (2009) [677];
LEFT the Brantschen-Gyger (Glassman-Lassalle) Lineage (2024) [677].
Data:
Protestant priest [677].
Zen training since 1993 [677]. Senior Assistant Zen Teacher ('Hōshi') [551]. In 2009 Niklaus Brantschen gave him Dharma
transmission, permission to teach the Zen (as a Sensei) and the name Kyosa [677]. Founder and director of Zendo Casa des Aguas Calmas (www.casadasaguascalmas.com),
Tenoca, Portugal [677]. Marcel Steiner left the Glassman-Lassalle Zen lineage in the summer of 2024 [677].
- Schmittfull, Hildegard Cho Shin (b. 19??-) [src]. RR
Teacher appoint. #-GLZ-F-3-HOSH20??-SCHMITT-BRA&GYG [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Brantschen-Gyger Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [551].
Data:
Senior Assistant Zen Teacher ('Hōshi') [551].
end of the 3rd generation teachers in Brantschen-Gyger Line called "Glassman-Lassalle Zen Line GLZL" <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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- Byalin, Kenneth (Ken) Tetsuji (b. 19??-) [187][201][585].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS19??-BAYALIN-GLASSMA [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-ROSH2007-BAYALIN-GLASSMA [585].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (mid-1960s, say 1966? - tmc) [766].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1966? #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 1966? #766=41) 41 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2007 #src minus 2007 #680=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (2007) [587][762]
Data:
On 8 Feb 2007 received 'Inka' from Bernard Glassman [585]. Teacher at the Zen
Community of Staten Island and the Interfaith Zen Group resident teacher at Mount Manresa [187].
"Roshi Ken Byalin is [..a]n ordained priest in the Soto Zen lineage and [...] a Dharma Successor of Roshi Bernie Glassman.
Ken also studied with Roshis Jishu Holmes, Robert Kennedy, S.J., and Kyudo Nakagawa." [765]
- Ciepielewski, Jakub Bokkuren (b. 19??-) [525].
Since 31 July 2021, listed as a Roshi in the lineage of Bernard Glassman [1182].
Comments:
Most likely, a practical, Wikipedia-based joke on Bernard Glassman's followers [1183] - tmc, 31 Jul 2025.
- Coen, Sousa aka de Souza, Cláudia Dias Baptista aka Monja [Nun] Coen aka Shingetsu Coen (b. 30 Jun 1947-) [751][756].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS?1995?-COENSOU-GLASSMA-L1983 [752].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1975) [759, p.4].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1975 #759 minus 1947 #751=28)
28 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1980? #585 minus 1975 #759=5?) 5? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (1997? #752 minus 1980? #585=17?) 17? years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: ?indeterminable? (Sensei?) (bef. 1983?, say 1980? - tmc) [585].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yogo Zengetsu Suigan lineage of Sōtō Zen: SENSEI (in or bef. 1995) [752].
PRIMARY? FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in ?indeterminable? lineage of Sōtō Zen: RŌSHI (aft. 1995?, say 1997? - tmc) [752&585].
LEFT the Glassman SCHOOL (1983) [585].
Data:
A buddhist nun [751]. A student from Brasil, joined in 1975 [759,p.4] the Zen Center of Los Angeles ZCLA.
She was ordained a nun in 1983 by Taizan Maezumi [756],
the same year [the year of his admission that he is an alcoholic and philander #659] she went to Japan where she studied Zen for 12 years [1983+12=1995, tmc][585].
"Sister Coen Roshi is an official missionary of the Japanese Soto Zenshu tradition" [752][585].
Completed her master's degree at the Nagoya Women's Monastery [convent], in Japan, where she practiced for twelve years" [752].
In Japan, for the first 8 years [585] she studied Zen at [751][753] the Aichi Senmon Niso-do Shoboji [754][585] and Tokubetsu Niso-do [585] nun training temples in Nagoya [754][].
Was a student [756] of Abbess Aoyama Kakusen Shundō Docho [755][758].
Is a Dharma successor? or heir? [756] of Yogo Zengetsu Suigan (1912-1996) [757].
"Returned to Brazil in 1995 to lead the Busshinji Temple in Sao Paulo" [752], in the Liberdade neighborhood of the city [585].
Appointed Abbess, on 12 Oct 2007 [751].
No details are available of her studies with either Taizan Maezumi or
Bernard Glassman, nevertheless, she is listed [in 585] as the Glassman's Dharma successor [tmc].
Appointed Rōshi [585]. Has five Sōtō Zen Dharma heirs [753].
- von Collande, Cornelius (b. 1952-) [910].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Ryoun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: HŌSHI/ASSISTANT ZEN TEACHER (2006) [585].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jaeger Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI/ZEN TEACHER (2009) [585].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: RŌSHI/ZEN MASTER (2015) [911].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Cornelius v. Collande in the Jaeger Line (3rd gen.)
- Couch, Grant Fuku (b. 19??-) [1016].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-SENS2016-COUCHGR-GLASSMA [585].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1990) [585].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1990 #585 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2016 #585 minus 1990 #585=26) 32 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2016) [585].
Data:
Since 1990, started exploring Tibetan Buddhism and Vipassana (Theravada) Buddhism [585].
Since 2010 Bearning Witness Retreat in Auschwitz-Birkenau, Poland, a Zen student of Bernard Glassman [585].
A graduate with B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (year?) from Leigh U. [585]
30 Apr 2016, authorised as a Zen teacher (Sensei) by Bernard Glassman [585].
- Dobbs, Michel Engu "Nocando" (b. 19??-) [1020].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Matthiessen Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2005) [585].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: RŌSHI (2018?) [1020];
Data redirection:
See the full data in Michel Dobbs in the Mathiessen Line (3rd gen.)
- Dubois, Michel Genko [1067] (b. 1947-) [1067].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-SENS2007-DUBOISM-GLASSMA [585].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-ROSH2015-DUBOISM-GLASSMA [585].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1978) [1067].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1978 #1067 minus 1947 #1067=31)
31 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2007 #585 minus 1978 #1067=28) 28 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2015 #585 minus 2007 #585=8 8 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2007) [1067];
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: RŌSHI (2015) [1067].
Data:
"Born in 1947, Michel Genko Dubois has practiced Zen since 1978" [1067].
In 2007, received Shiho from Dennis Merzel [510][1067].
Sensei (2007) [585].
Received 'Inka' from Bernard Glassman [1067].
Appointed Rōshi on Oct. 30, 2015 [585].
Also has studied with Taizan Maezumi and Taisen Deshimaru (Soto Zen) [1067].
Also, has studied with "several Tibetan lamas, such as Chhoje Tulku Rinpoche, Tsoknyi Rinpoche and Anam Thubten Rinpoche" [1067].
Was a teacher at the Dana Sanga, Paris, France [255]. Was an Assistant Teacher [193].
In 2025 taught at the Dana Zen Center at Montreuil, suburban Paris [1067].
"[R]egularly leads retreats in France and Catalonia, Spain" [1067]
A professional translator [1067].
- Gauntt, Grover Genro (b. 19??-)[203][585].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-SENS20??-GAUNTTG-GLASSMA [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-ROSH2011-GAUNTTG-GLASSMA [585].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1971) [585].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1971 #585 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 1971 #585=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2011 #585 minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [203]; RŌSHI (2011) [585].
Data:
In 1971, started Zen training under Taizan Maezumi at the Zen Center of Los Angeles [585].
Sensei [203]. Appointed Rōshi on Jan 18 2011 [585].
"Co-Director of the Hudson River Peacemaker Center in Yonkers, NY, with [...] Francisco 'Paco' Genkoji Lugovina" [585].
- GYGER, PIA ICHIDO JINJI (2 Nov 1940-14 Jul 2014) Sr.[62][223][472][585].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-2-SENS1996-GYGERPI-AITKENR-L1999 [472].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-2-ROSH1999-GYGERPI-GLASSMA [472].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1976) [834].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1976 #834 minus 1940 #62=36)
36 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1996 #472 minus 1976 #834=20) 20 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (1999 #472 minus 1996 #472=3) 3 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Aitken Line of the Diamond Sangha School: HŌSHI (1996) [472]; SENSEI (1996) [472].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: RŌSHI (1999) [472][473][585].
LEFT the Aitken SCHOOL (in or bef. 1999) [473]
Data:
"In the years 19761999 she was educated in Zen in Kamakura, Kanagawa/Japan with Hugo Makibi
Enomiya-Lassalle and Yamada Kōun Roshi in Hawaii." [834]
Between 1982-1993 was General Director of the Katharina-Werk spiritual community in Basel, Switzerland [471][473].
From 1983 trough 1988 underwent Zen training under Koun Yamada in Kamakura [585].
In May 1996, Assistant Teacher [Sensei? - tmc], authorised and named One Ground (Ichido) by Robert Aitken [472]
(see Aitken line).
In the second half of the 1990s, was a teacher at the One Ground Sangha, Luzern, Switzerland [472].
In Feb 1999 received from Bernard Glassman 'Inka' and was named Jinji [472][473][585].
"[Niklaus] Brantschen and she founded in 2003 the Lassalle-Zen-line and the school of contemplation Via Integralis" [834]".
In 2003, co-founder, with Niklaus Brantschen, of the Brantschen-Gyger (aka Glassman-Lassalle Line [473])
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): one (1) 3rd generation teacher in Gyger Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Widmer, Peter Ki Gen (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-HOSH2002?-WIDMERP-GYGERPI [551].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2004-WIDMERP-GYGERPI [681].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2002? #551 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Gyger Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (bef. 2004?, say 2002? - tmc) [551]; SENSEI? (2004) [681].
Data:
Psychologist, Ph.D [681]. "Zen teacher since 2004 [Sensei? - tmc] in the tradition of the Zen Peacemakers and the Glassman-Lassalle-Zen lineage. Zen practice since 1982" [681]
Senior Assistant Zen Teacher ('Hōshi') [551]
Teacher at the Zen Zentrum Basel (zen-integral.com), Switzerland [681].
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- HALIFAX, JOAN JIKO (b. 1942-) [682][125].
Teacher appoint. V-RIN-F-?-SENS1990-HALIFAX-THICHNH [682].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-2-ROSH1999-HALIFAX-GLASSMA [585].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (ca. 1966, say 1966? - tmc) [682].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1966? #682 minus 1942 #682=24?)
24? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1990 #682 minus 1966? #682=24) 24 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (1999 #585 minus 1990 #682=9) 9 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Thich Nhat Hanh Line of Lam Te school of Rinzai Zen: SENSEI? (1990) [682].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: RŌSHI (1999) [585].
Data:
For 10 years (ca. 1966-1976) [682] was a student of Seung Sahn (1927-2004), the head of the Kwan Um school of Korean Zen
(an amalgam of elements of Pure Land and Rinzai Zen [683] - tmc). Was ordained as a Kwan Un nun in 1976 [682].
In the mid-1980s [say, in 1985? - tmc] she met Thich Nhat Hanh [Lam Te (Rinzai) Zen] Rōshi [682], first became his student, then (in 1990) his Dharma successor [sensei?] [682],
continued to be his Zen student till 1995 [684, s.58].
Independently, she received 'Inka' from Bernard Glassman on 17 Jan 1999 [585]. Teacher at the Upaya Zen Center, New Mexico. Co-founder of the Zen Peacemaker Order (now The Peacemaker Community) [src].
In 2002, founded at Upaya, Santa Fe, NM the Prajna Mountain Buddhist Order [1278].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): eleven (11) 3rd generation teachers in Halifax Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Bakker, Irène Kaigetsu Kyojo (b. 1945-) [310][311][686].
Teacher appoint. #-PRA-F-3-SENS2012-BAKKERI-HALIFAX [685].
Teacher appoint. #-PRA-F-3-ROSH2024-BAKKERI-HALIFAX [685].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1986?) [685].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1986? #685 minus 1945 #310=41?)
41? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2012 #685 minus 1986? #685=26) 26 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2024 #685 minus 2012 #310=12) 12 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2011?) [145][193][686].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Halifax Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2012) [685]; SENSEI (2012) [310][311][685]; RŌSHI (2024) [685].
Data:
Studied Zen in the White Plum Sangha from 1986 2011, with Dennis Merzel, "of which six years full-time at the Kanzeon Zen Center in Salt Lake City" [686]
In 1977 met Joan Halifax, for the first time, at a Zen ceremony at Auschwitz, Poland [685].
In 1989 during Jukai ceremony received from Dennis Merzel her Dharma name Kyojo [685].
In March 2012 Joan Halifax gave Irène 'Denkai' transmission of precepts and the Dharma Transmission 'Denbo' [685] "making her a fully authorized Zen teacher", 'Sensei' [685].
At the ceremony she received from Joan Halifax the name Kaigetsu [685],
"On 20 April 2024, during a pilgrimage through Japan, Irène received 'Inka' from Roshi Joan Halifax: 'the final seal of approval'" [685]
Also, is a Dharma successor of Dennis Merzel [145][193].
Teacher at the Upaya Zen Center, New Mexico [311].
- Bristol, James Edwin Fushin (b. 4 Apr 1966-) [1083][1080].
Teacher appoint. #-PRA-M-3-HOSH2022-BRISTOL-HALIFAX [1080].
Teacher appoint. #-PRA-M-3-SENS2025-BRISTOL-HALIFAX [1080].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1993) [1080].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1993 #1080 minus 1966 #1083=31)
31 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2025 #1080 minus 1993 #1080=32) 32 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Halifax Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2022) [1080]; SENSEI (2025) [1080].
Data:
In 1993, began sitting zazen [1080].
In 1998, met Joan Halifax at Upaya, in Santa Fe, AZ [1080].
In winter 2018, ordained by Joan Halifax as a Zen priest [1080].
In 2022 appointed by Joan Halifax as a Hoshi [1080].
In Jan 2025 received Dharma Transmission [Sensei? - tmc] from Joan Halifax [1080].
Has a Masters in Social Work and a Masters of Divinity degree (1999) from Loyola U of Chicago [1081].
Has a J.D. (2006) from U. of New Mexico School of Law [1081].
He currently serves on the board of directors of the Prajna Mountain Buddhist Order [1080].
Works as a family lawyer and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker [1080][1082].
- Byrnes, Brian Joshin (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-PRA-M-3-SENS2017-BYRNESB-HALIFAX [282].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2017 #282 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Halifax Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2017) [282].
Data:
Upaya Zen Center’s Vice Abbot. Received Dharma Transmission 'Denbo' from Joan Halifax on 6 Jan 2017 [282].
- Kazniak, Al Genkai (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-PRA-M-3-SENS2010-KAZNIAK-HALIFAX [258].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2010 #258 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Halifax Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2010) [258][551].
Data:
Received Dharma Transmission 'Denbo' from Joan Halifax in May 2010. Member of the White Plum Asanga (WPA) (www.whiteplum.org) [258].
- Lau, Wendy Dainin (aka Wan Sze Lau [1085]) (b. 19??-) [1084].
Teacher appoint. #-PRA-F-3-HOSH2024-LAUWEND-HALIFAX [1084].
Teacher appoint. #-PRA-F-3-SENS2025-LAUWEND-HALIFAX [1084].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2010 #258 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Halifax Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2024) [1084]; SENSEI (2025) [1084].
Data:
In 2019, moved to Santa Fe [1084].
In 2020, ordained by Joan Halifax as a Zen priest [1084].
In 2024, was appointed a Hoshi by Joan Halifax [1084].
In Jan 2025, received Dharma Transmission ('sensei'') from/by Joan Halifax [1084].
In 2025, lived and worked at Upaya [1084].
An Emergency Medicine and Addiction Medicine physician, an MD [1084].
"Originally from Hong Kong" [1084].
Has a B.S. in computer science from Yale University [1084].
Upon completing medical school at Cornell U. worked at the emergency departments in hospitals in New York City [1084].
- Ostaseski, Frank Ko-i Jido (b. 19??-) [569].
Teacher appoint. #-PRA-M-3-HOSH20??-OSTASES-HALIFAX [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Halifax Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [570].
Data:
Cofounder of the Zen Hospice Project, and founder of the Metta Institute.
Empowered as a Dharma Holder (Hōshi) by Joan Halifax [570].
- Palevsky, Matthew Kozan (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-PRA-M-3-HOSH2020-PALEVSK-HALIFAX [569].
Teacher appoint. #-PRA-M-3-SENS2022-PALEVSK-HALIFAX [569].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2022 #569 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Halifax Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2020) [569]; SENSEI (2022) [569].
Data:
President and Guiding Teacher at the Upaya Zen Center [569]. Ordained as a novice priest by Joan Halifax in Jan 2016, empowered by her as Dharma Holder (Hōshi) in early 2020, and received 'Denbo' from Joan Halifax on 22 Sep 2022 [569].
- Palma, Jos Shinzan (b. 19??-) [525].
Teacher appoint. #-PRA-M-3-HOSH2010-PALMAJO-HALIFAX [1206].
Teacher appoint. #-PRA-M-3-SENS2015-PALMAJO-HALIFAX [571].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1996) [1206].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1996 #1206 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2015 #346 minus 1996 #1206=19) 19 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Halifax Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2010) [1206]; SENSEI (2015) [571].
Data:
Born in Mexico City [571].
Born in Veracruz, Mexico [1206].
"Met his former teacher, Korean Zen Master Samu Sunim in Mexico City and trained under him for 8 years" [1206].
Since 1996, has been practicing Zen [1206].
A student of Ven. Samu Sunim at Toronto Zen Buddhist Temple 1996-2005 [571].
In 2004, ordained as a novice priest by Samu Sunim [1206].
"[D]id a residential training for 4 years at the Zen Buddhist Temple in Toronto, Canada" [1206].
Since then, in San Diego, CA. [571].
In 2006, after leaving Canada, was invited by Joan Halifax to come to Upaya [1206].
Shinzan Palma asked J. Halifax to be her student and was re-ordained as a Priest in 2007 by Joan Halifax [1206].
In Mar 2010, became Dharma holder in her lineage [1206].
A student and Dharma Successor ('Denbo', Jan 2015) of Joan Halifax 2006-2015 [571].
- Quennell, Genzan (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-PRA-M-3-SENS2017-QUENNEL-HALIFAX [282].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2017 #282 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Halifax Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2017) [282].
Data:
Upaya’s Temple Coordinator. Received Dharma Transmission 'Denbo' from Joan Halifax on 6 Jan 2017 [282].
- Roen, Noah Kodo (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-PRA-M-3-HOSH2020-ROENNOA-HALIFAX [572].
Teacher appoint. #-PRA-M-3-SENS2022-ROENNOA-HALIFAX [572].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2009) [572].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2009 #572 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2020 #572 minus 2009 #572=11) 11 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Halifax Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2020) [572]; SENSEI (2022) [572].
Data:
A student of Zen since 2009 [572]. "Kodo received Jukai from Roshi Joan Halifax in 2014, was ordained as a novice priest in 2015, served as Shuso in 2019, received Hoshi in Jan 2020, and received Dharma Transmission from Roshi Joan on September 22, 2022" [572].
In 2024 was the Director of Upaya Zen Center [572]
- Stolte, Beate Genko Seishin [1199]&[1205] aka Stolte-Overtheil, Beate Elisabeth [1200] (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-PRA-F-3-HOSH2008-STOLTEB-HALIFAX [1208].
Teacher appoint. #-F3-SENS2009-STOLTEB-HALIFAX [1205].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1995?) [1199].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1995? #1199 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 1995? #1195=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Halifax Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens)525][551].
Data:
Born in Germany [1208].
[Had an MBA and a master degree in fiscal law, was a successful business woman [1208].
A Zen teacher and the first Dharma disciple ('sensei', appointed Nov 2008,#1205) of Joan Halifax [1199]. ????
[By 2025] she has been practicing Zen Buddhism for over 30 years [= started Zen circa 1995? - tmc] [1199].
Is a part of the Soto lineage of Shunryu Suzuki, SFZC [1199].
Was ordained nun by Richard Baker Roshi [1199].
Has lived, practiced and taught in Buddhist communities in the USA, Switzerland and Germany,
visited Japan for her Zen studies [1199].
Was a founding member of the Buddhistischen Studienzentrum/Deutschland (Buddhist Study Center/Germany, a non-profit GmbH, #1200) [1199] and
twice was its managing director, first between 12.08.1996 - 03.11.2005 and, again, 20.01.2012 - today [i.e. 2025] [1200].
Between 2002 and 2005, a business www page referred to her as "Executive Director: Sensei Beate Genko Stolte" of the Upaya Zen Center, e
st. 2002, 1404 Cerro Gordo Rd., Santa Fe NM, is a Zen Buddhist practice, service, and training center,
Annual Budget: $750,000 - $999,999, Personnel: 1 to 5 FTE [1209].
In Nov and Dec 2007 (also in Feb 2008, Apr 2008, May 2008, Jun 2008), was referred to as
Beate Seishin Stolte-Overtheil, and Vice Abbot of the Upaya ZC [1207].
In Dec 2007, Sensei Fleet Maull and Vice Abbot Beate Stolte-Overtheil received Denkai (full priest ordination) from Joan Halifax [1201].
In Jul 2008, was referred to as Vice Abbot Beate Stolte [1203].
In Dec 2008, was referred to as Beate Genko Stolte, and Co-Abbot [1208].
In Dec 2008, has practiced Zen for more than 20 years [started zazen = 2008 minus, say 22? years = in 1986? [1208].
In Dec 2008, was a Zen teacher (a Hoshi?, appointed in 2008?) and in the [J. Halifax's] lineage of Taizan Maezumi [1208].
In Dec 2008, described by J. Halifax as priest ordained in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki [1208].
In May 2009, a magazine reported "She [J. Halifax] recently promoted Beate Seishin Stolte from vice abbot to co-abbot,
and will give dharma transmission ['Denbo?] to Stolte in november" [1205].
In Jun 2009, was referred to as Sensei Beate Genko Stolte [1202].
In Aug 2011, was referred to (in anticipation of the Nov 2008 transmission - tmc) as Sensei Beate Stolte [1204].
Subsequently, she led the Upaya Zen Center in the USA for several years (2005? to 2013 - tmc, #1200) as co-abbess and teacher [1199].
In 2013 she returned to Europe [1199]. Now teaches both in the USA and Europe [1199].
In the 2020s, conducted long-term retreats in Spain [1199].
end of the 3rd generation teachers in Halifax Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Glassman Line School
- Kealy, Sally Sonen (b. 19??-) [1009].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS2001-KEALYSA-GLASSMA [1009].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1976) [1009].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1976 #1009 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2011 #1009 minus 1976 #1009=25) 25 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (1997 or 1998) [585] or [1009]; SENSEI (2011) [1009].
Data:
In 1976, started Zen meditation under Sr. Elaine McInnis and Yamada Koun [1009]
[T]ook a five year period to study Zen in the Kwan Um School of [Korean] Zen under Wu Kwang Zen Master (Richard Shrobe)" [585]
Since 1980, a student of Bernard Glassman [1009].
In 1986 took the lay Buddhist Precepts (jukai) from B. Glassman [585].
In 1993, became a Novice Priest (Tokudo)[585].
In 1987, received lay ordination (jukai) from B. Glassman [1009].
In 1997, received Denkai (Priest Vows) from B. Glassman [585].
In 1998, following priest novice ordination, received 'Denkai' from B. Glassman [1009].
On 24 Apr 2011 appointed by B. Glassman a 'Sensei' [1009].
Studied Tai Chi and Taoism [1009]
Co-teacher with Eve Marko at the Green River Zen Center [1009]
"[H]"as a Masters Degree from NYU and four-year post graduate degree in Gestalt psychotherapy [1009][585].
A psychotherapist [1009].
- Harkaspi, Helen Kobai Yuho aka Helen K Harkaspi, Helen Glassman [126][1272] (b. 1943-) [1272].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS1982?-HARKASP-GLASSMA [585].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1943 #1272=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1982? #585 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1982?) [585].
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (Sensei - 1982?) [585].
Data:
1st WIFE of BERNARD GLASSMAn [126].
Was 82 in Aug 2025 (= b. 1943) [1272].
Between 1982 and 1989, teacher at the Zen Community of NY [585] [= has she became a Sensei in 1982? - tmc].
Since 1993, teacher of Zen at the Plain Water Practice, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Poughkeepsie (UUFP), NY [585][1027].
Between 1997 and 2005, teacher at the Core Energetics Institute, New York, NY [585].
Psychotherapist, since 1993; Painter, since 2000 [585].
- Hixon, Lex Nur Jikai (born Alexander Paul Hixon, #1022) (25 Dec 1941-1 Nov 1995) [17][514][585].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS1995? or 1996?-HIXONLE-GLASSMA [1022].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1968?) [1023].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1968? #1023 minus 1941 #17=27?)
27? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1995? #src minus 1968? #1023=27?) 27? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Muzaffer Ozak Ashki al-Jerrahi Line of the Nur Ashki Jerrahi Sufi Order (aka Jerrahi Sufi Order) of Sunni Islam: SHEIKH (1980) [1023][1026].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1995? or 1996?) [1022].
Data:
HUSBAND, since 1965, of his 2nd wife, Sheila Hixon [1022].
In the late 1960s (say, in 1968? - tmc) started Zen practice under Eido Shimano (Rinzai) [at the the New York Zendo Shobo-Ji in Manhattan founded in 1968?, #1024][1023]
In 1976, obtained Ph.D. at Columbia U. for a dissertation on the 'Gaudapadakarika', a Hindu philosophical Sanskrit text from ca. 6th c. CE [1022][1023].
Around 1980 converted to Islam and in 1980 went on "a Hajj, or pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina, with my Sheikh [Muzaffer Ozak]" [1023]
In 1980, received direct Sufi transmission (and the name Shaykh Nur al-Jerrahi) from Sheikh Muzaffer Ozak of Istanbul [(1916-1985, #1021][585]
Received posthumously (in 1995? or 1996? - tmc] from Bernard Glassman the title of 'Sensei' [1022].
"[P]oet, philosopher and spiritual practitioner and teacher, extensively explored the truth of the great religious traditions" [585]
- Hixon, Sheila Jinen Angyo (b. 1940-)[1025][585]
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-2-SENS2007-HIXONSH-GLASSMA [191].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1968?) [1025a].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1968? #1025a minus 1940 #1025=28?)
28? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2007 #191 minus 1968? #1025a =39?) 39? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Sōtō#Rinzai Zen: SENSEI (2007) [191][1025].
Data:
2nd WIFE, since 1965, of Lex Hixton [1022].
In 1962, graduated from Smith College [1025].
"Sheila shared Lex’s spiritual studies and practices, traveled with him, held spiritual events at their home,
and hosted long-term guests from various spiritual traditions" [1025a]
Studied Zen under Bernard Glassman for 12 years [= since 1995, tmc], before receiving Dharma Transmission (as a 'Sensei') in 2007 [1025].
Empowered by Bernard Glassman as Sensei on 25 Feb 2007 [191][585].
- Holmes, Sandra Jishu Angyo (1941-20 Mar 1998) [59][60][402].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS19??-HOLMESA-GLASSMA [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1981) [835].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1981 #835 minus 1941 #59=40)
40 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [src].
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (Sensei - year?; Rōshi - year?) [src];[src]
Data:
2nd WIFE of BERNARD GLASSMAN [835]. A biochemist [835]. Co-founder of the Zen Peacemaker Order (now The Peacemaker Community).
Rōshi [514][525][585]
- KAHN, PAUL KUZAN GENKI (b. 1947-) Rev. [362][421].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-SENS2007-KAHNPAU-GLASSMA [585].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-ROSH2009-KAHNPAU-GLASSMA [585].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1947 #362=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2007 #362 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2009 #362 minus 2007 #362=2) 2 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src]; SENSEI (2007) [362], RŌSHI (2009) [362]
Data:
Was a Jisha (an attendant) to both Taizan Maezumi and Bernard Glassman [778].
"[R]eceived Final Vows as a Priest from Roshi Dennis Genpo Merzel" [585].
Dharma and Lineage Holder in both Dennis Merzel and Bernard Glassman lineages [146][166][185][193][225].
Participation in Merzel's line is NOT mentioned, even in passing, in the Paul Kahn's bio published at [778].
"[A]lso studied [Zen] with Seung Sah Nim, a Korean Zen Master and Kyudo Nakagawa, a Successor of Soen Nakagawa" [585].
Received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' [from Bernard Glassman [778] - tmc] on 18 Feb 2007 and 'Inka' on 2 Apr 2009 [362].
Was a teacher at the High Mountain Crystal Lake Zen Community, Wyckoff, NJ, US. Also, he
was a Circle Steward: Zen Peacemaker Circle International; he was the Executive Director of the Maezumi Institute and Zen Peacemakers Sangha
in Montague, MA [167][187][212][284]. Founder (in 2010) [363] and Teacher of the Zen Garland Order (zengarland.org), a Residential Zen Center located in Airmont, NY, US with affiliates in the US and Germany [284][362].
Assistant Teacher [98][146][193]. Rōshi (Apr. 2, 2009) [585].
Jesuit priest, professor of theology, psychoanalyst and Zen master in the White Plum lineage.
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): twenty-two (22) 3rd generation teachers in Kahn Paul line (Zen Garland Order) <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Ackerman, Joan Noge (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-HOSH20??-ACKERMA-KAHNPAU [285].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Paul Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [285].
Data:
Dharma Holder [285]. Elder,Flowing Heart Zen Temple, Palisades NY [421].
- Brown Tucker Sansui (b. 19??-) [src]. Rev.
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-HOSH20??-BROWNTU-KAHNPAU [285].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2019?) [778].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2019? #778 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Paul Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2020) [421][778].
Data:
"He began studying with Roshi Genki in 2019 and received 'Denkai' in 2020 (i.e., a public ceremony was held in 2023)" [778].
Dharma Holder -Desert Bone Zen Hermitage, Cornville, AZ [421].
"Dharma Holder & Zen Priest, Savannah, Georgia" [778]
- Bruce Susan Kijin (b. 1949-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-HOSH20??-BRUCESU-KAHNPAU [421].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1949 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Paul Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [421].
Data:
Dharma Holder -Flowing Heart Zen Temple, Palisades, NY [421].
- Bruner, David Moksui (b. 1947-16 Feb 2020) Rev. [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-HOSH19??-BRUNERD-KAHNPAU [285].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1947 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Paul Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [285][421].
Data:
Dharma Holder [285][421].
- Cacciatore, Joanne Kyouji (b. 19??-) [src]. Rev. [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-HOSH19??-CACCIAT-KAHNPAU [775].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Paul Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src].
Data:
"Dharma Holder & Zen Priest, Cornville, Arizona" [778]
- Calderone, Yves Keichi (b. 19??-) [src]. Rev. [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-HOSH19?-CALDERO-KAHNPAU [778].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Paul Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src].
Data:
"Dharma Holder & Zen Priest, Memphis, Tennessee" [778]
- Dowd, Cathleen Kanno (b. 1944-), Rev.
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-HOSH19?-DOWDCAT-KAHNPAU [778].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1944 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Paul Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src].
Data:
Flowing Heart Zen Temple, Palisades NY [421].
"Retired Zen Teacher and Priest" [778]
- DuFrene, Troy Kyokai (b. 19??-) [src]., Rev. [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-HOSH19?-DUFRENE-KAHNPAU [778].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Paul Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [421].
Data:
Dharma Holder -Desert Bone Zen Hermitage, Cornville, AZ [421].
- Duncan, "Grandfather" Shoko Sings-Alone(b. 1932-), Rev. [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-ROSH19??-DUNCANG-KAHNPAU [778].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1932 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Paul Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [285][362][778].
Data:
"Grandfather Shoko Sings-Alone, Roshi" [778]
Rōshi [285][362]. Enrolled Cherokee, Founder and Director of Red Path/Native
American Zen Hermitage (www.redpathzen.org), Upton, MA [362][421][551].
- Gerpheide, Sato Karen C. (KC) Zero Kyozen (b. 1955-) [1146].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Paul Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2010?) [#1147].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Sato Gerpheide in the Merzel Line (2nd gen.)
- Greenberg, Bill Jikai (b. 1945-) Rev. [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-ROSH19??-GREENBE-KAHNPAU [778].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1945 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Paul Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Rōshi [285][362][421].Teacher at Zen Garland [285][551].
"Retired Master Zen Teacher and Priest." [778]
- Kahn (née Jacks) Jocelyn Myoen (b. 1953-) [src].
aka Jocelyn A Kahn, Jocelyn Jacks Kahn [1212].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-HOSH19??-KAHNJO-KAHNPAU [778].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1953 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Paul Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src].
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (Hōshi - year?) [364].
Data:
1st WIFE of Paul Kahn [364].
Was 72 in Aug 2025 (= b. 1958) [1212].
In Fall 2008 was married to Paul Kahn [364]. Dharma Holder [285][421].
In May 2012, she taught Zen at the Zen Garland in Airmont, NY [365].
- KAHN (née Brunner), MONIKA SEIRYO GENMITSU TARA-SINGER (b. 1964-) Rev. [778],
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-SENS2012-KHANMS-KAHNPAU [778].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1997) [363b].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1997 #365b minus 1964 #778=33)
33 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2012 #363 minus 1997 #363b=15) 15 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2022? #362 minus 2012 #363=10?) 10? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Paul Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2012) [363]; RŌSHI (bef. 2024), say 2022? - tmc [362][363ab][421][778].
2nd WIFE of Paul Kahn [363b].
Data:
Rōshi [362][363ab][421].
In Sep 2012 (and Apr 2013 [285]), Monika Seiryo Genmitsu was known as Brunner, Monika Seiryo Sensei [661]. In Jun 2015 as Greenberg, Monika Seiryo [551].
Since about Aug 2016 she was known as Khan, Monika Seiryo Genmitsu [363b].
In Jan 2012, she received a Dharma Transmission from Paul Kahn [363].
"Rev. Monika Genmitsu Kahn is a Zen Master Teacher and Zen Buddhist Priest ordained and empowered by Roshi Paul Genki Kahn, in the lineage of Taizan Maezumi Roshi. Roshi Genmitsu began her spiritual practice in 1977, studying for three years under Pastor Paul Huber who taught Christian contemplation and social action in Bern, Switzerland. Rev. Kahn practiced contemplation daily and tutored disabled children at a special school.
From 1996 1997 she practiced a full year of the Christian Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola under Christian Rutishauser SJ in Bern, Switzerland. Rev. Kahn began her Zen practice in 1997 with Pierre Stutz (priest until 2004, today author) in the open monastery '‘Abbaye de Fontaine-André' in Neuchâtel.
To become a Zen Buddhist Priest, Rev. Kahn studied with four organizations in the White Plum Asanga beginning in 1999: Lassalle Haus, Edlibach, Switzerland,
Peacemakers Circle Switzerland, Bern, Switzerland, Zen Peacemakers Seminary, Montatague, MA, USA, and with her Teacher Roshi Paul Genki Kahn and the Sangha of
Zen Garland, in Wyckoff, NJ, and now in Airmont, NY, USA." [363b]. She lives at the Sanctuary
in Airmont, NY and has been a Priest and Chief Operating Officer for Zen Garland since its founding in 2010 [363].
"Co-Founder of The Zen Garland Order and Ancient Oaks Zen in Savannah, GA. Master Zen Teacher, Board Member of the Zen Garland Order" [778]
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): four(4) 4th generation teachers in Monika Kahn Line <= Kahn Paul Line (Zen Garland Order) <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Bruce, Susan Kijin (b. 19??-) [src]. Rev. [778].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-4-HOSH19?-BRUCESU-KHANMS [778].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Monika Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [421]; SENSEI (y-sens) [778].
Data:
"Dharma Holder and Zen Novice Priest. Princetown, NJ" [= "Princeton, NJ"? - tmc][778].
- Johnson, Trish Kojindo Baishin (b. 1972-) Rev. [778].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-4-HOSH19?-JOHNSON-KHANMS [421].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-4-SENS19?-JOHNSON-KHANMS [778].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1972 #778=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Monika Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [421]; SENSEI (y-sens) [778].
Data:
Dharma Holder -Dharma River Zen Temple, Winona, MN [421]. "Sensei Trish Baishin Johnson,
Zen Teacher & Priest, Co-Founder of the Dharma River Zen Community in Winona, MN, Board member of the Zen Garland Order" [778]
- Mancuso, John Mitsudo (b. 19??-) [src]. Rev. [778].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-4-HOSH19?-MANCUSO-KHANMS [421].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Monika Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [421][778].
Data:
Dharma Holder [421]. "Dharma Holder & Zen Novice Priest. Founder of the Infinite Circle Zen Community in Fishkill, NY" [778]
- Trollman, Kai-Uwe Juushin (b. 19??-) [src].[421].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-4-HOSH19?-TROLLMA-KHANMS [778].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Monika Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [778].
Data:
"Dharma Holder & Zen Novice Priest [778]. Founder of the Dharma Herz Zen Community in Duisburg, Germany" [778].
end of the 4th generation teachers in Monika Kahn Line <= Kahn Paul Line (Zen Garland Order) <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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continuation of the 3rd generation teachers in Kahn Paul line (Zen Garland Order) <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Kolman, Phil Sengetsu (1939-2020) [514].
aka Philip K Kelman, Phillip Koleman, Phillip Kolman [1213].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-HOSH2010-KOLMANP-KAHNPAU [834].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2014-KOLMANP-KAHNPAU [834].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1994) [834].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1994 #834 minus 1939 #514=55)
55 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2014 #834 minus 1994 #834=10) 10 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Paul Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2010) [834]; SENSEI (2014) [834].
Data:
Dharma Holder [285][362][551].
In 1994, started Zen studies at Mountains and Rivers Order (ZMM) (1994 - 2004), under John Loori.
In 1997 received Jukai from John Loori and was given the name Kyosei [834].
Assisted Bonnie Treace in founding Fire Lotus Temple in Brooklyn,
and continued to practice under her at the FLT [834].
In 2008, joined High Mountain Crystal Lake Zen Community and commenced
studying with Bill Greenberg and Paul Kahn [834].
In Dec 2009 ordained as a Novice Priest (Tokudo)[834]
In 2010, made a Dharma Holder [834].
In Dec 2011, completed Denkai, was empowered as a Full Priest [834].
In Jun 2014, received Transmission from Paul Khan [834].
Sensei [778]. "Zen Teacher & Priest" [778]
- Koopalethes, Wally Toryu (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-HOSH20??-KOOPALE-KAHNPAU [834].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Paul Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [285].
Data:
Dharma Holder [285].
- Noble, Greg Tensho (b. 19??-) [src]. Rev.
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-ROSH20??-NOBLEGR-KAHNPAU [285].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Paul Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [285][421][551].
Data:
Rōshi - Zenshinkai, Washington, DC [285][421][551].
"Master Zen Teacher, Founder of the Zenshinkai Association. Zenshin (https://)www.zenshinkai.org/" [778]
- Peterman, John Reizan (b. 1948-) [421].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-HOSH2013-PETERMA-KAHNPAU [724].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2005) [724].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2005 #724 minus 1948 #421=57)
57 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Paul Khan Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2013) [724].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Vardi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Since the 1970s a student [724] of the Vipassana teacher, Dhiravamsa (1934-2021) [726]. Took part in various retreats in New England [724].
In 2005 he joined the Zen Garland Sangha and begun studying under Paul Genki Kahn [724].
In 2006 took Jukai from Paul Genki Kahn, and in 2013 was appointed by him a Dharma Holder [724].
In 2018 joined the Eiryu-ji Sangha and continued Zen training under Eran Junryu Vardi [724].
A retired philosophy professor from William Paterson Univ. [724]. Was associated with Flowing Heart Zen Temple, Palisades, NY [421].
- Schmachtenberg, Wolfgang Okami (b. 1949-) Rev.
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS19??-SCHMACH-KAHNPAU [421].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-ROSH19??-SCHMACH-KAHNPAU [778].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1949 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Paul Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [421]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [778].
Data:
Sensei -Eido-Ji, Goch, Germany [421].
"Master Zen Teacher & Spiritual Director of Eternal Way in Germany" [778]. Rōshi [778].
- STERN, PAUL KISHO (b. 19??-) [src]. Rev.
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS19??-STERNPA-KAHNPAU [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-ROSH19??-STERNPA-KAHNPAU [421].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Paul Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [421].
Data:
"Master Zen Teacher, President of the Zen Garland Order & Spiritual Director of Dharma River, Winona" MN [778]
Rōshi [421].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): one (1) 4th generation teacher in Stern Line <= Kahn Paul Line (Zen Garland Order) <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Hansen Eileen Toshin (b. 19??) Rev. [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-4-HOSH19??-HANSENE-STERNPA [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Stern Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [421].
Data:
Dharma Holder -Dharma River Zen Temple, Winona, MN [421].
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continuation of the 3rd generation teachers in Kahn Paul Line (Zen Garland Order) <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Tirch, Dennis Doshin (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-HOSH19??-TIRCHDE-KAHNPAU [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Paul Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [421].
Data:
Dharma Holder - Flowing Heart Zen Temple, Palisades, NY [421].
- VARDI, ERAN KYOKA JUNRYU (b. 1964-) Rev. [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-ROSH19??-VARDIEE-KAHNPAU [285].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1964 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Paul Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [285][362].
Data:
HUSBAND of Rev. Yvonne Myogen Vardi [724].
In 1997 founded Aikido of Ramapo Valley, to teach "the art of Aikido with a strong integration of
regular Zazen practice" [724]
Rōshi [285][362] - founder of Eiryu-Ji, Wyckoff, NJ [421][551].
"Master Zen Teacher and Founder of the Eiryu-Ji Zen Community in Wyckoff, NJ." [778]
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): three (3) 4th generation teachers in Vardi Line <= Kahn Paul Line (Zen Garland Order) <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Biagioli, Alexander Daibō Kōjin (b. 19??-) [src]., Rev.
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-HOSH20??-BIAGIOLI-VARDIER [724].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2011) [724].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2011 #724 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Vardi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [724].
Data:
In 2002 completed "the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, a 30-day retreat of Christian Contemplation" [724].
Later "began sitting meditation regularly, alone and on Jesuit Retreat.
In 2011 he met his first Zen Teacher, Roshi Paul Genki Kahn, and began practicing Zen" [724].
In 2014, joined the Zen Garland Sangha [724]. Received Jukai (the Buddhist Precepts) from Paul Khan and the Dharma name Daibō [724].
In 2018, joined the Eiryu-Ji Sangha and became a student of Eran Vardi [724].
Subsequently received 'Denkai' (Soto Zen Priest Ordination) from Eran Vardi and the ordination name Kōjin [724].
Is a Dharma Holder? (year?) [724].
- Petroni, Ricardo Daikyo Mitsugen (b. 19??-) [src], Rev.
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-HOSH2022-PETRONI-VARDIER [724].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2008?) [724]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2011 #724 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Vardi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2022) [724].
Data:
Since 2009 a student of Akido [724].
In 2011 took the Zen vows (Jukai) [= after studying Zen for about, say 3? years, i.e. since 2008? - tmc] and started to study Zen under Eran Junryu Vardi's guidance [724].
In 2019 received from him 'Denkai'
(Full ordination), and in 2022 was appointed Hōshi (Dharma Holder) [724].
- Vardi, Yvonne Myogen (b. 19??-) [src]. Rev.
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-4-HOSH20??-VARDIYV-VARDIER [724].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (bef. 2012, say in 2007? - tmc ) [724].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2007? #724 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Vardi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [724].
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (Hōshi - year?) [724].
Data:
WIFE of Rev. Eran Kyoka Junryu Vardi [724].
"Began her training as an aikido practitioner at Aikido of Ramapo Valley, where there was at the time a consistent weekly meditation practice"'" [724].
In 2010 took 'Jukai' [= after studying Zen for about, say 3? years, i.e. since 2007? - tmc] [724]
In Sep 2012, "was ordained as a Zen Buddhist Priest in the then newly-founded Eiryu-ji Zen Center" [724].
Is "also a Dharma Holder [(year?)], or assistant teacher in the lineage [724].
A special education teacher in Upper Saddle River, NJ [724].
end of the 4th generation teachers in Vardi Line <= Kahn Paul Line (Zen Garland Order) <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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continuation of the 3rd generation teachers in Kahn Paul Line (Zen Garland Order) <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- WAGNER, ANN ANKAI (1937-19 May 2023) [834].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-SENS19??-WAGNERA-KAHNPAU [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-ROSH2011-WAGNERA-KAHNPAU [834].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1937 #834=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Paul Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (2011) [834].
Data:
Founder and Director of Christian Zen and Christian Zen Minister, works in the tradition of Thomas Merton.
A member of the White Plum Asanga (WPA) (www.whiteplum.org). A member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace Lay Associates [285].
Rev. Rōshi [285][362][551].
"Master Zen Teacher & Spiritual Director of Christian Zen (deceased)" [778]
"A student of Roshi Paul Genki Kahn, she received inka on March 5, 2011, and became the first Christian Zen Minister in the Zen Garland Order, working in the tradition of Thomas Merton, and later founded the Living Presence Sangha, inspired by the writings of Eckhart Tolle." [834]
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Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): one (1) 4th generation teacher in Wagner Line <= Kahn Paul Line (Zen Garland Order) <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Senegeto, Thomas Kian (b. 19??-) [src]. Rev.
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-SENS20??-SENEGET-WAGNERA [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Wagner Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Sensei - Christian Zen [421].
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end of the 3rd generation teachers in Kahn Paul Line (Zen Garland Order) <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Glassman Line School
- KENNEDY, ROBERT E. JINSEN (b. 20 Jun 1933-) S.J. (Societas Iesu - the Jesuit Order) [37][54]
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS1991-KENNEDY-GLASSMA [585].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-ROSH1997-KENNEDY-GLASSMA [54].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1971?) [894].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1971? #894 minus 1933 #37=38?)
38? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1991 #585 minus 1971? #894=20?) 20? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (1997 #585 minus 1991 #585=6) 6 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1991) [585]; RŌSHI (1997) [585].
Data:
On 8 Aug 1951, joined the Jesuits [894].
In 1965, on completion spiritual and academic training was ordained a Catholic priest in Japan [894].
In the 1970s [say, starting in 1971? - tmc], studied with Yamada Koun in Japan [984]
Trained under Koun Yamada in Kamakura, Japan; Taizan Maezumi in Los Angeles, and Bernard Glassman in New York [585].
A Jesuit priest and Zen teacher in the White Plum lineage [984].
In 1991, installed as sensei by Bernard Glassman [585].
On 30 Dec 1997, received 'Inka' from Bernard Glassman [54].
Teacher at Morning Star Zendo, 50 Glenwood Ave., Jersey City, NJ 073060, US][65].
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Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): twenty one (21) 3rd generation teachers in Kennedy Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Abels, Gregory Hosho (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2006-ABELSGRE-KENNEDY [585].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2006 #198 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kennedy Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2006) [198].
Data:
Teacher. Received Dharma Transmission 17 Dec 2006 [198]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Abels, Janet Jiryu (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-RISH20??-ABELSJA-KENNEDY [585].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kennedy Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].RŌSHI (y-rosh) [86][453].
Data:
Teacher at Still Mind Zendo in Manhattan, NY. [143].
J. Abels is Robert Kennedy's 4th Dharma Successor [143]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
Rōshi (n.d) [86][453].
- Bachman, Carl Genjo (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2010-BACHMAN-KENNEDY [258].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2010 #258c minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kennedy Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2010) [258].
Data:
Received Dharma Transmission from Robert Kennedy in Dec 2010 [258]. Member of the White Plum Asanga (WPA) (www.whiteplum.org) [258]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- BIRX, CHARLES SHINKAI (b. 24 Dec 1944-)
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-ROSH2014-BIRXCHA-KENNEDY [304].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1944 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2014 #304 minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kennedy Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [year?]; RŌSHI (2014) [304].
Data:
Co-founder [with his WIFE, Ellen Birx, below] and teacher at New River Zen Community
in Radford, VA, US [272] Charles Birx is Robert Kennedy's 2nd Dharma Successor [65]. Rōshi [37][304]
On 15 Mar 2014, Robert Jinsen Kennedy conferred 'Inka' on Charles Birx, and gave him the title Rōshi [304].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): two (2) 4th generation teachers in Birx Line <= Kennedy Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Pumphrey, Ben Mui (b. 14 Jul 1978-) [350].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-SENS2015-PUMPHRE-BIRXCHA [329].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1978 #350=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Birx Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2015) [2015]; SENSEI (2016) [350].
Data:
Teacher at Shenandoah Zen, Shenandoah Valley, VA. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
Became an Assistant Teacher at New River Zen Community in May 2015 [329]. Sensei [350].
On Sept. 10, 2016, received Dharma Transmission from Charles Birx [350].
- Thompson, Scott Zengen (b. 7 Feb 1948-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-SENS20??-THOMPSO-BIRXCHA [271].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1948 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Birx Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [271][301].
Data:
Initally with n Shasta Abbey (Sōtō), and since 2001, with New River Zen Community [272].
In 2013, the teacher at Southern West Virginia Zen Group [301].
Sensei [271][301].
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- Birx, Ellen Jikai (b. 01 Jan 1950-) [37].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-ROSH2014-BIRXELL-KENNEDY [304].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1950 #37=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2014 #304 minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kennedy Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (2014) [304].
Data:
Co-founder [with her husband, Charles Birx, above] and teacher at New River Zen Community in Radford, VA, US [272].
E. Birx is Robert Kennedy's 3rd Dharma Successor [65].
On 15 Mar 2014 Robert Jinsen Kennedy conferred 'Inka' on Ellen Birx and gave her the title Rōshi [304].
- Butler, Tim Tomei (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS20??-BUTLERT-KENNEDY [368].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kennedy Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [368][453].
Data:
Sensei [368][453]
- CICETTI, RAYMOND RUZAN (b. 10 May 1950-) [128][153][328].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-ROSH2004-CICETTI-KENNEDY [328].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1950 #128=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2004 #328 minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kennedy Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (2004) [328].
Data:
Resident teacher at Empty Bowl Zendo (www.emptybowlzendo.org), Morristown, NJ, US., Morristown, NJ, US. In Dec 2004, R. Cicetti became Robert Kennedy's 5th Dharma Successor [328]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): one (1) 4th generation teacher in Cicetti Line <= Kennedy Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Daniels, Michele Keido (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-4-SENS2018-CICETTI [441].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2018 #441 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Cicetti Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2018) [441].
Data:
Sensei [441]. Teacher at the Empty Bowl Zendo (www.emptybowlzendo.org). Received "Dharma transmission in Mar 2018 and is Sensei Cicetti’s first dharma successor" [441]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
Retired "public school educator who supervised the district’s English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education Program" [441].
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continuation of the 3rd generation teachers in Kennedy Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- EASTMAN, PATRICK KUNDO [363] (b. 1939-2019) [834].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS19??-EASTMAN-KENNEDY [834].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-ROSH2015-EASTMAN-KENNEDY [375].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1939 #834=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2015 #375 minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kennedy Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (2015) [375].
Data:
Ordained as a Christian priest on Jun 1, 1969. [375]
"Ruben Habito Roshi was his first teacher. In time he would also come to study with John Daido Loori Roshi
(and Patrick Kundo Roshi was deeply influenced by and always remained grateful for his association with Zen Mountain
Monastery), Bernie Tetsugen Glassman Roshi and, finally,
Robert Jinsen Kennedy Roshi, who gave him Dharma Transmission, followed later by Inka." [834]
In 2005, he founded the Wild Goose Zen Sangha, UK (wildgoosesangha.org.uk)
and has been their director and teacher since then. Received 'Inka' from Robert Kennedy Rōshi on Apr 30, 2015 [375].
"In time he gave Transmission to three of his students Marcus Hozan Averbeck, Jeremy Ryokan Woodcock and Christopher Ryushin Collingwood who between them have themselves either given Transmission to students or have students in training to be teachers." [834]
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Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): three (3) 4th generation teachers in Eastman Line <= Kennedy Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Averbeck, Marcus Hōzan (b. 19??-) [375].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-SENS2014-AVERBEC-EASTMAN [375].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2014 #375 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Eastman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2014) [375].
Data:
Teacher at Wild Goose Zen Sangha, Canterbury, UK [375]
Received Dharma Transmission from Eastman Rōshi and was installed as a teacher on 1 Jun 2014 [375].
- Collingwood, Chris (Christopher) Ryushin (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-SENS2016-COLLING-EASTMAN [374].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2016 #374 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Eastman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2016) [374].
Data:
Teacher at Wild Goose Zen Sangha, York, UK [375] and Canterbury, UK [455]. An Anglican priest.
Since Jul 2013, the Canon Chancellor at York Minster, UK [375]. Received Jukai in Oct 2015.
Received Dharma Transmission from Patrick Eastman and was installed as a teacher on 24th Jul 2016 [374].
- Woodcock, Jeremy Ryokan (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-SENS2015-WOODCOC-EASTMAN [375].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2015 #375 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Eastman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2015) [375].
Data:
In 2006 studied at Bodhi Zendo in India with Fr. Ama Samy S.J. [455]. Teacher at Wild Goose Zen Sangha, Canterbury, UK [455],
Cirencester and the Woodchester Valley Zendo, UK [375].
Received Dharma Transmission from Patrick Eastman and installed as a teacher on 19 Apr 2015 [375].
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- Efird, Susan KoDo (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-SENS20??-EFIRDSU-KENNEDY [453].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kennedy Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [453].
Data:
Sensei [453].
- Healy, Miriam Yukan (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-ROSH20??-HEALYMI-KENNEDY [453].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kennedy Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh)[368][453].
Data:
Rōshi [368][453].
- Holleran, Michael Koryu (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS20??-HOLLERA-KENNEDY [453].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kennedy Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [453].
Data:
Sensei [453], a Catholic priest and a former Carthusian Monk [368].
continuation of the 3rd generation teachers in Kennedy Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- HUNT, KEVIN JIUN (b. 01 Oct 1933-) Rōshi, O.C.S.O (Order of Cistercians of the Strict Order) [95][97]
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS20??-HUNTKEV-KENNEDY [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1933 #95=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kennedy Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
St. Joseph's Abby, Spencer, MA, US. [142][143]. Teacher at an inter-religious Zen sangha Day Star Zendo (daystarzen.org), Wrentham, MA.
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Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): four (4) 4th generation teachers in Hunt Line <= Kennedy Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Seul, Jeff Kōgen (b. 1962-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-SENS2018-SEULJEF-HUNTKEV [447].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1962 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2018 #447 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Hunt Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2018) [447].
Data:
"Author of a "Turning Words" Zen blog [450]. Received Dharma Transmission from Kevin Hunt and installed as a teacher in 2018 [447].
Sensei (2018) [447].
- St. Onge, Timothy Mangetsu (b. 1952-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-SENS2018-STONGET-HUNTKEV [447].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1985?) [449].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1985? #449 minus 1952 #src=33)
33 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2018 #447 minus 1985 #449=33) 33 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Hunt Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2018) [447].
Data:
"In the 1980s [say, 1985? - tmc], Tim was introduced to the Buddhist experience through the work of Vietnamese monk, Thich Nhat Hanh [Lam Te (Rinzai) Zen] and under the direction of Senior Teacher Annabel Laity. In 2000, Tim studied Zen with Robert Kennedy Rōshi and in 2004 became a koan student with Kevin Hunt" [449]. "Founded Transfiguration Zendo (Southbury, CT) in 1999. Zendo now in New Mexico: Sky Zen" [452]. Received Dharma Transmission from Kevin Hunt and installed as a teacher in 2018 [447].
Sensei (2018) [447][449][452]
- Taberner, Cynthia Kin Ryu (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-4-SENS2017-TABERNE-HUNTKEV [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2017 #440 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Hunt Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2017) [440].
Data:
Sensei (2017) [440].
Teacher at an inter-religious Zen sangha Day Star Zendo (daystarzen.org), Wrentham, MA [440].
Received Dharma Transmission from Kevin Hunt and installed as a teacher on 15 Jul 2017 [440]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Sr. Tacy, Madeleine Seikai OP (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-4-SENS2018-TACYMAD-HUNTKEV [448].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2018 #448 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Hunt Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2018) [448][450].
Data:
Catholic nun. Teacher at the Day Star Zendo (daystarzen.org), Wrentham, MA [448].
Received Dharma Transmission from Kevin Hunt and installed as a teacher on 26 Sep 2018 [448][450].
Sensei (2018) [447][448][451].
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continuation of the 3rd generation teachers in Kennedy Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Kealy, John (b. 19??-) [1009].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS19??-KEALYJO-KENNEDY [1090].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-start) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-start #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-start #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [1090].
Data:
"[A] former Catholic priest and a Zen practitioner of 40 years [counted from what year? - tmc]" [1009].
"[A] dharma successor [i.e. heir, Sensei - tmc] of [...] Robert Kennedy" [1090]
A medical doctor [1090].
- Laheen, Mary Soshin (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-SENS19??-LAHEENM-KENNEDY [453].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kennedy Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [453].
Data:
Sensei [453].
- Maher, Carl Chimon (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS19??-MAHERCA-KENNEDY [453].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kennedy Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [453].
Data:
Sensei [453].
- Montecel, Maria "Cuca" Kosen Roblwedo (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-SENS19??-MONTECE-KENNEDY [368].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kennedy Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [368][453].
Data:
Sensei [368][453].
- RICHARDSON, JANET DAVIS JINNE [997] (b. 1925-) [1151], CSJP (Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace csjpvocations.org) [37][39][54]
aka Janet Sister Richardson, Janet R Csjp, Jane T Richardson [1151].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-SENS1994-RICHJAN-KENNEDY [585].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-HOSH19??-RICHJAN-GLASSMA [54].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-2-ROSH1997-RICHJAN-GLASSMA [54].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-ROSH1999-RICHJAN-KENNEDY? [585].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1974?) (1925 #1151 plus 49? #955 = 1974?) [calc. by tmc].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (49?) [995]
49? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1994 #585 minus 1974? #s#995 & #1151 = 20?) 20? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (1997 #54 minus 1994 #585=3) 3 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [525]; RŌSHI (1997)[54].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kennedy Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1994) [585]; RŌSHI (1999?)[585].
Data:
Was 100 in Jul 2025 (= b. 1925) [1151].
In 2015, celebrated 60th anniversary of becoming [in 1955 - tmc] a nun of the Sister of St. Joseph of Peace order [996].
"[W]as nearly 50 years old [say, 49? - tmc] when she first became involved with Zen [and became a student of Robert Kennedy]" [995]
In (y-hosh?) Janet Richardson became Dharma Holder of Bernard Glassman [525]
In 1994, received Dharma Transmission from Robert Kennedy [585] and is R. Kennedy's 1st Dharma Successor [65].
On 30 Dec 1997, received 'Inka' from Bernard Glassman [54].
18 Jan 1999, received 'Inka' from Robert Kennedy? (18 Jan 1999) [585]
Teacher at Clare Sangha (The Zen Community of Baltimore), Baltimore, MD, US (www.zcbclaresangha.org).
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Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): four (4) 4th generation teachers in Richardson Line <= Kennedy Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- BLACKMAN, BRUCE SEIRYU (06 Nov 1942-3 May 2021) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-HOSH2001-BLACKM-RICHJAN [834].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-SENS2004-BLACKM-RICHJAN [834].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-ROSH2020-BLACKM-RICHJAN [834].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-ROSH2020-BLACKM-KENNEDY [834].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1981) [834].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1981 #834 minus 1942 #src=39)
39 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2004 #834 minus 1981 #834=13) 13 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2020 #834 minus 2004 #834=16) 16 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Richardson Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2001) [834]; SENSEI (2004) [834]; RŌSHI (2020) [834].
Data:
Sensei [92][150][511]. Janet Richardson's 3rd Dharma Successor [92][150][511].
Studied Zen several years with Elaine MacInnes (Sanbo Kyodan), and later with Robert Aitken (Diamond Sangha) [834].
In 2001, appointed a Dharma holder [834]. In 2004, appointed sensei [834]. In 2020, installed as Roshi by Janet Richardson and Robert Kennedy [834].
Teacher at Clare Sangha (The Zen Community of Baltimore), Baltimore, MD, US (www.zcbclaresangha.org) [354]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- CRAIG, BARBARA SHŌSHIN, R.S.M. (Religious Sisters of Mercy) (18 Jul 1932-20 Dec 2022) [37][116][511].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-4-HOSH1997-CRAIGBA-RICHJAN [834].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-4-SENS2002-CRAIGBA-RICHJAN [834].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (early 80's, say 1983? - tmc) [834].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1983? #834 minus 1932 #37=51?)
51? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2002 #834 minus 1983? #834=19) 19 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Richardson Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2002) [834].
Data:
Janet Richardson's 2nd Dharma Successor. Teacher at Flowing River Sangha, Wilkes-Barre, PA, US (www.geocities.ws/frsangha/).
"In 1997, as an apprenticing teacher, Barbara and Stephanie Olek, a Sister of Mercy, started a zen group in Wilkes-Barre, PA."
[834]. Was "as a Sister of Mercy for over fifty years." [834].
"In June of 2002, Barbara was installed as a zen teacher (Sensei) with the Dharma name of Shoshin. She is Dharma Successor of [...] Janet Jinne Richardson."[834]
The two senseis, Craig and Blackman, are now "team teaching" an upcoming group of teachers in the White Plum lineage, thus establishing a joint "Blackman/Craig line" [354].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): three (3) 5th generation teachers in Blackman-Craig Line <= Richardson Line <= Kennedy Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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- Falcone, Anthony Hoetsu (b. 29 Nov 1949-) [372].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-5-SENS2016-FALCONE-BLA&CRA [372].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1949 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2016 #372 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Blackman-Craig Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2014) [372]; SENSEI (2016) [372].
Data:
Dharma Transmission on 3 Dec 2016 by Blackman/Craig Senseis. An Assistant Teacher from 2014 at Clare Sangha (www.zcbclaresangha.org), Baltimore, MD [372].
- Hebb, John Joho (b. 1 Feb 1952-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-5-HOSH2014-HEBBJOH-BLA&CRA [372].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-5-SENS2016-HEBBJOH-BLA&CRA [372].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1952 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2016 #372 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Blackman-Craig Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2014) [372]; SENSEI (2016) [372].
Data:
Dharma Transmission on 3 Dec 2016 by Blackman/Craig Senseis, an Assistant Teacher from 2014 at Clare Sangha (www.zcbclaresangha.org), Baltimore, MD [372].
- Sullivan, Edward Sangetsu (b. 14 Jan 1951-) [354].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-5-SENS2016-SULLIVA-BLA&CRA [372].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1951 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2014 #354 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Blackman-Craig Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2014) [354].
Data:
Dharma Transmission in Jun 2014 by Blackman/Craig Senseis. Teacher at Clare Sangha (www.zcbclaresangha.org), Baltimore, MD and Red Rose Sangha
(www.redrosesangha.org), Lancaster, PA [354].
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continuation of the 4th generation teachers in Richardson Line <= Kennedy Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- DOUGHERTY, ROSE MARY MYOAN (22 Jul 1939 - 28 Feb 2019) [420][419].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-4-SENS2006-DOUGHER-RICHJAN [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (the 1990s, say 1995? - tmc) [834].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1995? #834 minus 1939 #420=56?)
56? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2006 #515 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Richardson Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2006) [515].
Data:
"[B]]egan her Zen studies with Charlotte Joko Beck in the 1990s and received dharma transmission in 2006 from Janet Jinne Richardson Roshi." [834]
Catholic Nun (the order of School Sisters of Notre Dame SSND) [420].
"[S]tudied Zen with Charlotte Joko Beck, and later with Roshi Janet Richardson and Roshi Bob Kennedy" [1248].
Received Dharma Transmission 12 Jul 2006 [ref. needed] from Janet Richardson [515].
First Guiding Teacher and founder (sangha started by her in 2001, was officially
founded by Sister Rose Mary Doherty in 2006) of One Heart Sangha/Silver Spring Zendo (www.silverspringzendo.org), MD, US [353].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): three (3) 5th generation teachers in Dougherty Line <= Richardson Line <= Kennedy Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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- Dietrich, William (Bill) Ji An (Jian) (b. 1949-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-5-SENS2015-DIETRIC-DOUGHER [340].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1949 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2015 #340 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Dougherty Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [340][353]; SENSEI (2015) [340].
Data:
Sensei. Received Dharma Transmission 5 Sept 2015 [340] from Sensei Rose Mary
Myoan Dougherty in the lineage of the White Plum Asanga. An Assistant Teacher. A member of the White Plum Asanga (WPA) (www.whiteplum.org) [340][353].
Was "a trustee for the Ariel Investment Trust, a registered investment company (mutual fund)" [1249]
- ERTMAN, ROBERT JIN GEN (b. 1949-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-5-SENS2015-ERTMANR-DOUGHER [340].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1949 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2015 #340 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Dougherty Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [340][353]; SENSEI (2015) [340].
Data:
Sensei. Received Dharma Transmission 5 Sept 2015 [340] from Sensei Rose Mary Myoan Dougherty in the lineage of the White Plum Asanga [515]. An Assistant Teacher.
A member of the White Plum Asanga (WPA) (www.whiteplum.org) [340][353]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): two (2) 6th generation teachers in Ertman Line <= Dougherty Line <= Richardson Line <= Kennedy Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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- Hawes, Rebecca MuSeiDo (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-6-SENS20??-HAWESRE-ERTMANR [525].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ertman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [525].
Data:
Sensei [525].
- Palmiter, Martine Taikai (b. 1958-) [1247].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ertman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2019) [443].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Martine Palmiter in the Dougherty Line (5th gen.)
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continuation of the 5th generation teachers in Dougherty Line <= Richardson Line <= Kennedy Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- PALMITER, MARTINE TAIKAI [445] (b. 1958-) [247].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-5-SENS2019-PALMITE-DOUGHER [443].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-5-SENS2019-PALMITE-ERTMANR [443].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2001) [1247].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2001 #1247 minus 1958 #1247=43)
43 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] 2019 #515 minus 2001 #1247=18) 18 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ertman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2019) [515].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Dougherty Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2019) [443].
Data:
A long-time student of Rose Mary Dougherty. Has Dharma Transmission [Sensei, 2019 #1247] from her root teacher,
Rose Mary Myoan Dougherty in the lineage of the White Plum Asanga [515].
Also, indep.ly,
authorisation to teach from Sensei Robert Ertman on 7 Sep 2019 [443].
Was the teacher at One Heart Sangha and Silver Spring Zendo (www.silverspringzendo.org) [443]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
In 2025 recorded as teacher and founder of Joyfulmindzendo.org [443]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435] and American Zen Teachers Association (azta.org) [1247].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): one (1) 6th generation teacher in Palmiter Line <= Dougherty Line <= Richardson Line <= Kennedy Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Gary, Jan JinKai (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-6-SENS20??-GARYJAN-PALMITE [525].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Palmiter Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [525].
Data:
Sensei [525].
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end of the 5th generation teachers in Dougherty Line <= Richardson Line <= Kennedy Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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- McQuaide, Rosalie Jishin (b. 19??-) [src]. CSJP (Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph
of Peace, csjpvocations.org) [55].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-4-SENS20??-MCQUAID-RICHJAN [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Richardson Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Rōshi Richardson's 1st Dharma Successor [src].
end of the 4th generation teachers in Richardson Line <= Kennedy Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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- Schubert, Paul Seiko (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS20??-SCHUBE-KENNEDY [453].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kennedy Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [453][454].
Data:
Sensei [453][454].
- Yee, Amy Enhai (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-SENS20??-YEEAMYY-KENNEDY [453].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kennedy Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [453].
Data:
Sensei [453].
- Viggiani, Carl A. Chimon (8 May 1922-16 Jan 2010) [368][369][927].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS20??-VIGGIAN-KENNEDY [453].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1922 #927=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kennedy Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
[forthcoming]
- von Wobeser-Hopfner, Inge Eigen (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-SENS20??-WOBESER-KENNEDY [368].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kennedy Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [368][453].
Data:
Sensei [368][453].
end of the 3rd generation teachers in Kennedy Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Glassman Line School
- Krajewski, Andrzej Getsugen (b. 1939-) [585].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-SENS2011-KRAJEWSK-GLASSMA [1012].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-ROSH2015-KRAJEWSK-GLASSMA [1012].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1975) [1011].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1975 #1011 minus 1939 #981=46)
46 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2011 #1012 minus 1975 #981=36) 36 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2015 #585 minus 2011 #1012=4) 4 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (1993?) [193].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2011) [1012] RŌSHI (2015) [585].
Data:
General info. [525]
In Aug 1975, took part in a short Zen workshop led by Philip Kapleau, in Katowice, Poland [1011].
In 1980, began practicing Zen with Dae Soen Sa Nim [Korean Zen] [585].
In 1983, continued his Zen practice with Dennis Merzel [585], became Assistant Teacher [193] [sometime between 1983 and 1997, say in 1993? - tmc].
Since 1997, Zen training with Bernard Glassman [585].
Appointed Sensei 2011 by Bernard Glassman [1012]
On 4 Aug 2015, appointed Rōshi by Bernard Glassman [585].
- Lee, Robert Sokan (1926-2018) [514][191][585].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-HOSH19??-LEEROBE-MERZELD [193].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS1991-LEEROBE-GLASSMA [585].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-ROSH2007-LEEROBE-GLASSMA [191].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1968) [585].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1968 #981 minus 1926 #514=42)
42 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1991 #191 minus 1968 #981=23) 23 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2007 #191 minus 1991 #191=16) 16 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [193].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1991) [585]RŌSHI (2007) [191][585].
Data:
Medical doctor [585] and a psychotherapist [834]. Empowered by Bernard Glassman as Rōshi on 25 Feb 2007 [191].
"A Zen Buddhist since 1968, Bob studied meditation practice with [Hakuun] Yasutani" [585].
"Another major teacher was Koryu Osaka Roshi" [585]. He also was a student of Taizan Maezumi, Soen Nakagawa, Dennis Merzel and Bernard Glassman,
and has served on the boards of their organizations [585]
- LUGOVIÑA (LUGOVINA), FRANCISCO GENKOJI "PACO" [191] (b. 8 Jan 1939-) [985]
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-SENS2007-LUGOVIN-GLASSMA [191].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-ROSH20??-LUGOVIN-GLASSMA [767].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1968) [834].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1968 #834 minus 1939 #985=29)
29 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2007 #191 minus 1968 #834=39) 39 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2007) [191]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [767].
Data:
"I'll be 86 years old 1/825" [sic!] [985][= 8 Jan 2025 minus 86 = DOB 8 Jan 1939, tmc]
A Zen meditator since 1968 [834]. Studied with Hakuun Yasutani. "Another major teacher was Koryu Osaka" [834].
Also, a student of Taizan Maezumi, Soen Nakagawa, Dennis Merzel and Bernard Glassman [834].
Empowered by Bernard Glassman as Sensei on 25 Feb 2007 [191].
Received 'Denbo' and 'Inka' from Bernard Glassman [767].
Graduate of Morris HS & Iona College
BBS Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law,
(1954-1963); Iona University, BBA Finance (1958-1964) [958]
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): three (3) 3rd generation teachers in Lugovina Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Williams, angel Kyodo (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS20??-WILLIAM-LUGOVIN [525].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-ROSH20??-WILLIAM-LUGOVIN [764].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Lugovina Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [525][764]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [764].
Data:
"Rev. angel [lower case "angel" - tmc] Kyodo Williams, Roshi, is a Dharma teacher, Zen priest, author, activist, master trainer" [764]
Sensei [525][764]. Roōshi [764]. "[T]he second Black woman to receive transmission in the Japanese Zen lineage" [764].
[#764, the official biography page of angel Kyodo Williams is unusually silent on dates and details that help with checking/verification the data - tmc, 29 Sep 2004]
- Nelson, Craig Daiken (b. 19??-) [525]
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2013-NELSONC-LUGOVIN [762].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-ROSH2021-NELSONC-LUGOVIN [762].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1976?) [762].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1976? #762 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2013 #762 minus 1976? #762=37) 37 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2021 #762 minus 2013 #762=8) 8 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Lugovina Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2013) [762]; RŌSHI (2021) [762].
Data:
Sensei .
"[B]egan Zen Practice 37 years ago [= in 1976? - tmc, #763] at the Iowa City Zen Center"[762], which was founded 1976 [763].
Practiced with several Teachers within the White Plum Asanga Lineage of Taizan Maezumi" [762]
In Oct 2013, "received Shiho (Dharma Transmission/Authorization to Teach) from Roshi Francisco Paco Genkoji Lugoviña" [762]
In Nov 2021, received 'Inka' from Francisco Lugovina [762]
- Salazar, Joaqin Ryusho (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2010-SALAZAR-LUGOVIN [768].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Lugovina Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2010) [768].
Data:
Sensei [525]. Joaqin Salazar studied with several zen masters including Philip Kapleau, Eido Shimano, Lou Nordstrom,
Bernard Glassman and John Loori [768]. Took precepts and obtained Buddhist name (year?) from Eido Shimano [768].
In 2000 was ordained (by whom?, year?) a Soto Zen priest in 2000 [768]. In 2010 received [from Francisco Lugovina] Soto Shiho, or direct transmission [768]
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Glassman Line School
- MARKO, EVE MYONEN (b. 19??-) [90][179][442].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS19??-MARKOEV-GLASSMA [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-2-ROSH2011-MARKOEV-GLASSMA [585]
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2011 #585 minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (2011) [585].
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (Sensei - year?) [src]; (Rōshi - 2011) [585].
Data:
Bernard Glassman's third WIFE [178].
Co-founder of the Zen Peacemaker Order (now The
Peacemaker Community) [178]. The head of Montague farm Zendo
attached to the House of One People at the Maezumi Institute in Montague, MA [178].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435]. Rōshi, appointed by Glassman on 18 Jan 2011 [585]
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): one (1) 3rd generation teacher in Marko Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Sprague, John Genyo [435] (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2015-SPRAGU-MARKOE [442].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2015 #442 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Marko Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2015) [442].
Data:
Since 2005, studied Zen with Roshi Eve Marko [1013].
Was also a student of Bernard Glassman [1014].
Received Dharma Transmission from Eve Marko in Aug 2015 [442]. Was a Teacher at the Green River Zen Center (www.greenriverzen.org) [435].
A graduate (1999) of Vermont College, and an interfaith minister through the Universal Life Church [442].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
M.A. from Vermont College (1999) in comparative world religions and creativity studies [1014].
A musician, composer and performer [1013].
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Glassman Line School
- MATTHIESSEN, PETER ISHIN MURYO (22 May 1927-05 Apr 2014) [48][307][771,p.33]
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS1984-MATTHIE-GLASSMA [769].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-ROSH1997-MATTHIE-GLASSMA [59].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1970) [771,p.4].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1970 #771 minus 1927 #48=33)
33 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1984 #769 minus 1970 #771=14) 14 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (1997 #59 minus 1984 #769=13) 13 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1984) [769]; RŌSHI (1997) [59][842].
Data:
[N]ovelist, naturalist, wilderness writer and CIA agent" [834].
Started Zen training in Dec 1970 [771,p.4].
On 20 Nov 1971, during a weekend sesshin, experienced the first 'kensho' [771,pp.20-22].
In summer 1972 Soen Nakagawa gave him a name Ishin [771,p.33].
In Oct 1972 received 'Jukai' from Eido Shimano [771,p.36].
Bernard Glassman's first Dharma successor [585][842]. In 1984 received Dharma Transmission from Bernard Glassman [769].
'Inka' conferred upon, on 30 Dec 1997 [59][585] (or in January 1997 [842])
See also Kay Bonetti's interview with
P. Matthiessen [552].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): four (4) 3rd generation teachers in Matthiessen Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- BASTIS, MADELINE KO-I (1940-2007) [770].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-SENS1993-BASTIEN-MATTHIE [183].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1940 #770=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1993 #180 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Matthiessen Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1993) [180][202][551].
Data:
"An ordained Buddhist priest and hospital chaplain" [834].
Sensei, received Dharma Transmission in 1993 [180][202][551].
- CANTOR, MITCHELL DOSHIN (1935-25 Dec 2021) [514][841].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2006-CANTORM-MATTHIE [202].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1978) [841].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1978 #841 minus 1935 #514=43)
43 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2006 #202 minus 1978 #841=28) 28 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Matthiessen Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2006) [202].
Data:
In 1978 [841][842], began Zen studies with Peter Mathiessen and Madeline Koi-Bastis at the Ocean Zendo in
Sagaponick, Long Island [842].
In 1995, established Southern Palm Zen Group, Boca Raton, FL [834][841].
In 1995, founded "The Prison Outreach Project which brought meditation practices into the Florida Prison System
to help inmates find their inner freedom." [841]
Also studied with Bernard Glassman and Madeline Koi-Bastis [834]. Dharma Transmission (sensei) from Peter Matthiessen [834].
Received Dharma Transmission on 15 Oct 2006 [202].
As teacher, Mitchell Cantor gave transmission to four of his students [834].
Please note that, due an entirely avoidable editorial error, for 17 years 2007-2024 Mitchell Cantor was incorrectly listed in this document
as a Dharma successor within the non-existent "Madeline Koi-Bastis" Line. My deepest apologies. Please apply this correction where necessary - tmciolek, 27 Nov 2024.
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): three (3) 4th generation teachers in Cantor Line <= Matthiessen Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Faysash, Gary Zochi (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-SENS2017?-FAYSAGA-CANTORM [897].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2001) [897].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2001 #897 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2017 #897 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Cantor Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2017) [897].
Data:
HUSBAND of Jane Faysash [897].
In 2001, started Zen meditation [897]. In 2017 received 'Denkai' as a senior priest [897].
Dharma Transmission (as Dharma Holder, Hōshi) from Mitchel Cantor in 2017? [897].
- FAYSASH, JANE JISHIN (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-4-SENS2014-FAYSAJA-CANTORM [551].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1999?) [897].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1999? #897 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2014 #897 minus 2001 #897=13) 13 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Cantor Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2014) [551].
Data:
WIFE of Gary Faysash [897].
Sometime bef. 2001 (say 1999? - tmc), "first encountered Zen Buddhism at a retreat given by Robert Kennedy" [897]. In 2001 became a student of Mitchell Cantor [897]. ,
Sensei, received Dharma Transmission in 2014 [551].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): one (1) 5th generation teacher in Faysash Line <= Cantor Line <= Matthiessen Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Grossman, Ann Geido (b. 20 Apr 1954-) [899].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-5-HOSH2023-GROSSMA-FAYSAGA [897].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-5-SENS20??-GROSSMA-FAYSAGA [897].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1997) [897].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1997 #897 minus 1954 #899=43)
43 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Faysash Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2023) [897][899].
Data:
Commenced Zen meditation in 1997 [897]. In 2010, took Jukai with Enkyo O'Hara [895].
On Jul 5 2010, ordained as a Buddhist Chaplain by Enkyo O'Hara [899]. "[P]"racticed in hospice and hospitals for many years" [899].
Since 2006, a student of Enkyo O'Hara before moving to Florida in 2017 [897].
From 2017 onwards, a student and subsequently a Dharma successor of Jane Jishin Faysash at the Southern Palm Zen Group [897].
In Nov 2019 received Tokudo and 'Denkai' in May 2023 [897].
In 2019, ordained by Jishin Jane Faysash as Novice Priest [899].
In 2021, ordained as Senior Student [899].
In 2023, received transmission as Hōshi (Denkai) [899].
Functions "as Hoshi for Southern Palm Zen Group in Boca Raton, Florida" [899].
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- May, Wilbur Mushin (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS20??-MAYWILB-CANTORM [551].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Cantor Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [525].
Data:
Commenced Zen studies, first "at Hosshinji Monastery, Japan, under Harada Roshi. Training periods followed with
Aitken Roshi in Hawaii, John Tarrant in Australia" [842]
Sensei [525]. Received Dharma Transmission (year?) [551].
end of the 4th generation teachers in Cantor Line <= Matthiessen Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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- Dobbs, Michel Engu "Nocando" (b. 19??-) [1020].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2005-DOBBSM-MATTHIE [585].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-ROSH2018?-DOBBSM-GLASSMA 1020].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1992) [585].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1992 #585 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2005 #585 minus 1992 #585=13) 13 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (2018? #1020 minus 2005 #585=13?) 13? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Matthiessen Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2005) [585].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: RŌSHI (2018?) [1020];
Data:
General info. [180][202][551].
In 1992, commenced Zen training under the late Kyudo Nakagawa [(1927-2007), Soto, Dharma heir of Soen Nakagawa, #1019] at the NYC Sangha [585].
In 1994, started training with Peter Matthiessen [585].
Ordained Zen priest (2001) and a co-teacher at the Ocean Zendo in Bridgehampton, NY [585].
Dharma heir (Sensei, 2005) of Peter Matthiessen [585].
Was still a Sensei in 2017 [1017].
Referred to as Roshi in Mar 2024 [1018].
Received 'Inka' from Bernard Glassman [1020].[later than Aug 2017 #1017 but bef. Glassman's death in Nov 2018, say in early 2018? - tmc, 11 Apr 2025].
Since 2012, teaches Zen "meditation to juvenile inmates at the Suffolk County Correctional Facility in Riverhead, NY [585].
A baker and bakery manager [585].
- FRIEDMAN, DOROTHY DAI-EN (DAIEN) (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-SENS20??-FRIEDMA-MATTHIE [551].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Matthiessen Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [180][551].
Data:
Sensei. Received Dharma Transmission (year?) [180][551].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): two (2) 4th generation teachers in Friedman Line <= Matthiessen Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Campbell, Chodo (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-SENS20??-CAMPBELC-FRIEDMA [525].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Friedman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [525].
Data:
SENSEI (y-sens) [525].
- Paley, Ellison Koshin (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-SENS20??-PALEYEL-FRIEDMA [525].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Friedman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [525].
Data:
SENSEI (y-sens) [525].
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end of the 3rd generation teachers in Matthiessen Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Glassman Line School
- Maull, Fleet Shinryu [191] (b. 1951?-) [986].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-SENS2007-MAULLFL-GLASSMA [191].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-ROSH2017-MAULLFL-GLASSMA [585].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1991) [989].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1991 #989 minus 1951? #986=40?)
40? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2007 #191 minus 1991 #989=16) 16 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2017 #585 minus 2007 #191=10) 10 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Sakyong Mipham Line of the Chogyam Trungpa Line in the Kaygyu School of Vajrayana Buddhism: SENIOR TEACHER (ACHARYA) (1995?) [990].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2007) [191][585]; RŌSHI (2017) [585].
Data:
Fleet Maull was 69-year-old in 2020 [986][= he was born in 2020 minus 69 = 1951?, tmc].
In 1968, graduated from high school [987].
In 1969, while working in a village in Peru, began practicing various types of Buddhist meditation [585].
In 1976, moved back to the U.S. settled with his Peruvian wife in Colorado, and "eventually enrolled and graduated from Naropa [in Boulder, CO; now Naropa University] in 1979
with an M.A. in contemplative psychotherapy" [987].
In 1977, while at Naropa, "met his first Buddhist teacher, Chogyam Trungpa", [a Tibetan master (1939-1987, #988] [585].
In the early 1980s, in addition to being Chogyam Trungpa's student, become his close personal assistant [987].
In 1985, was indicted on cocaine smuggling charges and spent "14 years [1985-1999, #986] in a federal prison" [986].
In 1985, "after seven months in the county jail, I received a thirty-year, no-parole sentence" [990].
"Practice became my lifeline. I knew from the minute I got locked up that I had to pursue it with great seriousness.
I began to sit two, three, four hours a day." [987]
"My basic practice was shamatha-vipashyana meditation [calm abiding and insight meditation]" [987].
"In 1989, Thrangu Rinpoche [(1933-2023) #991], a very important [Tibetan] Kagyu lama, kindly came to the prison to give me the Vajrayogini abhisheka,
a sadhana [in this case, deity visualization] practice empowerment. I also took novice vows in the Tibetan monastic tradition" [987]
Quite early during his imprisonment [say, in 1987? - tmc], possibly prompted by the death of his teacher Chogyam Trungpa in the same year
- tmc], got interested in Zen teachings and social activism of Bernard Glassman [990].
In 1991, was a student of
"Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche [(1962-) #992] and Roshi Bernie Glassman, as well as [...] Thrangu
Rinpoche and Khenpo Tsultim Gyatso [(1934-2024) #993]" [989].
In 1994, undertook formal Zen training [koan studies?] with Bernard Glassman [990].
Between 1994 and 1998 [say, in 1996? - tmc] ordained as a Zen peacemaker priest in a ceremony performed
in the prison chapel by Bernard Glassman and his late wife, Sensei Sandra Holmes (1941-1998 - tmc) [990].
Since leaving prison on parole in 1999, attended the street retreats in New York City with Bernard Glassman, and started lead yearly street retreats in Denver [990].
In Nov 1996 participated in an outdoor retreat on the grounds of a WWII Nazi extermination camp Auschwitz-Birkenau, Poland [990].
In parallel with his interest in Zen was also a senior student of Sakyong Mipham [990]. Has lead "many programs and retreats throughout the worldwide Shambhala Meditation Community" [990].
A "senior teacher (Acharya) appointed by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche in the Shambhala Meditation Community" [990].
From 1995 to 2009, served on the Naropa University faculty, "where he taught courses in psychology, meditation, socially engaged Buddhism and
contemplative and integral approaches to social action, peacemaking, and political science" [990]
On 25 Feb 2007 empowered by Bernard Glassman as Sensei [191].
In Dec 2007, Sensei Fleet Maull and Upaya's Vice Abbot, Beate Stolte-Overtheil, received Denkai (full priest ordination) from Joan Halifax [1201].
In Nov, 2017 received 'Inka' from Bernard Glassman [585].
- Merzel, Dennis Genpo (b. 1944-) [80].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maezumi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1980) [670].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen : RŌSHI (1996) [585].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Dennis Merzel in the Maezumi Line (1st gen.)
- NAKAO, WENDY LOU EGYOKU [59][265] (b. 1948-) [994].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-2-SENS1997-NAKAOWE-GLASSMA [585].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-2-ROSH2002-NAKAOWE-GLASSMA [713].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-2-ROSH2004-NAKAOWE-GLASSMA [585].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1975) [713].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1975 #713 minus 1948 #994=27)
28 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1997 #585 minus 1975 #713=22) 22 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2004 #585 minus 1997 #585=7) 7 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1997) [585]; RŌSHI (2004) [585].
Data:
In 1975, commenced zazen meditation with various teachers [713]. In 1978, became a student of Taizan Maezumi at the ZCLA [713].
"She ordained as a Zen Priest with Maezumi Roshi and trained with him until his death in 1995" [713].
In 1996 commenced her training with Bernard Glassman [713].
In 1997, received from Bernard Glassman Preceptor and Dharma Transmission (Shiho) in the White Plum Lineage [585].
Either in 2002 [713] or in Jun 2004 [585], received 'Inka' from Bernard Glassman [713][585].
Teacher at the Zen Center of Los Angeles, CA [265]. In Jun 2001, Vice-President of the Board of The White Plum Asanga (WPA) (www.whiteplum.org) [265].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): thirteen (13) 3rd generation teachers in Nakao Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Berge, Raul Etsubai Ensho (1945-2017) [834].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-HOSH2006-BERGERA-NAKAOWE [200].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2009-BERGERA-NAKAOWE [834].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1986) [834].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1986 #834 minus 1945 #834=41)
41 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2009 #834 minus 1986 #834=23) 23 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nakao Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2006) [200]; SENSEI (2009) [834].
Data:
Sensei [514]. Dharma Holder (2006) [200]. Jukai from Taizan Maezumi (1984) [834]. Dharma Transmission from Wendy Nakao in May 2009 [834]
- Bloodgood, Mark Kizan Shogen (b. 1949-) [713][714].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-HOSH2019-BLOODGO-NAKAOWE [713].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2019-BLOODGO-NAKAOWE [713].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1949 #713=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nakao Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2019) [713]; SENSEI (2019) [713].
Data:
"On his 50th birthday [1999-50=1949 - tmc], [...] he read an article in Tricycle magazine [from the Fall 1999, #714 - tmc] celebrating the anniversary of Hermann Hesse’s Siddhartha.
Shōgen realized he needed to [...] look for a teacher." [713]
In Oct 1999 became a student of Wendy Nakao at ZCLA [713]. In 2019 appointed Dharma Holder by Wendy Nakao [713].
In 2019 received 'Denbo' from Wendy Nakao [713].
- Boyd, Merle Kodo Plum-Dragon (1944-20 Feb 2022) [834].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-SENS2006-BOYDMER-NAKAOWE [834].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-ROSH2015-BOYDMER-NAKAOWE [834].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1985?) [834].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1985? #834 minus 1944 #834=41?)
41? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2006 #834 minus 1985? #834=21?) 21? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: 2015 #834 minus 2006 #834=9) 9 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nakao Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2006) [834]; RŌSHI (2015) [834].
Data:
"[T] he first fully transmitted African American Zen teacher in the United States" [834].
"[b]egan Zen sitting on her own in the 1980s [say, 1985? - tmc]" [834]
In the 1990s, a student of Bernard Glassman and Sandra Holmes
In 1996 she received "jukai, the Buddhist precepts, and tokudo, ordination as a Zen Buddhist priest" from Sandra Holmes [834]. "In 1994, with two other practitioners, Bill Nordahl and Peter Nyodo Ott,
she co-founded the Lincroft Zen Sangha" in NJ [834].
Sensei [514]. Rōshi [711]. In Mar 2006 Received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Wendy Nakao [834]. In 2011, served as the Abbot Seat Holder of ZCLA during Nakao’s sabbatical year" [834].
In 2015 rceived 'Inka')from Wendy Nakao [834].
Teacher at the Lincroft Zen Sangha [200][209].
- Buksbazen, John Daishin (1939-2022) [834].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-HOSH2003-BUKSBAZ-NAKAOWE [834].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2008-BUKSBAZ-NAKAOWE [834].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1967) [834].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1967 #834 minus 1939 #834=28)
28 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2008 #834 minus 1967 #834=41) 41 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nakao Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2003) [834]; SENSEI (2008) [834].
Data:
In 1967, commenced Zen practice in Philadelphia "receiving both lay and Priest ordination in the Korean Chogye Order of
Zen from the Venerable Seo Kyung-bo"[834]. Later a student of (then) Maezumi Sensei at the ZCLA [834]. In 1999 returned to ZCLA in order to study with Wendy Nakao [834]. In 2003 appointed a Dharma Holder [834].
Received Dharma Transmission from Wendy Nakao in Jun 2008 [834].
- Fjeld, Darla Myoho (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-HOSH2020-FJELDAR-NAKAOWE [711].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-SENS202?-FJELDAR-NAKAOWE [1061].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1996) [713].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1966 #713=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nakao Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2020) [711];
Data:
SPOUSE of Katherine Senshin Giffith [713].
In 1996 "began her practice at the Zen Studies Society in New York" [713]
In 2001 became a student at ZCLA [713]. In May or June 2020 appointed Dharma Holder by Wendy Nakao [711]
"[A] M.Div and STM from Union Theological Seminary in New York from 1981-1985 [713]. "[A] Ph.D. in the Philosophy of Religion from
Drew University, Madison, NJ" [713].
In Apr 2025 listed as 'Sensei' [1061].
- Gautier, Jitsujo (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-HOSH2020-GAUTIER-NAKAOWE [711].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nakao Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2020) [711];
Data:
In (year?) became a student at ZCLA [src]. In May or June 2020 appointed Dharma Holder by Wendy Nakao [711]
- Griffith, Katherine Daiki Senshin (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-HOSH2018-GRIFFIT-NAKAOWE [713].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-SENS2019-GRIFFIT-NAKAOWE [713].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1987) [713].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1987 #713 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2019 #713 minus 1987 #713=32) 32 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nakao Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2018) [713]; SENSEI (2019) [713].
Data:
SPOUSE of Darla Myoho Fjeld [713].
In 1987 started Zen studies in the Rinzai tradition at New York Zendo Shobo-Ji (Rinzai) [713]. At Dai Bosatsu Zendo,
In 1994 received Jukai [and the name 'Daiki'? - tmc] from Eido Shimano, with whom she studied until 2000, when she moved to Los Angeles"[713]
In 2001 became a student at ZCLA [713]. In 2018 appointed Dharma Holder by Wendy Nakao [713].
In 2019 empowered by Wendy Nakao as an indep. Zen teacher and Preceptor [713].
"[A] professional actor, comedic performer and writer" [713].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (LZTA), the American Zen Teachers Association (AZTA) and the White Plum Asanga (WPA) [713]
- Hawley, Kipp Ryodo (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2007-HAWLEYK-NAKAOWE [200].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-ROSH2019-HAWLEYK-NAKAOWE [713].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1980?) [713].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1980? #713 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2007 #200 minus 1980? #713=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2019 #713 minus 2007 #200=12) 12 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nakao Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2007) [200]; RŌSHI (2019) [713].
Data:
In 1980 joined the ZCLA [713]. In 1981 received Jukai from Taizan Maezumi [713].
"Since 1999, he has been assisting Roshi Egyoku Nakao as a lay teacher" [as an instructor, hoshi? - tmc][713]
In Jun 2007 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Wendy Nakao [200].
In 2015 was appointed by Wendy Nakao Lay Preceptor [713]
In 2019 received 'Inka' from Wendy Nakao [713].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Horner, George Mukei (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-HOSH2019-HORNERG-NAKAOWE [713].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2022-HORNERG-NAKAOWE [713].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1984?) [713].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1984? #713 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2022 #713 minus 1984 #713=38) 38 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nakao Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [713]; SENSEI (2022) [713].
Data:
In 1984 became a student at ZCLA [713]. In (year?) appointed Dharma Holder by Wendy Nakao [713].
In 2022 received 'Denbo' from Wendy Nakao [713].
- Janka, Gary Myogen Koan (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2010-JANKAGA-NAKAOWE [258].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2010 #258 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nakao Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2010) [258].
Data:
Sensei [258]. Received Dharma Transmission 'Denbo' from Wendy Nakao in Oct 2010. Member of the White Plum Asanga (WPA)
(www.whiteplum.org) [258].
- Levy, Jonathan Kaigen (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-HOSH2020-LEVYJON-NAKAOWE [711].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nakao Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2020) [711]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
In (year?) became a student at ZCLA [src]. In May or June 2020 appointed Dharma Holder by Wendy Nakao [711].
- Perez, Ilia Shinko [1034] (b. 19??-) [src].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Wick Line in the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen : SENSEI (2000) [1034].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nakao Line in Glassman Line of the Maezumi the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen: RŌSHI (2015) [1034].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Ilia Perez in the Wick Line (2nd. gen.)
- Reichert, Tom Dharma-Joy (b. 19??-) [712].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-HOSH2020-REICHER-NAKAOWE [711].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2022-REICHER-NAKAOWE [713].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2022 #713 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nakao Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2020) [711]; SENSEI (2022) [713].
Data:
In 1999 became a student at ZCLA [713].
In May or June 2020 appointed by Wendy Nakao a Dharma Holder [711].
In April 2022 installed as Head Priest & Preceptor [712].
In Dec 2022 received 'Denbo' from Wendy Nakao [713].
Since May 2023, ZCLA’s fifth Abbot [1061]
end of the 3rd generation teachers in Nakao Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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- NORDSTROM, LOUIS MITSUNEN KYŌGEN (b. 1943-) [197][863].
Teacher appoint. R-RIN-M-?-SENS1982-NORDSTR-NAKAGAW [668].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-SENS1998-NORDSTR-GLASSMA [663].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1969) [863].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1969 #863 minus 1943 #197=26)
26 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1998 #863 minus 1969 #863=29) 29 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] y-rosh #src minus 1998 #863=13) 13 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1998) [668]; RŌSHI? (y-rosh) [src].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Sōen Nakagawa Line of Rinzai Mushroom Monk Lineage: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (1982) [16 years prior to becoming Glassman's Sensei' - tmc] [863].
Data:
Zen practice since the late 1960's [1968?] [861].
"[A] Ph.D. in philosophy from Columbia University, where he taught until 1970" [861].
In 1974 became a Rinzai Zen monk with Eido Shimano [863]. Was the head monk at Dai Bosatsu Zendo Kongo-ji in the Catskill Mountains (1974-1976) [863].
In 1980, he commenced studied with Taizan Maezumi and Bernard Tetsugen Glassman [863].
"During the beginning of this time, Maezumi Rōshi expressed his desire for Mitsunen to be his successor [heir? - tmc]. However, he would need to stay in New York and help build the Zen Community of New York, where he would serve as director of Training, Liturgy and Study under" Bernard Tetsugen Glassman [863].
"In 1983, Mitsunen received the formal written kirigami of Forbearance from Tetsugen [Glassman - tmc] promising Dharma Transmission." [863]
In 1982 received 'Inka' from one of his teachers, Sōen Nakagawa [863].
Dharma Transmission from Bernard Glassman in 1998 [668][863].
A suggestion [197] that he was also a Dharma successor of Taizan Maezumi is incorrect [668]. Teacher at the Brevard Zen Center, FL.
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): eight (8) 3rd generation teachers in Nordstrom Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Boyles, Sarah Nanshin (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-SENS19??-BOYLESS-NORDSTR [525].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nordstrom Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
SENSEI (y-sens)[525].
- Denton, Timothy Issai (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2003-DENTONT-NORDSTR [1977].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2003 #197 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nordstrom Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2003) [197].
Data:
Sensei (2003)[197]. Received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' in 2003. Priest and teacher at Wagyoji Temple, Oceanside, NY [197].
- Gallagher, Peter Daigyo Genyo (b. 1953-) [316][387].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamahata Hōgen (Open Way) Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (2008) [316].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nordstrom Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [525].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Peter Gallagher in the Yamahata Line (3rd gen.).
- Hawkins, Roger Shikan (b. 1949-) [862].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS20??-HAWKINSR-NORDSTR [197].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1971) [862].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1971 #862 minus 1949 #862=22)
22 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nordstrom Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
"[B]]egan practicing Zen Buddhism at the San Francisco Zen Center in 1971 at the age of 22" [862].
He spent ten years as a practicing residential student (3 years at Tassajara Monastery, 3 "at Green Gulch Farm, as well as the City Center in San Francisco" [862].
"He studied under Richard Baker and Tenshin Reb Anderson [862]
SENSEI (y-sens)[197]. Received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' (year?) [197]. A Lay Successor with a community in Florida [197].
- Hicks, Greg ShinShyou (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS20??-HICKSGR-NORDSTR [525].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-ROSH20??-HICKSGR-NORDSTR [525].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nordstrom Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [525].
Data:
Rōshi (y-rosh) [525]. Received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho'[525].
- Olmos, Mico Mushin Ryuōtaku (b. 1975?-) [863].
Teacher appoint. #-???-M-3-HOSH2019-OLMOSMI-NORDSTR [863].
Teacher appoint. R-RIN-M-2-SENS2021-OLMOSMI-NORDSTR [863].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2023-OLMOSMI-NORDSTR [863].
Teacher appoint. R-RIN-M-2-ROSH2023-OLMOSMI-NORDSTR [863].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (at the age 24, bef. 2001, in 1999?) [863].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1999? #863 minus 1975? #863=24?)
24 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2023 #863 minus 1999? #863=24) 24 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nordstrom Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2019) [863]; SENSEI (2023) [863].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Sōen Nakagawa Line of Rinzai Mushroom Monk Lineage: SENSEI (2021) [863]; RŌSHI (2023) [863].
Data:
In 2001, Jukai; in 2002 Tokudo (monk ordination) from Louis Nordstrom [863].
In 2019, named Dharma Holder by Louis Nordstrom allowing him to teach [863].
SENSEI (y-sens) [525]. Received from Louis Nordstrom Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' (2021) [863] in Sōen Nakagawa Line of Rinzai Mushroom Monk Lineage [863].
Received from Louis Nordstrom Dharma Transmission 'Inka' (2023) [863] in Sōen Nakagawa Line of Rinzai Mushroom Monk Lineage [863].
Received from Louis Nordstrom Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' (2023) [863] in the White Plum Lineage [863].
- Rubin, Jeffrey Jiko (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS20??-RUBINJE-NORDSTR [525].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nordstrom Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [525].
Data:
SENSEI (y-sens) [525]. Received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho'[525].
- Thompson, Phil Zenkai (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS20??-THOMPSO-NORDSTR [261].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nordstrom Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [261].
Data:
SENSEI (y-sens) [261]. Received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' [261].
end of the 3rd generation teachers in Nordstrom Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Glassman Line School
- O'HARA, PAT ENKYO (b. 19??-) [168].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS1977-OHARAPA-GLASSMAN [585].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-ROSH2004-OHARAPA-GLASSMAN [585].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-start #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1977 #585 minus y-start src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2004 #585 minus 1977 #585=27) 27 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1977) [585]; RŌSHI (2004) [585].
Data:
LIFE PARTNER of Barbara Joshin O'Hara [168][204][212]. Sensei (1977) [585]. Rōshi (Jun 2004) [585].
Teacher at the Village Zendo, New York. Abbott of Dotoku-ji / Village Zendo New York, NY. Since May 2005, Co-Spiritual Director of the Zen Peacemaker Family. Abbot of Soji Zen Center, Lansdowne, PA.
In Jun 2001, Member of the Board of The White Plum Asanga (WPA) (www.whiteplum.org) [265].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): ten (10) 3rd generation teachers in O'Hara Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- EIGER, RANDALL RYOTAN (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2008-EIGERRA-OHARAPA [242].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-ROSH2020-EIGERRA-OHARAPA [872].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1989) [871].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1989 #871 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2008 #242 minus 1989 #871=19) 19 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2020 #872 minus 2008 #242=12) 12 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in O'Hara Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2005) [871]; SENSEI (2008) [242][071]; RŌSHI (2020) [872].
Data:
In 1989, commenced formal practice of Zen at Zen Mountain Monastery where for eight years was a student of John Loori [871].
Since 1997, a student of Pat O’Hara [871].
In August 2005 received from Pat O’Hara the title of 'Hōshi' (Dharma Holder) [871].
In Dec 2008 received Dharma Transmission from Pat O’Hara [242][871]. In 2020 received 'Inka' from Pat O’Hara [872]. A psychotherapist [871].
Since Apr 2019, Guiding Teacher of the Empty Hand Zen Center in New Rochelle, NY [872].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): three (3) 4th generation teachers in Eiger Line <= O'Hara Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Dineen, Douglass Fugan (b.19??-) [870].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-HOSH2018-DINEEND-EIGERRA [884].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-SENS2024-DINEEND-EIGERRA [874].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1986) [878].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1986 #878 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2024 #874 minus 1986 #878=38) 38 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Eiger Line of O'Hara Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2018 or 2019) [884] or [884]; SENSEI (2024) [874].
Data:
Sensei [870].
He began practicing in the mid-1980s [1985? - tmc] under the guidance of
Thich Nhat Hahn, with whom he ordained as a lay member of the Order of Interbeing [884].
Fugan also undertook long-term residential training in the Kuan [Kwan - tmc] Um School of [Korean] Zen [884]
In 1986, began Zen practice in New Haven with a Korean lineage Zen group [878].
In 2000, attended his first retreat with Village Zendo [878].
In Jul 2001 received Jukai, in Aug 2004 - Tokudo, in 2008 - Shuso [878].
In 2009 Douglass Dineen and Amy Walenga organised Hyannis Zendo [878].
In Jul 2022 [most likely, a typo, it should read 'Jul 2024' - tmc] received Dharma Transmission [878].
On July 30 2024, Randall Eiger gave Dharma Transmission (appointed him a Sensei) to Douglass Dineen [874].
Teacher at the Hyannis Zendo, a Village Zendo affiliate in Hyannis, MA [874].
A musician ethnomusicologist [874] at the Boston College [873]. Lives on Cape Cod with his partner, Amy Seijin Walenga [883].
Douglass Dineen and Amy Seijin Walenga host the practice. Both are students of Pat O’Hara.
A fully ordained Soto Zen priest.
in 2001 Douglass Dineen received precepts under Pat O'Hara and ordained with her in 2004 [884].
Was shusofor in summer 2008 and received oshō in 2015 [884].
In 2018, Douglass Dineen was appointed Hōshi (novice teacher) [884]
In 2019 has received 'Denkai' [884].
- Dufour, Lisa Soshin (b.19??-) [870].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-4-HOSH2106-DUFOURL-EIGERRA [879].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-4-SENS2024-DUFOURL-EIGERRA [874].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2002?) [879].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2002? #879 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2024 #874 minus 2002 #879=20) 20 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Eiger Line of O'Hara Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School:
HŌSHI (2016) [879]; SENSEI (2024) [874].
Data:
Sensei [870].
In 2002, began her Zen practice with Catherine Hondorp [879]. Lisa became a formal student of the Village Zendo in 2004 and received the precepts and Dharma name, Zuisho,
in 2005 [879].
She received the name, Soshin, In 2010 was ordained as a Soto priest [879], received the 'Denkai' in Oct 2016 [879].
Received Dharma Transmission in Jul 2022 [most likely, a typo, it should read 'Jul 2024' - tmc][879].
On July 30 2024, Randall Eiger gave her Dharma Transmission (appointed her a Sensei) [874].
She is "the director of Human Resources for a non-profit environmental organization" [874] and teaches at Oxbow Zen, in Northampton, MA.
a VZ affiliate in Western MA [874].
- Tucker, Timothy Bokushu (b.19??-) [870].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-4-SENS2024-TUCKERT-EIGERRA [874].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2007?) [877].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2007? #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2024 #874 minus 2007 #877=17) 17 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Eiger Line of O'Hara Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School:
SENSEI (2024) [874].
Data:
Sensei [870].
He first attended an Intro to Zen’ session at the Village Zendo in Nov 2007 [877].
He sat Tangaryo in November 2008, and received the precepts from Pat O'Hara in Aug 2009 [877].
He began koan study and also joined the
Sing Sing sangha during 2010, led by Ryotan Sensei [877].
He was the Village Zendo’s Shuso for Summer Ango 2014 [877].
In Jul 2022 [most likely, a typo, it should read 'Jul 2024' - tmc] received Dharma Transmission [877].
On July 29 2024, Pat O'Hara appointed him a Lay Preceptor [874].
On July 30 2024, Randall Eiger gave him Dharma Transmission (appointed him a Sensei) [874].
[A] certified teacher of the Alexander Technique [874] "[T]eaches at the Village Zendo in New York City [874].
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- Gunn, Robert Jingen Kaizen Kaku (1943-2021) [834][514].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2024-GUNNROB-OHARAPA [874].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1943 #834=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in O'Hara Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2019) [514].
Data:
"[F]irst received the precepts from John Daido Loori in May of 1993 and was given the Dharma name, Jingen" [834].
"In 2001, then received the precepts from Enkyo Roshi in 2005, who gave him the Dharma name KaiZen","[834]. "In 2012, she ordained him a Soto Zen priest and gave him the name of Kaku" [834].
"After 38 years as a Christian pastor of churches in Maine, Boston and New York in the United Church of Christ, in December of 2017,
Kaku became the Guiding Teacher for the Empty Hand Zen Center in New Rochelle, N.Y." [834]
In Mar of 2019, Pat O'Hara gave him Dharma Transmission [514].
"In 2001, then received the precepts from Enkyo Roshi in 2005, who gave him the Dharma name KaiZen","[834]. "In 2012, she ordained him a Soto Zen priest and gave him the name of Kaku" [834].
A psychotherapist in private practice [834].
- HARRIS, JULES SHUZEN (6 Dec 1939-8 May 2023) [751].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-HOSH2002-HARRISJ-MERZELD [751].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2007-HARRISJ-OHARAPA [243].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-ROSH2019-HARRISJ-OHARAPA [747].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (bef. 1999, say 1998? - tmc) [751].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1998? #751 minus 1939 #751=59?)
59? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2007 #243 minus 1998? #751=9) 9 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2019 #747 minus 2007 #243=12) 12 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2002) [751].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in O'Hara Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2007) [242]; RŌSHI (2019) [747].
LEFT the Merzel SCHOOL (between Feb 2005 and Jun 2007) [193].
Data:
Began his formal study of Zen Buddhism with Maezumi’s successor, John Loori, at Zen Mountain Monastery [747]. In 1999 moved to Salt Lake City to practice under Dennis Dennis Merzel [751]. Next he studied with Pat O’Hara, abbot of New York City’s Village Zendo, [747]
"[T]he first African-American man to receive transmission in the Soto Zen tradition" [747]. Zen Teacher. Vice Abbot of Soji Zen Center, Lansdowne, PA. Received Dharma Transmission in Dec 2007 [242].
In 2019, received inka transmission from Pat O'Hara [747].
Also, indep.ly he also received transmission from Dennis Merzel [Junior Assistant Teacher, Denkai, in May 2002 #751] and was a part of the Merzel Line (2nd gen.) until Merzel Rōshi
declared [later than 7th Feb 2005, #749; before 3 Jun 2007, #192 - tmc] him to be "no longer in good standing or authorized by Genpo [Merzel] Rōshi to teach Zen in any way shape or form." [193].
A psychotherapist [834].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): two (2) 4th generation teachers in Harris Jules Line <= O'Hara Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Gruber, John Ango (b.19??-) [747].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-HOSH20??-GRUBERJ-HARRISJ [747].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-SENS2021-GRUBERJ-HARRISJ [741].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (bef. 1985, say in 1984?) [747].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1984? #747 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2021 #741 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Harris Jules Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (bef. 2021) [747]; SENSEI (2021) [741].
Data:
Received Jukai, priest ordination and 'Denkai' from Jules Harris [747]. Received from J. Harris Dharma transmission in Mar 2021 [741].
- RAPAPORT, AL TENDO FUSHO (b. 19??-) [446][98][525][530].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS20??-RAPAPOR-MERZELD [531].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-SENS2008-RAPAPOR-HARRISJ [531].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-ROSH20??-RAPAPOR-HARRISJ [446].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1960?) [531].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1960? #531 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2008 #531 minus 1960? #531=48?) 48? years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [193].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Harris Jules Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2008) [531].
Data:
"Al Fusho Rapaport Rōshihas practiced and taught Zen for almost 50 years [2008-ca.48 yrs? = start 1960? #531]. He studied with Kozan Rōshi, Maezumi Rōshi,
and Genpo [Merzel] Rōshi until receiving Dharma transmission ['Denbo'] from [Harris Jules] Shuzen Rōshi in 2008" [531].
Teacher, formerly in Salt Lake City. Since 2004, he heads Open Mind Zen School in Melbourne, FL, US [155][210].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
Has also received Dharma transmission 'Denbo' from Dennis Merzel (see Merzel Line (2nd gen.), who later
declared Rapaport [later then 7th Feb 2005, #749; bef. 3 Jun 2007, #192] to be "No longer in good standing or authorized by Genpo Rōshi to teach Zen in any way shape or form" [192][193].
Rōshi [446][98][525][530]
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): fifteen (15) 5th generation teachers in Rapaport Line <= Harris Jules Line <= O'Hara Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Diaz, Frank Michael Seisho (b. 1975-).
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-5-SENS2021-DIAZFRA-RAPAPOR [531].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1975 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2021 #531 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Rapaport Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2021) [531].
Data:
Sensei [531]. Ph.D., faculty member at Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University [446]. Received Dharma Transmission from Al Rappaport in 2021 [531]. Resident teacher at Open Mind Zen Indiana, formed in 2016: www.openmindzenbloomington.org [531]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Epstein, Robert (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-5-HOS2020-EPSTEIN-RAPAPOR [531].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (bef. 2015, say in 2014? - tmc) [446].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2014? #446 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Rapaport Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2020) [446].
Data:
Senior Assistant Zen Teacher ('Hōshi') in the Open Mind Zen Lineage [446].
Student of Al Rapaport since 2015. Received Hōshi status in 2020 [446].
Teacher of Iyengar Yoga and deep tissue massage [446]. Ordained by the New Seminary as an Interfaith Minister [446].
- Garner, Angie Reed Shinho (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-F-5-HOSH?2022-GARNERA-RAPAPOR [531].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Rapaport Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2022) [530].
Data:
Was made an Assistant Teacher in 2022 (Hoshi?)[530].
- Garza, Kellie Shojaku (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-F-5-HOSH2019-GARZAKE-RAPAPOR [446].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Rapaport Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2019) [446].
Data:
Assistant Teacher at Open Mind Zen Melbourne since 2016 [446]. Senior Assistant Zen Teacher (Hōshi) in the Open Mind Zen Lineage since early 2019 [446].
Licensed mental health counsellor (LMHC) [446]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Langdell, Tim Ryuko (b. 19??-) [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-5-HOSH2022-LANGDELL-RAPAPOR [446].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Rapaport Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2022) [530].
Data:
Was made an Assistant Teacher (Hoshi?) in 2022 [530].
- LEHRHAUPT, LINDA MYOKI RYUGO (b. 19??-) [918].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-F-2-SENS2007?-LEHRHAU-MERZELD-L2012 [446].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-F-5-SENS2012-LEHRHAU-RAPAPOR [446].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-F-5-ROSH2024-LEHRHAU-RAPAPOR [917].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1979) [916].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1979 #916 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2007 #446 minus 1997 #446=10) 10 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (2024 #917 minus 2007? #446=14?) 14? years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (bef. 2012, say, 2007? - tmc) [446].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Rapaport Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2012) [446];RŌSHI (2024) [917].
Data:
Appointed Sensei by Dennis Merzel (bef. 2012, say, 2007? - tmc)[446]. Zen practitioner since 1979 [916]. Ordained as a Zen priest in 1992 [446].
Studied with Dennis Merzel (who made her a teacher
within his Merzel Line) and with Nico/Niko Tydeman [446].
Assistant Teacher in Dennis Merzel Line (2nd gen.) [98][145][193]. Also,
indep.ly, received Dharma transmission from Al Rapaport in 2012 [446].
"[P]racticing Zen since 1979 and is a teacher of the Zen Heart Sangha (White Plum Asanga)" [916].
Received 'Inka' [from Al Rapaport? - tmc] 14 Feb 2024 [917] and the name Ryugo [918].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): three (3) 6th generation teachers in Lerhaupt Line <= Rapaport Line <= Harris Jules Line <= O'Hara Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Abrecht, Gudrun Yushin (b. 19??-) [918].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-6-SENS20??-ABRECHT-LEHRHAU [446].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [918].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Lerhaupt Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Long-time student of Linda Lerhaupt [918]. In year?, apppointed by Linda Lerhaupt as Zen teacher (Sensei) [918].
Teacher of "Stress Management through Mindfulness" (MBSR) since 2008/2009 [918].
Certified Therapist in Essential Psychotherapy [918].
- Dittrich, Susanne Jushin (b. 19??-) [917].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-6-SENS2024?-DITTRIC-LEHRHAU [917].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1999) [917].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1999 #917 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2002 #446 minus 1999 #917=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2024 #917 minus 2002 #446=22) 22 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Lerhaupt Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2012) [446];RŌSHI (2024) [917].
Data:
Since 1999, practices Zen [917]. Between 1999- 2015 studied with Rolf Drosten [917]. From 2016-onwards, studied with Linda Lerhaupt [917].
In 2024?, apppointed by Linda Lerhaupt as Zen teacher (Sensei) [917]. Teacher of "Stress Management through Mindfulness" (MBSR) [917].
Psychoanalyst [917].
- Siegwardt, Martina Kaisei (b. 19??-) [918].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-6-SENS20??-SIEGWAR-LEHRHAU [918].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [918].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Lerhaupt Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Since 2012, Zen student with Linda Lerhaupt [918].
In year?, apppointed by Linda Lerhaupt as Zen teacher (Sensei) [918].
Child and adolescent psychotherapist [918]. Teacher of "Stress Management through Mindfulness" (MBSR) [918].
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- Mitchell, Russell Kyofu Seikyo (b. 19??-) [530].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-5-HOSH2020-MITCHEL-RAPAPOR [918].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-5-SENS2023-MITCHEL-RAPAPOR [918].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] 2023 #446 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Clear Mind Zen West Line of Sōtō Zen: HŌSHI (2020) [446]; SENSEI (2023) [446][672].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Rapaport Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2023) [530].
Data:
Student of Al Rapaport since 2012. ReceivedHōshi status in 2020 [446]. A "Dharma transmitted priest in the Clear
Mind School of Zen" [446]. Certified Safety Professional and a Fellow of the International System Safety Society Inc. [446].
Received Dharma Transmission 'Denbo' from Al Rapaport in 2023 [530].
- Owen, Rick (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-5-SENS2??-OWENRIC-RAPAPOR [155].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Rapaport Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Teacher [155][210].
- Paszkiewicz, Joshua Sunyananda Kojo (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-5-HOSH2019-PASZKIE-RAPAPOR [446].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-5-SENS2022-PASZKIE-RAPAPOR [530].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Rapaport Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2019) [446]; SENSEI (2022) [530].
Data:
Sensei [530] and Zen priest [446].
"Fully authorized teacher in Vietnamese and Korean Zen schools" [446]. A student of Rapaport Rōshi, from whom receivedHōshi (Assistant Teacher) status in 2019 [446]. A "Dharma transmitted priest in the Clear Mind School of Zen" [446]. Received Dharma Transmission 'Denbo' from Al Rapaport in 2022 [530].
An "M.A. in Religion, a Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Psychotherapy, and board certification as both a Pastoral Counselor and a Clinical Chaplain" [446].
- Smith, Betsy (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-5-HOSH20??-SMITHBE-RAPAPOR [155].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Rapaport Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [2010].
Data:
Assistant Teacher (Hoshi)[210].
- Smith, Kevin (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-5-HOSHS20??-SMITHKE-RAPAPOR [155].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Rapaport Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [210].
- Solis, Andy Hoseki (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-5-SENS2020-SOLISAN-RAPAPOR [446].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1997?) [446].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2020 #446 minus 1997? #446=23?) 23? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Rapaport Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2020) [446].
Data:
SENSEI (y-sens)[446].
Studied Zen with Thich Nhat Hanh [Lam Te (Rinzai) Zen] in the late 1990’s (say, in 1997? - tmc)[446]. Received Dharma Transmission from Al Rapaport in 2020 [446].
A lawyer, martial artist and professional tennis player [446]. Graduate of Chaplaincy Institute in Berkeley, CA and ordained as an interfaith chaplain/minister in 2010 [446].
- Stamper, Michael Jiun (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-5-SENS2020-STAMPER-RAPAPOR [446].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2005) [446].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2005 #446 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2020 #446 minus 2005 #446=15) 15 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Rapaport Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2020) [446].
Data:
Sensei [446].
Zen practitioner since 2005 [446]. Received Dharma Transmission from Al Rapaport in 2020 [446].
Ph.D. in Mythological Studies/Depth Psychology, and a BA/MA in Economics [446]. Graduate of Chaplaincy Institute in Berkeley, CA and ordained as an interfaith chaplain/minister in 2010 [446]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Vititoe, David Jitsusan (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-5-SENS2019-VITITOE-RAPAPOR [446].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2009) [446].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2009 #446 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2019 #446 minus 2009 #446=10) 10 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Rapaport Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2019) [446].
Data:
Sensei [446].
Zen practitioner since 2009 [446]. Received Dharma Transmission from Al Rapaport in 2019 [446].
Ph.D. in Physics [446]. Software engineer [446]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Zivin, Gail (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-5-HOSH2019-ZIVINGA-RAPAPOR [446].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2001) [446].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2001 #446 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Rapaport Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Sensei [446].
Studied Theravada Buddhism since 1991 and Zen (with Pat O’Hara) since 2001 [446].
Subsequently, a student of Al Rapaport who made her "Assistant Teacher with Open Mind Zen in 2016 and Hōshi, or Senior Assistant Zen Teacher in 2019" [446].
Ph.D. and Professor of Psychiatry at Thomas Jefferson University [446].
end of the 5th generation teachers in Rapaport Line <= Harris Jules Line <= O'Hara Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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end of the 4th generation teachers in Harris Jules <= O'Hara Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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continuation of the 3rd generation teachers in O'Hara Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Hondorp, Catherine L Anraku Eishun aka Hondorp Catherine C , Hondorp Catherine A [1264] (b. 1957-) [1264].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-SENS2009-HONDORP-OHARAPA [586].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1987) [880].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1987 #880 minus 1957 #1264=30)
30 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2009 #242 minus 1987 #880=22) 22 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in O'Hara Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2009) [242].
Data:
Was 68 in Aug 2025 (= b. 1957) [1264].
Began Zen studies with John Loori at Zen Mountain Monastery in 1987 [880], later becoming a student and Dharma successor
of Pat O’Hara in 2009 [880].
Founding Teacher of the The Zen Center on Main Street, Northampton, MA [242].
In Dec 2009, Received Dharma Transmission [242]. Sensei (Dec 2009) [586].
A Soto Zen Buddhist Priest [880]. Co-founder
with her spouse Ryūmon Hilda Baldoquin [a Dharma successor of Blanche Zenkei Hartman, Zen Centre of SF, Soto Zen]
of Two Streams Zen in Westhampton, Massachusetts, USA. [twostreamszen.org] [880]
- Manasia, Jeremy Francis Tokuyu [874][1265] (b.1971-) [1265].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2024-MANASIA-OHARAPA [874].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2003?) [875].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2003? #875 minus 1971 #1265=32?)
32? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2024 #874 minus 2003? #875=21) 21 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in O'Hara Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2024) [874]; SENSEI (2024) [874].
Data:
Was 54 in Aug 2025 (= b. 1971) [1265].
Sensei [874].
In Jun 2003, began formal study with Pat O’Hara [875].
In August 2005 received the precepts and Dharma name, Tokuyu [875].
Since 2010 a member of the Sing Sing prison program [875].
[n 2024 and later - tmc] served as the Village Zendo’s liturgy master [875].
In Apr 2012 ordained as a Soto Zen priest and received the Buddhist monk name, Kasho. [875].
In Jul 2022 [most likely, a typo, it should read 'Jul 2024' - tmc] received Dharma Transmission [875].
On Jul 29 2024, Pat O'Hara gave him 'Denkai' [874].
On Jul 30 2024, Pat O'Hara gave him the Dharma Transmission (appointed him a Sensei) [874].
"Teaches at the Village Zendo in New York City" [874].
A jazz pianist and piano teacher at the Manhattan School of Music [875].
- O'Hara, Barbara Joshin (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-SENS2006-OHARABA-OHARAPA [242].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-ROSH2019-OHARABA-OHARAPA [881].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1986?) [881].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1986? #881 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2006 #242 minus 1986? #881=20) 20 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2019 #881 minus 2006 #242=13) 13 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in O'Hara Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2006) [242]; RŌSHI (2019) [881].
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (Sensei - 2006) [242]; (Rōshi - 2019) [881].
Data:
Sensei. LIFE PARTNER of PAT O'HARA [204][212].
In 1986, began her formal Zen training with John Loori [881],
spending three years in monastic residency at Zen Mountain Monastery [881].
In Apr 2006, received Dharma Transmission [242].
In Apr 2006, received Dharma Transmission from Pat O’Hara [881],
In Aug 2019, received 'Inka' [881]. A co-founder of Village Zendo, NY [881]. A psychoanalytically trained psychotherapist [881]
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Rice, Traven Fusho (19??-) [886].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-HOSHS2022-RICETRA-OHARAPA [886].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2006?) [886].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2006? #886 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2024 #886 minus 2006? #886=18) 18 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in O'Hara Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2022) [886]; SENSEI (2024) [886].
Data:
In 2006, began her Zen studies at the Village Zendo, NY [886]. In 2009, received Jukai [886].
"[B]ecame a senior student in 2016 and was given the title of Dharma Holder in 2022 [886].
In May 2024, became a Lay Preceptor and received Dharma Transmission [886].
An indep. filmmaker [886].
- Terestman, Julie Myoko Kirin (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-HOSHS2008-TERESTM-OHARAPA [242].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2011-TERESTM-OHARAPA [258].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2011 #258 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in O'Hara Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2008) [242]; SENSEI (2011) [258].
Data:
Sensei [258]. Became Dharma Holder in Jul 2008 [242]. Received 'Denkai' transmission of precepts and Dharma Transmission 'Denbo' from Pat O'Hara in Feb 2011 [258]. Member of the White Plum Asanga (WPA) (www.whiteplum.org) [258].
- Thomson, Sinclair Shinryu (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-HOSH?2007-THOMSON-OHARAPA [882].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2009-THOMSON-OHARAPA [242].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-ROSHS2021-THOMSON-OHARAPA [882].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1990?) [882].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1990? #882 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2009 #242 minus 1990? #882=19) 19 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2021 #882 minus 2009 #242=12) 12 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in O'Hara Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI? (2007) [882]; SENSEI (2009) [242]; RŌSHI (2021) [882].
Data:
Started Zen meditation bef. 1992 [say, 1990? - tmc] [882].
The abbot of the Village Zendo, NY [882].
In Aug 2007, received 'Denkai' (full priest ordination), from Enkyo O’Hara [882].
Teacher. Received Dharma Transmission in Dec 2009 [242].
In Dec 2009, received from her Dharma Transmission [882]. In Jan 2021, received from her the 'Inka' [882].
Affiliated with the Village Zendo since 1998 [882]
Co-founder, in 1992 [882][885], and member of the Phajjsi Qollut Jalsu Zen Center in La Paz, Bolivia.
Teaches Latin American History at New York University [882].
- Tibbetts, Allan JoAn aka Allan M Tibbets, Allan Jo An Tibbetts [874][1266](b.1966-) [1266].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-HOSH2008-TIBBETT-OHARAPA [876].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2024-TIBBETT-OHARAPA [874].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1997?) [876].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1997? #876 minus 1966 #1266=31?)
31? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2024 #874 minus 1997? #876=27) 27 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in O'Hara Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2008) [876]; SENSEI (2024) [874]].
Data:
Was 59 in Aug 2025 (= b. 1966) [1266].
In 1997, began Zen practice with Fire Lotus Zendo [876].
In 2000, became a student of Pat O'Hara and began practice with the Village Zendo sangha [876].
Took lay precepts in 2001, was ordained in 2004, and was practice leader in 2008" [876].
In Jul 2022 [most likely, a typo, it should read 'Jul 2024' - tmc] received Dharma Transmission [876].
On Jul 29 2024, Pat O'Hara gave him 'Denkai' [874].
On Jul 30 2024, Pat O'Hara gave him the Dharma Transmission (appointed him a Sensei) [874].
"[A]registered nurse and teaches at the New Paltz Zen Center, a VZ affiliate in New Paltz", NY [874].
end of the 3rd generation teachers in O'Hara Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- SAUNDERS (formerly Fletcher), ANNE SEISEN (b. 1948-) [59][111][265][370][1124].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS1996-SAUNDER-GLASSMA [1219].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-ROSH2007-SAUNDER-GLASSMA [585].
aka Anne Dorothy Saunders, Anne D Living Saunders, Anne D Saunders Living, Anne D Fletcher, Anne S Saunders [1124]
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1948 #1124=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1996 #1219 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2007 #585 minus 1996 #1219=10) 10 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1996) [1219]; RŌSHI (2007) [585].
Data:
Formerly WIFE of CHARLES TENSHIN FLETCHER (from Maezumi (2nd gen.) [370].
Was a student of the Taizan Maezumi [585].
Was 77 in Jul 2025 (= b. 1948) [1124] .
In Jun 2001, Secretary-Treasurer of the Board of The White Plum Asanga (WPA) (www.whiteplum.org) [265].
In 1996, "received dharma transmission in the Maezumi lineage from Bernard Glassman [1219].
On 17 Feb 2007, received 'Inka' from Bernard Glassman [585].
Teacher at the Sweetwater Zen Center, San Diego, CA (www.swzc.org).
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): four (4) 3rd generation teachers in Saunders Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Deer, Herb Ein Eko [998][999](b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2011-DEERHER-SAUNDER [1002].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1995?) [998].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1995? #998 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2011 #988 minus 1995? #998=16?) 16? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Saunders Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2011) [998].
Data:
"He left Dallas, TX and moved to Yokoji Zen Mountain Center in 1997 to study full time" [998] [= started Zazen pracice a few years earlier, say in 1995? - tmc].
Since 1995, practicing Zen under Anne Saunders [998].
In 1999, helped start the Sweetwater Zen Center [1002].
on 9 Oct 2011, received 'Denbo' [appointed Sensei] from Anne Saunders [1002].
Teacher at the Sweetwater Zen Center, National City near San Diego, CA [525].
- Velez, Valerie Kyoshin aka Valerie Suzanne Velez [998][1267] (b. 1956-) [1267].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-HOSS2010-VELEZVA-SAUNDER [998].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-SENS2023-VELEZVA-SAUNDER [998].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1983) [998].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1983 #998 minus 1956 #1267=27)
27 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 1983 #998=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Saunders Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2010) [988]; SENSEI (2023) [998].
Data:
Was 69 in Aug 2025 (= b. 1956) [1267].
Since 1983, practicing Zen in the White Plum lineage [998].
Since 2009, leads Idyllwild Community Zen group, CA [998].
In 2010, appointed Dharma Holder by Anne Saunders [998].
In 2023, received 'Denkai' from Anne Saunders [998].
Public health educator [998].
- Werner, Bobby Chowa (b. 19??-) [998].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS20??-WERNERB-SAUNDER [998].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2005?) [998].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2005? #998 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 2005? #998=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Saunders Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [998].
Data:
Since 2005, practicing at Sweetwater Zen Center under Anne Saunders [998].
Received ''Denbo' [appointed Sensei] from Anne Saunders (y-sens) [998].
On February 2, 2025, appointed Abbot of Sweetwater Zen Center [998]
Teacher at the Sweetwater Zen Center, National City near San Diego, [998].
A musician and composer [998].
- Wildi, Sara Koky (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-SENS2012-WILDISA-SAUNDER [1001].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-ROSH20??-WILDISA-SAUNDER [1000].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2012 #1001 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (y-rosh #src minus 2012 #1001=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Saunders Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2012) [1001]; RŌSHI (y-hosh) [1000].
Data:
Sensei. Teacher at the Sweetwater Zen Center, National City near San Diego, CA [525].
On 29 Jul 2012, received 'Denbo' from Anne Saunders [1001].
In (y-rosh) received 'Inka' from Anne Saunders [1000].
Adult Educator and certified Yoga teacher [1000].
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- Richardson, Janet Jinne (b. 19??-) [src].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [525]; RŌSHI (1997)[54].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kennedy Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1994) [585]; RŌSHI (1999?)[585].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Robert Kennedy in the Glassman Line (3rd gen.)
- Singer, Don Ani Shalom [1048] (b. 1931- 11 Jan 2023) [1048].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS1995-SINGERD-GLASSMA [1048].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Reform Judaism (aka Liberal Judaism or Progressive Judaism) School: RABBI (y-rabb) [1048].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1995) [1048].
Data:
General info. [59][525]
dob 1931 - dod 1995 [834].
Died at the age of 87 on 11 Jan 2023 [= dob 1936] [1048].
Rabbi, and SENSEI (1994) [585]
In 1995, appointed sensei by Bernard Glassman "following long years of the mutual studying of Zen koans and the old Hasidic stories" [1048].
1995, "a Rabbi for decades having ordained as a Reform Rabbi from Hebrew Union College" [1048].
"For a time, he and I [Wendy Egyoku] read Martin Buber’s 'I and Thou' together, as he did with many spiritual friends far and wide.
He often spoke about how discovering Buber as a college student [5 years rabinical ordination curriculum of study and spirtitual formation, #1051 - tmc]
opened up new worlds for him. He was so moved by these writings, he told me, that he would go out into his garden and read Buber to the trees. He said, 'the trees answered.'" [1048].
"[A]teacher of contemplative Judaism, ordained at Hebrew Union College" (HUC)[585]
Zen Teacher in Malibu, CA [src].
- Waele, Frank de (b. 19??-) [525].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Pages Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2005) [687]; RŌSHI (2015) [687].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2011) [687]; RŌSHI (2015) [687].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Frank de Waele in the Pages Line (3rd gen.).
- Wegmueller, Barbara Salaam (b. 1952-) [1006].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-2-SENS2011-WEGMUBA-GLASSMA [1003].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-2-ROSH2015-WEGMUBA-GLASSMA [585].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1999) [585].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1999 #585 minus 1952 #src=47)
47 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2011 #585 minus 1999 #585=12) 12 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2015 #585 minus 2011 #585=4) 4 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2011) [585]; RŌSHI (2015) [585].
Data:
WIFE of Roland Wegmueller [585].
Between 1989-1999, practiced meditation, yoga, and Sufism under a Sufi teacher, Annette Kaiser (Irina Tweedie lineage, #1006) [585].
"[A]lso studied Tibetan Buddhist practice with Lama Tsultrim Allione" [1006].
In 1999, met Bernard Glassman at the Bearing Witness Retreat in Auschwitz and became his student [585].
In 2005, during the Jukai, received from B. Glassman the Dharma name Salaam (arabic for Peace) [585].
On 23 Apr 2011, B. Glassman gave Barbara Transmisssion as a teacher [Sensei] in his lineage [1003].
On 10 May 2008, Eve Marko (Bernard Glassman's wife #178, a Rōshi #585) gave Barbara Transmission as a Preceptor in the Zen Peacemaker Sangha [1004].
On 30 Oct 2015 received 'Inka' from Bernard Glassman [585]
Together with her husband Roland Wegmueller teaches at the Training Center Spiegel Sangha in Berne, Switzerland [585].
Sensei (2011) [585]. Rōshi (30 Oct 2015) [585]
- Wegmueller, Roland Yakushi (b. 1954-) [1007].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-SENS2011-WEGMURO-GLASSMA [1003].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-SENS2017-WEGMURO-GLASSMA [585].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1999) [585].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1999 #585 minus 1954 #1007=45)
45 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2011 #585 minus 1999 #585=12) 12 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2017 #585 minus 2011 #585=7) 7 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2011) [585]; RŌSHI (2017) [585].
Data:
HUSBAND of Barbara Wegmueller [585].
From 1982 to 1985, lived in West Africa (was directing a vaccination program #2007) and "[i]n the early eighties [say, in 1983? - tmc], he received initiations as a West Afican shaman" [585].
Between 1990 and 2000, studied meditation and dream-work under a Sufi teacher, Annette Kaiser (Irina Tweedie lineage #1006) [585].
Since 1999, he has studied Zen under Eve Marko, and Genro Gauntt [585]. Studied koans under G. Gauntt for 10 years [1007]. Since 2000 a student of Bernard Glassman [1007].
On 10 May 2008, Eve Marko (Bernard Glassman's wife #178, a Rōshi #585) gave him Transmission as a Preceptor in the Zen Peacemaker Sangha [1004].
On 23 Apr 2011, B. Glassman gave him Transmisssion as a teacher [Sensei] in his lineage [1003].
On 25 Jul 2017 received 'Inka' from Bernard Glassman [585].
Together with her wife Barbara Wegmueller teaches at the Training Center Spiegel Sangha in Berne, Switzerland [585].
Since 1982, a medical doctor [1005].
end of the 2nd generation teachers in Glassman Line School
continuation of the 1st generation teachers in Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- LOORI, JOHN DAIDŌ (14 Jun 1931 - 9 Oct 2009) [85].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-1-SENS1986-LOORIJO-MAEZUMI [834].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1972) [834].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1972 #834 minus 1931 #85=41)
41 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1986 #834 minus 1972 #834=14) 14 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maezumi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1996) [834].
Data:
In 1972, John Loori began formal Zen practice [834].
Studied first in New York under Soen Nakagawa, later in Los Angeles under Taizan Maezumi [834].
In 1983, made a Zen priest by Taizan Maezumi [834].
In 1986, received shiho (dharma transmission) from Taizan Maezumi [834].
One of Taizan Maezumi's twelve Dharma Successors [590]. Founder and abbot of the Mountains and Rivers Order (MRO),
Abbot of the Zen Mountain Monastery.
Rōshi [235]
Known online teachings by John Daido Loori.
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): six (6) 2nd generation teachers in Loori Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- ARNOLD, GEOFFREY SHUGEN (b. 1957-) [52].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS1986-ARNOLDG-LOORIJO [834].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1957 #52=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1997 #229 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Loori Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1997) [229].
Data:
Training Coordinator and Director of Operations at ZMM, and manages the
National Buddhist Prison Sangha. Received Dharma Transmission in 1997 [229]
Rōshi [52][383]
Known online teachings by Geoffrey Shugen Arnold
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): one (1) 3rd generation teacher in Arnold Line <= Loori Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Kimmel, Jody Hojin (b. 19??-) [229][383].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2017 #384 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Arnold Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2007) [384]; SENSEI (2017) [384].
Data:
WIFE of Konrad Ryushin Marchaj (see below) [663].
Zen Mountain Monastery (ZMM)’s training coordinator [663].
"[E]ntered residency at the Monastery in 1990 and began studying with Daido Loori [384]. In 2007, Daido Loori recognized her as a dharma holder [384]
In 2009, initial transmission of the Precepts) from Daido Loori, who began the process; Geoffrey Arnold completed the transmission in 2012 [868].
In 2012 received from Geoffrey Arnold transmission of the precepts 'Denkai' [384]. On on 18 Jun 2017 received 'Denbo' on 18 Jun 2017 [384].
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- Goddard, Vanessa Zuisei (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS19??-GODDARD-LOORIJO [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Loori Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [383]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Dharma Holder [383]. "[I]n full-time residential training at the Monastery [ZMM] from 1995 to 2014, fourteen of those years as a monastic.
She’s now a senior lay student in the MRO." [383].
- Green, Ron Hogen (b. 19??-) [383].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-HOSH1993-GREENRO-LOORIJO [868].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS2016-GREENRO-LOORIJO [868].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1978) [868]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1978 #868 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2016 #760 minus 1978 #868=38) 38 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher the Kapleau Line (Rochester Zen Center)/Sanbo Kyodan School: HŌSHI (1993?) [868].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Loori Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2016) [868].
Data:
Formally began practicing Zen in 1978 with Philip Kapleau [868]. Together with his "wife, Cindy Eiho Green, helped run the Denver Zen Center, an affiliate of Kapleau Roshi’s Rochester Zen Center" [868].
Podiatrist, [868].
"1988, and not long after began studying with Daido Roshi. In 1993, Hogen completed his training in the Kapleau Lineage and was designated a senior student [Hōshi? - tmc] in the Mountains and Rivers Order. He and Eiho left Denver in 1995 and
entered full time residency at ZMM. At the Monastery, Hogen served as Director of Operations for Dharma Communications for 10 years and, in 2000, ordained as a monastic." [868]
Zen student "since 1978, and was in residential training at the Monastery [ZMM] for twelve years. In 2007, Hogen returned to lay life.
He currently lives with his family on a farm in Pennsylvania." [383].
- Hintz, Joy Jimon (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS20??-HINTZJO-LOORIJO [229].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Loori Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [229]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Assistant Teacher (year?)[229].
- Marchaj, Konrad Ryushin (b. 1 Jun 1953-) [662].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS2009-MARCHAJ-LOORIJO-L2015 [229].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1983?) [980].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1983? #980 minus 1953 #662=30?)
30? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2009 #229 minus 1983? #890=26?) 26? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Loori Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2009) [229].
LEFT the Loori SCHOOL (2015) [390].
WAS AFFLICTED AFFLICTED with Red Threaded Entanglements [844] (bef. 2015) [663]. ->
HUSBAND of Jody Hojin Oshi Kimmel [663].
Data:
Sensei [228]. Born in Warsaw, Poland [662].
migrated to the United States in 1967 [980].
Practicing Buddhism since 1983 [980].
Initially, a pediatrician and a psychiatrist [390].
In Jun 2009 received 'Shiho' Dharma Transmission and authorisation to teach [229][662].
From Oct 2009 [since John Loori death on 9 Oct 2009) #85] to Jan 2015 the abbot of Zen Mountain Monastery (ZMM)[980]
On 25 Jan 2015, because of his infidelities and sexual misconduct [663].
Konrad Ryushin Marchaj was asked by Geoffrey Shugen Arnold [the New York-based abbot] to permanently step down as abbot of the ZMM and
take six months' leave from his responsibilities as a teacher [389]. Since 2015, he teaches indep.ly [390].
- Treace, Bonnie Myotai (b. 1956-) [237].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS1996-TREACEB-LOORIJO-L2004 [237].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1956 #237=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1996 #237 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Loori Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1996) [237].
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (Sensei - 1996) [237].
Data:
LIFE PARTNER [wife? - tmc] of J. D. LOORI [138]. Received Dharma Transmission from John Loori in 1996 [237].
The former Vice-Abbess at Zen Mountain Monastery (ZMM) and former spiritual director (abbess) atZen Center of New York City, the
city branch of the Monastery. Member of the White Plum Asanga (WPA) (www.whiteplum.org) [258].
In 2004 Bonnie Treace departed from
the Mountains and Rivers Order and formed her own Hermitage Heart Sangha [843,#Kolman (1939-2020)].
In 2007 the teacher at the newly establishedHermitage Heart sangha [207]
Sensei [52][237]
Known online teachings by Bonnie Myotai Treace and
Teisho, Mondo, and Informal Teachings by Bonnie Myotai Treace
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): one (1) 3rd generation teacher in Treace Line <= Loori Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Kolman, Phil Sengetsu (b. 19???-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS2016-KOLMANPHI-TREACEB [1211].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1956 #237=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2016 #1211 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Loori Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2016) [1211].
Data:
In 2016, Bonnie Trace gave 'shiho' to Phil Sengetsu Kolman, Sensei [1211].
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end of the 2nd generation teachers in Loori Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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continuation of the 1st generation teachers in Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- MERZEL, DENNIS PAUL SOTEN GENPO [1137](b. 1944-) [80][1137]
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-1-HOSH1979-MERZELD-MAEZUMI [607].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-1-SENS1980-MERZELD-MAEZUMI [607].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-ROSH1996-MERZELD-GLASSMA [1220].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1972) [1074].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1972 #src minus 1944 #80=28)
28 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1980 #670 minus 1972 #1074=8) 8 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (1996 #585 minus 1980 #670=16) 16 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maezumi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1980) [670].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen: RŌSHI (1996) [1220].
LEFT the Kanzeon SANGHA (2011) [264][391][392][436].
WAS AFFLICTED AFFLICTED with Red Threaded Entanglements [844] (bef. 2011) [671]. ->
Data:
One of Taizan Maezumi's twelve Dharma Successors [590]. Founder of the Kanzeon Sangha [80][192].
Started serious zen practice in Mar 1972, during a sesshin conducted at ZCLA by Koryu Osaka and assisted by Taizan Maezumi [1074].
Sensei (1980) [607], Rōshi (1996) [27] or (1995) [585]. Ordained as a "Zen monk under Zen Master Taizan Maezumi in 1973.
Completing formal Koan study in 1979 he became Maezumi Roshi’s second Dharma Successor in 1980,
the first being Bernie Tetsugen Glassman. He received 'Inka' (final seal of approval as Zen Master) from Roshi Glassman in 1996" [670].
Received from Maezumi "the title Hoshi (Dharma-Holder) after completing koan study in 1979" [1220].
In Oct 1996, "received Inka from his elder Dharma brother, Tetsugen Glassman Roshi, in New York City" [1220].
In 1973, received the name Soten Genpo from Taizan Maezumi [1037].
Student and Dharma Successor, in 1980 of Taizan Maezumi [607].
On 10 Oct 1996,
Bernard Glassman conferred 'Inka' upon Dennis Genpo Merzel Sensei [27].
Simultaneously, Bernard Glassman transferred to Dennis Merzel's leadership of the White Plum Asanga (WPA) (www.whiteplum.org) [27].
"In 1982 Genpo Sensei [... ] founded the international group he named the Kanzeon (Love and Compassion) Sangha, centered in Salt Lake City, Utah, with
affiliates in France, Holland, Poland, Belgium, Germany, England, and Malta.
[in Jan 2007 he had] "[S]ix Dharma Successors: Catherine Genno Pages, John Shodo Flatt, Anton Tenkei Coppens, Malgosia Jiho Braunek,
Daniel Doen Silberberg, Nico Sojun Tydeman. He has given 'Inka' to three Zen teachers: John Daido Loori, Catherine Genno Pages and Anton Tenkei Coppens" [670]
"In the late ’80s, Genpo was the abbot of a Zen community in Bar Harbor, Maine,
which dissolved in part because of an affair he had with one of the members." [1074].
In Feb 2011, Dennis Merzel resigned from White Plum Asanga membership as well as an Elder of the White Plum.
This resignation is a result of his recent disclosures regarding sexual misconduct with several of his students. [264][391][392][436]. Following the scandal, Dennis Merzel self-disrobed as a Zen priest [391][436]. After a few years spent outside institutional Zen, in 2018 (or sooner), he self-reassumed his pastoral duties by conferring (presumably on the strength of his former attainments) an 'Inka' seal on his long-time student Niko Sojun Tydeman [398].
On 19 Apr 2011 sixty-six Zen teachers from White Plum Asanga and other lineages in The US "have issued and signed [..an] open letter, which refers also to Merzel’s own communication, 'Owning My Responsibility:
A Personal Statement from Dennis Merzel'" and asked him to "[A]ddress [...his] repeated unethical and exploitative behaviors. And, [...] to honor [...his initial]
commitment to step aside from Kanzeon [Sangha] and allow a remediation process to happen there as well" [671].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): forty-six (46) 2nd generation teachers in Merzel Line School
- Andersen-Palmer, Susan MyōYu (b. 1950-) [85][537].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maezumi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1995) [345].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: RŌSHI (2005) [345].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Susan Andersen-Palmer in the Maezumi Line (1st gen.)
- Bakker, Irene Kaigetsu Kyojo (b. 19??-) [145][193][310]
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2011?) [145][193][686].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Halifax Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2012) [310][311][685]; RŌSHI (2024) [685].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Irene Bakker in the Halifax Line (3rd gen.).
- Braunek, Malgosia Jiho (30 Jan 1947-23 Jun 2014) [834].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS2003-BRAUNEKM-MERZELD [510].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-ROSH2011-BRAUNEKM-MERZELD [834].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1979) [834].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1979 #834 minus 1947 #834=32)
32 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2003 #834 minus 1979 #834=24) 24 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2011 #834 minus 2003 #834=8) 8 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2003) [834]; RŌSHI (2011) [834];
Data:
Film actress [834]. Sensei, Dharma Successor [144][227][309][510]. "[B]egan the practice of Korean Zen with Master Dae San Sa
Nim in 1979 [834].
She practiced with Genpo Roshi since 1983, and since 1986, he had been her main teacher" [834]".
Teacher at the Kandzeon Sangha, Warsaw, Poland [510]. Received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Dennis Merzel in 2003 [510].
"Received authorization to teach methods of Big Mind Big Heart from Dennis Merzel [834].
She also studied with Catherine Pages, Bernard Glassman "and with teachers of other, non-Buddhist spiritual traditions" [834].
In 2003, received the robe and bowls from Dennis Merzel (was appointed 'Sensei')[1287].
in 2011, in Ameland in the Netherlands, received 'Inka' from Dennis Merzel [1287].
- van de Bunt, Kees Kongo (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS19??-BUNTKEE-MERZELD [193].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [193].
- Caille, Laurent Hozan (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS19??-CAILLEL-MERZELD-L1996 [193].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
LEFT the Merzel SCHOOL (1996) [98][112]
Data:
[Assistant teacher, departed Kanzeon Sangha in 1996][98][112].
Declared to be "No longer in good standing or authorized by Genpo Rōshi to teach Zen in any way shape or form" [193].
- Christofferson, Richard (Rich) Taido [1148] (b. 1960-)[1149].
aka Richard Christofferson Jr.
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS2007-CHRISTO-MERZELD [510].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-ROSH20??-CHRISTO-MERZELD [510].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1982) [1148]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1982 #1148 minus 1960 #1149=22)
22 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or
'Denbō'] (2007 #510 minus 1982 #1148=15) 15 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi
aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (2007) [510][1148].
Data:
Was 65 in Jul 2025 (= b. 1960) [1149].
In 1982, "attended his first Sesshin in New York," and started regular Zen practice [1148].
In 1988, received Jukai from Dennis Merzel [1148]
"at the Wasatch Zen Group in Salt Lake City, later to merge with Kanzeon Zen Center" [1148].
In 1992, became a resident practitioner there [1148]
in 1994, received Tokudo (Ordination) in 1994.
In 2007, received, Transmission from Dennis Merzel [1148].
in 2007, received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Dennis Merzel [510].
From around 2000 till he left Utah in 2009, "was the Godo (in charge of the training hall)"
at the Kanzeon Zen Center, Salt Lake City, UT [1148].
Since 2009, when he left Utah, continues to visit Zen Mountain Center in Idyllwild CA,
to train under Charles Fletcher [1148].
In the 2020s, employed at a company in Seattle as a Systems Administrator [1148].
Teacher at the Trikaya Zen Center, Seattle, WA [255].
Assistant Teacher [145][193]. Zen Master [510].
- COPPENS, ANTON TENKEI (b. 1949-)[16][80][98][112][144][510].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-HOSH19??-COPPENS-MERZELD [900].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS1996-COPPENS-MERZELD [510].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-ROSH2006-COPPENS-MERZELD [900].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1976) [900][901]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1976 #900 minus 1949 #16=25)
25 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1996 #510 minus 1976 #900=20) 20 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2006 #900 minus 1996 #510=10) 10 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1996) [510]; RŌSHI (2006) [900][901].
Data:
HUSBAND of TAMARA GABRYSCH [213].
Rōshi, Dharma Successor [900][901]. Born in the Netherlands [900][901].
In 1976, started Zen practice in England [900][901].
Between 1993 and 1998, Coppense and Gabrysch were full-time residents and workers at the Kanzeon Center in Utah [1135].
In 1996, received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Dennis Merzel [510][901].
In 2000, "went to Japan with his wife Myoho [Tamara Gabrysch - tmc] to study with Maezumi Roshi’s brother, Junyu Kuroda
Roshi. Later, in Zuijoji, he completed the training necessary for accreditation by the Japanese Soto School" [901].
In 2002, Coppense and Gabrysch settled in the Netherlands, where they established Zen River Temple,
"a community of residents and members with an ongoing daily programme and monthly sesshins" [1135].
Abbot and Teacher at the Zen River, The Netherlands [900][901].
In 2006, received 'inka' from Dennis Merzel [900][901]
"[H]as a background in art and art history" [901]. By Feb 2025, has appointed nine Dharma successors [900][901].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): nine (9) 3rd generation teachers in Coppens Line <= Merzel Line School<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen/font>
- de Boer, Simon Senko (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-3-SENS2014-BOERSIM-COPPENS [551].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2014 #551 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Coppens Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2014) [551].
Data:
Sensei. Dharma Successor. Assistant Teacher [317][318]. Received Dharma Transmission in 2014 [551].
Completed Soto temple training in Toshoji [900][901].
Moved "to the Zen Boat [= Zen River Centre - tmc] in Groningen, where he now leads the program with his partner, Jifu [Vulink, Helma Jifu - tmc]" [900][901].
"He also teaches weekly classes at Zentrum in Utrecht" [900][901]
LIFE PARTNER of VULINK, HELMA JIFU (see below) [900][901].
- Fischer, Hans Daishin (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-3-HOSH2008-FISCHHA-COPPENS [1288].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-3-SENS2014?-FISCHHA-COPPENS [551].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1989) [900][901].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1989 #900 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2014 #551 minus 1989 #900=25) 25 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Coppens Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2014) or (2015) [551] or [901][90].
Data:
Born in Eibergen, The Netherlands [1288].
To styart with, received a technical education, "but then changed studies and became a social worker [1288].
Travelled for "one year, visiting Israel, Egypt, India, Nepal and Myanmar" [1288].
In 1989, started Zen meditation [1288]. Two years later, in 1991, met Dennis Merzel during a sesshin [1288].
Since then "Zen practice quickly became his highest priority" [1288].
Studied also with Catherine Pages, Nico Tydeman, and finally with Anton Coppens [1288].
In 1999 he received Jukai from Dennis Merzel "who gave him the dharma name Daishin" [1288].
In 2001, learning that A. Coppens and his wife, Tammy Gabrysch, "were planning to start a residential practice center
in The Netherlands, he immediately joined their team" and, as the master electrician, worked on repairs and restoration of
the building they acquired in Uithuizen village, N. of Groningen [1288].
Once the "Zen River opened [in 2002, #1289] he asked Tenkei [Coppens] to become his second teacher, which had the full approval of Genpo [Merzel]"
[1288].
"In 2007 he also completed a Lay-Ango as Head-trainee and in 2008 received Hoshi" [1288].
"[L]eads the Zen River group Zutphen and, since dharma transmission, started to conduct workshops" in The Netherlands and Germany [1288].
Lay Dharma Successor and Assistant Teacher [317][318]. Received Dharma Transmission in 2014 [551] or in 2015 [900][901].
- den Hollander, Peter Gakudo (b. 1957-) [845].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-3-SENS2013-HOLLAND-COPPENS [845].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-3-ROSH2023?-HOLLAND-COPPENS [845].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1997) [845].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1997 #845 minus 1957 #845=40)
40 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2013 #551 minus 1997 #845=16) 16 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2023 #845 minus 2013 #551=10) 10 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Coppens Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2013) [551]; RŌSHI (2023) [845].
Data:
HUSBAND of Koren Kasman [845].
Dharma Successor. Assistant Teacher [317][318]. Received Dharma Transmission in 2013 [551].
"In 1997, he began his Zen practice with Genpo [Merzel] Roshi, and later,
in October 2000, he started practicing with Tenkei [Coppens] Roshi, who became his root teacher." [845]
In Dec 2013 Shiho from Anton Coppens [845]. In December 2023 received 'Inka' from Antony Coppens [845].
"Received inka in 2024 from Tenkei [Anton Coppens] Roshi" [900][901].
"After receiving Dharma transmission in 2013, Gakudo completed his Soto temple training in Shogoji and Toshoji.
He then followed his calling to the Spanish Pyrenees, where he began constructing Keiruiji Zen and
retreat centre of which he is the current abbot.)" [900][901]
- du Hullu, Ingrid Ranka (b. 19??-) [900][901].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-F-3-SENS2016-HULLUIN-COPPENS [900].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2006) [900][901].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2006 #900 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Coppens Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2016) [900][901].
Data:
Sensei and Dharma Successor [900][901]. In 2006, started practising under Anton Coppens at Zen River [900][901].
In 2016, received Dharma Transmission from Anton Coppens [900][901]. In 2017, went to Toshoji for Soto temple training [900][901].
In 2020, moved to Haren, near Groningen, where she set up a sewing studio specializing in Zen apparel [900][901]. A professional seamstress and an accountant [900][901].
- Kasman, Anjo Koren (1956-22 Aug 2016) [514][1105].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-F-3-SENS2013-KASMANA-COPPENS [551].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1999) [834].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1999 #834 minus 1956 #514=43)
43 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2013 #551 minus 1999 #834=14) 14 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Coppens Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2013) [551].
Data:
WIFE of Peter den Hollander [845].
In 1999 started Zen practice with Anoton Coppens [834].
Dharma Successor. Assistant Teacher [317][318]. Received Dharma Transmission in 2013 [551].
"[C]ompleted her Soto temple training in Yokoji and Toshoji" [900][901]
Together with her husband Peter den Hollander was one of the
founders of Keiryuji (2015), in Spain [845].
Administrative manager in a Hospital in Leiden [834].
- Klopman Gert Zen'etsu (b. 19??-) [901].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-3-SENS2024-KLOPMAN-COPPENS [900].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2024 #900 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Coppens Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2024) [900][901].
Data:
Sensei. Dharma Successor [900][901]. Concurrently trained Zen under Nico/Niko Tydeman, Jiun Hogen, and Harada Tangen [900][901].
Since ca. 2003, practiced under Anton Coppens at Zen River [900][901].
In 2024, received Dharma Transmission from Anton Coppens [900][901].
A coastal engineer and designer of buildings [900][901].
- Lopez-Doriga, Jorge Ryusho (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-3-HOSH2009-LOPEZDO-COPPENS [1297].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-3-SENS2014-LOPEZDO-COPPENS [551].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1994) [1298].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1994 #1298 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2014? #551 minus 1994 #1298=20) 20 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Coppens Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2009) [1297]; SENSEI (2014) [551][1298].
Data:
Was born in Madrid and was raised in Spain during Franco and pre-post Franco times [1297].
In 1994, joined Zen River Temple "since its foundation over 10 years ago" (10 yrs since 2014 = in 1994)[1298].
In 2014, has been practising Zen for 20 years (= since 1994) [1298].
In London, UK, he did his first sesshin with Dennis Merzel [1297].
Later, "moved to Salt Lake City to train at Kanzeon Zen Center. There he met Tenkei [Anton Coppens];" [1297].
When A. Coppens and T. Gabrysh established Zen River Temple in The Netherlands in 2001,
Jorge Lopez "was one of the first ones to join" [1297].
In 2003, received Jukai Tammy Gabrysch [1297].
Has set up a "Zen River group in Madrid that Anton Coppens and Tammy Gabrysch visit annually [1297].;
Did the same in Lima and later, in Bangkok [1297].
In 2005, completed his Lay Hossenshiki [1297].
In 2009, received from A. Coppens 'Hoshi' [1297].
In 2014, received Dharma Transmission [551].
In 2014 received from A. Coppens ('Sensei') [1297].
"Received Dharma transmission in 2015" [900][901].
Zen Teacher ('Sensei') at Zen River Temple, Netherlands, since 2014 [1298].
Under the guidance of the Abbot Tenkey Roshi, had open Zen River groups in Madrid, Lima and Bangkok [1298].
Around 2025 lived in Bangkok where worked "as the CMO of a large beverage company" [1297].
Education: The American Univ. of Paris (1982-1985) [1298].
Georgia State Univ., Bachelor (B.B.A.) of Business Admin. and Management, General (1985-1987)[1298].
Thunderbird School of Global Management, Intl. Management (1990-1991) [1298].
Work: The Walt Disney Company, Madrid Spain (1991-1995), London UK (1995-1998);
Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG), Miami USA (1998-2003);
Innitiative Entertainment, Madrid Spain (2003-2008);
AJE [a beverage company] Lima Peru (since 2009-)[1298].
Lay Dharma Successor. Assistant Teacher [317][318].
- van de Roer, Robert Doin (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-3-SENS2014-ROERROB-COPPENS [551].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2000) [900][901].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2000 #900 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2014 #551 minus 2000 #900=14) 14 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Coppens Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2014) [551].
Data:
Dharma Successor. Assistant Teacher [317][318]. Received Dharma Transmission in 2014 [551]. "[D]id his Soto temple training in Toshoji" [900][901]
- Vulink, Helma Jifu (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-F-3-SENS2014-VULINKH-COPPENS [551].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2002) [900][901].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2002 #900 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2014 #551 minus 2002 #src=12) 12 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Coppens Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2014) [551].
Data:
LIFE PARTNER of de BOER, SIMON SENKO (see above), with who she leads the Zen River Centre (Zen Boat) in Groningen [900][901].
Sensei. Dharma Successor. Assistant Teacher [317][318].
In 2003, started Zen practice with Tenkei at Zen River [1299].
"[M]oved in as a ful-time resident a few years later" [1299].
In 2007, received Shukke Tokudo [1299].
in 2010, served as Shuso and later again in 2013 with Seido Suzuki Roshi in the position of Jokeshi during her Hossenshiki.
Is the yoga teacher during daily excercise classes at at Zen River [1299].
works in maintenance and gardening at Zen River [1299].
In 2014, received Dharma Transmission [551].
In Jan 2014, received Shiho (attended by Musai from Santa Fe, NM) from Anton Coppens [1299].
In the Winter of 2014/2015 participated in Soto Ango training in Toshoji [1299].
"[F]inished her Soto temple training in Toshoji. She currently lives with Senko [Simon de Boer - tmc] on the Zen Boat in Groningen" [900][901]
Since spring 2018, Helma Vulink lives and teaches at the Zen Boat in Groningen [1299].
In 2020, Helma Vulink "also became the spiritual leader for Kanzeon Zen Centrum Rotterdam" [900][901].
"[S]tudied literature and theater in Amsterdam, her hometown" [1299].
"[S]et up her own company and worked for many years as an actress and drama-teacher" [1299],
end of the 3rd generation teachers in Coppens Line <= Merzel Line School<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen/font>
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Merzel Line School
- Coppens, Stefan Kenjitsu (b. 1931?-) [inferred from 909].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-2-SENS2019-COPSTE-MERZELD [909].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1983) [909].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1983 #909 minus 1931? #909=52?)
52 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2019 #src minus 1983 #909=36) 36 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2006) [909]; SENSEI (2019) [909].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [145][193].
In 1952, graduated [at the age, say 21? = 3 years of undergraduate studies? = born in 1931?, inferred from #909 - tmc] as a social pedagogue at the University of Utrecht [909].
In 1983 commenced Zen training and became a student of Dennis Merzel, "with whom he also followed the koan training" [909].
In 1992, received Jukai from Dennis Merzel and the dharma name 'Kenjitsu' [909].
In 1996 received from Dennis Merzel 'Shukke Tokudo', ordination as a Buddhist monk [909].
In 2006, received the priestly transmission (Denkai), "which allows him to pass on the Buddhist Vows (Jukai)" [909].
In 2019, "received Shiho, [and] full dharma transmission, (Denbo) and thus officially became the successor of [Dennis Merzel]" [909].
- Curtice, Jim Kuzan (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS20??-CURTISJ-MERZELD [193].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [193].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [193].
- Dubois, Michel Genko [1067] (b. 1947-) [1067].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2007) [1067];
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: RŌSHI (2015) [1067].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Michel Dubois in the Glassman Line (2nd gen.)
- Esterman, Mark Daitoku Kanchi [1139] (b. 19??-)
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-HOSH2010-ESTERMA-MERZELD [1139].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-2-SENS2014-ESTERMA-MERZELD [510].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-2-ROSH2022-ESTERMA-MERZELD [1139].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1969) [1139].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1969 #1139 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2014 #510 minus 1969 #1139=45) 45 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2022 #1139 minus 2014 #510=8) 8 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2010) [1139]; SENSEI (2014) [510][1139]; RŌSHI (2022) [1139];
Data:
Born and raised in the New York City area [1139].
In 1969 began Zen training under Japanese Rinzai Zen Master Seikan Hasegawa [1139].
Between 1969-2002 trained with "him "in locations on the East coast of the U.S. as
well as in Japan" [1139].
In 1997, was ordained by Rev. Hasegawa
and served under him as Head Monk of Rock Creek Buddhist Temple of America [est. in 1973 by Seikan Hasegawa in Derwood, MD #1140]1970-2002,
and Vice-Abbott 1999-2002 [1139].
In 2003, began studying Zen with Dennis Merzel at Kanzeon Zen Center in Salt Lake City, UT [1139].
In 2004, received Jukai and Shukke Tokudo (Ordination) from Dennis Merzel [1139].
In 2010, appointed Hoshi (Lineage Holder) [1139].
In 2012 founded the Salt Lake Zen Group [1139].
In 2014 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Dennis Merzel [510].
On 17 Oct 2014, received from Dennis Merzel 'Shiho' [1139].
On 3 Jun 2022, received from Dennis Merzel 'Inka' [1139].
A graduate of Amherst College [1139].
Has a Ph.D. in English and American Literature from Brandeis Univ. [1139].
He has taught classes on Zen, Big Mind and meditation at Kanzeon Zen Center [1139].
Teacher at the Salt Lake Zen Group, Utah [src].
Rōshi [510].
f
- Flatt, John Shodo (27 Aug 1913-5 Feb 1994) [src, 510?].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS1994-FLATTJO-MERZELD [510].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-ROSH19??-FLATTJO-MERZELD [510].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1913 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1994 #510 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus 1994 #510=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1994) [510]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [510]
Data:
Rōshi [510]. Dharma Successor [112][144]. Received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Dennis Merzel in 1994 [510]
"[O]ne of the founders of the British White Plum Sangha. He was the chairman of the Zen Practice Centre Trustees.
He received shiho from Genpo Merzel in the year he died" [834]
- Fletcher, Charles Tenshin (b. 1955-)[1123]
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maezumi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1994) [702].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: RŌSHI (2006) [702].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Charles Fletcher in the Maezumi Line (1st gen.)
- Fraser, Colin Gonin (b. 26 Aug 1958-) [1136].
(aka Colin Gonin Fraser and Colin G Fraser) [1136].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS19??-FRASERC-MERZELD [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [19][98].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [19][98].
Was born on 08/26/1958 [1136].
"Previous to Colin's current city of Beachwood, OH, Colin Fraser lived in Shaker Heights OH, Salt Lake City UT
and Erie PA" [1136].
Declared to be "No longer in good standing or authorized by Genpo [Merzel] Rōshi to
teach Zen in any way shape or form" [193].
- Gabrysch, Nancy Genshin (b. 1937-) [1153].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS2006-GABRYSNA-MERZELD [1153].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-F-2-ROSH2016-GABRYSNA-MERZELD [1153].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1983?) [1153].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1983? #1153 minus 1937 #src=46?)
46? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2006 #510 minus 1983? #1135=23?) 23? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2016? #510 minus 2006 #1153=10) 10 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (1998) [1153];SENSEI (2006) [510][1153]; RŌSHI (2016?) [510].
Data:
In 1937, born in Scotland [1153].
In 1954, commenced [5 yrs (3 BFA+2 MFA years long?)#1154 tmc] fine art graduate studies at the Slade School Univ. College in London,
"followed by a year [starting, say in 1959?, tmc] of post graduate studies" at the London Univ. Institute of Education [1153].
In 1978, became "certified in art therapy and worked in hospital and private settings" [1153].
In 1983, while studying Individual Psychotherapy at Liverpool Univ., she met Dennis Merzel [1153].
Commenced regular zazen in 1983?, or soon thereafter [1153].
In 1988, invited Dennis Merzel to come to lead a sesshin in Northern England [1135].
In (year?), has moved to Bar Harbor and then Salt Lake City, to continue studies with Dennis Merzel [1153].
Her Zen training there included more than 12 years of residential practice [1153].
In Jan 1998, received Hoshi from Dennis Merzel [1153].
Between 1999 2004, led a satellite group of Kanzeon Zen Center in Park City, Utah [1153].
In 2006, received 'Shiho' from Dennis Merzel [510].
In May 2006, received 'Shiho' (Dharma-Transmission) from Dennis Merzel [1153].
Dharma Successor [98][146][192][510].
In 2006, returned to England where she established the zendo Kannon-ji zendo [1155]
In the 2020s lived "in England where she has a zendo (Kannon-ji) in Bilsborrow, near Preston, Lancashire" [1153].
In 2016? 'Inka' from Dennis Merzel? [510]. Roshi [1153].
MOTHER of Tamara Myoho Gabrysch Sensei [318][1153].
- Gabrysch, Tamara (Tammy) Myoho (b. 1961-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-HOSH1998-GABRYSTA-MERZELD [1135].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS2008-GABRYSTA-MERZELD [1135].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-F-2-ROSH2018-GABRYSTA-MERZELD [1135].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1988) [901]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1988 #1135 minus 1961 #src=27)
27 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2008 #510 minus 1988 #1135=20) 20 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2018 #901 minus 2008 #510=10) 10 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (1998) [1135]; SENSEI (2008) [510][318][1135]; RŌSHI (2018) [901][1135].
Data:
WIFE of Anton Coppens [213][901].
DAUGHTER of Nancy Genshin Gabrysch [318].
Was born in Edinburgh, Scotland [1135].
1986-1988, worked as a freelance artist [1135].
In Aug 1988 attended a sesshin with Dennis Merzel in Northern England [1135].
In 1988, started Zen practice under Dennis Merzel [901].
In 1988, went to "Bar Harbor, Maine, where Roshi was setting up Kanzeon Zen Center" [1135].
In Nov 1988 received Jukai [1135].
In March 1991 "received Shukke Tokudo (ordination)" [1135].
Between 1988 and 2000 underwent residential training at Kanzeon Zen Centres in Maine and Utah, USA [901].
In 1993, after the Center's relocation to Utah "she began to cook for the residential programme and was the Tenzo (head cook) for many years" [1135].
Between 1993 and 1998, Gabrysch and Coppense were full-time residents and workers at the Center in Utah [1135].
In early 1998, Dennis Merzel appointed her "Hoshi (dharma holder) and gave her Denkai (precept holder for priestly activities)" [1135].
In 1998, during a mountain retreat, Tamara Gabrysch and Antony Coppens, were married by Dennis Merzel [1135].
In 2000, together with her husband Anton C., studied for six months in Japan under Junyu Kuroda Roshi [901].
and later undertook official Soto temple training in Toshoji [901].
In 2000, Gabrysch and Coppens "left Salt Lake City in 2000 after 12 years of residential training,
and went on to live and practice for six month[s] in Japan with Junyu Kuroda Roshi (Hojo-san), the younger brother of Maezumi Roshi" [1135].
In 2002, Gabrysch and Coppens settled in the Netherlands, where they established Zen River Temple,
"a community of residents and members with an ongoing daily programme and monthly sesshins" [1135]
Tammy served as "Tenzo, webmaster and as PR administrator" [1135].
On May 10, 2008 received Shiho from Dennis Merzel in Salt Lake City [1135].
Since then she, Sensei, commenced formal teaching in the Netherlands [1135].
In 2013, "completed formal training in Japan at Toshoji monastery in Okayama" and was certified by the Soto School as Kyoshi (priest) [1135].
On 26 Jun 2018, received Inka, 'the final seal of approval', from Dennis Merzel [1135].
In 2018, received 'Inka' from Dennis Merzel [901].
Rōshi [510]. Dharma Successor [98][146][193][214].
A freelance artist and a musician [901].
- Gericke, Alexandra Mushin (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-HOSH20??-GERICKE-MERZELD [145].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [145][193].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [145][193].
- Gerpheide, Sato Karen C. Zero Kyozen [1145][1146] (b. 1955-) [1146].
aka KC Kyozen Sato, Karen C Sato Gerpheide,
Karen Cecelia Sato, Karen C Kc Sato, Gerpheide Karen Sato, Karen S Gerpheide,
Karen X Sato, Karen Sato Gerpheide [1146]. Also known as Roshi Ma Sato [1145].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-HOSH20??-GERPHEI-KAHNPAU [145].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS2010?-GERPHEI-MERZELD [1147].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2001) [1145].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice 2001 #1145 minus 1955 #1146=46?)
46? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2010? #1147 minus 2001 #1145 =9?) 9? years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Paul Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2010?) [#1147].
WAS AFFLICTED AFFLICTED with Red Threaded Entanglements [844] (bef. 2011) [436]. ->
Data:
Was 70 in Jul 2025 (= b. 1955) [1146].
"In 1999 she started her spiritual quest looking for a teacher in [...] Nepal" [1145].
"Her search ended in 2001 just a few miles away from her home when she found the Kanzeon Zen Center,
Salt Lake City, UT and became a student of Roshi Dennis Genpo Merzel" [1145].
Genpo Roshi ordained her in 2009 [1145].
"She became a teacher at Kanzeon and was given Denbo, Dharma Succession," by Dennis Merzel [1145].
"in both Maezumi Roshis Zen tradition and in [Merzel's] the Big Mind Process" [1145].
Sensei [391][392][437]. Appointed Sensei probably in 2010? but definitely bef. Jul 2010 when a stub of Gerpheide, K.C. Kyozen's
biographical note appeared online [tmc][1147].
Independently, a student and Dharma Holder of Paul Kahn [src] (see Paul Kahn Line).
"Roshi Ma teaches her own version of the Big Mind Process called Morningstar" [1145].
There is no info, at present, on who and when bestowed on her the 'Inka' [tmc, 19 Jul 2025].
Simultaneously, student and Dharma successor of Dennis Merzel [391][392] .
For many years was a secret lover of Dennis Merzel [436].
In early 2011 revelations [1147]of their scandalous extramarital affair forced Merzel, a married man,
"to disrobe as a Zen priest and resign his elder status with the White Plum Asanga" [436].
Their joint sexual misconduct has brought about her departure from White Plum Asanga [391][392].
and his resignation (Feb 2011) from both leadership and membership of the Asanga, as well as self-disrobing as a Zen priest [391][392].
Founded online Muhei-an (No Walls Hermitage) out of St. George Utah [1145]. Was the teacher at the online system (zengarland.org/hermitage-without-walls/)[421].
In 1993, received MBA in Marketing [1145].
For 5 years was a member of the Board of Directors of Cirque Corporation
(developing input devices for laptop computers) [1145].
"[H]as a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and has practiced as a sports medicine
orthopedic physical therapist since 1990" [1145].
Physiotherapist [437]. Certified instructor of yoga [437]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Gibson, Lisa Genki [1096](b. y-born) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS2010?-GIBSONL-MERZELD [1096].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2008?) [1096].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2008? #1096 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2023 #1096 minus 2008? #src=1096) 15 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Diane Hamilton Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src]; SENSEI (2023) [1096].
Data:
Since 2008, been practicing with Diane Hamilton [1096].
In 2023, received from her Dharma Transmission (Sensei) [1096].
Descends from "the Squamish, Musqueam and Tsleil-Wauthuth Nations" [1056].
Lives in Vancouver, Canada and "works as a coach, facilitator and educator" [1096].
A teacher at Dragon Moon Zen, Vancouver [1096].
- Gregory, Oscar Sodo Zerafa (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-HOSH20??-GREGORY-MERZELD [193].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [193].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [193].
- Groenewoud, Wilma Shinko (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-HOSH20??-GROENEW-MERZELD [98].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [98][112][146][193].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [98][112][146][193].
- HAMILTON, DIANE MUSHO (15 Dec 1958-) [703].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS2006-HAMILTO-MERZELD [510].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-F-2-ROSH2018-HAMILTO-WALTERS [1100].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1997) [703].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1997 #703 minus 1958 #src=19)
19 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2006 #510 minus 1997 #703=9) 9 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2018 #1100 minus 2006 #510=12) 12 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2006) [510];
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Walter Line <= Ancheta Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen: RŌSHI (2018) [1100].
Data:
WIFE of Michael Mugaku Zimmerman (see below) [510][1099][1152].
Since 1983 [till 1997? - tmc] Buddhist studies at Naropa University (www.naropa.edu) with Choygam Trungpa Rinpoche [703][1093][1152].
In 1997 became a Zen student of Dennis Merzel [703][1152].
In 1998 received the precepts (Jukai) from Dennis Merzel [704].
In 1998, she and Michael Zimmerman were married by Dennis Merzel [1152].
In 2003 received ordination (Tokudo) from Dennis Merzel [703].
In 2003, "[t]hey received Tokudo and became monks together" [1152].
In 2003, "she "received ordination as a Zen monk with her husband Michael Zimmerman" [1099].
"Since 2004, she has worked with Ken Wilber and the Integral Institute in Denver, Colorado" [1099].
In May 2006 Dharma Transmission from Dennis Merzel [510].
In 2006, received dharma transmission from Dennis Merzel [1099].
In May 2006, seven months before Michael [1150], received Dharma Transmission from Dennis Merzel [510][1152].
In (year?) became Dennis Merzel's Dharma Successor [192][255].
Teacher at The Boulder Mountain Zendos, in Salt Lake City and Torrey, Utah [255].
In 2018, received the 'Inka' from Sidney Musai Walter, a successor of Dennis Merzel [1100][1152].
In 1977, was a lawyer at a Utah court [704].
"[W]as the first Director of the Office of Alternative Dispute Resolution for the Utah Judiciary [1099].
In 2008, co-founded with her husband Michael Zimmerman "Two Arrows Zen",
a practice center in Salt Lake City and Torrey, Utah [1099].
Is the Executive Director of Two Arrows Zen [1099]
In 2025, a practitioner of various meditation techniques for over 35 years [1099].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): three (3) 3rd generation teachers in Diane Hamilton Line <= Merzel Line School<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen/font>
- McNamara, Rob Daishin [1096](b. 19??) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS20??-MCNAMRO-HAMILTO [1097].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Diane Hamilton Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
HUSBAND of Diane Teisui McNamara (below)[1093].
Sensei [1097].
"[A] transmitted Zen teacher, advisor, consultant and executive coach" [1097].
"[I]s a former Harvard University Teaching Fellow" [1097].
Sensei [1097].
A teacher at Dragon Moon Zen, Colorado [1096].
- McNamara, (nee Gessay) Diane Teisui [1097](b. y-born) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-HOSH2018-MCNAMDI-HAMILTO [1094].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-F-3-SENS2023-MCNAMDI-HAMILTO [1095].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2010) [1095].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2010 #1095 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2026 #1096 minus 2010 #1095=16) 16 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Diane Hamilton Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2018) [1094]; SENSEI (2023) [1095][1096].
Data:
WIFE of Rob Daishin McNamara (above)[1093].
"Prior to 2010, she was a student of non-dual teacher and poet, Dorothy S. Hunt, in the lineage of Adyashanti" [1095].
Moved to from SF, CA to Boulder, CO in 2009 and soon after [in 2010, #1095] met there, Diane Hamilton [1094][1095].
Was practicing and training in Zen with Diane Hamilton ever since [1094].
In 2012, ordained by Diane Hamilton as a monk [1094].
On 2018, become a Senior Monk and was appointed by Diane Hamilton a Dharma Holder [1094].
In 2023, received Dharma transmission [1095][1096].
One of the founding teachers at Dragon Lake Zen [1095].
A teacher at Dragon Moon Zen, Colorado [1096].
"[A] poet, dance-theater artist and academic teacher" [1093].
"[H]as taught at Naropa University in Yoga Studies and at the University of Colorado, Boulder in Dance" [1093].
"[Holds a BA in Dance and English/Creative Writing from Connecticut College" [1097].
- Turner, Brian Butsudo [1097](b. y-born) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-F-3-SENS2023-TURNERB-HAMILTO [1097].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2008?) [1097].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2008? #1097 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2023 #1097 minus 2008? #1097=15?) 15? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Diane Hamilton Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src]SENSEI (2023) [1097].
Data:
In 2012, received monk ordination from Diane Hamilton [1097].
In 2023, received Dharma Transmission from Diane Hamilton [1097].
In 2025, "been practicing Zen in the White Plum branch of the Soto lineage for over fifteen years (say, since 2008? - tmc)" [1097].
A teacher at Dragon Moon Zen, Colorado [1096].
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- Harris, Jules Shuzen (6 Dec 1939-8 May 2023) [751].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2002) [751].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in O'Hara Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2007) [242]; RŌSHI (2019) [747].
LEFT the Merzel SCHOOL (between Feb 2005 and Jun 2007) [193].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Jules Harris in the O'Hara Line (3st gen.)
- Kaales, Reindert Konpo (b. 1946-) [551].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-HOSH20??-KAALESR-MERZELD [98].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [98][146][193].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Silberberg Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Reindert Kaales in the Silberberg Line (3rd gen.)
- Kahn, Paul Kuzan Genki (b. 1947-) [362][421].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [146][166][193];
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen : HŌSHI (y-hosh) [146][166][193];
Data redirection:
See the full data in Paul Khan in the Glassman Line (2nd gen.)
- Kerssies, Lida Myoen (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-HOSH20??-KERSSIE-MERZELD [193].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [193].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [193].
- Knegtel, Maurice Shonen (b. 17 May 1963-) [1131].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS2009-KNEGTEL-MERZELD [1131].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-2-ROSH2018-KNEGTEL-MERZELD [1131].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1997?) [1131].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1997? #src minus 1963 #1131=34?)
34? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2009 #510 minus 1997? #1131=12?) 12? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2018 #1131 minus 2009 #510=9) 9 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2009) [1131]; RŌSHI (2018)[1131]
Data:
Born in Rotterdam, NL in 1963 [1131].
Rōshi [193][510][1131].
"[S]tudied comparative philosophy and Sanskrit and specializes in Indian Buddhist philosophy" [1131].
Graduated [in 1996? - tmc] in Buddhist philosophy from U. of Amsterdam [1131].
Before 1996?, in Amsterdam, was a student [1131] of the philosopher Bernardus Delfgaauw (1912-1993)[1132].
Some time since completion of his studies [in 1997? - tmc] took "an introductory course in Zen meditation with Nico Tydeman at De Kosmos" [1131].
In 1989, attended a sesshin ran in Tiltenberg by Dennis Merzel [1131].
He was Nico Tydemans' teacher and came to the Tiltenberg for intensive Zen training (sesshin).
In 1991, I went to Merzel's "monastery in Bar Harbor, Maine, USA, for six months of monastic training" [1131]".
In 1992, he "began lecturing on Indian and Chinese Buddhism philosophy and religion at the Zen Center Amsterdam [1131].
From the mid-1990s, taught freelance "early history of Buddhism in China (and the origins of Chinese Ch'an)"
at various universities (Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Antwerp) [1131] .
Additionally, he lectured at "community colleges (Arnhem, Apeldoorn, Zevenaar) and Zen groups (Rotterdam, Utrecht),
where [..he also] led workshops (Zen meditation) and study classes" [1131].
From 2002 to 2006, "was affiliated with Amsterdam Zen Center as a teacher" [1131].
For over twelve years [2006 minus 12 yrs = since approx. 1994? - tmc], was Dennis Merzel's permanent assistant in the Netherlands
and witnessed firsthand the development of Merzel's Big Mind process [1131].
In May 2006, founded Izen, "an organization with like-minded people that integrates Zen meditation
and exercises with body and movement, focused on [organized spiritual] practice in daily life [... outside]
religious institutions and formal traditions"".
Since Sep 2006, Izen started offering courses in Utrecht and Amsterdam [1131].
in 2009, Dharma Transmission from Dennis Merzel [510].
In Jan 2009, received from Dennis Merzel "Dharma transmission, or Shiho" [1131].
This made him a Sensei "in the Soto Zen tradition and
one of the thirteen successors worldwide of Genpo Roshi" [1131].
On 26 June 2018, received 'Inka' from Dennis Merzel [1131].
- Krajewski, Andrzej Getsugen (b. 1939-) [585].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (1993?) [193].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Andrzej Krajewski in the Glassman Line (2nd gen.)
- Lee, Robert Sokan (1926-2018) [514][191][585].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [193].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1991) [585]RŌSHI (2007) [191][585].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Robert Lee in the Glassman Line (2nd gen.)
- Lehrhaupt, Linda Myoki (b. 19??-) [src].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [98][145][193].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Rapaport Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2012) [446].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Linda Lehrhaupt in the Rapaport Line (5th gen.)
- Miller-McMahon, Nicolee Jikyo (b. 19??-) [src].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [510]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [510]
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maezumi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1995) [590].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Nicolee Miller-McMahon in the Maezumi Line (1st gen.)
- McNamara, Lynn Shozen (b. 1961-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-HOSH19??-MCNAMLY-MERZELD [1131].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (bef. 1994) [98][112].
LEFT the Merzel SCHOOL (1994) [98][112].
Data:
Assistant teacher, departed Kanzeon Sangha in 1994 [98][112]. Declared to be "No longer in good standing or authorized by Genpo Rōshi to teach Zen in any way shape or form" [193].
- Malinowski, Hank Yoshin (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-HOSH19??-MALINOW-MERZELD [1131].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [145].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [145].
continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Merzel Line School
- PAGES, CATHERINE GENNO (b. 1942-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS1992-PAGESCA-MERZELD [238].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-ROSH2005-PAGESCA-MERZELD [231].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1992 #238 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2005 #231 minus 1992 #238=13) 13 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1992) [238]; RŌSHI (2005) [231].
Data:
Rōshi, Dharma Successor [80][144][154][348]. Received Dharma Transmission in 1992 (becoming a Sensei) [238][510]. Received 'Inka' on 16th Jan 2005 [231][238].
Teacher at the L'Association Kanzeon, and subsequently L'Association Dana, France [98][112][255].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): five (5) 3rd generation teachers in Pages Line <= Merzel Line School<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen/font>
- FROTTIER, CORINNE JOIE PARTAGE [Shared Joy - tmc] [1291] (b. 1953-) [1291].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-SENS2009-FROTTIE-PAGESCA [551].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-ROSH2023-FROTTIE-PAGESCA [1291].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1984) [1291].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1984 #1291 minus 1953 #1291=31)
31 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2009 #1291 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2023 #1291 minus 2009 #551=14) 14 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Pages Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2009) [551].
Data:
Was born in Brussels in 1953 [1291].
"[G]rew up in Austria and has lived in Hamburg for more than 40 years
1291]. In 1984 she met her first Zen [amateur? - tmc] teacher, Lies Groening [A German Therapist / Respiratory Therapist, lived 1900-1987, #1293. Btw. 1957 and 1959, and again btw. 1966 and 1968, she lived and trained at the Shokokuji Zen monastery (Rinzai) in Kyoto #1292 - tmc] [1291].
Since 1989, a student of Catherine Genno Pags [1291].
In 1999, took part in the Bernard Glassman-led Bearing Witness retreat in Auschwitz [1291].
In 2009, received Shiho (the transmission) from Catherine Pags [1291].
Sensei [230][238][348]. Received Dharma Transmisssion in 2009 [551].
Teacher at GenjoAn zen centre in Hamburg, Germany (www.genjoan.net/en/) [348].
In Nov. 2023, received 'Inka' from Catherine Pags [1291].
Has led retreats in Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, Belgium and France [1291].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): two (2) 4th generation teachers in Frottier Line <= Pages Line <= Merzel Line School<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen/font>
- Henning, Matthaei Ryumon (b. 1964-) [1295].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-HOSH2022-HENNING-FROTTIE [1295].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1993) [1295].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1993 #1295 minus 1964 #1295=29)
29 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2009 #551 minus 1995? #1295=14?) 14? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Frottier Line <= Pages Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HłSHI (2009) [551]SENSEI (2021) [1295].
Data:
Was born in 1964 [1295].
Grew up near Braunschweig in Lower Saxony [1295]. Since 1998, has lived in Hamburg [1295].
In 1993, he met his first Zen teacher, Gregory Campbell from the Rinzai school of Kyozan Sasaki (Rinzai) [1295].
"From 2007 until his death in January 2019, he was a student of Kugen Musai Roshi [Walter Sydney Musai (1935-Jan 2019 #1295 - tmc) in the White Plum Asangha tradition" [1295].
Since 2008, he also practiced zazen with Corinne Frottier and became her student after Musai Roshi's death [1295].
Was appointed a Hoshi (Dharma Holder) in Oct 2022 [1295].
Runs "a couples' coaching and dialogue training practice in Volksdor" [1295].
- Jin Dong, Jong Shin [1294] (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS2023-JINDONG-FROTTIE [1294].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2023 #1294 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Frottier Line <= Pages Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2023) [1294].
Data:
Was born in Seoul, S. Korea [1294] "and has lived in Paris since the age of eight" [1294].
Works as a computer scientist [1294].
In 2006, "met [...] Corinne Frottier in Montreuil, France, where she spent several years at the home of her teacher, [...] Genno Pags"[1294].
Since 2007, a student of Corrinne Frottier [1294].
In Sep 2023, received Dharma transmission ('Shiho') [1294].
"[L]eads a meditation group in Le Plessis-Robinson near Paris" [1294].
Sensei [1294].
- Lauth, Hildegard Vajra-Herz [Diamond Heart - tmc] (b. 1953-) [1290].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-HOSH2009-LAUTHHI-FROTTIE [551].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-SENS2021-LAUTHHI-FROTTIE [1290].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1995?) [1290].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1995? #1290 minus 1953 #1290=42?)
42? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2009 #551 minus 1995? #1290=14?) 14? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Frottier Line <= Pages Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HłSHI (2009) [551]SENSEI (2021) [1290].
Data:
Sensei [230][238][348]. Received Dharma Transmisssion (Hoshi?) in 2009 [551].
Teacher at GenjoAn zen centre in Hamburg, Germany (www.genjoan.net/en/) [348].
"Her love of Zen has accompanied her for three decades [bef. meeting with C. Frottier in 2008 = 1978?. Say, started regular zazen practice, in 1995? - tmc] and deepened when she met her teacher,
Roshi Corinne Frottier, in 2008 at Guteneck Castle" [1290].
In 2021 received Shiho [1290].
Since 2021, has been teaching the Dharma in Wiesau/Upper Palatinate [1290].
Works in Wiesau/Upper Palatinate as a non-medical practitioner for psychotherapy [1290].
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- Hollowell, Amy (b. 1958-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-SENS2004-HOLLOWE-PAGESCA [551].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Pages Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Rōshi [154][238]. Received Dharma Transmisssion in 2004 [551].
Teacher at Wild Flower Zen in Paris, France (www.wildflowerzen.org) [348].
- Oltheten, Michel (b. 1954-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS2014-OLTHETE-PAGESCA [551].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Pages Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Sensei [232][233][348]. Received Dharma Transmisssion in 2014 [551].
Teacher at the Dana Zen Center The Hague, Netherlands (www.zenhaag.nl) [233]. Teacher at Zen Heart Sangha in Den Haag,
the Netherlands (www.zenheart.nl/?Michel-Oltheten) [348].
- Rey, Marzena Ryonen (b. 19??-) [src].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Pages Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Miller-McMahon Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2014) [349].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Marzena Rey in the Pages Line (3rd gen.)
- Waele, Frank de (b. 19??-) [525].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS2005-WAELEFR-PAGESCA [687].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-3-ROSH2015-WAELEFR-PAGESCA [687].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS2011-WAELEFR-GLASSMA [687].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-2-ROSH2015-WAELEFR-GLASSMA [687].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1987) [585].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1987 #585 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2005 #687 minus 1987 #585=18) 18 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2015 #687 minus 2005 #687?=10) 10 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Pages Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2005) [687]; RŌSHI (2015) [687].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen: SENSEI (2011) [687]; RŌSHI (2015) [687].
Data:
"[B]egan Zen meditation [...] in 1987 with the Sangha of [Soto] master Deshimaru and then with Dutch Teacher Ton Lathouwers"." [585]
In 1991 sommenced training under Catherine Genno Pages [585].
"After a residential Zen training in Paris, Frank received dharma transmission from French Zen teacher
Catherine Genno Pagès Roshi in 2005. However, Frank also worked for a long time with Bernie Glassman Roshi,
whom he first met at the Bearing Witness Retreat at Auschwitz in 1996. [...] Frank received transmission
from Bernie Roshi during the April 2011 street retreat in New York, becoming his dharma
successor in the Zen Peacemakers lineage." [687.] On October 30, 2015, Frank Waele received 'Inka' from both Cathrine Pages
and Bernard Glassman [687].
Zen teacher at the Zen Sangha, Ghent (zensangha.be) [687].
end of the 3rd generation teachers in Pages Line <= Merzel Line School<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen/font>
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Merzel Line School
- Rapaport, Al Tendo Fusho (b. 19??-) [446][98][525][530].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [193].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Harris Jules Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2008) [531].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Al Rapaport in the Jules Harris Line (4th gen.)
- Roberson, George Jisho (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-HOSH19??-ROBERSO-MERZELD [145].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [145][193].
- Scott, David Dohi Shoji (b. 1944-) [1180].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2002) [254].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Fletcher Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School:
Data redirection:
See the full data in David Scott in the Fletcher Line (2nd gen.)
- Shigeoka, Mark Seiryo (b. 1955-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-HOSH19??-SHIGEOK-MERZELD [98].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [98][146][193].
- SILBERBERG, DANIEL DOEN (b. 1947-) [98][144][510]
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS2003 or 2006-SILBERB-MERZELD [98] or [1280].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-2-ROSH2015-SILBERB-MERZELD [1280].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1980?) [1280].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1980? #1280 minus 1947 #98=33?)
33? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2003 #510 or 2006 #1280 minus 1980? #1280=23? or 26?) 23? years or 26? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2015 #687 minus 2003 #98 or minus 2006 #1280=10 or 7) 10 years or 7 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2003) or (2006) [510] or [1280]; RŌSHI (2015) [1280].
Data:
Received Shiho (2003) from Dennis Merzel [510].
Sensei ("Dharma Successor") (2003) [510].
"[R]eceived Zen transmission in the White Plum Lineage in 2006 and Inka in 2015,
after 35 years (= started systematic Zen in 1980? - tmc)of traditional practice with three Zen teachers [= Taizan Maezumi, John Loori and Dennis Merzel #1282 - tmc]" [1280].
"Prior to that he spent 15 years [1980? #1280 minus 15 = 1965? - tmc] studying with [George Gurdjieff's (1886-1949) #1281 - tmc] Fourth Way teachers
and received permission to teach Fourth Way groups" [1280].
Founded Lost Coin Zen, Inc., in San Francisco, CA [1280].
Teacher at the Lost Coin Group [255].
The Lost Coin Zen "training incorporates traditional essentials of Zen and the Fourth Way practices
including zazen, koan study, close work with Roshi, study and exercises" [1280].
Is "a practicing psychologist and award-winning composer" [1280].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): one (1) 3rd generation teacher in Silberberg Line <= Merzel Line School<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen/font>
- Kaales, Reindert (Rein) Richard Konpo [1285][1286] (b. 19??) [551]
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-HOSH19??-KAALESR-MERZELD [98].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS20??-KAALESR-SILBERB [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-ROSH20??-KAALESR-MERZELD [1283].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1982) [1233].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1982 #1283 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 1982 #1283=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [98][146][193].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Silberberg Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (20??) [1283]; RŌSHI (20??) [1283].
Data:
Born in the Netherlands [1283].
Became interested in meditation while living in Amsterdam in the mid-1960s (say, in 1965? - tmc) [1283].
He first practiced with Tibetan master Lama Yeshe [same as the Gelug teacher, Thubten Yeshe (19351984), #1284? - tmc],
who remained his teacher until he passed away in 1981 [1283].
"The following year [1982? acc. to #1283, or 1985? acc. to #1284? - tmc] Konpo met his current teacher", Dennis Merzel [1283].
In 1990, began monastic study at Kanzeon Zen Center International in Salt Lake City, UT under Dennis Merzel [1283].
Received transmission from Daniel Silberberg in the White Plum lineage [1283].
In 2002, left Salt Lake City to start a Zen center in Pocatello, ID [1283].
Together with his wife, Terry Chowan Kerler, they set up a branch of White Cloud Zen Center
in Boise, ID [1283].
Received Inka from Genpo Merzel [1283].
In 19??, assistant Teacher in Merzel's line '[98][146][193].
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- Sloan, Mary Ellen Seien (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-2-SENS2017-SLOANMA-MERZELD [510].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-2-ROSH2023-SLOANMA-MERZELD [1138].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2017) [510]; RŌSHI (2023) [1138].
Data:
Teacher at the Salt Lake City, Utah [510]. Received Shiho (2017) from Dennis Merzel [510].
Has been studying with Dennis Merzel since 2001 [1138]. Received Shukke Tokudo in 2005 [1138].
Shiho (Dharma transmission) Sep 2017 [1138].
Inka, Jun 2023 [1138]. Is a certified Big Mind Facilitator [1138].
An attorney and member of the Utah State Bar [1138].
continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Merzel Line School
- TYDEMAN, NICO/NIKO SOJUN TENKO (b. 1942-) [1158].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS2004-TYDEMAN-MERZELD [398].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-2-ROSH2018-TYDEMAN-MERZELD [399].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1971) [1158].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1971 #1158 minus 1942 #1158=29)
29 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2004 #398 minus 1971 #1158=33) 33 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2018 #399 minus 2004 #398=14) 14 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2004) [398][510]; RŌSHI (2018) [399].
WAS AFFLICTED AFFLICTED with Red Threaded Entanglements [844] (from 2010 to 2013) [399]. ->
Data:
Sensei/Rōshi [98][135][144][398][567].
In the 1960s [tmc's conjucture], Nico Niko Tydeman studied theology in Nijmegen, Holland [1156][567]
In 1971 [1158], obtained his first Zen instruction from Karlfried Dürckheim [567][1156].
Next continued his Zen training with Richard Baker [Sōtoō]
in San Francisco [sometime between Baker's abbacy 1971-1984, #1157 - tmc] and with Thich Nhat Hanh [Lam Te (Rinzai) Zen] [567][1156].
Since 1983 a student of from Dennis Merzel [1156].
In 2004, received the dharma transmission from Dennis Merzel [398][510][1156].
Nico Tydeman has given transmission to twelve students,
including Meindert van den Heuvel, Joke Huiberts, Cornelia Wierenga, Lolit ten Hengel, and Marieke Heijman [1156].
On 26 Jun 2018 [1156] (or, on 30 Jun 2018 [399] - tmc), in ZCA, Nico Tydeman received Inka, the final seal of approval,
from Dennis Merzel [1156].
The latter ceremony took place despite the Feb 2011 scandal at White Plum Asanga [392], an abdication of Dennis Merzel
from its membership and self-disrobing as a Zen priest [391].
Nico/Niko Tydeman himself was involved in a scandal in 2017 centered on his secret sexual
misconduct from 2010 to 2013 with a female Zen student [399].
By Jul 2018 Nico/Niko Tydeman "the founder, spiritual leader and teacher of the Zen Center Amsterdam (ZCA)",
announced his intention "to resign his position as spiritual leader to that center" [399].
On 8 Jan 2019 "Niko Tenko Roshi transferred the spiritual leadership of Zen Centrum Amsterdam to
Joke Heldere Dharma Traan Huiberts, Lolit Abhaya ten Hengel, Marieke Virya Heijman and Julia Jinne Veldkamp" [1156].
Was the teacher at the Zengroep Rotterdam Kanzeon the Netherlands [106].
Was Teacher at the Zen Centre of Amsterdam (ZCA).
and a teacher of concentration meditation at the Yoga Academy Netherlands (YAN) [1156].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): seventeen (17) 3rd generation teachers in Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line School<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen/font>
- AERTS, GRETHA MYOSHIN (b. 1947-) [193][308][404][408].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-HOSH19??-AERTSGR-MERZELD [193].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-SENS2011-AERTSGR-TYDEMAN [308].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-ROSH2019-AERTSGR-TYDEMAN [408]
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1985) [1279].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1985 #1279 minus 1947 #193=38)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2011 #308 minus 1985 #1279=26) 26 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2019 #408 minus 2011 #308=8) 8 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [193];
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2011) [308]; RŌSHI (2019) [408].
Data:
In 1985, "came into contact with Zen Buddhism through Niko Sojun Tydeman" [1279].
In 1995, was ordained by Dennis Merzel a Zen priest [1279].
Received (when?) from Dennis Merzel permission to teach as an Assistant Teacher [193].
Received Dharma transmission (year?)('Sensei')from Niko Tydeman, making her Zen teacher (Sensei) "in the lineage of the White Plum
Asangha" [1279].
In Feb 2011, received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [308].
"[L]ived and worked for several years "in Merzel' Zen center in Salt Lake City, US" [1279].
"Her training included Zen meditation, koan study and the Big Mind process developed" by Dennis Merzel [1279]..
In Jan 2019, received 'Inka' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [408].
Is spiritual leader of Zen Center Rotterdam [1279].
Also, runs a seating group in Bergen (Nth Holland) [1279].
Teacher at the Zen Center Rotterdam/Zengroep Rotterdam Kanzeon, Netherlands [308].
Studied at the Academy of Visual Arts in The Hague [1279].
Worked as a visual artist [1279].
Was a lecturer at Amsterdam Univ. of Applied Sciences [1279].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): two (2) 4th generation teachers in Aerts Line <= Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line School<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen/font>
- Huijg, Leo Ahimsa Sumitra (b. 1949-)[900].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-4-SENS2019-HUIJGLE-AERTSGR [408].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1991) [900].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1949 #900=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2019 #408 minus 1991 #900=28) 28 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Aerts Line <= Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2019) [408].
Data:
Commenced Zen training (1991) with Nico/Niko Tydeman [900].
On 11 Jan 2019 [900], received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Gretha Aerts [408].
Teacher at Zen Centrum Rotterdam [900].
- Lindeboom, Marli Jifu Daigen (22 Mar 1950-11 Jan 2022) [514].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-F-4-SENS2019-LINDEBO-AERTSGR [408].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1999) [834]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1950 #514=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2019 #[408]#[514] minus 1999 #856 =20) 20 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Aerts Line <= Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen: SENSEI (2019) [408][514].
Data:
Head of a nursing home for the elderly and a physiotherapist [834].
In 1999, started Zen training at the Kanzeon Zen Center, Rotterdam with Nico/Niko Tydeman [834].
In 2011, received Jukai from Nico/Niko Tydeman and the name Jifu [834].
Sensei [408]. In Jan 2019, received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Gretha Aerts [408][514].
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- Bruin de, Daan Zazenshin Sensei (b. 19??-) [408].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-3-SENS2017-BRUINDA-TYDEMAN [408].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2017 #408 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2017) [408].
Data:
In 2017 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [408].
- Demmers Jacky Shobogenzo Sensei (b. 19??-) [408].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-F-3-SENS2017-DEMMERS-TYDEMAN[408].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2017 #408 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2017) [408].
Data:
In 2017 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [408].
- Eckhart, Rob Daigan Riki (b. 1935-) [408][900].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-3-SENS2018-ECKHARTR-TYDEMAN[408].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2000) [900].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1935 #900=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2018 #408 minus 2000 #900=18) 18 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2018) [408].
Data:
In 2018, received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [408].
Gave 'Denkai' to Suus Tetsugen Sanders, year? [900]. Leader of 'Zen centrum het Drents Friese woud' [900]
- Heijman, Marieke Virya Sensei (b. 19??-) [398][408].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-F-3-SENS2017-HEIJMAN-TYDEMAN [408].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2017 #408 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2017) [408].
Data:
In 2017 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [408].
- ten Hengel, Lolit Abhaya Gigen (b. 1954-) [900].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-F-3-SENS2017-HENGELLO-TYDEMAN [408].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-F-3-ROSH2024-HENGELLO-TYDEMAN [900].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1998) [900].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1998 #900 minus 1954 #900=44)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2017 #408 minus 1998 #900=19) 19 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2017) [408].
Data:
In 2017 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [398][408].
In 2024, received 'Inka' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [900].
- van der Heuvel, Meindert Musho (Mu Sho) Seiju (b. 1954-) [900][1160].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS2011-HEUVELM-TYDEMAN [408].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1980) [1160].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice 1980 #900 minus 1954 #900=26)
26 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2011 #193 minus 1980 #1160=31) 31 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2019 #408 minus 2011 #193=8) 8 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2011) [193].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2011) [308]; RŌSHI (2019) [408].
Data:
In Dec 1980, began Zen training under Nico/Niko Tydeman [902].
Since 1980, has been practicing Zen meditation [1160].
Studied with several teachers, chiefly with Dennis Merzel Roshi and Niko Tydeman [1160].
In 1986, received from Dennis Merzel Jukai’ [902]
In (year?), received from Dennis Merzel Shoken’ [900].
In 1993 Nico/Niko Tydeman asked him to conduct (as Hōshi?) the introductory Zen courses in Amsterdam and Zen groups in Greece, Portugal and Czech Republic [902]
In 1999, received from Dennis Merzel Shuke Tokudo’ [902].
In May 2011, received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [308][1160].
Later Nico/Niko Tydeman gave him Inka' + name: Seiju [902].
In Jan 2019, received 'Inka' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [408].
Earlier, received from Dennis Merzel permission to teach as an Assistant Teacher (Sensei?) [193].
In 1984, graduated as a clinical psychologist at the U. of Amsterdam [902].
Graduated as a clinical psychologist and Gestalt therapist [1160].
In 1998, became a gestalt therapist [902].
In 2014, got the Master of Religion from the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam [902].
A Buddhist chaplain in prisons [1160].
Rōshi [308][398][408][1160]. Teacher and leader at: https://www.zeninderoos.amsterdam/zen-weekenden/ [900]
- Huiberts, Joke Heldere Dharmatraan (Dharma Traan) Dajun [1159](b. 1958-)[900][1159].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-HOSH2007-HUIBERT-TYDEMAN [1159].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-SENS2011-HUIBERT-TYDEMAN [408].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-F-3-ROSH2019-HUIBERT-TYDEMAN [408].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1990) [900].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1990 #900 minus 1958 #900=32)
32 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2011 #193 minus 1990 #900=21) 21 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2019 #409 minus 2011 #193=8) 8 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2011) [193].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2007?) [1159]; SENSEI (2011) [308]; RŌSHI (2019) [409][900].
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (Hōshi - 2007 [1159]; Sensei - 2011 [408]; Rōshi - 2019[408].
Data:
WIFE of NIKO TYDEMAN [1159].
Commenced Zen training (5 Apr 1990) with Nico/Niko Tydeman [900].
Her Zen training started in 1990 started Zen training with her husband Niko Tydeman [1159].
Received Shoken (unifficially 24 Nov 1993 + Name 'Heldere Dharma Traan''), officially: 9 May 1995 [900].
On 23 Apr 2005 received Jukai from Nico/Niko Tydeman [900].
Since 2007, [Hoshi? - tmc] a teacher at Zenpunt Haarlem [1159].
In 2011, received Dharma transmission from Niko Tydeman [1159].
In Aug 2011 [308] received from Nico/Niko Tydeman 'Inka', in Jan 2019 [408][308][398].
In 2011, received from Nico/Niko Tydeman Dharma Transmissions ('Shiho' [308].
On 5 Feb 2019 received from Nico/Niko Tydeman 'Inka'+ Name 'Dajun' [900].
Fom 2007, teacher at Zenpunt Haarlem [900].
From 2019, teacher at Zen Centrum Amsterdam [900].
Studied music at the Sweelinck Conservatory Amsterdam [1159].
Was a recorder teacher at the Municipal Music School Bloemendaal for 32 years [1159].
Was "a mindfulness trainer at the University of Applied Sciences Utrecht" [1159].
Rōshi [308][398][1159].
- Klungers, Jan Mukan (b. 19??-) [408].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-3-SENS2017-KLUNGER-TYDEMAN [408].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2017 #408 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2017) [408].
Data:
In 2017 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [408].
- Lemaire, Maria Ryuzen Muki (b. 19??-) [900].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-F-3-SENS2017-LEMAIRE-TYDEMAN [408].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2017 #408 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2017) [408].
Data:
In 2017 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [408].
- Pol, Martin Myoki (b. 1969-) [900].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-3-SENS2018-POLMARTI-TYDEMAN [408].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2000) [900].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2000 #900 minus 1969 #900=31)
31 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2018 #408 minus 2000 #900=18) 18 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2018) [408].
Data:
In 2018 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [408].
- SCHEEPERS, WILLEM KANDO KAISHIN MUISHITSU (b. 1953-) [900].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-3-SENS2017-SCHEEPE-TYDEMAN [408].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-3-ROSH2024-SCHEEPE-TYDEMAN [506].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1976) [568].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice 1973 #900 minus 1953 #900=20)
20 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2017 #408 minus 1976 #568=41) 41 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2024 #566 minus 2017 #408=7) 7 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2017) [408]; RŌSHI (2024) [566].
Data:
A student of Zen since 1976 [568]. Trained with "Thich Nath Hanh [Lam Te (Rinzai) Zen], Genpo Roshi, Rients Ritskes and Nico/Niko Tydeman, among others.
From Genpo Roshi he received Jukai (the precepts) in 1988" [568].
Received Dharma Transmissions ('Shiho', 2017 [408] and 'Inka', 20 Jun 2024 [566]) from Nico/Niko Tydeman [506].
Teacher at the Zentrum, Utrecht, The Netherlands [566].
Gave 'Denkai' to: van Deutekom, Jeroen (b. 19??-) [900], in (2022) [900].
and ter Riet, René Jin Jun (b. 19??-) [900], in (2022) [900].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): two (2) 4th generation teachers in Scheepers Line <= Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line School<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen/font>
- Jansen, Daniël Gerard Mitra (b. 9 Nov 1952-) [900].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-4-SENS2025-HUIBERT-SCHEEPE [900].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1998) [900].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1998 #900 minus 1952 #900=46)
46 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2025 #900 minus 1998 #900=27) 27 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Scheepers Line <= Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2021) [900]; SENSEI (2025) [900].
Data:
A student of Zen since 1998 [900]. Trained with Willem Scheepers, Nico/Niko Tydeman, Rients Ritskes, Cornelia Wieringa, Ton Lathouwers and Thich Nat Than [900].
In 2011, received Jukai (the precepts) from Nico/Niko Tydeman [568].
In 2021, received 'Denkai' from Willem Scheepers [900].
In 2025, received 'Shiho' from Willem Scheepers [900].
- DE WEERDT, John Chuan Deng (b. 1960-)[900].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-4-HOSH2020-WEERDTJ-SCHEEPE [900].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2012) [900].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2012 #900 minus 1960 #900=52)
52 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Scheepers Line <= Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2019) [408].
Data:
A student of Zen since 2012 [900]. Trained with Niko Tydeman and Willem Scheepers [900].
in 2015, received Jukai from Willem Scheepers [900]. Also, in 2015, received Shukke Tokudo from Nico/Niko Tydeman [900].
In 2020, received 'Denkai' transmission from Willem Scheepers [900]. A teacher at Zentrum (Utrecht, NL) and Ming Zen Centrum (Ijsselstein, NL) [900].
Dharma Holder (2020) [900].
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- Scheres, Ben Verlichtende Natuur (b. 19??-) [408].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-3-SENS2018-SCHERES-TYDEMAN [408].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2018 #408 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2018) [408].
Data:
In 2018 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [408].
- Uijtdehaage, Ronald Keiyaku (b. 1953-) [900].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-3-SENS2018-UIJTDEH-TYDEMAN [408].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2000) [900].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2000 #900 minus 1953 #900=47)
47 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2018 #408 minus 2000 #900=18) 18 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2018) [408].
Data:
In 2018 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [408].
- Veldkamp, Julia Jinne (b. 19??-) [900].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-F-3-SENS2018-VELDKAM-TYDEMAN [408].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1989) [900].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1989 #900 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2018 #408 minus 1989 #900=29) 29 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2018) [408].
Data:
In 2018 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [408].
- Verstegen, Dick Benji Butsugen (b. 1940-) [408].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-HOSH1998-VERSTEG-TYDEMAN [900].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-3-SENS2017-VERSTEG-TYDEMAN [408].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-3-ROSH2024-VERSTEG-TYDEMAN [900].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1989) [900].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1989 #900 minus 1940 #408=49)
49 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2017 #408 minus 1989 #900=28) 28 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2024 #900 minus 2017 #408=7) 7 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2017) [408]; RŌSHI (2024) [900].
Data:
In 1989, commenced Zen training at Zentrum Utrecht [900].
In 1998, started teaching (was made Hōshi?) at Zentrum Utrecht [900].
In 2017 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [408].
In 2000, started first zen center in Eindhoven [900].
In 2010, started his current Kwan Yin Sangh zen center in Nijmegen [900].
In 2013, did shoken with Nico/Niko Tydeman [900]
In 2024, received 'Inka' and teaching name 'Benji' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [900].
- Wierenga, Cornelia Gyokushin (b. 19??-) [398].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-F-3-SENS2017-WIERENG-TYDEMAN [308].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-F-3-ROSH2024-WIERENG-TYDEMAN [566].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2017 #308 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2024 #566 minus 2017 #308=7) 7 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2017) [308]; RŌSHI (2024) [566].
Data:
In Jun 2017 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [308][408] and on Jun 20, 2024 'Inka' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [566].
end of the 3rd generation teachers in Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line School<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen/font>
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- Warren, Judi Dell Kanchi [1142] (b. 25 Feb 1940-1970) [1142]&[1142].
aka Judi D Warren, Judi D Deemer, Judi B Warren, Judy Warren, Judith Warren [1142].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS2010-WARRENJ-MERZELD [150].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2000?) [1144,#tmc].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2000? #1144,#tmc minus 1940 #1141=60?)
60? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2010 #150 minus 2000? #1144,#tmc=10?) 10? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2010) [150][1141].
Data:
Born on 25 Feb 1940 in Los Angeles, CA [1143].
Went to a college in San Francisco [1143].
"After college she worked as a teacher before marrying and moving to Oregon" [1143].
"[R]eturned to California and divorced her first husband" [1143].
"[W]orked as a physical therapist and social worker [...] before finding her calling
to a Christian mystical path. Ordained at the Church of Inner Light, [... became] the minister of the Church of Truth in Pasadena, CA." [1143].
Together with her second husband Paul B Warren, "explored their Christian mystical roots [... ] and expanded their wisdom through the Sufi teachings" [1143].
Assistant Teacher [145][193].
"In the years leading to her death, [... got interested in] the teachings of Zen Buddhism" [and established contact, maybe in 2005?, with Kanzeon Zen Center Affiliate Hawaii, in Wahiawa, Oahu, HI #1144 - tmc].
In Oct 2010, appointed a Zen Sensei [1143].
In 2010 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Dennis Merzel [150].
In 2010, appointed Sensei by Dennis Merzel [in Lahaina, HI #1142 - tmc] on the island of Maui [1141].
"She passed away on Maui [at the age of 70 #1142 - tmc] the same year, 2010" [1141].
Was a gifted self-taught painter [1143].
- Wellenstein, Jacqueline Shosui (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-HOSH20??-WELLENS-MERZELD [145].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [145][193].
- von Wolkahof, Christian Jikishin (b. 19??-) [193].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-2-SENS2018-WOLKACH-MERZELD [456].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2018 #456 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2018) [456].
Data:
Sensei [456]. Received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Dennis Merzel in 2018 [456]. "He currently teaches in Dusseldorf
and his website is https://kanzeon.nl/" [456]
- von Wolkahof, Marcela Ensei (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-HOSH20??-WOLKAMA-MERZELD [193].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [193].
- Zimmerman, Michael Mugaku (b. 1943-) [704].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS2006-ZIMMERM-MERZELD [510].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-F-2-ROSH2018-ZIMMERM-WALTERS [510].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1997) [1150].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1997 #1150 minus 1943 #704=54)
54 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2006 #510 minus 1997 #1150=9) 9 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2018 #1150 minus 2006 #1150=12) 12 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2006) [704]; SENSEI (2006) [510][704][1150].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Walter Line <= Ancheta Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen: RŌSHI (2018) [1150].
Data:
HUSBAND of DIANE MUSHO HAMILTON (see above)[704][1150].
Born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1943 [1150].
[F]irst ventured into meditation in 1993 "during his first wifes yearlong struggle with terminal cancer" [1150].
In early 1997, at the suggestion of Diane Hamilton, "then a coworker in the Utah courts",
"he attended an introductory class at Kanzeon Zen Center" [1150].
In 1997 became a Zen student of Dennis Merzel [703][1150].
In 1998 received the precepts (Jukai) from Dennis Merzel [704][1150].
In 1998, he and Diane were married by Dennis Merzel [1150].
In 2003, "[t]hey received Tokudo and became monks together" [1150].
In 2003 received ordination (Tokudo) from Dennis Merzel [704].
In early 2006 received 'Denkai' transmission of precepts from Dennis Merzel [704][1150].
In Dec 2006, "seven months after Diane" [1150], received Dharma Transmission from Dennis Merzel [510][704][1150].
In (year?) became Dennis Merzel's Dharma Successor [192][255].
In 2018, received 'Inka' "from Sidney Musai Walter Roshi, a successor of [Dennis] Genpo Merzel" [1150].
Graduated as lawyer from the U. of Utah, then attended its law school [1150].
A lawyer; was Justice [704] and Chief Justice of the Utah Supreme Court [1150].
In 2000 he returned to law practice as a partner in a multistate firm [1150].
In 2011 he started Utahs first appellate boutique,
the law firm of Zimmerman Booher, and continues in the active practice of law [1150].
"He and Musho Roshi [Diane Hamilton] have presented programs for the Utah State Bar
and other legal organizations" [1150].
In Jun 2001, was a Member of the Board of The White Plum Asanga (WPA) (www.whiteplum.org) [265].
Teacher at The Boulder Mountain Zendo,
Salt Lake City and Torrey, Utah [255].
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continuation of the 1st generation teachers in Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- MILLER-MCMAHON, NICOLEE JIKYO (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-1-SENS1995-MILLMCM-MAEZUMI [1222].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-ROSH2006-MILLMCM-MERZELD [1222].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] 1995 #1222 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2006h #1222 minus 1995 #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maezumi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1995) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [src]
Data:
WIFE of BARRY MCMAHON [1222].
Rōshi [84][85]. Dharma Successor [163][291].
Received Dharma Transmission from Taizan Maezumi in 1995 [1222]. She is a co-founder of Three Treasures Zen Community.
"In 1986, Taizan Maezumi [...] urged his senior student, Nicolee Jikyo Miller, to start a Zen Center in the San Diego area" [1222].
"In 1996, Nicolee [Miller] and Barry Kaigen McMahon married" [1222].
In 2006, received 'Inka' from Dennis Merzel [1222].
Together with her husband, Barry Kaigen McMahon (see McMahon Line), the teacher at the Three Treasures Zen Community.
Known online teachings by Nicolee Miller-McMahon.
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): seven (7) 2nd generation teachers in Miller-McMahon Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- ALTHOUSE, ROBERT JOSHIN (b. 29 Mar 1949-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS19??-ALTHOUS-MILLMCM [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1980?) [944].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1980? #944 minus 1949 #src=31?)
31? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 1980? #944=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Miller-McMahon Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
HUSBAND of June Tanoue (below)[941].
Data:
In 2023, was "practicing in the Zen and Vajrayana traditions for over 40 years (2023 minus say, 43? = 1980? - tmc) [944].
"His root teachers were Taizan Maezumi Roshi and Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche" [944]
Sensei. 1st Dharma Successor [29][84][163][541]. Teacher at the Zen Center of Hawaii, HI.
Teacher at the Zen Community of Oak Park, Chicago, IL. Teacher at Zen Life and Meditation Center, Chicago.
(ZLMC.org) [541].
"[A] Bachelor's in Sociology from the University of Redlands" [944].
An artist and painter of digital paintings [944].
Known online teachings by Robert Althouse.
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): two (2) 3rd generation teachers in Althouse Line <= Miller-McMahon Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Brunner, Michael Kōgen Shikan (b. 17 Aug 1972-) [936][939].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-HOSH2021?-BRUNNER-ALTHOUS [936].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS2023?-BRUNNER-ALTHOUS [935].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2009) [938].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2009 #938 minus 1972 #939=37)
37 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2023? #935 minus 2009 #938=14?) 14? years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Althouse Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2021?) [936]; SENSEI (2023?), revoked in 2024 [935].
WAS AFFLICTED AFFLICTED with Red Threaded Entanglements [844] (bef. 2024) [935]. ->
LEFT the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen (spring 2024) [935].
JOINED Diane Martin line of the Dainin Katagiri Soto Zen (2024) SCHOOL [691].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Diane Martin line of the Dainin Katagiri Soto Zen School: SENSEI (2024?) [937].
Data:
Began experiments with Zen meditation in 2006 [938]. Commenced formal training in 2009 [938].
Received Dharma Transmission from Robert Althouse in y-sens [935].
In 2021, founded [as a Hōshi? - tmc] One River Zen (ORZ) in Ottawa, IL. [936].
In Feb 2024 was a Dharma Holder in the White Plum lineage [936]
In Feb 2024 was a Sensei in the White Plum lineage [936][937].
Was "a transmitted Priest and Teacher in the White Plum lineage of Soto Zen Buddhism" [936].
In Feb 2024, a One River Zen member filed against him a complaint of sexual misconduct with the WPA [935].
In US spring of 2024 "resigned his membership in the White Plum Asanga (WPA)" [935].
Later than 1 Jul 2024 [940] became a teacher in the Sōtō lineage of Dainin Katagiri through Sojun Diane Martin [937].
"In addition, Robert Joshin Althouse, has rescinded Michael Bruners’s transmission, "thus revoking his permission to function as an empowered Zen teacher and priest" in Althouse’s Zen lineage [935].
- Tanoue, June Yoshiko Kaililani Ryushin (b. 6 Jun 1950-) [941][946].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-HOSH20??-TANOUEJ-ALTHOUS [941].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-SENS2014-TANOUEJ-ALTHOUS [945].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-SENS2022-TANOUEJ-ALTHOUS [945].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1993) [945].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1993 #945 minus 1950 #946=43)
43 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2014 #551 minus 1993 #945=21) 21 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2022 #945 minus 2014 #551=8) 8 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Althouse Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src]; SENSEI (2014) [945]; RŌSHI (2022) [945];
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (Sensei - 2014) [945]; (Rōshi - 2022) [945].
WIFE of Robert Althouse [941].
Data:
Has been practicing Zen since 1993 [945].
On 2 Jun 2007, received Shukke Tokudo from Robert Althouse [945].
"An ordained Zen priest and Dharma Holder in the White Plum Lineage" [941].
Received Dharma Transmission ['Denbo'] from Robert Althouse in 2014 [551].
"[C]o-founded the Zen Life & Meditation Center of Chicago [in 2010, #943 - tmc] with her husband, Robert Joshin Althouse" [941].
On 12 Oct 2014, empowered as a Zen teacher (Sensei) and a Zen Buddhist Priest [945].
On 27 Dec 2022, received 'Inka' from Robert Althouse [945] (#942 mistakenly gives 2014 as the year of 'Inka's bestowal - tmc).
"[A]" Kumu Hula (master teacher of the hula) and founder of Halau i Ka Pono - The Hula School of Chicago" [941].
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- Gage, John (Jake) Jiyu (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS2003-GAGEJOH-MILLMCM [1223].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-ROSH2012-GAGEJOH-MILLMCM [1223].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2003 #1223 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2012 #1223 minus 2003 #1223=9) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Miller-McMahon Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2003) [1223]; RŌSHI (2012) [1223].
Data:
Rōshi, 3rd Dharma Successor [163][218][291][541]. In 2003 received Dharma Transmission from Nicolee Miller-Mcmahon [1223].
In 2012, received 'Inka' from N. Miller-Mcmahon [1223].
Founder of the Vista Zen Center, CA. Formerly a teacher at the Three Treasures Zen Community, CA][163][216][218].
- Hoeberichts, Joan Hogetsu (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS20??-HOEBERI-MILLMCM [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-ROSH20??-HOEBERI-MILLMCM [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Miller-McMahon Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Rōshi, 4th Dharma Successor [163][541]. Teacher at the Heart Circle Sangha, Ridgewood NJ [163]. In Jun 2001, Member of the Board of The White Plum Asanga (WPA) (www.whiteplum.org) [265].
- Jordan, William (Bill) Yoshin (b. 19??-) [85].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS20??-JORDANW-MILLMCM [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Miller-McMahon Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Sensei. 2nd Dharma Successor [541][163]. Teacher at the Santa Monica Zen Center, CA [162].
- Pirruccello, Ann (Annie) Purna Jyakunen (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS2009-PIRRUCE-MILLMCM [290].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-ROSH2018-PIRRUCE-MILLMCM [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2009 #290 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2018 #src minus 2009 #290=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Miller-McMahon Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Rōshi. 5th Dharma Successor [220][290][541]. Professor of philosophy at the University of San Diego, CA [435].
Received Dharma Transmission from Nicolee McMahon in 2009 [290].
Received 'Inka' from Nicolee Miller-McMahon in 2018,
Teacher at the Vista Zen Centre, CA [434]. Formerly a teacher at the Three Treasures Zen Community [290]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Rey, Marzena Ryonen (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-HOSH20??-REYMARZ-PAGESCA [551].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-SENS20??-REYMARZ-PAGESCA [232].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS2014-REYMARZ-MILLMCM [349].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Miller-McMahon Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2014) [349].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Pages Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [551].
Data:
Hōshi ("Dharma Holder") appointed by C. Pages?. Assistant Teacher (Sensei) [232][234].
Sensei. 6th Dharma Successor [232][234][348][349][541]. Teacher at the Zen Kreis Mainz, Germany [234]
On 20 Jun 2014 received Dharma Transmission [349] from Nicolee Jikyo Miller-McMahon Rōshi, who also appointed her a teacher [348].
Earlier, an Assistant Teacher appointed by Catherine Pages [348].
- Sarian, Steve Aishi [1222] (b. 19??-) [src]. Rev.
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-HOSH20??-SARIANS-MILLMCM [221].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS20??-SARIANS-MILLMCM [541].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Miller-McMahon Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
7th Dharma Successor[221][541]. Teaching Assistant [hoshi?] at the Three Treasures Zen Community, CA. [221]. Teacher at Vista Zen Center, San Diego, CA.
and Hotei Zen Temple [541].
end of the 2nd generation teachers in Miller-McMahon Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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continuation of the 1st generation teachers in Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Sanderson, John Tesshin (b. 19??-) [85][589].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-1-SENS1991-SANDERJ-MAEZUMI [1164].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-?-ROSH19??-SANDERJ-XXXXXXX [85].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] 1991 #1164 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus 1991 #1164=x) 16 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maezumi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [src].
Data:
One of Taizan Maezumi's twelve Dharma Successors [590].
In 1973, was ordained monk [1164].
In 1991, received from Taizan Maezumi Dharma Transmission [1164].
Rōshi [85][589].
"[S]piritual director of the Centro Zen de México in Coyoacán,
Mexico City [and of] the Comunidad Budista Zen Jardín de Luz" in Spain." [589].
- WICK, GERALD (GERRY) L. SHISHIN [85][265][1033] (b. 17 Aug 1941-) [1035].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-1-SENS1990-WICKGER-MAEZUMI [606]
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-?-ROSH2006-WICKGER-GLASSMA [585].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1966) [606].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1966 #606 minus 1941 #1035=25)
25 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1990 #606 minus 1966 #606=24) 24 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2006 #src minus 1990 #606=16) 16 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maezumi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1990) [606].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: RŌSHI (2006) [606].
Data:
LIFE PARTNER of Ilia Shinko Perez [1034].
Did Zen training under Shunryu Suzuki (Soto Zen) and Sochu Suzuki (Rinzai Zen) [585].
One of Taizan Maezumi's twelve Dharma Successors [590]. In 1990, after 24 years of Zen training [= commenced in 1966 - tmc] under Taizan Maezumi,
Shunryu Suzuki Rōshi, and Sochu Suzuki Rōshi,
received transmission from Taizan Maezumi and became his Dharma Successor [Sensei - tmc] [606].
On 18 Jan 2006 received 'Inka' from Bernard Glassman [585]. Is Co-Spiritual Director of the Great Mountain
Zen Center in Berthoud, CO [606].
Teacher at the Great Mountain Zen Center in Boulder, CO, US [28].
In 1967, obtained Ph.D. in Physics from the U. of California, Berkeley [1034].
"[W]as an adjunct Professor of Religious Studies at Naropa University" [1034].
In Jun 2001, President of the Board of The White Plum Asanga (WPA) (www.whiteplum.org) [265].
"Gerald Wick [...] was born on 08/17/1941" [1035].
"Previous to Gerald's current city of Berthoud, CO, Gerald Wick lived in Encinitas CA and Lafayette CO.
Other names that Gerald uses includes Gerald L Wick, Gerald Lee Wick, Gerry Wick and Geald Wick" [1035].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): two (2) 2nd generation teachers in Wick Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Kempe, Karin Lynnea Ryuku [1250](b. 1950-) [1250].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-2-SENS2010-KEMPEKA-HENRYMI-L2019? [247].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-2-SENS2010-KEMPEKA-HENRYMI-L2019? [592].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-ROSH2019-KEMPEKA-WICKGER [463].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1971) [602].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1971 #602 minus 1950 #1250=21)
21 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2010 #602 minus 1971 #602=39) 39 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2019 #463 minus 2010 #602=9) 9 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Henry line of the Diamond Sangha School: HŌSHI (betw. 2005 and 12 Sep 2010) [602]; SENSEI (2010) [602]; RŌSHI (2010) [602];
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Wick Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (2019) [463].
LEFT? the Henry SCHOOL (2019?) [src].
Data:
Was 75 in Aug 2025 (= b. 1950) [1250].
Medical doctor (MD 1981) [463]. Family physician [602]. In 1971 commenced Zen studies with Philip Kapleau and then with Toni Packer at Zen Center of Rochester [602].
1971 to 1981 studied with the two [463]. In 1997 received Jukai from Gerry Wick [src].
From 2001-2005 was the Head of Zendo at the Zen Center of Denver [215].
2000-2010 studied with Michael Henry [186]. Authorised to teach by Michael Henry [186].
In 2005 completed koan training with Michael Henry "at the Zen Center of Denver, and served as an assistant teacher until receiving dharma transmission in 2010" [602].
On 12 Sep 2010 received Dharma Transmission (Sensei?) from Michael Henry [247].
On 23 Sep 2010 appointed Rōshi by Henry Danan [592][378][557].
Since 2011 she has been the Spiritual Director of the Zen Center of Denver (zencenterofdenver.org)[463].
In 2019 Received 'Inka' from the Gerry Wick (see Wick Line) [463].
The appointment by Gerry Wick follows an earlier one by Michael Henry (see Henry Line) [463].
Studied with Gerry Wick at Great Mountain Zen Center since 1993 till 2019 [463].
Is "one of two Spiritual Directors at the Zen Center of Denver" and serves on the Board of Directors of White Plum Asangha [1034].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
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PEREZ, ILIA SHINKO [1034] (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS2000-PEREZIL-WICKGER [1034].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-ROSH2015-PEREZIL-NAKAOWE [1034].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1980?) [1034].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1980? #1034 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2000 #src minus 1980? #1034=20?) 20? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Wick Line in the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen: SENSEI (2000) [1034].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nakao Line in Glassman Line of the Maezumi the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen: RŌSHI (2015) [1034].
Data:
LIFE PARTNER of Gerry Wick [1034].
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (Sensei - 2000) [1034].
In 2000, empowered to teach by Gerry Shishin after 20 years of Zen training [= started serious zazen in 1980? - tmc] under Gerry Shishin, Philip Kapleau, and Pat Hawk [1034].
In Oct 2015 received 'Inka' from Egyoku Nakao [1034].
Has an M.A. in Archeology from U. Autonoma, Madrid and taught at Caribbean U. College, Puerto Rico [1034].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): four (4) 3rd generation teachers in Wick-Perez Line <= Wick Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Agostinelli, Paul (Guido) Gyudo [1034][1169] (b. 1964-) [1167].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS2015-AGOSTIN-WICKPER [1034]
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1990?) [1034].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1990? #1034 minus 1964 #1167=26?)
26? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2015 #1034 minus 1990? #src=25?) 25? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Wick-Perez Line in the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen: SENSEI (2015) [1034].
Data:
Was 61 in Jul 2025 (= b. 1964) [1167].
In 2015, received Dharma Transmission (Sensei) from Gerry Wick and Ilia Perez, after 25 years of Zen practice [= started in 1990? - tmc][1034].
Is well versed "with the main Zen practice styles of koan (Rinzai) and shikantaza (Soto)" [1034]
Taught Zen as adjunct faculty at Naropa U. [1034].
B.A. in Physics from Dartmouth College and M.A. in English Literature from the U. of Chicago [1034].
Affiliate teacher of the the Great Mountain Zen Center [1034]. Founder and Spiritual Director of the Eon Zen Center (www.eonzen.org) in Boulder, CO [1034].
- Garrido, Anahi Russo Myozan [1034] (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-HOSH20??-GARRIDO-WICKPER [1034].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2021) [1034].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2021 #1034 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Wick-Perez Line in the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
In the 2001, started formal Zen training in Mexico City [1034].
A few years later [say, in 2004? - tmc], began practicing Zen at Cold Mountain Zen, NJ [Rinzai Zen, Teacher - Kurt Kankan Spellmeyer, #1037][1034].
In 2015 began Zen training the Great Mountain Zen Center, Berthoud, CO with [Gerry Wick? and Ilia Perez?] [1034].
Since (y-hosh) is a Dharma Holder [1034].
A professor at Metropolitan State U. of Denver [1034].
Has a PhD in Gender and Womens Studies at Rutgers Univ. [1168].,
Had postdoctoral fellowships at Carleton College and Brandeis Univ. [1168].
- Leahigh, Lisa K. Eko [1034][1167] (b. 1975-) [1167].
aka Lisa J Leahigh, Lisa K Leeahigh, Lisa K Vigil [1167].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-HOSH20??-LEAHIGH-WICKPER [1034].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1992?) [1034].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1992? #1034 minus 1975 #1167=17?)
17? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 1992? #1034=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Wick-Perez Line in the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Was 50 in Jul 2025 (= b. 1975) [1167].
In the early 1990s [say, in 1992? - tmc], started formal Zen training [1034].
Between 1995 and 2002, a resident at Hidden Mountain Zen Center, NM [1034].
In 2015 began Zen training with Gerry Wick and Ilia Perez [1034].
Since (y-hosh) is a Dharma Holder [1034].
Has "a bachelor’s degree in psychology and nursing and has a dual master’s degree in Public Health and Community Health Nursing" [1034].
Is "a Nyingma Institute Certified Kum Nye Instructor, Tai Chi Chih teacher, and a grief group and eco care group facilitator" [1034].
- Smith, Andrew (Andy) Hakuju [1034][1165] (b. 1959-) [1166].
aka Andrew W Smith, Andrew J Smith, Andy J Smith [1166].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-HOSH20??-SMITHAN-WICKPER [1034].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1997) [1034].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1997 #1034 minus 1959 #1166=38)
38 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 1977 #1034=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Wick-Perez Line in the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Was 66 in Jul 2025 (= b. 1959) [1166].
"[O]ne of the founding members of the Laughing Teabowl Sangha, [...] South Dakota that has been sitting together since 1997" [1034].
Lives in Deadwood [1165], Black Hills, South Dakota [1034].
For the past 20 years [web page read in Apr 2025, the current year was not stated, so, say, since 2004? - tmc] has been training at the
Great Mountain Zen Center, Berthoud, CO with [Gerry Wick? and Ilia Perez?] [1034].
Since (y-hosh) is a Dharma Holder [1034].
A bonsai nurseryman [1034][1165] and forester [1034].
end of the 3nd generation teachers in Wick-Perez Line <= Wick Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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end of the 2nd generation teachers in Wick Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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YEO, WILLIAM (BILL) NYOGEN (10 Apr 1936-16? Dec 2024) [59][1040].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-1-SENS1995-YEOWILL-MAEZUMI-L1997 [1047].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1968?) [1038].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1968? #src minus 1936 #59=33?)
33? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1995 #1038 minus 1968? #1038=27?) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maezumi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1995) [1038].
LEFT the Bernard Glassman headed (1995-2018) White Plum SCHOOL (1997) [1041].
ESTABLISHED A SPIRITUALLY SIMILAR and ORGANISATIONALLY INDEPENDENT ZEN SCHOOL: Hazy Moon Zen Center (Koun-ji Temple)(1997) [1041].
WAS AFFLICTED with Red Threaded Entanglements [844] (1997) [1041]. ->
Data:
"[R]eceived Dharma transmission (authorization to teach) from Taizan Maezumi Roshi in 1995 after 26 years of intense practice and study [started Zen training in 1995 minys 26 = 1969 - tmc]" [1047].
"[S]tudied with Maezumi Roshi for 27 years [1995 minus 27 = 1968?] until his death in 1995" [1038].
One of Taizan Maezumi's twelve Dharma Successors [590].
The last one to be chosen as the Maezumi's successor [1038].
Teacher at Hazy Moon Zen Center (www.hazymoon.com), Los Angeles, CA, US [1038].
When Taizan Maezumi died in 1995, Bernard Glassman appointed three people to manage the ZCLA in his absence [1041].
William Nyogen Yeo became the Head Teacher, Grover Genro Gauntt became President of the Board of Directors,
Ed Mokunin Levin [#1042] became the Chief Administrator [1041].
In 1996 "did his zuise ceremonies at the training monasteries of Eiheiji and Sojiji in Japan
and thus completed the traditional Soto rites of recognition as a Zen teacher (sensei)" [1047].
Between Aug 1995 to Aug 1997, was the Head Teacher of ZCLA [1041].
In Jul 1997, having gotten "himself in trouble for an incident involving alcohol and
inappropriate intimacy with a female student [...] Nyogen left [the ZCLA] and
established the unaffiliated Hazy Moon Zen Center" [1041].
In 1997, founded the Hazy Moon Zen Center (Koun-ji Temple) [1039].
Despite his ethical transgression of 1997 and being sacked by Bernard Glassman (Aug 1997, #1041) from position of the ZCLA's Head Teacher, between Dec 2005 and March 2009
listed as a member of American Zet Teachers Association (AZTA) [1043].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): one (1) 2nd generation teacher in Yeo Line School
- Levin, Ed Kenzan Mokunin [1042] (b. 7 Mar 1945-) [1064a].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-HOSH1997-LEVINED-YEOWILL-L2001 [1041].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1972) [1064e].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1972 #1064e minus 1945 #1064a=27)
27 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 1972 #1064e=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maezumi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENIOR INSTRUCTOR (1991) [1064h].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yeo Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌ:SHI (1997) [1041].
Data:
Born in Los Angeles "MARCH 7, 2021. Wow! I made it. 77th year and counting" [= b. 7 Mar 1945 - tmc [1064a].
From Sep 1962 to Mar 1965 a student (Honors English) at Stanford U. [1064b].
From Mar 1965 [1064c] to Jan 1972 [1064d], a member of hippies' communes, rock musician and LSD aficionado [1064c][1064d].
On 7 Sep 1972 attended first time a teisho of Taizan Maezumi at ZCLA; started Zen practice [1064e].
From Sep 1972 to Jul 2001, for 28 years, was on staff at ZCLA as a full time trainee at the Zen Centre of Los Angeles [1064f][1064g].
In 1974, received Jukai from Taizan Maezumi [1042].
In 1991 "[Maezumi] asked four of us [namely? - tmc, 21 Apr 2025], in 1991, to start giving the formal private interviews to students whenever he was away traveling.
[..]. He set up a new category, Senior Instructor, and asked us to begin to teach.
We were not being made formal Dharma Successors. None of us had yet completed one of the prerequisites to being authorized as a Sensei,
which was completion of the koan curriculum" [1064h].
On 16 Nov 1991, took the Tokudo vows of a priest [1064i].
In Spring 1995 "[..]. he [Maezumi] said something like, You know, Kenzan, we’re going to have to figure out a way to give you Dharma Transmission without finishing koan study.
This was the last conversation we had. He left for Green Gulch, and off to Japan, and I never saw him again" [1064j].
From Aug 1995 to Aug 1997, the Chief Administrator of ZCLA [1041].
In Feb 1997, became the first Dharma Holder to be empowered by William Yeo [1041].
In 1997, "When Nyogen Yeo left the Center amidst a lot of controversy, Bernie Glassman appointed Egyoku Nakao to be the Abbot of ZCLA.
When she arrived in April 1997 I was the only person living at the Center giving private interviews in the Founders’ Room and dokusan room,
authorized by Maezumi Roshi (1991) and made a Dharma Holder by Nyogen (Feb [... 1997])" [1064k].
In 5 Aug 1997 removed by W. Nakao from his job as Chief Administrator at ZCLA [1064l].
In 1997, when Wendy Nakao came to ZCLA, "I was the only student giving interviews and teaching one on one.
She sized up the situation and replaced me [in 1999 #1061] in that role with Ryodo [= Kipp Ryodo Hawley #1061]" [1064m].
In May 2000 Wendy Nakao, the ZCLA abbot, gave Ed Levine and his wife Mary "one year notice to leave the Zen Center" [1064n].
2001 July - has left the Zen Centre of Los Angeles [1064o].
In 1977 got BA in Buddhism and Psychotherapy at Antioch Los Angeles [1064p].
Sep 1981-Oct 1991, worked for Avnet Computer [1064r].
Aug 1983-Jul 1997, ran own computer consulting business [1064s].
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continuation of the 1st generation teachers in Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani headed (1954-1973) Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School of Sōtō@Rinzai Zen
- Satomi, Matsumi Myodo [1161,s.135] (2 Aug 1896-2 Mar 1978) [351].
Teacher appoint. &-SKY-F-1-SENS196?-SATOMIM-YASUTAN [1161,s.109].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1941) [1161,s.72]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1941) #1161,s.72 minus 1896 #351=45)
45 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1960? #tmc's-guess minus 1941 #1161,s.72=19?) 19? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a successor in Yasutani Hakuun Line of Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (N/A) [351].
Data:
Yasutani's first Dharma successor [351]. Declined to be a teacher [351].
Born 2 Aug 1896 [351].
Born in a mountain village [Takino - tmc], near Ashiribetsu/Fudo Falls [1161,s.62] in Hokkaido, sth. of Sapporo [1161,s.6].
Completed coeducational elementary school and [6 years #1161,s.114 of] Public Girls' High School (when, where?) [1161,s.4-5].
Following the high school, went to Tokyo, in order to become a writer [1161,s.6].
Unfortunately, has fallen pregnant, had to get married, gave 1st birth, with 2nd child shortly following [1161,s.6,11].
A few years later, studied philosophy of religion at Toyo Univ. [1161,s.17].
Suffered from a lengthy emotional breakdown and spent time in a Tokyo's mental hospital [1161,s.22-24].
Following the discharge, became a Kageki [a kind of theater, all female operetta or a musical revue, #1161,s.116] actress [1161,s.27-28].
At the age of 28 [1896 + 28 = 1924, tmc] became a live-in disciple of "Ro", a Shinto sensei from Shikoku [1161,s.32-34,s.42-45].
Became a 'miko', a Shinto Shamaness [1161,s.46-50, 55-58].
In Sep 1941, commenced zazen & koan work under a visiting Rinzai teacher, Joten Roshi, from Zuiganji in Matsushima, Honshu [1161,s.72].
Later attended lectures of a Soto teacher, Shibata Fuguan Sensei (?- 13 Dec 1948?), at Chuoji near Sapporo [1161,s.82].
In the early 1950s, for four years was an auditor at the Buddhist Studies lectures, at Hokkaido Univ. in Sapporo [1161,s.89].
On 02 Jul 1955 departed for Tokyo, hoping to enter there the Mitaka Convent [1161,s.96]
In Sep 1955, Working on 'Mu' during the Hakuun Yasutani-led sesshin at Shinkoji, Tokyo, attained kensho [1161,s.105].
On 22 Oct 1955 renew nun's vows (first taken a few years earlier, at Soto temple Chuoji in Sapporo #1161,s.71)
with Hakuun Yasutani [1161,s.107].
Following the 'kensho', continued to work with Hakuun Yasutani on the remaining koans [#1161,s.109].
Died on 2 Aug 1978, at the age of eighty-two [1161,s.111].
- YAMADA, KYOZO KŌUN ZENSHIN (18 Mar 1907-13 Sep 1989) [10][196][273a-d].
Teacher appoint. &-SKY-M-1-SENS1960-YAMADAK-YASUTAN [273a-d].
Teacher appoint. &-SKY-M-1-ROSH1967-YAMADAK-YASUTAN [273a-d].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1943) [273a-d]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1943 #src minus 1907 #273=36)
36 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1960 #273a-d minus 1943 #273a-d=17) 17 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (1967 #273a-d minus 1960 #273a-d=7) 7 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yasutani Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (1960) [273a-d]; SHŌSHIKE (1967) [273a-d]; SHŌSHIKE/AUTHENTIC ZEN MASTER (1967) [273a-d]
Data:
"[S]tarted Zazen in Manchuria in 1943 under the guidance of Kōno
Sōkan Roshi [Rinzai, #446,p.3 - tmc]. Upon returning to Honshu, Japan, in 1945 he devoted
himself to zazen practice under ASAHINA Sōgen Rōshi [Rinzai, #445 - tmc] of the
Engakuji in Kamakura as well as under HANAMOTO Kanzui Roshi of the Mokusenji [Rinzai, #744,p.6 - tmc]
in Ōfuna. However, he never became a monk and continued to work in
the business world; his major position was president of the Tokyo Kembikyōin
Medical Center.
"Yamada Roshi received the Buddhist precept from Harada Sogaku Roshi in 1950; [...] came into contact with
Yasutani Roshi [Soto@Rinzai - tmc], Harada Roshi's disciple, whom Yamada [future] Roshi invited in 1953 to launch the Zen group called "Kamakura Haku'un-kai" and
to begin a monthly zazenkai in Kamakura. In the same year he experienced an unusually deep enlightenment, which
led him to the Dharma succession in 1960. In 1967 he was appointed Zen Master (shōshike) of the Sanboōzen. Three years later
he became the president of the Kyōdan"[273a-d].
Since 1973, following the death of Yasutani Hakuun Rōshi, head of Sanbo Kyodan school [273a-d]. "By the time of his passing on 13 September
1989 as many as 24 Japanese and 21 non-Japanese disciples [21 = those who have not left him to form their own schools of Zen - tmc] had finished the formal course of Zen training" [273a-d]
Known online koan commentaries by Koun Yamada.
There are three tiers of appointnments in the Yamada Line of the Sanbo Kyodan school:
Zenkyōshi 禅教師 (Zen Teacher) =>
Jun-shike 準師家 (Associate Zen Master) =>
Shōshike 正師家 (Authentic Zen Master) [529] -!>
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): thirty-seven (37) 2nd generation teachers in Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani/Yamada Kōun headed (1954-1973)/(1973-1989) Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
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- Aitken, Anne An Tanshin aka Aitken, Anne Arundel Hopkins (8 Feb 1911-13 Jun 1994) [3].
Teacher appoint. &-SKY-F-2-SENS19??-AITKENA-YAMADAK [93].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1957) [773].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1957 #773 minus 1911 #3=46)
46 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a successor in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: NONE (year?) [93].
Data:
A school teacher [737].
WIFE of ROBERT AITKEN and co-founder of the Diamond Sangha Zen community [737].
Upon formal completion of her koan studies (year?) with Yamada
Koun she declined to be a Zen teacher, and did not receive Yamada's transmission [93].
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- AITKEN, ROBERT BAKER DAIRYŪ CHŌTAN GYŌUN (19 Jun 1917-5 Aug 2010) [2][243].
Teacher appoint. &-SKY-M-2-HOSH1972-AITKENR-YAMADAK [773].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-2-SENS1974-AITKENR-YAMADAK [773].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-2-ROSH1985-AITKENR-YAMADAK-L1989? [803].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (aft.1947-bef.1950, say 1948? - tmc) [773]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1948? #773 minus 1917 #2=31?)
31? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1974 #773 minus 1948? #774=26?) 26? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (1985 #803 minus 1974 #773=11) 11 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: HŌSHI (1972) [773]; SENSEI (1974) [773]; RŌSHI (1985) [803]
SECEDED from the Sanbo Kyodan SCHOOL (1989?) [src].
TRANSFORMED the Diamond Sangha SCHOOL into an idependent & self-governing entity (1989?) [src].
Data:
"Another of Yasutani's early American students was Robert Aitken, who first sat with him in 1957" [795].
In addition to studies with Yamada, Kyozo Koun also studied with Senzaki Nyogen and
Nakagawa Sōen.
In Oct 1959 founded (together with his WIFE, Anne Arundel Hopkins Aitken) a subsidiary branch of the Sanbo Kyodan school of Zen, the Diamond Sangha school of Zen [793]. For details of the Sangha's ethical framework, see the text of the Dec 1999 Diamond Sangha Teachers Circle Ethics Agreement. This document was ratified in 2000 [138], although it was not much heeded by some of its signatories - ed.
Known online Robert Aitken's translations of the official Daily Zen Sutras.
"In 1974, he was given approval to teach by the Yamada Rōshi, Abbot of the Sanbo Kyodan in Kamakura, Japan, who gave him transmission as an indep. master [Roshi - tmc] in 1985." [803]
In 1974, Koun Yamada gave Robert Aitken permission to teach [851,p.1].
In the late 1980s, Robert Aitken named four of his direct successors [heirs - tmc]: Nelson Foster, John Tarrant, Pat Hawk and Augusto Alcalde [851,p.1].
In 1996, retired from teaching [1054].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): thirteen (13) 3rd generation teachers in Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Alcalde, Augusto Al Q'adi Nyo'ei Gen'un (b. 7 Nov 1950-) [src].
GL-M-3-SENS1974-ALCALDE-YUANCHU [792].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-3-SENS1986-ALCALDE-AITKENR [802]
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-3-ROSH1989-ALCALDE-AITKENR-L2001 [792].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1968) [792]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1968 #792 minus 1950 #src=18)
18 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1974 #792 minus 1968 #792=6) 6 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from the first equivalent of 'Shihō' or 'Denbō' to the second equivalent of 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1974 #792 minus 1968 #792=6) 6 years [calc. by tmc]. ->
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'](1989 #792 minus 1974 #792=15) 15 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yuan Chueh Line of Golden Lotus school of Ch'an (Zen): SHIFU (1974) [790][792].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Aitken Line of the Diamond Sangha School: HŌSHI (1984) [972]; SENSEI (1986) [802]; RŌSHI (1989/1990?) [792]/[802].
LEFT the Diamond Sangha SCHOOL (2001) [100].
REVERTED to the Golden Lotus SCHOOL of Ch'an (2001) [790].
Data:
Studied with "[L]ate Shifu Yuan Chueh of Po Yun Temple [Po Yun Si, 破云寺 see #791 - tmc], Canton
and the Chin Lien Chia [Jīn Lian Jiā 金莲家 lit. "Golden Lotus Home/Family/School of Thought" - tmc],
the 'Golden Lotus' Ch'an (Zen) school (of the Complete Realization Lineage)" [790]
In 1974 "Shifu [师傅 in Chinese: master, or honorific for older men - tmc] Augusto Al Q'adi [قاضي ٱلْـ in Arabic: "the judge" - tmc] Alcalde (Roshi) [...was] fully authorized as a guide and succesor
in the lineage by Yuan Chueh" [790].
Commenced Zen training under Yuan Chueh in 1968 [792].
Yuan Chueh died in 1981 at the age of 86 (= b. ca. 1895)[792].
"Dharma successor of the school and teaching of Shih Fuh Yuan Chueh (Chin Lien Chia) with the highest degree: 'Shih Fuh Tao Shih' in 1974" [792].
Rōshi [4][773]
Between 1985 and 1986 Alcalde spent "several training periods in Hawai'i [802].
"Ph.D. in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the "Chin Lien Taoist School" (Los Angeles-California branch)" [792].
In 1986 authorized by Robert Aitken as a Diamond Sangha apprentice teacher [Sensei] [802],
In 1990 Robert Aitken appointed him as his Dharma Heir [802].
In 1993 Alcalde stepped back from teaching Zen and later formally resigned [in 2001 #100] from Diamond Sanhga [802]
"Dharma successor in the Harada-Yasutani (Soto-Rinzai) lineage of Zen Buddhism with the graduation of 'Roshi'
(graduated in Hawaii to teach in 1984 [as Hoshi?], and received "Dharma Transmission" [Inka?] in 1989 in Argentina)" [792].
Was the teacher at the Vimalakirti Sangha, Shobo-an, Cordoba, Argentina, and a visiting teacher at the Melbourne Zen Group, Melbourne, Australia [100].
In Apr/Mar 2001, he formally resigned from the Diamond Sangha, discontinued most of his teaching engagements and gave up using the title 'Rōshi'[100].
Around the 2010 [972] Augusto Alcaldo lived in La Quebrada [The Ravine], Ro Ceballos, province of Cordoba, Argentina, where he led the 'Dojo del
Puente de Otoño' (Dojo of the Autumn Bridge)[792]
- BARZAGHI, SUBHANA GYO SHIN, MYO-UN-AN (b. 7 Aug 1954-) [5].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-F-3-SENS1991-BARZAGH-TARRANT [852,p.10-11].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-F-3-ROSH1996-BARZAGH-TARRANT-L1999 635].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-F-3-ROSH1996-BARZAGH-AITKENR [113].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1979?) [infer. #850].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1979? #850 minus 1954 #src=25?)
25? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1991 #852,p.10-11 minus 1978? infer. #849 = 13?) 13? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (1996 #113 minus 1991 #852,p.10-11=5) 5 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Aitken Line of the Diamond Sangha School: RŌSHI (1996) [113].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in the John Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha (1987-1999) restructured as Pacific Zen Institute (2000-present) School: SENSEI (1991) [852,p.10-11]; RŌSHI (1996) [635].
LEFT the Pacific Diamond Sangha SCHOOL (1999) and joined the Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) (1999) [775, note a]
Data:
In 1979 she became a student of Robert Aitken, who in that year started his annual visits (1979-1988) to Sydney and
its future SZC's group of Zen practitioners [850]
In Feb 1979, during her first meeting with Robert Aitken, in Sydney, Australia, Subhana Barzaghi was 25 old [854,p.14].
In 1991, received 'Denbo' from John Tarrant [852,p.10-11].
In 1996, received two 'Inkas' - from: John Tarrant in 1996 [635], and from Robert Aitken [113][635].
Teacher (Diamond Sangha) at the Sydney Zen Centre, and visiting Teacher at the Melbourne Zen Group, Melbourne, Australia].
In 1997 Subhana Barzaghi founded and built the Kuan Yin Meditation Centre Inc. in Lismore, NSW and formed a lay Zen Sangha there [723].
In 1999 moved from Lismore, NSW to Sydney and became the teacher at the SZC [723].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): tvelve (12) 4th generation teachers in Barzaghi Line <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Burke, Sexton (28 Jul 1944-2011) [188][305][306].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-4-SENS1977?-BURKESE-BARZAGH [710].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-4-ROSH2010-BURKESE-BARZAGH [721].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1944 #188=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1997? #710 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2010 #721 minus 1997? #710=13?) 13? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Barzaghi Line of Diamond Sangha: SENSEI (bef. 1999?, say 1997? - tmc) [710]; RŌSHI (2010) [721].
Data:
In 1999 founded, with encouragement of his teacher Subhana Barzaghi Tallowwood Sangha in Bellingen, NSW, Australia [710].
On 10 Apr 2010, Subhana Barzaghi conferred 'Inka' on Sexton Bourke of the Bellingen Zen Group [721].
Teacher (Diamond Sangha) at the Sydney Zen Centre, Australia [src].
- Bursky, Peter (b. 19??) [718].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-4-HOSH2017-BURSKYP-BARZAGH [716].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-4-SENS2020-BURSKYP-BARZAGH [718].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2010?) [718].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2010? #718 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2020 #718 minus 2010? #718=10?) 10? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Barzaghi Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2020?) [718].
Data:
Originally practiced meditation of the Tibetan Buddhism and Buddhist Insight traditions [718].
In 2010 commenced Zen training under Subhana Baraghi and Allan Marett at the Sydney Zen Centre [718].
In 2017 was an apprentice teacher [Dharma Holder? - tmc] supervised by Subhana Barzaghi in Sydney & Allan Marett in Adelaide [716].
In 2020 appointed [by Subhana Baraghi? - tmc] to become an apprentice
teacher [Sensei? - tmc] in the Diamond Sangha [718] "He is also a musician and student in the Ueda Sōko-ryū tradition of Chanoyu
(Japanese Tea Ceremony)" [718].
- COOTE, GILLIAN JITSU MU (b. 28 Jul 1944-) [71][189][321].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-F-4-SENS199?-COOTEGI-BARZAGH [715].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-F-4-ROSH2004-COOTEGI-BARZAGH [715].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1980) [715][855,p.16]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1980 #855 minus 1944 #71=36)
36 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 1980 #715 #855=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2004 #321 minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Barzaghi Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (2004) [321].
Data:
"[A] social documentary filmmaker, writer, grandmother and bush regenerator." [715]
Between 1980 [715] and ca. 1996 [src] studied Zen with Robert Aitken [715].
In 1980 she embarked on Zen training [855,p.16].
In 1982 visited Ring of Bone Zendo in California [715].
From ca. 1996 onwards studied with John Tarrant and Subhana Barzaghi [321][715].
In June 2004 received Dharma Transmission from Subhana Barzaghi [715]
She trained with environmental activist and Buddhist scholar, Joanna Macy" [715]
"[P]ractised with Thich Nhat Hanh, attending his artists' retreat in Ojai, California and
joined his pilgrimage to Buddhist sites in India and Nepal." [715].
Is a senior resident teacher of the Sydney Zen Centre [715].
Known online teachings by Gillian Coote.
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): ine (1) 5th generation teacher in Coote Line <= Barzaghi Line <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Moon, Will (19??-) [423].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-5-SENS2019-MOONWIL-COOTEGI [458].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2019 #458 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Coote Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2019) [458].
Data:
Since 2019 Apprentice Teacher (Diamond Sangha) at the Sydney Zen Centre, Australia [458].
In Oct 2022 an Apprentice Teacher at the Blue Mountains Zen Group, Lawson [504].
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- DAVISON, ELLEN (b. 19??-) [504].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-F-4-SENS1999?-DAVISON-BARZAGH [723].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-F-4-ROSH2015?-DAVISON-BARZAGH [502].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1978?) [857,p.8].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1978? #857 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1999? #723 minus 1978? #715 #857=21) 21 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2015? #502 minus 1999? #723=16?) 16? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Barzaghi Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (1999?) [723]; RŌSHI (bef. 2017, say 2015? - tmc) [502].
Data:
In 1978 Ellen Davison married Leigh Davison, one of the initially seven "seed" members
(Kim and Marion Bagot, Leigh Davison, Geoff Dawson, Patrick Kearney, Paul Maloney & Liz Statis),
of the future Sydney Zen Centre [857,p.8].
Student of Subhana Barzaghi [502].
Appointed by Subhana Barzaghi, an Assistant Teacher [Sensei] [src].
In 1999 Subhana Barzaghi moved from Lismore, NSW to Sydney and invited Ellen Davison to teach [as a Sensei? - tmc] in the Diamond Sangha [723].
Received 'Inka' from Subhana Barzaghi some years before 2017 (say, 2015? - tmc) [502].
Resident Teacher (Diamond Sangha) at the Kuan Yin Meditation Centre
in Lismore [505].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): one (1) 5th generation teacher in Davison Line <= Barzaghi Line <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Jensen, Vince (b. 19??-) [710].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Davison Line of the Diamond Sangha School: PRACTICE LEADER (Hōshi) (2016) [707].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Howard Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): PRACTICE LEADER (Hōshi) (2017) [707]; SENSEI (2021) [707].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Vince Jensen in the Howard Line (3rd gen.)
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- Gluek, Maggie Seiryu (b. 19??-) [132][321].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-F-4-SENS2003-GLUEKMA-BARZAGH [720]
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-F-4-ROSH2015-GLUEKMA-BARZAGH [722].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1983) [720]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1983 #720 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2003 #720 minus 1983 #720=20) 20 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2015 #722 minus 2003 #720=12) 12 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Barzaghi Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2003) [720]; RŌSHI (2015) [722].
Data:
In 1983 commenced Zen practice at the Minnesota Zen Meditation Centre [Sōtō, est. 1972 by Dainin Katagiri]
while visiting her home town [720]. Upon return to Australia, joined the Sydney Zen Centre and embarked on formal koan study with
Robert Aitken [720]. "She continued her koan study with John Tarrant and completed it with Subhana Barzaghi" [720].
In 2003 was appointed by Subhana Barzaghi an apprentice teacher [Sensei - tmc] in the Diamond Sangha [720].
0n 11 Apr 2015 received 'Inka' from Subhana Barzaghi - tmc] [722].
Teacher (Diamond Sangha) at the Sydney Zen Centre, Australia [321].
- Farrin, Barry Doshin Kusan (b. 8 Apr 1945-) [410][412][466][506].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1984) [412].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-5-SENS2004-FARRINB-BARZAGH [412].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-4-ROSH2015-FARRINB-BARZAGH-L2020 [410].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-5-ROSH2020-FARRINB-FORDJAM [466].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1984 #412 minus 1945 #410=39)
39 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2004 #412 minus 1984 #412=20) 20 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2015 #466 minus 2004 #412=11) 11 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Barzaghi Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2004) [412], RŌSHI (2015) [466][506].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ford Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: RŌSHI (2020) [506].
Data:
Studied Vipassana and Zen meditation since 1984 [412]. Founder of (in Jun 1989) and
subsequently Teacher (Diamond Sangha) at the
Way of The Forest Empty Mountain Zen Hermitage (formerly, Forest Way Zen), Doonan, QLD, Australia. Appointed a Sensei (Assistant Teacher) in the Diamond Sangha Zen tradition in 2004 [412]. Subhana Barzaghi gave him Dharma Transmission on 9 Aug 2015 [410].
Additionally, he was ordained on 8 Mar 2020 "In Soto Zen" at Cooroy, QLD [466]. On 11 Mar 2020 received Dharma transmission ('Inka') "In Soto Zen" from James Myoun Ford (see Ford Line) [466].
- Jones, Alladin [635] (19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-4-SENS2024-JONESAL-BARZAGH
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-6-SENS2024-JONESAL-WELLSAR [635].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2024 #635 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Barzaghi Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2024) [635].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Wells Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2024) [635]. $$ add stub to Well's line
Data:
Psychotherapist and ecotherapist [635]. Appointed "as a Sensei (apprentice teacher) by Subhana Barzaghi Roshi and Arthur
Wells Roshi in January 2024" [635].
- MALONEY, PAUL (b. 18 Feb 1939-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-4-SENS2002-MALONEY-BARZAGH [720].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-4-ROSH2010-MALONEY-BARZAGH [721].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1966) [720].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1966 #720 minus 1939 #src=27)
27 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2002 #720 minus 1966 #720=36) 36 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2010 #721 minus 2002 #720=8) 8 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Barzaghi Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2002) [720]; RŌSHI (2010) [721].
Data:
In 1966 started formal zazen practice [720].
In Oct 1966, started practicing zazen [853,p.7].
In December 1968 attended his first sesshin under the direction of Nakagawa Soen [720].
On 1 Dec 1968, attended his first sesshin at Ruytakuji with Nakagawa Sōen Rōshi [853,p.8].
In 1973 "together with Leigh Davison and others, formed a sitting group which evolved into
the Sydney Zen Centre sangha" [720].
"In 1979 commenced formal koan study with Robert Aitken [720]. Subsequently continued training with John Tarrant and Subhana Barzaghi
[720].
"Sunday 18 February [1979, #853,p.12], my 40th birthday, and the first day of our first sesshin with Aitken Roshi" [853,p.8].
In 2002 appointed by Subhana Bazarghi an apprentice teacher [Sensei - tmc] in the Diamond Sangha [720].
Rōshi [123][321].
On 10 Apr 2010, Subhana Barzaghi conferred 'Inka' on Paul Maloney of SZC [721].
"[A] senior lecturer in the Faculty of Engineering, UTS. Has degrees in Asian history and the philosophy of science" [720].
Teacher (Diamond Sangha) at the Sydney Zen Centre, Australia. Teacher of the SZC Blue Mountains Zen Group, Lawson [321][504].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): two (2) 5th generation teachers in Maloney Line <= Barzaghi Line <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Andino, Jane (b. 19??-) [509].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-F-5-SENS2018-ANDINOJ-MALONEY [718].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-F-5-ROSH2022-ANDINOJ-MALONEY [509].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2018 #718 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2022 #509 minus 2018 #718=4) 4 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maloney Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2018) [718]; RŌSHI (2022) [509].
Data:
Pianist and composer [424]. Began Zen practice in 2006 [424]. Since 2007, attended sesshins at the Sydney Zen Centre [424].
In 2018 was appointed by Paul Maloney as an apprentice teacher [Sensei - tmc] in Diamond Sangha [718].
Teacher at the Sydney Zen Centre [411][424], Australia and in the Blue Mountains Zen Group, Lawson [504].
Received 'Inka' in Jun 2022 [509].
- Ward, Jeff Kagetsu Kikai-ken (b. 1954-) [385][504].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-5-SENS20??-WARDJEF-MALONEY [src].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-5-ROSH2017-WARDJEF-MALONEY [385].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-4-ROSH2017-WARDJEF-BARZAGH [385].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (the mid-1980s; say 1985? - tmc) [385][859,p.39].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1985? #385 minus 1954 #385=31)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 1985? #715 #859,p.39=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2017 #385 minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maloney Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (2017) [385].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Barzaghi Line of the Diamond Sangha School: RŌSHI (2017) [385].
Data:
Began Buddhist practice in 1975 and has practised in the Zen tradition since the mid-1980s in Japan and Australia [385].
"[By circa 1980] I had been practising for 4 or 5 years in the Thai Forest tradition with the monks from Wat Buddharangsee in Stanmore." [859,p.39]
"In the mid-80s [1985?], while I was living in Japan for two years, I started zen practice in the Soto tradition" [859,p.39]
on 13 Sep 2017 received Dharma Transmission from Paul Maloney [385]. Also on the same day, in parallel with Dharma Transmission from P. Maloney,
he received Dharma Transmission from Subhana Barzaghi (see Barzaghi Line) [385].
Teacher (Diamond Sangha) at the Black Mountain Zen Group, Canberra, Australia [385][504]. Rōshi [385][504]
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- Marett, Alan (b. 19??-) [426][427].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-4-SENS2011-MARETTA-BARZAGH [427].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-4-ROSH2018-MARETTA-BARZAGH [427].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1973) [856,p.17]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1973 #856 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2011 #427 minus 1973 #856=35) 35 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2017 #385 minus 2011 #427=6) 6 years [calc. by tmc].
br />PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Barzaghi Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2011) [427]; RŌSHI (2018) [427].
Data:
In 1973 he embarked on Zen training [856,p.17].
In 1976 commenced Zen training under Yamada Koun [427][717].
"Shortly after the establishment [in 1979 - tmc] of the SZC, he became a student of Robert Aitken" [720]
Since [1996?- tmc] he studied with John Tarrant, Subhana Barzaghi and other Diamond Sangha teachers [717].
In 2011 received [from Subhana Barzaghi?] permission to teach [Sensei - tmc] [427][717].
In 2018 received 'Inka' from Subhana Barzaghi [427][717].
In 2019 Allan moved [from Sydney? - tmc] to Adelaide and became a teacher at the Adelaide Zen Group [426][717].
Formerly, a HUSBAND of MARI RHYDWEN [499] (see Bolleter line).
- Mayer, Justine Mugen Kai (b. 19??-) [501][502].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-F-4-HOSH?2004-MAYERJU-BARZAGH [915].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-F-4-SENS2010-MAYERJU-BARZAGH [915].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-F-4-ROSH2017-MAYERJU-BARZAGH [915].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2003) [915].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2003 #915 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2010 #915 minus 2003 #915=7) 7 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (2017 #503 minus 2010 #[915]=7) 7 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Barzaghi Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2010) [915]; RŌSHI (2017) [503].
Data:
General Practitioner who works in Aboriginal Health [501].
"[Became interested in meditation through yoga in the late 1990s and attended a Vipassana retreat.
She then started meditating, with Sri Lankan and Tibetan monastics in Darwin" [915].
In 2003, have attended the first zen sesshin with teacher Subhana Barzahgi [915].
In 2004, received 'Jukai' from Subhana and "was invited to facilitate [as 'Hoshi'?] the Darwin Zen Group" [915].
Student of Zen under Ellen Davison and Subhana Barzaghi [502] as well as Susan Murphy [915].
In 2010, invided by Subhana "to teach Zen" (was made a Sensei) [915]
Between 2010-11 "After completing koan study, Justine met Robert Aitken Roshi in Hawaii [...] attended a residential practice training period and sesshin with Daido Loori at Zen Mountain Monastery [...NY] State.
"[...Took part] retreat in Plum Village in France with Thich Naht Hahn, [...] attended Sesshin and Zazenakai at Upaya Zen Centre with Joan Halifax [...] and Kaz Tanahashi [... and] sat with the San Francisco Zen Centre,
Berkeley Zen Centre, and Kannondo Zen Centre and the nondual teachers Francis Lucille, Rupert Spira, Adyashanti and Peter Fenner [...]" [915]"
In 2017, received 'Inka' from Subhana Barzaghi [503][915].
Teacher (Diamond Sangha) at the Darwin Zen Group, Australia [501]. Member of the International Diamond Sangha Teachers Circle [501].
- Rankin, Wayne (b. 19??-) [478].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-4-SENS2017-RANKINW-BARZAGH [478].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1980) [479].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1980 #479 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2017 #478 minus 1980 #715 #479=37) 37 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus 2017 #478=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Barzaghi Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2017) [478]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [src].
Data:
Received permission [from Subhana Barzaghi?] to teach in 2017 [478]. Assistant Teacher [478]
Commenced Zen training under Robert Aitken in 1980 in Sydney [479]. Teacher at the Mildura Zen Group [mildurazengroup.org], Mildura, VIC Australia [479].
- Ward, Jeff Kagetsu Kikai-ken (b. 1954-) [src].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Barzaghi Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (2017) [385].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maloney Line of of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (2017) [385].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Jeff Ward in the Maloney Line (5th gen.)
end of the 4th generation teachers in Barzaghi Line <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
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continuation of the 3rd generation teachers in Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Bobrow, Joseph (b. 19??-) [20][597].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-3-SENS19??-BOBROWJ-AITKENR [598].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-3-ROSH1997-BOBROWJ-AITKENR [20].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (years? #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (1997 #20 minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Aitken Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (1997) [20].
Data:
"Clinical psychologist, relational psychoanalyst" [597].
A Dharma heir Robert Aitken. He also studied Zen with Yamada Kōun in Kamakura, Japan and Thich Nhat Hanh [Lam Te (Rinzai) Zen] in Plum Village,
France [598].
Became a full Rōshi in a transmission ceremony conducted by Robert Aitken in Jun 1997 [20]. Teacher at
the Deep Streams Zen Institute (formerly known as The Harbour Sangha),
San Francisco, CA]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Bolleter, Ross (b. 18 Jul 1946-) [src].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present School: SENSEI (1992) [777]; RŌSHI (1997) [777].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Aitken Line of the Diamond Sangha School [923]: RŌSHI (1997) [777].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Ross Bolleter in the Tarrant Line (3rd gen.)
continuation of the 3rd generation teachers in Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- HENRY, MICHAEL DANAN (b. 12 Nov 1939-) [47].
Teacher appoint. &-RZC-M-2-SENS1989-HENRYMI-KAPLEAU-L1997? [772].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-3-SENS199?-HENRYMI-AITKENR [199].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-3-ROSH199?-HENRYMI-AITKENR [130].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (years? #src minus 1939 #47=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1989 #772 minus y-strt #src #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus 1989 #772=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher the Kapleau Line (Rochester Zen Center)/Sanbo Kyodan School: SENSEI (1989) [772].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Aitken Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI? (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [130][186].
LEFT? the Sanbo Kyodan/Rochester Zen SCHOOL (later than 1996, say 1997?) [461].
JOINED the Sanbo Kyodan/Diamond Sangha SCHOOL (later than 1996, say 1997?) [461].
Data:
In 1989, Dharma Transmission (Sensei) from Philip Kapleau (see Kapleau Line) [772].
Later, a teacher appointed by Robert Aitken [src].
Founding teacher at the Zen Center of Denver, CO [28].
Current Teacher of Old Bones Sangha, a small group of mostly senior students [388].
Rōshi, received 'Inka' (when?) from Robert Aitken [130][186]
Known online teachings (decade 1995-2005) by Henry Danan.
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): ten (10) 4th generation teachers in Henry Line <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Dunley, David Michael Shonen [1258] (b. Dec 1969-) [461].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-4-SENS19??-DUNLEYD-HENRYMI [src].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-4-ROSH2006-DUNLEYD-HENRYMI-L20?? [461].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1991) [462].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1991 #462 minus 1969 #461=22)
22 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 1991 #462 #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2006 #461 minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Henry Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (2006) [461].
LEFT the Sanbo Kyodan/Diamond Sangha SCHOOL (later than 2006) [461].
Data:
Was 55 in Aug 2025 (= b. 1970) [1258].
Registered Nurse [461]. Between Sep 1991 and Jan 2006, a priest, zendo leader, office manager, administrator and a student of Michael Henry at
the Zen Center of Denver [462]. Also studied with Robert Aitken in Kaimu, Hawaii (Dec 1999-Jan 2000) [461]. Received priestly ordination from Michael Henry
on 19 Feb 2000 [461].
Continued studies with Harada Tangen at Bukkoku-ji temple, Obama, Japan (May 2002-Jun 2003) [461]. Received 'Inka' from Michael Henry on 23 Jan 2006 and, initially,
planned to serve as an Apprentice Teacher to a future Zen group in Arizona [461]. Eventually, he went "on to other spiritual paths, first Roman Catholicism, and currently [i.e. in 2021] Ramakrishna Vedanta." [461].
Known online teachings (of 8 Jan 2006) by David Dunley.
- Guernsey, John F [1255] (b.1950-) [1255].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-4-SENS2023-GUERNSE-HENRYMI [592].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (years? #src minus 1950 #1255=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2023 #592 minus y-strt #src #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Henry Line of the Diamond Sangha/Sanbo Kyodan School: SENSEI (2023) [592].
Data:
Was 75 in Aug 2025 (= b. 1950) [1255].
Artist. In 2006 exhibited paintings in Touching Stone Gallery, Santa Fe, NM [593]. Made Associate teacher (Sensei?) (on 24 Jun 2023) [592].
- Hamaker, William (Bill) Armand Kyoshin [1257] (b. 1957-) [1257].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-4-SENS2020-HAMAKER-HENRYMI [780].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (years? #src minus 1957 #1257]=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2020 #780 minus y-strt #src #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Henry Line of the Diamond Sangha/Sanbo Kyodan School: SENSEI (2020) [780].
Data:
Was 68 in Aug 2025 (= b. 1957) [1257].
Studied with Michael Henry and Karin Kempe for over thirty years [780].
In 2020 became an assistant teacher ('Sensei''?) [780].
A member of St. Andrew United Methodist Church, Highlands Ranch, CO. Leads a Meditation and Silent
Prayer Group [1256].
- Harris, David (b.19??-) [592].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-4-SENS2023-HARRISD-HENRYMI [592].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (years? #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2023 #592 minus y-strt #src #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Henry Line of the Diamond Sangha/Sanbo Kyodan School: SENSEI (2023) [592].
Data:
Associate teacher (Sensei?) (on 24 Jun 2023) [592].
- Holmgren, John Edward Hoag (1964-) [388][557].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-4-HOSH2018-HOLMGRE-HENRYMI [388].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-4-SENS2018-HOLMGRE-HENRYMI [557].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-4-ROSH2023-HOLMGRE-HENRYMI [592].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1993) [779].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1993 #779 minus 1964 #338=29)
29 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2018 #388 minus 1993 #779=25) 25 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2023 #557 minus 2018 #388=5) 5 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Henry Line of the Diamond Sangha/Sanbo Kyodan School: HŌSHI (2018) [388]; SENSEI (2018) [388]; RŌSHI (2023) [557][779]
Data:
Since 1993, Zen practitioner [779].
On Apr 26, 2018 authorised (received Hōshi) by Michael Henry [388].
In Jun 2023 Dharma Transmission from Michael Henry [557].
In 2023 full authorization to teach (Dharma Transmission) from Michael Henry [779].
Rōshi (on 18 Jun 2023) [592].
- Hughes, Steve (b.19??-) [592].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-4-SENS2003-HUGHESS-HENRYMI [592].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
br />YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Henry Line of the Diamond Sangha/Sanbo Kyodan School: SENSEI (2003) [592].
Data:
Associate teacher (Sensei?) (on 24 Jun 2023) [592].
continuation of the 4th generation teachers in Henry Line <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Kempe, Karin Ryuku (b. 1950-) [1250].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Henry line of the Diamond Sangha School: HŌSHI (betw. 2005 and 12 Sep 2010) [602]; SENSEI (2010) [602]; RŌSHI (2010) [602];
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Wick Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (2019) [463].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Karin Kempe in the Wick Line (2nd gen.)
- Marshall, James (b. 19??-) [592].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-4-SENS2023-MARSHAL-HENRYMI [592].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (years? #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2023 #592 minus y-strt #src #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Henry Line of the Diamond Sangha/Sanbo Kyodan School: SENSEI (2023) [592].
Data:
Associate teacher (Sensei?) (on 24 Jun 2023) [592].
- Martin, Raphael (Rafe) P Jnan aka Martin, Rafe P [1259] (b. 1946-) [1259].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-4-SENS2012-MARTINR-HENRYMI [287].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-4-ROSH2016-MARTINR-HENRYMI [592].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (years? #src minus 1946 #1259=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2012 #287 minus y-strt #src #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2016 #330 minus 2012 #287=4) 4 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Henry Line of the Diamond Sangha/Sanbo Kyodan School: SENSEI (2012) [287]; RŌSHI (2016) [330][388][592].
Data:
Was 79 in Aug 2025 (= b. 1946) [1259].
Teacher at Endless Path Zendo, Rochester, NY. Henry Danan appointed him an Apprentice Dharma Teacher in 2012 [287].
Received Dharma Transmission from Michael Henry on 30 Jun 2016 [330][388] = received 'Inka' [592].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- MORGAREIDGE, KENNETH (KEN) ROYD TETSUZAN aka Morgareidge, Kenneth A [1251].(b. 1941-) [1251].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-4-SENS2010-MORGARE-HENRYMI [247].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-4-ROSH2010-MORGARE-HENRYMI [592].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (years? #src minus 1941 #1251=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2010 #247 minus y-strt #src #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2010 #592 minus 2010 #247=0 - sic!) 0 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Henry Line of the Diamond Sangha/Sanbo Kyodan School: SENSEI (2010) [247]; RŌSHI (2010) [592].
LEFT? the Henry (Sanbo Kyodan/Diamond Sangha) SCHOOL (2020) [557]
Data:
Was 84 in Aug 2025 (= b. 1941) [1251].
PhD in Physiology [247]. Initially a student of Philip Kapleau [729].
Authorised to teach by Michael Henry. Received Dharma Transmission from Michael Henry on 12 Sep 2010 [247] and 'Inka' on 23 Sep 2010 [592]. Between 2017 and sometime prior to 2024 was
a teacher at the Zen Center of Denver [186]. Rōshi (on 23 Sep 2010) [592][378][557].
From 2005-2007, the Head of Zendo at the Zen Center of Denver [215]. In 2020, left the Zen Center of Denver "and retired to the Iron Mountain Hermitage in Florence, Colorado, where he still meets with students" [594]. Is "no longer affiliated with the Zen Center of Denver" [557].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): one (1) 5th generation teacher in Morgareidge Line <= Henry Line <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Keeton, Geoff (b. 19??-) [780].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-5-HOSg2015-KEETONG-MORGARE [780].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-5-SENS2024-KEETONG-MORGARE [1254].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1991) [780].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1991 #780 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2015 #680 minus 1991 #780=24) 24 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Morgareidge Line of the Diamond Sangha/Sanbo Kyodan School: SENSEI (2015) [780].
Data:
In 1991, began practice at the ZCD under Michael Henry [780]. In 1996 was ordained [by whom?] [780].
In 1996, was ordained [1254].
In 2015, completed his formal training with Ken Morgareidge, "with whom he continues to practice and train" [780].
Geoff Keeton began practice at the ZCD in 1991, studying with Micael Danan Henry [1254].
In 2015 completed formal Zen training (necame 'Hoshi'?) with Ken Morgareidge [1254].
in 2024, received from K. Morgareidge dharma transmission ('Sensei'?) [1254].
Is a teacher at the ZCD, and a current leader of the ZCD's Mountain Staff training program [1254].
Is a nurse and musician [1254].
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- Sheehan, Peggy Metta (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-F-4-HOSH2005-SHEEHAN-HENRYMI [780].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-F-4-SENS2010-SHEEHAN-HENRYMI [780].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-F-4-ROSH2010-SHEEHAN-HENRYMI [592].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (years? #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2005 #247 minus y-strt #src #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2010 #592 minus 2010 #780=0) 0 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Henry Line of the Diamond Sangha/Sanbo Kyodan School: HŌSHI (2005) [780]; SENSEI (20105) [780]; RŌSHI (2010) [592].
Data:
Medical doctor [186]. Authorised to teach by Michael Henry [186]. Teacher at the Zen Center
of Denver [186]. From 2001-2005, the Head of Zendo at the Zen Center of Denver [215].
In 1999 received lay ordination from Michael Henry [780].
Served as Head of Zendo from 2001 to 2005 [780].
In 2005 completed koan study under Michael Henry [780].
From 2005-2010 was an assistant teacher at the Zen Center [780].
In September 2010 received [full] Dharma Transmission [780].
On 12 Sep 2010 received Dharma Transmission from Michael Henry [247] and 'Inka' (on 23 Sep 2010) [592].
Rōshi [378][557][592].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): two (2) 5th generation teacher in Sheehan Line <= Henry Line <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Sienko, Dennis Alan [1253] (b. 1958-) [1253].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-4-SENS20??-SIENKOD-SHEEHAN [1254].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1995?) [1254].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1958 #1253 minus 1958 #1253=37)
37 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Sheehan Line of the Diamond Sangha/Sanbo Kyodan School: SENSEI (y-sens) [780].
Data:
Was 67 in Aug 2025 (= b. 1941) [1253].
Since 2016, has served as Head of Zendo for the Zen Center of Denver (ZCD) [1254].
In 2020, became an assistant teacher ('Sensei'?') [1254].
By 2025, he "has been studying Zen for more than 25 years" (= started Zen training bef. 2000, say in 1995? - tmc.) [1254].
He studied initially under Michael Danan Henry [1254].
Has completed his koan training under Peggy Sheehan [1254].
Was "raised Catholic but found his true home in Zen" [1254].
- Wright, Catherine (Cathy) Seizan [1252] (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-F-4-SENS2023-WRIGHTC-SHEEHAN [780].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (years? #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2023 #780 minus y-strt #src #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Henry Line of the Diamond Sangha/Sanbo Kyodan School: SENSEI (2023) [780].
Data:
Began Zen training in 1990 at the Zen Center of Denver under Michael Henry until his retirement [780].
Received Dharma Transmission from Peggy Sheehan
in 2023. [780]
Runs a zazen group in Ft. Collins, CO [780].
On Apr 2, 2023, Catherine Wright was given Dharma transmission by her teacher, Peggy Sheehan,
of the Zen Center of Denver [1252].
Her teacher, Peggy Metta Roshi, of the Zen Center of Denver [1252].
Her Dharma name is Seizan, Sacred Mountain [1252].
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end of the 4th generation teachers in Henry Line <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
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continuation of the 3rd generation teachers in Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- DROSTEN, ROLF JUSHIN KOKUSHO KO' UN* KEN (b. 1941-) Rev. [560]
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-3-SENS1990-DROSTEN-JAEGERW-L1993 [560].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-3-SENS1993-DROSTEN-AITKENR [560].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-3-ROSH1996-DROSTEN-AITKENR [560].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1941 #560=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1990 #560 minus y-strt #src #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jaeger? Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (1990) [560].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Aitken Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (1993) [560]; RŌSHI (1996) [560].
Data:
Appointed (by ??, or by Willigis Jaeger? - tmc) Zen teacher of Sanbo Kyodan's School of Zen in Germany in 1990 [560].
Apprentice Teacher of the Diamond Sangha, appointed by Robert Aitken in 1993 [560]. Received Dharma Transmission from Aitken in 1996 [560].
Rōshi [560].
Teacher at the Leverkusen Zen Group, also known as the "Wolken und Mond Sangha" (Clouds and Moon Sangha, https://wolkenundmondsangha.weebly.com [559]), Leverkusen, Germany [62][122][134].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): four (4) 4th generation teachers in Drosten Line <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Edin, Hubert Daion Hoshin An Un* Ken (b. 1965-) [559].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-3-SENS2019-EDINHUB-DROSTEN [560].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-3-ROSH20??-EDINHUB-DROSTEN [560].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1965 #559=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: 2019 #560 minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Drosten Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (2019) [560].
Data:
Lives in Mnster, Germany [559]. Received the Dharma Transmission from Rolf Drosten in 2019 [560].
Rōshi [559]
- Haffer, Amelie Seikyo Genko Ji Un* An (b. 1965-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-F-3-SENS2012-HAFFERA-DROSTEN [560].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-F-3-ROSH2014-HAFFERA-DROSTEN [560].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1997?) [560].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1997? #560 minus 1965 #src=32?)
32? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2012 #560 minus 1997? #560=15 15 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2014 #560 minus 2012 #560=2) 2 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Drosten Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2012) [560];
RŌSHI (2014) [560].
Data:
Lives in Essen, Germany [559]. A student of Rolf Drosten since 1997 [560]. Appointed Zen Teacher (Apprentice Teacher) by Rolf Drosten in 2012 [560].
Received Dharma Transmission from Rolf Drosten in 2014 [560].
Rōshi [559].
- Schwarzer, Christoph Daishin Shosei Ko Un* Ken (b. 1968-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-3-SENS20??-SCHWARZ-DROSTEN [src].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-3-ROSH2014-SCHWARZ-DROSTEN [560]
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1999?) [560]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1999? #560 minus 1968 #src=31?)
31? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 1999? #560=x x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2014 #560 minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Drosten Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (y-sens [560]; RŌSHI (2014) [560].
Data:
Lives in Bremen, Germany [559]. A student of Rolf Drosten since 1999 [560]. Received Dharma Transmission from Rolf Drosten in 2014 [560]. Rōshi [559].
- Zill, Burkard Doshin Daiboku Gyo Un* Ken (b. 1959-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-3-SENS20??-ZILLBUR-DROSTEN [src].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-3-ROSH2007-ZILLBUR-DROSTEN [560].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1984?) [560]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1984? #560 minus 1959 #src=25?)
25? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 1984? #560=x x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2007 #560 minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Drosten Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (2007) [560].
Data:
Lives in Veitsrodt, Germany [559]. Between 1984 and 1993 a student of Fr. Willigis Jaeger (OSB) [560]. A student of Rolf Drosten since 1993 [560].
Received Dharma Transmission from Rolf Drosten in 2007 [560]. Rōshi [113][559].
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- DUFFY, JACK KENZAN KAN'UN KEN (b. 22 Jun 1951-) [45].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-3-SENS1992-DUFFYJA-AITKENR [324].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-3-ROSH1997-DUFFYJA-AITKENR [324].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1981?) [830]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1981? #830 minus 51 #45=30?)
30? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1992 #424 minus 1981 #830=11) 11 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (1997 #324 minus 1992 #424=5) 5 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Aitken Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (1992) [324]; RŌSHI (1997) [324][830].
Data:
In 1985, Three Treasures Sangha officially established [830].
Studied with Joan Rieck and Thich Nhat Hanh [866].
Jack Duffy Roshi, a student of Aitken’s since 1981 [830][866].
Appointed Sensei by Robert Aitken in Jan 1992 [324][866].
Received 'Inka' from Aitken in 1997 [830][865][324].
Teacher at the Three Treasures Sangha, Seattle, US [46][66][324].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435]. Psychotherapist [865].
Rōshi [45][46][324]
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): four (4) 4th generation teachers in Duffy Line <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Bolling, Madelon Yamane (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-F-4-SENS2012-BOLLING-DUFFYJA [324].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1983) [866].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1983 #866 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2012 #866 minus 1983 #866=29) 29 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Duffy Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2012) [866].
Data:
In 1968, commenced monastic practice in another tradition [866].
In 1983 started practicing Korean Zen tradition, "eventually serving as dharma teacher until 1993
when she began sitting with Jack Duffy at Three Treasures" [866].
Appointed Sensei by Jack Duffy in 2012 [324][866].
A professional musician and a clinical psychologist [866].
Teacher at the Three Treasures Sangha, Seattle, US [324].
- Elias, Carlos Abusaid (b. 19??-) [865].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-4-SENS2022-ELIASCA-DUFFYJA [865].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2022 #865 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Duffy Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2022) [865].
Data:
"[B]efore taking up the zen path, he trained in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition as well" [865].
Appointed Sensei by Jack Duffy in Dec 2022 [865].
Teacher at the Mountain Lamp Community, WA, US [865].
- Shields, Lee (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-4-SENS2012-SHIELDS-DUFFYJA [324].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-4-ROSH2021-SHIELDS-DUFFYJA [866].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1972?) [866].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1972? #866 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2012 #866 minus 1972? #866=40) 40 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2021 #866 minus 2012 #866=9) 9 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Duffy Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2012) [866]; RŌSHI (2021) [866];
Data:
In the early 1970s (1972? - tmc) began practicing in a monastic setting and was sitting with several Zen teachers [866].
"In 1988, he joined Three Treasures Sangha and began studying with Joan Rieck" [866].
"In 1992, became a student of Jack Duffy [866].
In 2012, received permission to teach by Jack Duffy [866]. Appointed Sensei by Jack Duffy in 2012 [324].
In Nov 2021, obtained indep. teaching status ("Inka") in the Diamond Sangha lineage [866].
A lay practitioner [866]. Previously an engineering consultant; later a psychotherapist [866].
Teacher at the Three Treasures Sangha, Seattle, US [324].
- Zeedyk, Jana Genmyo Kyoku'un Ken (b. 29 May 1953-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-F-4-SENS2012?-ZEEDYK-DUFFYJA [src].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-F-?-ROSH2013-ZEEDYK-NIYAMAS-L2013 [395].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-F-4-ROSH2018-ZEEDYK-DUFFYJA-L2018 [394].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1980?) [867].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1980? #867 minus 1953 #src=27?)
27? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2012? #935 minus 1980? #867=32?) 32 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2018 #866 minus 2012? #935=6?) 6? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Duffy Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2012?) [935]; RŌSHI (2018) [866]
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Niyama Shoshun Line of Soto Zen School: SENSEI (2013) [866].
Data:
Received 'Inka' from Jack Duffy on 14 Sep 2018 at Mountain Lamp Community near Deming, WA [394].
Also, ordained in Soto tradition in 2009 by Kōshū Itabashi (the 23rd abbot of Sojiji, Japan) [395].
and received Dharma Transmission in 2013 from Niyama Shoshun (Soto Zen)(Kounji Temple, Oirase-cho, Aomori Prefecture, Japan [395][400].
Since 2012 Teacher at the Anchorage Zen Community, Anchorage, AK [395].
Independent Teacher [169][394].
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- FOSTER, NELSON (b. 1951-) [113].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-3-SENS1983-FOSTERN-AITKENR [1052].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-3-ROSH1989-FOSTERN-AITKENR [1052].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1972) [1052][1228].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1972 #1052 minus 1951 #113=21)
21 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1983) #1052 minus 1972 #1052=11) 11 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (1989 #1052 minus 1983 #1052=6) 6 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Aitken Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (1983) [1052]; RŌSHI (1989) [1052].
Data:
In 1972, began his Zen practice as a college student [1052].
In 1983, appointed an apprentice teacher (Sensei) by Robert Aitken [1052].
In 1989, received 'Inka' from Robert Aitken [1052].
Rōshi (1988?)[773].
Uses his name 'Nelson' in lieu of the title 'Rōshi'[1052].
Since 1988, teacher [1057] at the Ring of Bone Zendo (est. 1974 by Gary Snyder #1057, a student of Oda Sessō at Daitoku-ji (Rinzai) #1057; a Nelson Foster's friend #1058), California [62], and until the Michael Kieran's assumption (2006 #1054) of keadership of the
Honolulu Diamond Sangha (HDS), Hawaii, US, teacher at the HDS [62].
Since 1990, husband of Masa Uehara [1055], who for 22 years (1967-1989) was the 3rd wife of Gary Snyder (1930-) [1056].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): one (1) 4th generation teacher in Foster Line <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Kieran, Michael (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-3-HOSH198?-KIERANM-AITKENR [43].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-4-SENS1999-KIERANM-FOSTERN [1054].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-4-ROSH2004-KIERANM-FOSTERN [1054].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1999 #1054 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2004 #1054 minus 1999 #1054=5) 5 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Aitken Line of the Diamond Sangha School: HŌSHI (1984?) [1054].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Foster Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (1999) [1054]; RŌSHI (2004) [1054].
Data:
Studied under Robert Aitken Roshi and began teaching [as a 'Dharma guide', #43,#74] at Koko-an Zendo, Honolulu,
HI in the 1980s [say since 1984?, - tmc] [1054].
Was a Dharma guide [43][74].
After a lengthy hiatus and after Robert Aitken's retirement [in 1996], he continued with Zen training under Nelson Foster [1054].
In 1999, was authorized to teach by Nelson Foster [1054].
In 2004, received full transmission ('Inka') from Nelson Foster [1054]. In 2006, ascended 'the Mountain Seat' (assumed the abbacy/leadership of the centre/temple/monastery - tmc) [1054].
Is the primary Zen teacher at the Palolo Zen Center, Honolulu, HI [1054].
Uses his name 'Michael' in lieu of the title 'Rōshi'[1052].
Was co-teacher at the Honolulu Diamond Sangha, Hawaii, US [113]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
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continuation of the 3rd generation teachers in Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- HAWK, PATRICK (PAT) SEISHO SHIN'UN (18 Nov 1942-8 May 2012) [6][181][279].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB?-M-3-SENS19??-HAWKPAT-AITKENR [src].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-3-ROSH1989-HAWKPAT-AITKENR [279].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1978) [279].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1978 #src minus 1942 #6=36)
36 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 1978 #279=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'](1989 #279 minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Aitken Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (1989) [279].
Data:
In 1969, became a Catholic priest [1173].
"Fr. Hawk Rōshi formally began Zen practice in 1978 as a student of Robert Aitken; and in 1981 as a student of Fr. Willigis Jaeger (OSB) Rōshi.
Fr. Pat Hawk Rōshi received Dharma Transmission from Aitken and was confirmed a Zen Master of the Diamond Sangha in May, 1989. [279]
Fr. Hawk was an ordained priest in the Roman Catholic church, and a member of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Redemptorists)." [279]
Teacher at the Zen Desert Sangha, Tucson, AZ US [103]
Teacher at the Mountain Cloud Zen Center, Santa Fe, NM
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Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): six (6) 4th generation teachers in Hawk Line <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Dorsey, Dan (b. 19??-) [279].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-4-SENS2010-DORSEYD-HAWKPAT [329].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-4-ROSH2012-DORSEYD-HAWKPAT [326].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2010 #326 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2012 #326 minus 2010 #326=2) 2 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Hawk Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2010) [326]; RŌSHI (2012) [326].
Data:
Appointed Associate Teacher (Sensei?) in 2010 by Patrick Hawk [326]. Received Dharma Transmission from Patrick Hawk in 2012 [326]. Rōshi [279]
Teacher at the Zen Desert Sangha, Tucson, AZ US [279].
- Larson, Kristen aka Kristen Norris Larson [279][1172] (b. 1948-) [1172].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-F-4-HOSH1999-LARSONK-HAWKPAT [1176].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-F-4-SENS2009-LARSONK-HAWKPAT [1176].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-F-4-ROSH2012-LARSONK-HAWKPAT [1176].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1989) [1170].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1989 #1170 minus 1948 #1172=41)
41 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2009 #1176 minus 1989 #1170=20) 20 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2012 #1176 minus 2009 #1176=3) 3 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Hawk Line of the Diamond Sangha School: HŌSHI (1999) [1176]; SENSEI (2009) [1176]; RŌSHI (2012) [1176].
Data:
Was 77 in Jul 2025 (= b. 1948) [1172].
Her maiden name was Kristen Norris [1172].
"[A] serious student of meditation since 1989. Her teacher was the late Pat Hawk [1942-2012]" [1170].
Studied with Fr. Pat Hawk Rōshi for over 22 years,
"including over a total of 3 years of residency in his retreat centers" [1176].
In 1994, founded a Zen sitting group in Port Angeles, WA [1176].
In 1996, began teaching contemplative prayer and Zen under Pat Hawkss supervision [1176].
"[S]erved as an Episcopal Lay Eucharistic Minister for over 6 years" [1176].
In 1999, began teaching koan practice with Pat Hawks guidance [1176].
In 1999, Port Angeles sitting group became North Olympic Sangha (NO Sangha)[1176].
In 2009, Pat Hawk formally certified her as an Associate Teacher (Sensei) of the Diamond Sangha [1176].
In Mar 2012, received from Pat Hawk Full Dharma Transmission ('Inka') as a Master of the Diamond Sangha [1176].
In Jan 2020, however, has signed one of her electronic essays, "Kristen Larson, Sensei" [1174].
In Apr 2014 was married for 32 years (= 2024 minus 32 = married in 1982) [1170] to Bill Larson (William R Larson #1171) an Army officer and a Dr of Sociology [1175]. [1171].
Teacher at the North Olympic Sangha (NO Sangha), Port Angeles, US [279].
Rōshi [279].
Holds a Ph.D. in Adult Development and Aging from the Univ. of Southern California [1176].
She both taught and counseled at the USC [1176].
- Marcel, Leonard (b. 1942-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB?-M-4-SENS19??-MARCELL-HAWKPAT [src].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-4-ROSH2001-MARCELL-HAWKPAT [325].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1942 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2001 #325 minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Hawk Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (2001) [325].
Data:
Received Dharma Transmission from Patrick Hawk Rōshi in Oct 2001 [325]. Betw. 1993-2003 worked in Dharan, Saudi Arabia.
Returned to Portland, Oregon, in Feb 2003 [325]. Since 2004, the Teacher of Seven Thunders sangha in Oregon.
Was the Guest Teacher at the Leverkusen Zen Group, Germany.
Rōshi [62][118][289].
- WALKER, ROBERT (BOB) (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-4-SENS20??-WALKERR-HAWKPAT [src].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-4-ROSH20??-WALKERR-HAWKPAT [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Hawk Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [src].
Data:
Rōshi [113][211][279].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): one (1) 5th generation teacher in Walker Line <= Hawk Line <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Sanders, Paul (b. 19??-)
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-5-SENS20??-SANDERP-WALKERR [245].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Walker Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [245].
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- Saalfeld, Joan SNJM (b. 19??-) [279].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-F-4-n/a-SAALFEL-HAWKPAT [289].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Hawk Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Marcel Leonard Rōshi writes 23 May 2013: "[T]o the best of my knowledge, Hawk Rōshi gave Sr Joan Saalfeld permission to lead Christian
contemplative retreats, but did not give her Dharma transmission." [289].
- Weimar, Susan (b. 19??-) [279].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-F-4-SENS20??-WEIMARS-HAWKPAT [src].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-F-4-ROSH20??-WEIMARS-HAWKPAT [279].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Hawk Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; Rōshi (year?) [279].
Data:
Teacher at the Zen Desert Sangha, Tucson, AZ US, The Flagstaff Zen Group, and Empty Sky Sangha [279].
Rōshi [279]
end of the 4th generation teachers in Hawk Line <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
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continuation of the 3rd generation teachers in Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Gyger, Pia Ichido Jinji (b. 2 Nov 1940-14 Jul 2014) Sr. [62][223][472].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Aitken Line of the Diamond Sangha School: HŌSHI (1996) [472]; SENSEI (1996) [472].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen : RŌSHI (1999)[472][473][585].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Pia Gyger in the Brantschen-Gyger Line (3rd gen.) (aka Glassman-Lassalle Line).
- Morgan, Marian (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-F-3-SENS1999-MORGANM-AITKENR [860].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1975) [860].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1975 #860 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1999 #860 minus 1975 #860=24) 24 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Aitken Line of the Diamond Sangha School: HŌSHI (betw. 1975 and 1999) [860]; SENSEI (1999) [860].
Data:
In 1975 she commenced Zen studies under Robert Aitken in Honolulu, Hawaii [860].
In 1999 Robert Aitken appointed her a Zen teacher (Sensei) [860].
Assistant Teacher [74][773]. "Served as a Zen teacher for Clear Spring Sangha of Charlottesville, VA, and the Zen Group of Reading, PA for more than
ten years." [860].
- STEGER, MANFRED BUTSUDEN [810] (b. 23 Mar 1961-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-3-HOSH1988?-STEGERM-AITKENR [801].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-3-SENS1991-STEGERM-AITKENR-L1991 [801].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1981) [801][1214].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1981 #801 minus 1961 #src=20)
20 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1991 #801 minus 1981? #801=10) 10 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Aitken Line of the Diamond Sangha School: HŌSHI (1988?) [801]; SENSEI (1991) [801].
LEFT the Diamond Sangha SCHOOL (1991) [42]
ESTABLISHED A NEW SPIRITUALLY and ORGANISATIONALLY INDEPENDENT ZEN SCHOOL: Princeton Area Zen Group (1991) [804]
Data:
HUSBAND of PERLE BESSERMAN [1224].
From 1991 onwards a self-declared teacher of his own Zen group [42]. Not recognised by Robert Aitken as a teacher in the Diamond Sangha tradition [802]
In 1981, initiated Zen training "under Genro Koudela [Herbert Seiun Koudela (1924-2010), a student and successor? of Kyozan Joshu Sasaki, Rinzai #831 - tmc] at the Bodhidharma Zendo in Vienna", Austria [801]
In 1986, commenced training under Robert Aitken at the Diamond Sangha in Honolulu, Hawaii [801].
In 1988?, completed formal koan practice under Robert Aitken [801] and commenced teaching Zen,
as a Junior Teacher [Hōshi?] in the USA, Austria and Australia [801].
In May 1991, shortly after Aitken appointed him as an Apprentice Teacher [Sensei?]
"Manfred Steger publicly rejected Dharma Transmission as 'empty ritual'
[...] maintaining that completing formal koan study alone conferred authority to teach Zen.
(Memorandum: Aitken to Steger, 23 May 1991)" [801].
In the 2nd half of 1991 left the Diamond Sangha and formed the Princeton Area Zen Group (PAZG),
"a collection of committed, like-minded individuals" interested in practicing "lay meditation practice in the tradition of Yasutani-Yamada-Aitken" [801][804].
Appointed Assistant Teacher [Apprentice Teacher?] Teacher by Robert Aitken at the Diamond Sangha, gone indep. in mid-1991 [42].
Has a Buddhist name "Butsuden" [810]
Co-founder and co-teacher (together with his WIFE and subsequent Dharma-heir, Perle Besserman) of the Princeton Area Zen Group, Princeton NJ, US [42]
Known online materials by M. Steger.
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): one (1) 4th generation teacher in Steger Line (Princeton Area Zen Group) <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- BESSERMAN, PERLE aka Perle Epstein, Perle S. Epstein (b. 21 Aug 1948-) [804].
Teacher appoint. &-PAZ-F-4-SENS1992?-BESSERM-STEGERM [459].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1981) [805][1224].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1981 #805 minus 1948 #804=33)
33 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1992 #459 minus 1981 #805=11) 11 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Steger Line of the Princeton Area Zen Group School: SENSEI (1992?) [459][460].
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (Sensei - 1992?) [459][460].
Data:
WIFE of MANFRED STEGER [1224]. Writer. Lecturer at New York Univ., Southwest China U., Briarcliff College, U. of Hawaii, Rutgers U.
and at Illinois State U. Presenter of workshops on Kabbalah, Zen, and women's spirituality [460].
Descendant of the eastern European founder of Hasidic Judaism, Yisra'el ben Eli'ezer (c. 17001760) aka Baal Shem Tov aka Besht [804]
Began practicing Zen in 1981, under Kyudo Nakagawa (Rinzai) of Ryutakuji in Mishima, Japan [405].
In 1984 she became a student of Robert Aitken at the Diamond Sangha in Honolulu, Hawaii [405].
Sensei [459][460]
Between 1984 and 1991, studied with Robert Aitken [459]. She did not receive from Aitken a sanction to teach.
Since 1992, a teacher at the Princeton Area Zen Group [459].
"After working with Pat Hawk, a successor of Robert Aitken, she completed her koan study with Manfred Steger. In 1992, she began teaching at the Princeton Area Zen Group Group." [806]
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): two (2) 5th generation teachers in Steger-Besserman Line (Princeton Area Zen Group) <= Steger Line <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- BOYLE, BILL (b. 19??-) [806].
Teacher appoint. &-PAZ-M-5-SENS2005-BOYLEBI-STE&BES [459].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1991?) [806].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1991? #806 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2005 #806 minus 1991? #806=14) 14 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Steger-Besserman Line of the Princeton Area Zen Group School: SENSEI (2005) [806].
Data:
Since 2005, a teacher at the Princeton Area Zen Group [459][1224]. Sensei [459].
A member of the Princeton Area Zen Group since 1991 [806].
"In 2005, he completed his koan study with the founding teachers Manfred Steger and Perle Besserman, and now offers dharma talks and interviews (dokusan)." [806]
An M.A. in Education from Indiana Univ. [1224]. "[O]perated a hotel management firm in northern New Jersey" [1224].
""[I]s no longer teaching but remains an active member of the sangha" [1224].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): two (2) 6th generation teachers in Boyle Line <= Steger-Besserman Line (Princeton Area Zen Group) <= Steger Line <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Boyle, David (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-PAZ-M-6-SENS-2015-BOYLEDA-BOYLEBI [808].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2015 #459 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Boyle Line the Princeton Area Zen Group School: SENSEI (2015) [459].
Data:
Between Mar and Sep 2015, completed koan study with [his brother? - tmc] Bill Boyle at the Princeton Area Zen Group [808]. Since then "offers dharma talks and interviews (dokusan)" [808].
Sensei [459].
An M.A. in Education from Rutgers Univ. [1224]. Teacher in the Elizabeth Public Schools district [1224].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): one (1) 7th generation teacher in Boyle-Boyle Line <= Boyle Line <= Steger-Besserman Line (Princeton Area Zen Group) <= Steger Line <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Dow, Donald (b. 19??-) [1224].
Teacher appoint. &-PAZ-M-7-SENS?20??-DOWDONAL-BOY&BOY [1224].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #1224 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Boyle-Boyle Line of the Steger-Besserman Line (Princeton Area Zen Group: SENSEI? (20??) [1224].
Data:
Sensei [459].
"[C]ompleted his koan study with Bill and David Boyle, and now offers dharma talks and interviews (dokusan)" [1224]
"[A] Ph.D. in American literature from Rutgers Univ. [...] where he is a writing instructor" [1224].
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- Moses, Scott (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-PAZ-M-6-SENS2015?-MOSESSC-BOYLEBI [807].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1999?) [807].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1999? #807 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2015 #807 minus 1999? #807=16) 16 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Boyle Line the Princeton Area Zen Group School: SENSEI (2015) [807].
Data:
Between 1999 and 2005 a student of Zen under Stephen Seijaku (Soto Zen) at the Pine Wind Zen Center [807].
Since 2006, a student of Bill Boyle at the Princeton Area Zen Group [807].
Completed koan study with Bill Boyle in 2015 [807]. Sometime between Sep 2018 and Dec 2021 has stopped [departed? died? - tmc]
teaching at the PAZG [809].
Sensei [459].
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end of the 5th generation teachers in Steger-Besserman Line (Princeton Area Zen Group) <= Steger Line <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
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end of the 4th generation teachers in Steger Line (Princeton Area Zen Group) <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
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continuation of the 3rd generation teachers in Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Stoddard, Donald Irving aka Donald V Stoddard [1225] (b. 1938-) [1225].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-3-SENS20??-STODDAR-AITKENR [773].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1968) [1228].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1968 #1228 minus 1938 #1225=30)
30 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Aitken Line of the Diamond Sangha School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src]; SENSEI (y-sens) [773].
Data:
Was 87 in Aug 2025 (= b. 1938) [1225].
Assistant Teacher [773].
"Don had been stationed in Hawaii while in the Navy, and he remained there after his tour of duty ended.
When he was younger, he had read a few books on Zen which he enjoyed, and, in 1966, he came upon a copy of Philip Kapleaus
newly published The Three Pillars of Zen. Id been sitting by myself [since, say, 1967? - tmc] [1228].
"Don [Stoddard] began studying with Aitken in 1968 [in Honolulu], four years earlier than Nelson [Foster, = start systematic training in 1972 - tmc]" [1228].
"The [Diamond Sangha's] Palolo Zen Center [in Honolulu, HI] was designed and built by Donald Stoddard, with the help of many sangha members and friends in the 1980s [and 1990s - tmc]" [1226].
Naval architect, the head of the Stoddard Marine Design of Hilo [1227].
- TARRANT, JOHN MAXWELL NANRYU JI'UN-KEN (b. 14 Aug 1949-) [13][429].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-3-SENS-1983-TARRANT-AITKENR [774].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-3-ROSH-1988?-TARRANT-AITKENR-L1999 [773].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1949 #13=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1983 #774 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (1988? #src minus 1983 #774=5?) 5? years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Aitken Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (1983) [774]; RŌSHI (1988?) [773].
LEFT the Diamond Sangha SCHOOL (1999) and took with him people and meditation groups associated with the California Diamond Sangha (1987-1999) [72][822]
ESTABLISHED A NEW SPIRITUALLY and ORGANISATIONALLY INDEPENDENT ZEN SCHOOL: Pacific Zen Institute (2000-present) [74][82], (a religion-and-ethics-free [839] method of the koan-mediated deep psychological transformations)
WAS AFFLICTED AFFLICTED with Red Threaded Entanglements [844] (bef. 1999) [837]. ->
Data:
Started teaching Zen (sensei?) in 1983 [774]. In 1988? named by Robert Aitken his Dharma Successor [773].
On 1 Aug 1989, worked in Santa Rosa, CA, as a psychologist [429]. On 31 Aug 2001 because of sexual misconduct, had his psychologist's licence revoked
by the Board of Psychology, Dept. of Consumer Affairs, State of California [429].
Between 1996 and 1999 the California Diamond Sangha became fraught with tension and ill-ease [836] as the "repeated and persuasive allegations
of misconduct on Dr. Tarrant's part - professional (in his work as a psychotherapist), sexual, and organizational - came to light" [837].
In late 1999, the CDS has been pulled out from the
Aitken's archipelago of the Diamond Sanghas world-wide and from the early 2000
the two Zen teachers (and their respective Dharma heirs and students) sharply discontinued previous contacts. In November 2010-February 2011, a new flare-up between the two
Sanghas was occasioned by the Tarrant's patronising obituary [838] of Robert Aitken and bitter public riposte by the
loyal guardians of Aitken's legacy, Nelson Foster and Jack Shoemaker [837].
Left the Diamond Sangha in late 1999 [72].
Head and Teacher of the California Diamond Sangha (1987-1999), an organisation reorganised and renamed in Jan 2000 as
the Pacific Zen Institute, US [74][82].
In 2016, Maggie Gluek of Sydney Zen Centre observed: "My sense is that he [Tarrant] bored easily when things were 'as usual,'predictable, and was keen to explore new directions.
Not wanting to be contained, he pushed boundaries dangerously, finally bringing about rupture with Aitken Roshi and with
the Diamond Sangha. This dark storm left a trail of destruction. Devastating for Roshi, for John’s California sangha,
for bewildered and angry students here. There were broken relationships and unanswered questions and deep wounds." [858,p.27].
Founder (2018) of "the Pacific Zen’s KALPA (Koans and Liberation Project Archive), which hopes to become one of the largest publicly-accessible video, audio and written records of discussions of Zen Koans in the world" [822].
Rōshi [13][429]
In 1998-1999, was a LIFE PARTNER of JOAN SUTHERLAND [src].
AUTHOR OF the remarkable book Bring Me the Rhinoceros: And Other Zen Koans That Will Save Your Life. Harmony Books, New York, NY, 2004.
also available [from:] https://terebess.hu/zen/mesterek/tarrant-rhinoceros.pdf
Some of the online teachings by John Tarrant.
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): nineteen (19) 4th generation teachers in Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Atwill, Allison (b. 5 Mar 1959-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-F-4-HOSH20??-ATWILL-TARRANT [281].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-F-4-SENS2012?-ATWILL-TARRANT [280].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-F-4-ROSH20??-ATWILL-TARRANT [288].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1959 #13=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present School: HŌSHI (20??) [281]; SENSEI (2012) [280]; RŌSHI (20??) [src].
Data:
Practice Leader for the Santa Barbara group of the Pacific Zen Institute (PZI) [281].
In Jul 2012, was Sensei at PZI [280].
Teacher at the Coral Moon Zen in Santa Barbara, CA [320].
Rōshi [288][320]
- Barzaghi, Subhana Gyo Shin Myo-Un-An (b. 7 Aug 1954-)[src]
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (1996) [113].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Aitken Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (1996) [635]
Data redirection:
See the full data in Subhana Barzaghi in the Aitken Line (3rd gen.)
- BOLLETER, ROSS (b. 18 Jul 1946-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-4-SENS1992-BOLLETE-TARRANT [777].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-4-ROSH1997-BOLLETE-TARRANT-L1999 [113].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-3-ROSH1997-BOLLETE-AITKENR [777].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1982?) [777].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1982? #777 minus 1946 #src=36?)
36? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1992 #777 minus 1982? #777=10) 10 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (1997 #777 minus 1992 #777=5) 5 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present School: SENSEI (1992) [777]; RŌSHI (1997) [113].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Aitken Line of the Diamond Sangha School [923]: RŌSHI (1997) [777].
LEFT the Pacific Diamond Sangha SCHOOL (1999) and joined the Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) (1999) [src].
Data:
In 1991 appointed a Sensei by John Tarrant [852,p.10-11] Also, another y-sens date, in 1992 authorized to teach by John Tarrant [924].
In 1997, received 'Inka' from J. Tarrant and Robert Aitken [924].
"[T]rained with Robert Aitken and John Tarrant from 1982 to 1992. In 1992 he was authorized to teach by John Tarrant,
and received transmission from Robert Aitken and John Tarrant in 1997." [777].
In parallel with Dharma Transmission from Robert Aitken, he also received Dharma Transmission from John Tarrant [113]. Teacher at the Zen Group of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.
Teacher at the Maitai Zendo Nelson, New Zealand.
A composer and musician [923].
Rōshi [34].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): nine (9) 5th generation teachers in Bolleter Line <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Barker, Chris (b. 19??-) [924][1088].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-5-SENS2022-BARKERC-BOLLETE [923].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1990) [1088].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1990 #1088 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2022 #923 minus 1990 #1088=32) 32 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Bolleter Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2022) [923][1088].
Data:
In 1990, began Zen training at the Adelaide Zen Group [1088].
In 1993, attented his first sesshin with Ross Bolleter [1088].
In 2020, completed formal koan training under Ross Bolleter [1088].
In 2022 received from Ross Bolleter permission to teach as an apprentice teacher (Sensei) [923][924].
In March 2022, Ross Bolleter gave him "permission to teach in the Diamond Sangha tradition" [1088].
Over the years practiced Zen at
the Adelaide Zen Centre, the Sydney Zen Centre and the Zen Group of Western Australia [1088].
In addition to Ross Bolleter as his primary teacher,
but also studied "with Mari Rhydwen, John Tarrant, Subhana Barzaghi,
and Father Ama Samy [1088].
He also credits his friends, Judith Peppard [a medical doctor and journalist] and Susan Murphy, "as his core
core teachers" [1088].
A resident of Castlemaine in Central Victoria, Australia [1088].
In 2010, with Kynan Sutherland and Jane Taylor Chris began in Castlemaine, Vistoria, AU, an eponymic Zen group [1088]
In 1999, studied Animation at RMIT [1088].
Has an honours in Architectural Studies from the U.of Adelaide [1088].
In 2009, completed Doctorate in Creative Industries at Queensland U of Technology [1088]
In 2025, was a Senior Lecturer in the School of Design, Animation, Games and Interactivity, at RMIT, Melbourne, Australia [1088].
- Gyngell, Taylor Chris (b. 19??-) [923].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-5-SENS2025-GYGNELL-BOLLETE [923].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2025 #923 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Bolleter Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2025) [923].
Data:
In 2025 received from Ross Bolleter permission to teach as Sensei [923].
- JAKSCH, MARY JISE (b. 1947-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-F-5-SENS1999-JAKSCHM-BOLLETE [323].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-F-5-ROSH2004-JAKSCHM-BOLLETE [140].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1947 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1999 #323 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2004 #140 minus 1999 #323=5) 5 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Bolleter Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (1999) [323]; RŌSHI (2004) [140][323].
Data:
Appointed Sensei by Ross Bolleter in 1999 [323]. Received 'Inka' from Ross Bolleter in Mar 2004][140][323]
Teacher at the Maitai Zendo, Nelson, NZ.
Rōshi [63][141].
Known online teachings by Mary Jaksch.
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): one (1) 6th generation teacher in Jaksch Line <= Bolleter Line <= Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Pierce, Shona (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-6-SENS2023-PIERCE-JAKSCHM [547].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2003) [1277].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2000? #547 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2023 #547 minus 2003 #1277=20) 23? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jaksch Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2023) [547].
Data:
Commenced Zen training about 2000 [547].
Received permission to teach as Sensei after 20 years of Zen training [1277].
Since the 2000s [since 2003, #1277] a student of
Mary Jaksch [547]. In Mar 2023 received from Mary Jaksch permission to teach [547]. Teacher at the Christchurch DS (Diamond Sangha) Zendo [547].
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- JOYNER, ROBERT G. (b. 9 Apr 1937-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-5-SENS1999-JOYNERR-BOLLETE [426].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-5-ROSH2003-JOYNERR-BOLLETE [426].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1937 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1999 #426 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2003 #426 minus 1999 #426=4) 4 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Bolleter Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (1999) [426]; RŌSHI (2003) [426].
Data:
Was a student of Robert Aitken [427][717].
In 1999 received from Ross Bolleter permission to teach [426]. In 2003 received from Ross Bolleter 'Inka' in the tradition of
the Diamond Sangha [717]. The resident teacher at the Adelaide Zen Group [717] in Adelaide, South Australia.
Rōshi [110][133][148][426].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): two (2) 6th generation teachers in Joyner Line <= Bolleter Line <= Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Carson, Imelda (b. 19??-) [426].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-F-6-SENS2018-CARSONI-JOYNERR [427].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1985?) [427][717].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1985? #427 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2018 #427 minus 1985? #427=33) 33 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Joyner Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2018) [427][717].
Data:
In the 1980s started sitting with the Adelaide Zen Group [427][717].
In 2003 became a a student of Robert Joyner [427][717]. In Nov 2018 Robert Joyner appointed her a junior teacher [Sensei?] [427][717]
"She also has studied with Susan Murphy" [427][717].
- Wigg, Steve (b. 19??-) [717].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-6-SENS2022-WIGGST-JOYNERR [717].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2022 #717 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Joyner Line of the Diamond Sangha School: : SENSEI (2022) [717].
Data:
Began training under Bob Joyner in Adelaide [717]. Subsequently, he trained with Imelda Carson and Allan Marett [717].
He has also spent several years studying with Patrick Kearney [a Sydney-based indep. Dharma teacher who trained
with Panditarama Sayadaw and John Hale in the Burmese Theravadin tradition #719. (Kearney "has also trained in the
Diamond Sangha lineage of Zen Buddhism", and was a student initially of Robert Aitken, and later of Paul Maloney #719][717]).
In 2022 Wigg was appointed [by Robert Joyner? - tmc] an apprentice teacher [Sensei] in the Diamond Sangha [717].
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continuation of the 5th generation teachers in Bolleter Line <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- MURPHY, SUSAN MYO SEI (MYOSEI) RYU'UN AN (b. 17 Jun 1950-) [62][137].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-F-5-SENS1998-MURPHYS-TARRANT [322].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-F-5-ROSH2001-MURPHYS-TARRANT [138].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-F-5-ROSH2001-MURPHYS-BOLLETE [138].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1950 #62=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1998 #322 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2001 #138 minus 1998 #322=3) 4 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in the Tarrant' California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present School: SENSEI (1998) [322]; RŌSHI (2001) [138][688].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Bolleter Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (2001) [138][688].
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (Rōshi - 2001) [138][688].
Data:
Received appointment to teach as Sensei from John Tarrant in 1998 [322]. On 11 Jun 2001 she received Dharma Transmission from Ross Bolleter and additionally, almost two weeks later,
on 24 Jun 2001 she received a parallel Dharma Transmission from J. Tarrant [138]. "Began Zen practice in the Sydney Zen Centre in the mid-eighties, was appointed to teach by John Tarrant Roshi in 1998,
receiving dharma transmission or authorisation as an indep. teacher ['Inka'] in both [the strangely unmentioned lineage of Ross Bolleter - tmc] Robert Aitken’s Diamond Sangha and John Tarrant ’s Pacific Zen lineages in 2001" [688].
Is an Adjunct Teacher at the Pacific Zen Institute in Santa Rosa, US. [src].
Is the founding Teacher of the Zen Open Circle group in Sydney, Australia [96]. Since 2001, together with Subhana Barzaghi, was a teacher of
the Melbourne Zen Group [322]. In 2015 was invited by the Hobart Mountains and Rivers Zen Sangha to
be their primary teacher [322].
[Editor's note: Acc. to S. Murphy 'Inka' transmission from her former LIFE PARTNER, ROSS BOLLETER [322],
was"in complete accord with the ethical framework and long-established practice of the Diamond Sangha in the years in which [... the] relationship took place" [138]. This declaration might appear to conflict with the point (g) of the Diamond Sangha's formal ethics agreement as codified and ratified a year earlier, in 2000, by the senior teachers of Diamond Sangha.
However, on 20 Nov 2015, Susan Murphy kindly provided notes [322] that cast additional light on the Diamond Sangha's overall interpersonal and local cultural context of the transmission ceremony of 11 Jun 2001].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): two (2) 6th generation teachers in Murphy Line <= Bolleter Line <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Fisher, Kirk (b. 1962-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-6-SENS2016-FISHERK-MURPHYS [373]
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-6-ROSH2023-FISHERK-MURPHYS [979].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1993) [979].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1993 #979 minus 1962 #src=31)
31 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2016 #373 minus 1993 #979=23) 23 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2023 #979 minus 2016 #373=7) 7 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Murphy Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2016) [373]; RŌSHI (2023) [979].
Data:
In 1993, inspired by Robert Aitken teachings Kirk joined the Diamond Sangha. He began formal koan study in San Francisco with Joseph Bobrow [979].
In 1997, moved to Australia and joined the Melbourne Zen Group [979].
In Apr 2016, appointed Sensei by Susan Murphy [373]. Teacher at the Melbourne Zen Group, Victoria, Australia (mzg.org.au) [373].
In 2023, Susan Murphy gave him 'inka' in the Diamond Sangha lineage [979].
- Sutherland, Kynan (b. 19??) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-6-SENS2019-SUTHERK-MURPHYS [546].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-6-ROSH2023-SUTHERK-MURPHYS [688].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2005) [688].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2005 #688 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2019 #546 minus 2005 #688=14) 14 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2023 #688 minus 2019 #546=4) 4 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Murphy Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2019) [546]; RŌSHI (2023) [688].
Data:
Appointed Sensei by Susan Murphy 20 Apr 2019 [546].
"He began his Zen training in 2005 [...]. He received Dharma transmission ['Inka'] from Susan Murphy at the conclusion of the 2023 Sping Sesshin." [688]
Teacher at the Castlemaine Zen, Victoria, Australia (castlemainezen.com.au).
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continuation of the 5th generation teachers in Bolleter Line <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Rhydwen, Mari Mu gon (Mugon) Haku un (Hakuun) (b. 1951-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-F-5-SENS2004-RHYDWEN-BOLLETE [495].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-F-5-ROSH2014-RHYDWEN-BOLLETE [495].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1975?) [1089].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1975? #1089 minus 1951 #src=24?)
24? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2004 #495 minus 1975? #src=29?) 29? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2014 #495 minus 2004 #495=10) 10 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Bolleter Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2004) [495]; RŌSHI (2014) [495].
Data:
"Born in Wales, Dr Mari Rhydwen formally began her zen training [bef. 1976? - tmc] in Japan under Yamada Roshi.
There she met Robert Aitken [...]
After moving to Sydney [in 1978? - tmc], Australia the following year, she discovered [in 1979, #850 - tmc] that Aitken Roshi had agreed to visit Australia regularly to teach
and she became his student. Joko Beck was another significant influence during these early stages of practice." [1089].
PhD linguist, taught at the University of Sydney and Murdoch University, held research positions at Edith Cowan University and the U. of Western Australia [497]. Later, she worked as an Aboriginal languages consultant in the NSW Education system from 2014-2015, worked in Jakarta, Indonesia, as an English Editor at the Science Publications, Research Centre for Oceanography, LIPI and then took up the position of Linguist-Coordinator at Muurrbay Aboriginal Language and Culture Cooperative, Nambucca Heads, NSW, Australia. She is now retired and based in Sydney.
Between 2000-2003 Mari and her then-husband Alan Marett (see Barzaghi line) spent three years slow
sailing on a small yacht, "White Cloud", around the
southern, eastern and northern rims of the Indian Ocean, from Perth,
Western Australia to East Africa and back [499]. Initially a student
of Yamada Koun in Japan, and subsequently of Robert Aitken and Ross Bolleter [496].
Appointed Sensei by Ross Bolleter on 3 Dec 2004 [495].
Invited by Ross Bolleter to teach in 2005 [1088].
"[Co]-taught sesshin (meditation retreats) in New Zealand with
Arthur Wells, and in Western Australia with Ross Bolleter Rōshi." [495][497]. Received 'Inka' fom Ross Bolleter on 4 Oct 2014 [495].
- Sweetman, Ian (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-5-SENS2000-SWEETMA-BOLLETE [83].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-5-ROSH2010-SWEETMA-BOLLETE [1088].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1983?) [1088].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1983? #1088 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2000 #496 minus 1983? #1088=17) 17 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2010 #423 minus 2000 #496=10) 10 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Bolleter Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2000) [496][1088]; RŌSHI (2010) [423].
LEFT the Pacific Diamond Sangha/Pacific Zen SCHOOL (2012) [496].
Data:
In 1985, sat his first sesshin [= possibly he started Zen practice a year or two earlier, say in 1983? - tmc] with Robert Aitken [1088].
Contributed to the establishment in 1985 of the Zen Group of Western Australia, Perth, Australia [496].
Initially a student of Robert Aitken, subsequently of John Tarrant and Ross Bolleter [496]. In 2000, authorized as a teacher (Sensei) by Ross Bolleter [83][190][496].
A student of John Tarrant and Ross Bolleter who gave him permission to teach in 2000 and gave Transmission in 2006 [1088].
On 5 Dec 2010, made Rōshi by Ross Bolleter [323]. Between 2000 and 2012 he taught intensively within the ZGWA [924].
However, since 2012, no longer teaches there and concentrates on his clinical practice [496].
Clinical psychologist [496].
In 2025, worked "as a clinical psychologist in a mental health service in Western Australia" [1088].
- WALLIS, GLEN (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-5-SENS20??-WALLISG-BOLLETE [323].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-5-ROSH2010-WALLISG-BOLLETE [547].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2010 #547 minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Bolleter Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]RŌSHI (2010) [547].
Data:
Teacher at the Dunedin Zen Group (www.zendo.org.nz/dunedin.html), Dunedin, NZ [323].
Received Dharma Transmission, 'Inka, on 5th Dec 2010 from Ross Bolleter at St Martin's Island, Dunedin [547].
Rōshi [323].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): one (1) 6th generation teacher in Wallis Line <= Bolleter Line <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Wilson, Scott [1277](b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-5-SENS20??-WILSONS-WALLISG [1277].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2004) [1277].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2004 #1277 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2024 #1277 minus 204 #1277=20) 20 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Wallis Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2024) [1277]
Data:
In 2024, "received permission to teach as an apprentice teacher (Sensei) from Glenn Wallis" [1277].
Becames a Sensei "after 20 years of Zen training" (= started systematic Zen practice in 2004 - tmc) [1277].
Lives "in Christchurch and teaches with the Dunedin Diamond Sangha Group" [1277].
""[C]o-leads Sesshin with Glenn Wallis" [1277].
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- WELLS, ARTHUR (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-5-SENS2007or2008-WELLSAR-BOLLETE [323] or [1111].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-5-ROSH2012-WELLSAR-BOLLETE [323].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2007 #323 (or 2008 #1111) minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2012 #547 minus 2007 #323=5 or minus 2008 #111=4) 5 years (or 4 years) [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Bolleter Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2007) [323]; RŌSHI (2012) [323][547][111].
Data:
In Feb 2007 Appointed Sensei by Ross Bolleter [323]. In Feb 2008 Appointed Sensei by Ross Bolleter [1111].
On 2 Sep 2012 received Dharma Transmission, 'Inka' from Ross Bolleter [323][547][1111].
Teacher at the Christchurch Zen Group, Christchurch, NZ. "[L]eads retreats with Mary Jaksch Rōshi in Canterbury and with Sean Weaver Sensei in Golden Bay, NZ" [508].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): two (2) 6th generation teachers in Wells Line <= Bolleter Line <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Jones, Alladin [635] (19??-) [src].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Barzaghi Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2024) [635].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Wells Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2024) [635].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Alladin Jones in the Barzaghi Line (4th gen.)
- Weaver, Sean Eiji Lin Un [1277] (b. 19??-) [1010].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-6-SENS2015-WEAVERS-WELLSAR [1111].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-6-ROSH2025-WEAVERS-WELLSAR [1277].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1990) [1111][922].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1990 #1111 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2015 #922 minus 1990 #1111=25) 25 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2025 #1277 minus 2015 #922=10) 10 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Wells Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2015) [922][323][428][508].
Data:
In 1998, became a student in the Diamond Sangha [1010].
In Jun 2015, [alternative date: 2 Aug 2015 [323] - appointed an apprentice teacher (Sensei) by Arthur Wells after 25 years of Zen training (2015 minus 25yrs = 1990 - tmc) [922][1111].
On 20 Apr 2025, received Dharma Transmission ('Inka') from Arthur Wells [1277].
In 2025, has clocked 35 years of Zen training (= started systematic Zen training in 1990)[1277].
Teacher at the Christchurch and Golden Bay Zen Groups in NZ [508].
Teacher at the Christchurch Diamond Sangha Zen group [1277].
Co-leads Sesshin with Mary Jaksch, Arthur Wells and Shona Pierce [1277].
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end of the 5th generation teachers in Bolleter Line <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Boughton, Rachel C aka Rachel C Snyder [1229] (b. 1961-) [1229].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-F-4-SENS2012-BOUGHTO-TARRANT [914].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-F-4-ROSH2015-BOUGHTO-TARRANT [914].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2001?) [914].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice 2001? #914 minus 1961 #1229=40?)
40? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] 2012 #914 minus 2001 #914=11) 11 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2015 #src minus 2012 #914=3) 3 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present School: SENSEI (2012) [914]; RŌSHI (2015) [914].
Data:
Was 64 in Aug 2025 (= b. 1938) [1229].
Boughton, Rachel C aka Rachel C Snyder - no known relation, so far, to the poet Garry Snyder - tmc, Aug 2025[ 1229]
Practiced various forms of meditation from the age 14 yrs onwards [914].
In the 1980's [in, say 1985? - tmc], graduated in philosophy and visual art from the Oberlin college [914].
In 2001, was introduced to koan meditation [914].
In 2012, began teaching koans [914].
In 2015, "became a senior Zen teacher (Roshi)" [914].
"[A] Jungian Analyst trained at the CG Jung Institute in Kuesnacht, Switzerland" [914]
Director of the Santa Rosa Creek Zen Center, CA. [313][320]
Rōshi [313][320].
- Cardin, Jesse 'Shorebird Gate' 'Noble Weasel' (b. 1983-) [1036].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-4-SENS2015-CARDI-TARRANT [1030].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-4-ROSH2020-CARDI-TARRANT [1030].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2006) [1030][1036].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2006 #1030 minus 1983 #1036=23)
23 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2015 #1030 minus 2006 #1030=9) 9 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2020 #1030 minus 2015 #1030=5) 5 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present School: SENSEI (2015) [1030]; RŌSHI (2020) [1030].
Data:
"Year of birth: 1983" [1036].
"Started koan study: 2006" [1036].
"First refuge name: Shorebird Gate,
Teaching name: Noble Weasel (transmission in January 2020)" [1036].
Since 2006, "a part of Pacific Zen Institute" [1030].
In Jan 2015, began teaching (as Sensei) [1030].
Attended U. of Louisville, MSSW, Graduated in 2017 [1031].
2017-2020, Therapist at the San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital [1032]
In Jan 2020, received full dharma transmission ('Inka') from John Tarrant [1030].
Rōshi [430].
"[C]reated and facilitated weekly meditation groups and retreats in California, Virginia, and [Austin] Texas" [1030].
Zen Koan Teacher, Pacific Zen Institute [1030]
Teaches Zen "at retreats, workshops, and individually" [1030]
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW [1031].
Musician and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Teacher at the Alive! Zen, San Antonio, Texas [430].
continuation of the 4th generation of teachers in Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Dawson, Geoff (b. 19??-) [src].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in the John Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha (1987-1999) restructured as Pacific Zen Institute (2000-present) School: SENSEI (1991) [852,p.10-11].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Beck Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen, Sōtō#Rinzai Zen: SENSEI (1993) [695]; DHARMA SUCCESSOR [RŌSHI- tmc](2003) [695].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Geoff Dawson in the Beck Line (2nd gen.).
Please note that, due an entirely avoidable editorial error, for at least 25 years 2000-2025 Geoff Dawson
was incorrectly listed in this document as a Dharma successor within the Robert Aitken Line whereas since 1991 he was a Dharma successor within the John Tarrant Line. My deepest apologies. Please apply this correction where necessary - tmciolek, 5 Jan 2025.
- FORD, JAMES ISHMAEL ZENŌ MYŌUN (b. 17 Jul 1948-) [src].
Teacher appoint. S-SOT-M-?-SENS1971-FORDJAM-KENNETT [129].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-4-HOSH1998-FORDJAM-TARRANT [829].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-4-SENS2000-FORDJAM-TARRANT [829].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-4-ROSH2005?-FORDJAM-TARRANT [1230].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1968) [1230].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1968 #1230 minus 1948 #src=20)
20 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] at Jiyu Kennet Soto School (1971 #829 minus 1968 #1230=3) 3 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] at John Tarrant School (2000 #829 minus 1971 #829=29) 29 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2005 #1230 minus 2000 #829=5) 5 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jiyu Kennet Line of Sōtō Zen: SENSEI (1971) [829].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present School: SENSEI (2000) [829]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [src].
Data:
Commenced Zen studies in the late 1960s [say, 1968? - tmc], as a student of Shunryu Suzuki and Mel Weitsman [829].
In 1968, began Zen studies at the Berkeley Zen Center as a student of Mel Weitsman [1230].
"In 1969 James began studying with Jiyu Kennett, receiving Dharma transmission from her in 1971" [829]
A Soto teacher appointed by Jiyu Kennett [129].
In the early 1980s, was introduced to koan study by James Wilson [829].
In 1987 became a student of John Tarrant, "helping to establish the California Diamond Sangha" [829].
In 1998 received permisssion to teach (Hōshi), and was appointed sensei in 2000 [829].
Taught at the Desert
Lotus Zen Sangha, US [61][75]. Was an Adjunct Teacher at the Pacific Zen Institute in Santa Rosa, CA. He was the first abbot and is a senior Guiding Teacher of Boundless Way Zen (www.boundlesswayzen.org) [102][164][299][327]. He is the guiding Teacher of Empty Moon Zen (www.emptymoonzen.org) [464], formerly known as a
Blue Cliff Zen Sangha in Long Beach, CA. (www.bluecliffzensangha.com) [327].
In 2005, received 'Inka' from John Tarrant [1230].
"In 2015, [...] retired from his ministry at the First Unitarian Church of Providence, left Boundless Way, and moved to Long Beach, California.
He then established the Empty Moon Zen Network, a network of Zen Centers in California, Washington state, and Pennsylvania" [1230].
Rōshi [62][129][170][175]
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): eleven (11) 5th generation teachers in Ford Line <= Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- BARTOK, JOSH KEIDO JIYUN MUNEN ROSENTHAL (b. 24 May 1971-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-5-SENS2012-BARTOKJ-FORDJAM [341].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-5-SENS2016-BARTOKJ-FORDJAM [341].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1991) [1118].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1991 #1118 minus 1971 #1112=20)
20 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2012 #341 minus 1991 #112=21) 21 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2016 #341 minus 2012 #341=4) 4 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ford Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: SENSEI (2012) [314]; RŌSHI (2016) [341].
WAS AFFLICTED AFFLICTED with Red Threaded Entanglements [844] (in or bef. 2020) [265]. ->
Data:
Upon completing his undergraduate studies has spent about spent a year and a half at John Loori's Zen Mountain Monastery, NY [1112].
"Then he fell away from formal practice for a while, even had a stint as a professional Tarot reader" [1112].
Subsequently, has worked as an editor with a Buddhist publishing house [1112]. Recommenced Zen practice following a
meeting with James Ford and becoming his student [1112].
"[In] less than twelve years later that he was authorized as a teacher himself" [1112].
Received Dharma Transmission 'Denbo' on 20 Jul 2012 [341].
(Therefore, JB became a student of JF sometime in 2000s - tmc) [314] & [1112].
In 2012, "Josh Bartok was the founding Guiding Teacher" of The Greater Boston Zen Center [aka GBZC]
that has formed through "the merger of Spring Hill Zen
(Somerville/Medford, MA) and the Ralph Waldo Emerson Sangha (Boston, MA)." [1117]
Consequently, "GBZC was also affiliated with a larger organization, Boundless Way Zen (BoWZ),
as had been its precursors. All teachers were trained in the lineage of Robert Aitken Roshi." [1117]
Received 'Inka' from James Myoun Ford, on 16 Jul 2016 [341].
A member of the American Zen Teachers Association and the Soto Zen Buddhist Association [299].
A senior Guiding Teacher of Boundless Way Zen [299].
"In 2018 GBZC split from Boundless Way Zen [...] Five of the seven BoWZ Guiding Teachers, including those from GBZC [itself] as well as several other sitting groups,
left BoWZ [and formed a more ideologically coherent version of GBZC - tmc] [1117].
"In late 2020 [came...] another crisis, [caused by the Josh Bartok's revelation #1112 that he, a married man]
"[GBZC's] Spiritual Director, had engaged in sexual misconduct and related abuses of power.
He was put on suspension and then resigned.
Rebecca Behizadeh was [then] President of the GBZC's board [1117].
"During 2021 all the teachers [xxx] who had received transmission [from Bartok - tmc] prior to the disclosure of the
abuse also left our community along with the sitting groups they led" [1117]
Until Dec 2020 served as abbot of the Greater Boston Zen Center [299].
"In December 2020, the GBZC board placed him on disciplinary suspension as a result of sexual misconduct and other
abuses of power. Soon after, he resigned from all his roles at GBZC" [265].
Rōshi [299][341]. Since Dec 2020, he "is no longer teaching Zen" [264].
"In 2023, Josh is no longer a teacher [1112]. "He had returned his priestly robes and transmission documents to [his teacher]
James [Ford] two years earlier" [i.e. in 2021] [1112].
In Mar 2021 he has offered an extensive written and verbal formal apology for his lapses in apropriate conduct [1112].
He made the apology during the "ceremony led by the then-teachers of his former spiritual community" [1112].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): one (1) 6th generation teacher in Bartok Line <= Ford Line <= Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- HARTLAND, KATE KAGEN (b. 9 Dec 1952-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-F-6-HOSH20??-HARTLAN-BARTOKJ [src].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-F-6-SENS20??-HARTLAN-BARTOKJ [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2014) [435].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2014 #435 minus 1952 #src=62)
62 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 2014 #435=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Bartok Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: HŌSHI (2014) [327][341]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Dharma Holder [327][341]
Received 'Denkai' transmission of precepts from Josh Bartok on 10 May 2014.
Assistant Teacher at Greater Boston Zen Center, Cambridge, MA (www.bostonzen.org), Guiding Teacher of Bright Sea Zen, North Weymouth, MA
(www.brightseazen.org) [327]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): one (1) 7th generation teacher in Hartland Line <= Bartok Line <= Ford Line <= Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Nelson, Julie Myogen Seido (b. 1956-) [535].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Hartland Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: HŌSHI (2021) [465].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Andersen-Palmer Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen : SENSEI (2023) [535].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Julie Nelson in the Andersen-Palmer Line (2nd gen.)
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end of the 6th generation of teachers in Bartok Line <= Ford Line <= Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
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- BLACKER, MELISSA Keidō Myōzen [327](b.28 Mar 1954-) [327].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-F-5-SENS2006-BLACKER-FORDJAM [1188].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-F-5-ROSH2010-BLACKER-FORDJAM [327].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1981) [1188].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1981 #1188 minus 1954 #src=26)
26 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2006 #1188 minus 1981 #1188=25) 25 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2010 #327 minus 2006 #188=4) 4 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ford Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src]; SENSEI (2006) [1188]; RŌSHI (2010) [174][299][413];
Data:
Rōshi [407].
In 1981, she and her husband DAVID RYNICK, began studying Zen with the indep. teacher Richard Clarke [= a fmr student of Philip Kapleau - tmc] [1188].
In 2001, after twenty years [=1981-2001] with Dr. Clarke, Melissa became the student of James Myoun Ford [1188].
In 2004, was ordained a Soto Zen priest (unsui) [1188].
In 2005, completed shuso training [1188].
In Apr 2006, received Dharma transmission [was appointed Sensei] from James Ford [1188].
Received 'Inka' from James Myoun Ford on 25 Jul 2010 [327]. She is a resident at Boundless Way Temple (Mugendo-ji), Worcester, MA
(worcesterzen.org) [327], and a senior Guiding Teacher and the third abbot of Boundless Way Zen (boundlesswayzen.org) [327].
She is a member of the American Zen Teachers Association and the Soto Zen Buddhist Association [174][175][327].
WIFE of DAVID RYNICK [1188].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): four (4) 6th generation teachers in Blacker Line <= Ford Line <= Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Cordova, James Myōsan (b. 23 Feb 1966-) [302].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-6-SENS2016-CORDOVA-BLACKER [413].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1966 #302=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2016 #413 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Blacker Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src]; SENSEI (2016) [413].
Data:
Sensei [413]
Received Dharma Transmission 'Denbo' from Melissa Blacker on 2 Dec 2016 [413].
Since 2020, Additional Senior Teacher at the Greater Boston Zen Center (bostonzen.org) [465].
- Fitzgerald Diane Ryūdō Shōshin (b. 3 May 1955-) [413].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-F-6-SENS2017-FITZGER-BLACKER [413].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1955 #413=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2016 #413 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Blacker Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src]; SENSEI (2016) [413].
Data:
Received Dharma Transmission 'Denbo' from Melissa Blacker on 17 Mar 2017 [413]. She is a member of the American Zen Teachers Association and the
Soto Zen Buddhist Association [413].
- Kulakowski Dominik Hōzan (b. 4 Aug 1972-) [413].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-6-HOSH?2017-KULAKOW-BLACKER [413].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1972 #413=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Blacker Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: HŌSHI? (2017) [413]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Received 'Denkai' transmission of precepts ['Hoshi'?] from Melissa Blacker on 20 Oct 2017 [413].
- Waldinger, Robert Ryūdō Tetsumu (b. 1 Mar 1951-) [413].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-6-SENS2018-WALDING-BLACKER [413].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1951 #413=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2018 #413 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Blacker Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src]; SENSEI (2018) [413].
Data:
Sensei [404][405].
Received Dharma Transmission 'Denbo' from Melissa Blacker on 30 Nov 2018 [413] and is the Guiding Teacher at Henry David Thoreau Sangha, a Boundless Way Zen in Newton, MA [404].
Also, a senior Soto Zen priest (Osho) ordained in 2013. A psychiatrist in charge of a psychotherapy teaching program at Massachusetts General Hospital [405].
end of the 6th generation of teachers in Blacker Line <= Ford Line <= Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
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continuation of the 5th generation of teachers in Ford Line <= Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Farrin, Barry Doshin Kusan (b. 8 Apr 1945-) [410][412][466].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-5-SENS2004-FARRINB-BARZAGH [412].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-4-ROSH2015-FARRINB-BARZAGH-L2020 [410].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-5-ROSH2020-FARRINB-FORDJAM [466].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1984 #412 minus 1945 #410=39)
39 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2004 #412 minus 1984 #412=20) 20 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2015 #466 minus 2004 #412=11) 11 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Barzaghi Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2004) [412], RŌSHI (2015) [466][506].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ford Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: RŌSHI (2020) [506].
Data:
Studied Vipassana and Zen meditation since 1984 [412]. Founder of (in Jun 1989) and
subsequently Teacher (Diamond Sangha) at the
Way of The Forest Empty Mountain Zen Hermitage (formerly, Forest Way Zen), Doonan, QLD, Australia. Appointed a Sensei (Assistant Teacher) in the Diamond Sangha Zen tradition in 2004 [412]. Subhana Barzaghi gave him Dharma Transmission on 9 Aug 2015 [410].
Additionally, he was ordained on 8 Mar 2020 "In Soto Zen" at Cooroy, QLD [466]. On 11 Mar 2020 received Dharma transmission ('Inka')
"In Soto Zen" from James Ford [466].
Fully-fledged teacher within the Diamond Sangha tradition (see Barzaghi Line).
- Gilna, Desmond Keido Gando (b. 26 Nov 1964-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-5-HOSH20??-GILNADE-FORDJAM [386]
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-5-SENS2017-GILNADE-FORDJAM [386]
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1964 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ford Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [386]; SENSEI (2017) [386].
Data:
Received Dharma Transmission and 'Denkai' transmission of precepts from James Myoun Ford on 11th Mar 2017. He is the Guiding Teacher at the
Sacramento Zendo (saczen.org) [386].
Dharma Holder [386]
- Oberholtzer, Edward Keido Sanshin (b. 23 Jan 1952-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-5-SENS2021-OBERHOL-FORDJAM [364].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2003?) [1233].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2003? #1233 minus 1952 #src=51?)
53? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2021 #364 minus 2003? #1233=18?)
18? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ford Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: HŌSHI (2021) [364]; SENSEI (2021) [364].
Data:
Unsui tokudo 2007 [464], 'Inka' in 2013 [464] ['2013' seems to be an error - tmc, 30 Apr 2025].
By 2025, "has practiced Zen for the past twenty years [started in 2005? - tmc] with his teacher, James Myoun Ford" [1233].
Received 'Denkai' transmission of precepts and Dharma Transmission 'Denbo' on 17 Jun 2021 from James Ford [464].
He currently serves as Buddhist Chaplain, Bucknell University, Community Minister, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Susquehanna Valley,
and as Guiding Teacher, Joseph Priestly Zen Community (www.josephpriestleyzen.com) [464].
Sensei [464].
- PHILLIPS, DOUGLAS KEIDO SAN'UN KAISHIN (b. 26 May 1947-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-5-HOSHI2013-PHILLIP-FORDJAM [1187].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-5-SENS2014-PHILLIP-FORDJAM [314].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-5-ROSH2017-PHILLIP-FORDJAM [381].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1985?) [1090].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1985? #1090 minus 1947 #src=x)
38? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2014 #314 minus 1985? #1090c=29?) 29? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2017 #381 minus 2014 #314=3) 3 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ford Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: HŌSHI (2013) [493]; SENSEI (2014) [314]; RŌSHI (2017) [381].
Data:
He is the Guiding Teacher of the Empty Sky Sangha (emptyskysangha.com) [494(1)(2)].
Received Lay 'Denkai' transmission of precepts on 5 Jan 2013 [493] and became a Dharma Holder [1187].
Received the Dharma Transmission 'Denbo' from James Ford on Dec 20th, 2014 [314].
Received the 'Inka' transmission from James Ford on May 13th, 2017 [381].
By 2017, "has been practicing in the Zen and Vipassana traditions for more than thirty years
[say, for 32? yrs, = so started the practice in 1985? - tmc ]. He began his formal training under the tutelage of Roshi Maurine Stuart [Rinzai - tmc].
Following her death he worked with Zen Master George Bowman [Korean Kwan Um Zen - tmc]." [1090].
He also received Dharma Transmission in a lay Vipassana tradition from Larry Rosenberg [493].
Member of the American Zen Teachers Association (zenteachers.org) [315]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435]. Lic. Clinical Psychologist, Lexington, MA [533].
Rōshi [299][314][381]
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): two (2) 6th generation of teacher in Phillips Line <= Ford Line <= Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- GATES, MARY KEIDO KOSHIN SHO'UN (b. 5 Dec 1954-) [494(2)].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-F-6-SENS2018-GATESMA-PHILLIP [367].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-F-6-ROSH2022-GATESMA-PHILLIP [492].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1954 #494(2)=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2018 #367 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2022 #492 minus 2018 #367=4) 4 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Phillips Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: HŌSHI (2016) [367]; SENSEI (2018) [367]; RŌSHI (2022) [492].
Data:
On 28 Oct 2016, received lay 'Denkai' transmission of precepts from Douglas Phillips [367][494]. An Episcopal priest, clinical social worker and the Guiding Teacher at the Empty Sky Sangha (emptyskysangha.com) [494(2)] in West Cornwall, CT [367][493].
On 13 Oct 2018, received 'Denbo' from Douglas Phillips [367]. On 22 Jun 2022, received 'Inka' from Douglas Phillips [492].
Rōshi [367][403][492].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): two (2) 7th generation of teachers in Phillips-Gates Line <= Phillips Line <= Ford Line <= Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Coghlan, PeggyMyoen Jisen Haru'Un (b. 1954-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-F-7-SENS2012-COGHLAN-PHI&GAT [534].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-F-7-ROSH2023-COGHLAN-PHI&GAT [533].
br />STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1954 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2012 #534 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2023 #533 minus 2012 #534=11) 11 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Phillips-Gates Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: SENSEI (2012) [534]; RŌSHI (2023) [533].
Data:
Student of Zen with Rev. Patricia Da'i-En Benage Rōshi at Mt. Equity (Soto) Zendo in Pennsdale, PA (mid-1990s).
Ordained Priest (2005) by Rev. Kyoki Roberts (Katagiri Soto Zen Lineage). Head Novice at the Soto Shasta Abbey (2009).
Received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Kyoki Roberts on 10 Oct 2012 [534]. From 2012 onwards studied koans under Dosho Port [534].
Received 'Inka' on 27 Jun 2023 from Douglas Keido Kaishin San'un Phillips and Mary Keido Koshin Sho'un Gates [533].
In Jul 2023 was Director of the Boisie Zen Center BZC (https://www.boisezencenter.org) (affiliated since 2021 with Flower Mountain Zen FMZ
(https://flowermountainzen.org) [534]. Member Soto Zen Buddhist Association. Registered Physical Therapist [533].
Rōshi [533]
Known teachings: https://www.boisezencenter.org/newsletters.html [534].
- Richert, Barbara Keido Wa-hei [1163] (b. 1 May 1943-) [1163].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-F-7-HOSH2025-RICHERT-PHI&GAT [1163].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2013) [1163].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2013 #1163 minus 1943 #1163=70)
70 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #534 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Phillips-Gates Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: HŌSHI (2025) [1163]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [src].
Data:
Born 1 May 1943, Worthington, MA [1163].
In 2000, "began training as a Vipassana student under Douglas Phillips" [1163].
In 2013, began traing as a Zen student under Douglas Phillips [1163].
On 23 Jun 2025, received Lay Denkai Transmission ('Hoshi') from Douglas Keido San'un Phillips and Mary Keido Sho'un Gates [1163].
Is a Clinical Psychologist [1163].
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- Tanguay, Thomas Keido Kaiju (b. 5 Feb 1946-) [558].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-5-HOSH2024-TANGUAY-FORDJAM [558].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1946 #558=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Phillips Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present)
School: HŌSHI (2024) [558]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
"Received Lay 'Denkai' (Dharma Holder) transmission of precepts on 17 May 2024" [558], from Douglas Phillips [558].
He is the guiding teacher of This Just This Sangha (Thisjustthis-at-gmail.com) in Mount Desert, ME [558].
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continuation of the 5th generation of teachers in Ford Line <= Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Port, Mike Dosho (b. 1956-) [src].
Teacher appoint. S-SOT-M-?-SENS1990-PORTMIK-KATAGIR-L2011? [327].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-5-SENS2011?-PORTMIK-FORDJAM [582] & [412].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-5-ROSH2015-PORTMIK-FORDJAM [376].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1977) [520].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1977 #520 minus 1956 #src=21)
21 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (bef. 1990 #520 minus 1977 #520 = 13?) 13? years [calc. by tmc]
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2015 #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Katagiri Line of Sōtō Zen: SENSEI (1990 [327].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ford Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: HŌSHI (2008) [582][584]; SENSEI (btw. 2008 and 2015 = 2011?) [582] & [412]; OSHŌ (2015) [519][327].
Data:
He "began Soto Zen training with old [Soto master - tmc] Katagiri Rōshi in 1977 and worked closely with him [within the Soto Zen tradition] until his death in 1990.
Then, [... studied with other] teachers, including Harada Tangen Rōshi [Harada Daiun Sogaku Rōshi's dharma heir] at Bukkokuji in Japan;
Daido Loori Rōshi at Zen Mountain Monastery; and finally with James My Myo'un Ford Rōshi" [520].
Sometime before his death in Mar 1990, Dainin Katagiri Rōshi gave him Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' [327].
Subsequently, he received 'Inka' on 23 Jan 2015 from James Myoun Ford [376][464][468]. Between Nov 2016 and 2021, he taught at the Nebraska Zen Center in Omaha, where he took over [469] as abbot and head priest from Nonin Chowaney (a Dharma successir of the late Soto Zen master, Dainin Katagiri Rōshi) [376][464][468]. Teacher at "Great Tides Zen"
[a website defunct since Jul 2017][470] and at the "Vine of Obstacles: Online Support for Zen Training" (www.vineobstacleszen.com) [519].
"SZBA Full Member, Dosho Port, has been indefinitely suspended from the Soto Zen Buddhist Association for violations of the SZBA Code of Ethics" [1231].
HUSBAND of LISA TETSUGAN ZUMMACH [528]. In the summer of 2021 was the Head Priest/Executive Director of the NZC Board of Directors [522]. Resigned as abbot of the NZC in 2021 to teach full-time at the online "Vine of Obstacles" cyber-sangha, Duluth, Minnesota [464][519]. "As of December 16, 2022, SZBA Full Member, Dosho Port, has been indefinitely suspended from the Soto Zen Buddhist Association for [alleged - tmc] violations of the SZBA Ethics Statement." [516][518]. The SZBA's Board of Directors did not elaborate on the seriousness or nature of the se violations [516][517]. On 4 Jan 2023, in response to these concerted acts of commission and omission, three long-term members of the SZBA - Rev. James Myo'un Ford, Empty Moon Zen; Rev. Melissa Myozen Blacker, Boundless Way Zen Temple and Rev. David Shunyo Caruso, Boundless Way Zen Temple have resigned from membership within the Soto Zen Buddhist Association. Resignations emphasised their protest against the "suspension of Dosho Port's membership" [532].
Oshō (Rōshi) [327].
- ROSS, LANNY SEVAN KEIDO SEI'AN (b. 7 Sep 1951-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-RZC-M-5-SENS1997-ROSSLAN-KJOLHED-L2010 [800].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-5-SENS2007-ROSSLAN-FORDJAM [194].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1976) [799].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1976 #799 minus 1951 #src=25)
25 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1997 #800 minus 1976 #799=21) 21 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kjolhede Line of the Philip Kapleau (Rochester Zen) School: SENSEI (1997) [800].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ford Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: SENSEI (2007) [194].
LEFT the Cloud-Water SCHOOL (2010) [800] and JOINED the John Tarrant School (2010) [src].
WAS AFFLICTED AFFLICTED with Red Threaded Entanglements [844] (bef. 2010) [src]. ->
Data:
Trained in Zen since 1976 [799].
In 1977 started training at the Rochester Zen Center (RZC) under Philip Kapleau, Toni Packer, and Peter Kjolhede [735].
In 1992 ordained as a Zen Buddhist priest by Peter Kjolhede [735][799].
For eight years [1988?-1996 #735 - tmc] served as both administrator of the RZC and [from 1992 #735 - tmc] 'as
Head of Zendo (head priest in charge of training under the Roshi)" [799].
In 1996 he moved to Chicago to become director of the Chicago Zen Center (www.chicagozen.com), in Evanston, IL, US [735].
In 1996 became resident teacher of Chicago Zen Center (CZC) [800].
In 1997 was appointed Sensei by Peter Kjolhede within the Kapleau-Kjolhede teaching tradition, the Cloud-Water Sangha [800].
In 2010, "After almost decade and half [1997 to 2010=13 years, tmc] of tireless service" [800] was
replaced as abbot of the CZC by one of his students and Dharma heirs - Yusan Graham, whom he appointed Sensei in 2009 [800].
In addition to belonging to the Peter Kjolhede Line he also holds Dharma Transmission 'Denbo'
in the Jiyu Kennett (9Sōtō) and Sanbo-Kyodan/Diamond Sangha (Sōtō@Rinzai) lineages
(see Aitken Line) bestowed on him in 2007 by
James Ford [194].
Sensei [58][194][464]. Oshō (Rōshi) [582][584].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): two (2) 6th generation of teachers in Ross Line <= Ford Line <= Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Prejzner, Sthaman Genmon Unsan Marek (15 Apr 1950-25 Aug 2018) [582].
Teacher appoint. &-RZC-M-6-HOSH2008-PREJZNE-ROSSLAN [582].
Teacher appoint. &-RZC-M-6-ROSH2009-PREJZNE-ROSSLAN [582].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1983? or 1984?, say 1984? - tmc) [925].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1984? #925 minus 1950 #582=34)
34 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2009 #582 minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ross Line of the Tarrant (Pacific Zen Institute) School: HŌSHI (2008) [582][584]; SENSEI (y-sens) [412]; OSHŌ/RŌSHI (2009) [582].
Data:
A lawyer. Born in Poland [582]. Commenced regular zazen in 1983 or 1984 [925] because in 1983 [582] has read Polish translation (1983) [925] of
Philip Kapleau's "Three Pillars of Zen".
Since circa 1986 [584], a student of Dane Zenson Gifford Sensei, at
the Warsaw centre of the Association of Zen Buddhists [585].
In 1993? emigrated to the US [583].
For 15 years (1993-2008) [583] studied and practiced Zen in the US.
In 30 Sep 2005 was ordained in Chicago as a Zen priest [583].
On 26 Apr 2008, received from Sevan Ross Lay 'Denkai' (Dharma Holder) transmission of precepts (in 3 parallel
lineages - those of Philip KAPLEAU, Robert AITKEN i Jiyu KENNETT) [582][584].
In 2008, on his return to the country of his birth, taught Zen, in Warsaw and in Katowice, Silesia region [584].
on 14 Jul 2009 Sevan Ross gave him 'Inka' and made him an Oshō (= Rōshi) [582].
- Sweger, Matt Teshin (b. 11 Aug 1972-) [413].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-6-SENS2016-SWEGERM-ROSSLAN [464].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1972 #413=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] 2016 #464 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ross Line of the Tarrant (Pacific Zen Institute) School: SENSEI (2016) [464].
Data:
Ordained Sep 18, 2004 [464]. Dharma Transmission Oct 15, 2016 [464]. Currently serves as abbot of the North Carolina Zen Center(nczencenter.org)and Member of the American Zen Teachers Association (zenteachers.org) [464].
Sensei [464].
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- RYNICK, DAVID DAEAN (b. 26 Nov 1952-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-5-SENS2011-RYNICKD-FORDJAM [413].
Teacher appoint. R-RIN-M-5-ROSH2012-RYNICKD-BOWMANG [1189].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-5-ROSH2018-RYNICKD-FORDJAM [1189].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1981) [1188].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1981 #1188 minus 1952 #413=29) 29 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2011 #413 minus 1981 #1188c=30) 30 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ford Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: SENSEI (2011) [413];RŌSHI (2018) [1189].
Data:
Son of a Presbyterian minister [1189].
Went to Japan as a Rotary Club exchange student [1189].
In high school and was co-captain of the wrestling team [1189].
I his twenties worked in a food co-op, danced in an improvisational dance company and was a professional potter [1189].
In 1974, became a Bachelor of Arts, Wesleyan Univ. [1189].
In 1984, received MA in Liberal Studies from Wesleyan Univ. [1189].
In mid 1980s, was a part-time art teacher, and subsequently, headmaster of the Hammonasset School in Madison, CT [1189].
Between 1991-2004, moved to Worcester, MA to work as the Executive Director of Dynamy,
(an internship school for students between high school and college) [1189].
Since 2004, a full-time life and leadership coach [1189].
In 1981, he and his wife Melissa Blacker, began studying Zen with the indep. teacher Richard Clarke [= a fmr student of Philip Kapleau - tmc] [1188].
Since 1981, David, together with his wife Melissa Blacker, led a meditation group [1189].
From 1992 to 2006, was a member of the First Unitarian Church in Worcester [1189].
In 2001, after twenty years [=1981-2001] with Dr. Clarke, Melissa became the student of James Myoun Ford [1188].
In 2010, became Abbot of Boundless Way Zen [1188].
On 27 May 2011 received Dharma Transmission ['Sensei'] from James Ford [413].
In 2012, officially recognized by George Bomun Bowman as a Master [= Rōshi] in the Korean Rinzai Zen [1189].
In 2018, I received this same Zen authorization ['Inka'] in the Japanese Soto tradition from James Ford [1189].
He previously received full transmission in the Korean Linji lineage of Seung Sahn from Zen Master George Bomun Bowman [413].
He is a senior Boundless Way Zen Guiding Teacher and is an abbot of Boundless Way Temple (Mugendo-ji), Worcester, MA (worcesterzen.org). He is a member of the American Zen Teachers Association [299][327]. HUSBAND of MELISSA BLACKER Rōshi [407].
Rōshi [299][327][413]
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): three (3) 6th generation of teachers in Rynick Line <= Ford Line <= Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Fieleke, Michael Shōryū (b. 4 Jan 1970-) [413].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-6-SENS2019-FIELEKE-RYNICKD [406].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1970 #413=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2019 #406 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Rynick Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: SENSEI (2019) [406].
Data:
Received Dharma Transmission 'Denbo' from David Rynick on 5 Jan 2019 [406] and is Guiding Teacher for the Morning Star Sangha Boundless Way Zen in Newton, MA [404][413]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
Sensei [404][413].
- Herzog Michael Sokei (b. 1963-) [539].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-6-HOSH2022-HERZOGM-RYNICKD [538].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1963 #539=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Rynick Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: HŌSHI (2022) [538]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Received Dharma Entrustment transmission from David Dae An Rynick in 2022 [538].
A Zen teacher "a Dharma Holder in both Soto and Rinzai Zen lineages". An artist who works in Worcester, MA, under his Dharma name
Sokei [539].
Dharma Holder [538].
- Richardson, Alan Sanhyō (b. 2 Oct 1955-) [467].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-6-HOSHS2021-RICHARD-RYNICKD [467].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1955 #467=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Rynick Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: HŌSHI (2021) [467].
Data:
Received Dharma Entrustment transmission from David Dae An Rynick on 22 Oct 2021 [467]. Teacher at Sky Flower Zen of Boundless Way
Zen [467]. Dharma Holder [467].
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- WEIK, JAY RYUDO RINSEN (b. 1 Jan 1969-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-5-HOSH2009-WEIKJAY-FORDJAM [1232].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-5-SENS2015-WEIKJAY-FORDJAM [319].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-5-ROSH2019-WEIKJAY-FORDJAM [457].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1987) [1232].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1987 #1232 minus 1969 #413=18)
18 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2015 #319 minus 1987 #1232=28) 28 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2019 #457 minus 2015 #319=4) 4 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ford Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: HŌSHI (2009) [1232]; SENSEI (2015) [319]; RŌSHI (2019) [457].
Data:
HUSBAND of Karen Weik (see below) [823].
in 1987, began his Zen studies at Zen Mountain Monastery with John Loori [1232].
In 1998, received from J. Loori? the sixteen buddhist precepts [1232].
In 2001, moved to Toledo and co-founded the Toledo Zen Meditation Group with his wife Kare Weik [1232].
In 2004 continued his zen study with Bonnie Treace [1232].
From 2006 to 2009, also studied with Fr. Kevin Hunt [1232].
In 2009, became a shoken student of James Ford [1232].
"In June 2009 James Ford empowered Jay to meet with students in private interview, and in July of 2009,
Jay was confirmed as a Senior Dharma Teacher by James Myoun Ford Roshi, Melissa Myozen Blacker Sensei, and David Dayan Rynick Sensei" [1232].
Received 'Denkai' transmission of precepts from James Ford on 4 Jan 2014, and Dharma Transmission 'Denbo' on 14 Mar 2015 [319] (or on March 19th 2015, [1232]).
Abbot of the Great Heartland Sangha and the Buddhist Temple of Toledo,
member of the American Zen Teachers Association and the Soto Zen Buddhist Association [319]. Received 'Inka'
from James Ford on Aug 18 2019 [457][1232]. Rōshi [457].
HAS MA "in Jazz Studies from the New England Conservatory and is a professor of Classical and Jazz Guitar at the Univ[...] of Toledo" [1232]
Has "the rank of 5th degree back belt in Aikido" [1032].
"[I]s the Guiding [martial arts] Sensei at Shobu Aikido of Ohio" [1232]".
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): one (1) 6th generation of teachers in Weik Line <= Ford Line <= Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Weik, Karen Ryudo Do'on' [824] aka Karen P Flammia [1190] (b. 1961-) [1190].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-F-6-HOSH2009-WEIKKAR-BLACKER [824].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-F-6-HOSH2015-WEIKKAR-WEIKJAY [823].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-F-6-SENS2022-WEIKKAR-WEIKJAY [823].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-F-6-ROSH2024-WEIKKAR-WEIKJAY [823].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1985?) [824].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1985? #824 minus 1961 #824=24?)
24? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2022 #823 minus 1985? #824=37) 37 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI (2024 #823 minus 2015 #823=9) 9 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Weik Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: HŌSHI (2015) [823]; SENSEI (2022) [823]; RŌSHI (2024) [823].
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (Hōshi - 2015 [823]; SENSEI - 2022 [823]; Rōshi - 2024 [823]).
Data:
WIFE of Jay Weik (see above) [823].
Was 64 in Jul 2025 (= b. 1961) [1190].
Karen Weik received 'Denbo''/Sensei transmission from Jay Weik in 2022, and 'Inka''/Roshi in 2024 [823].
"[R]eceived 'Denkai' transmission from Jay Ryudo Rinsen Weik on 15 Aug 2015, followed by 'Denbo' transmission in April 2022.
She is also influenced by the teachings of Gelek Rimpoche" [824]
Began "her Zen studies while in college in the 1980s" [824]. For the first ten years of her practice [1985-1995? - tmc],
studied with Richard Clarke, a teacher trained (1967-1980), when he went indep. [20][44].
in the Kapleau Line (Rochester Zen Center)/Sanbo Kyodan School[824].
In 1993 met her husband, Jay Rinsen Weik [824].
By 1994, they were studying Zen together with John Loori, at the Zen Mountain Monastery
in the Catskills and then, in 2004, with Bonnie Treace, John Loori's first Dharma successor [824].
In 2009 was confirmed as a Senior Dharma Teacher in the Sōtō Zen lineage by Melissa Blacker [824]. In Feb 2010 was ordained as
a Sōtō Zen Buddhist Priest by Melissa Blacker in the Sōtō lineage [824].
in Feb 2012 was acknowledged as Shuso [824]. Is a co-founder of the Buddhist Temple of Toledo (BTT) and the Drinking Gourd Institute [824].
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- Zummach, Lisa Tetsugan (b. 1970-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-F-5-HOSH2017-ZUMMACH-FORDJAM [521].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1995?) [521].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1995? #521 minus 1970 #src=25)
25 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 1995? #521=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ford Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: HŌSHI (2017) [521]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
WIFE of Dosho Port (see above) [528].
Since the mid-1990s studied various Zen traditions [521].
In year? was ordained unsui [monk] in the Dainin Katagiri (Sōtō Zen) lineage [521].
On 27 Sep 2017 received Dharma Transmission 'Denkai'('Hoshi'? - tmc) from James Ford [521].
Sensei [464].
In spring 2019 and summer 2021 was a Treasurer and a Director (summer 2021) of the NZC Board of Directors [522].
Teacher at Vine of Obstacles: Online Support for Zen Training (www.vineobstacleszen.com) cybersanga, Duluth, Minnesota [464].
end of the 5th generation of teachers in Ford Line <= Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
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continuation of the Tarrant Line of the Pacific Diamond Sangha/Pacific Zen school (4th generation teachers in the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- GAUDRY, GUY [280][320][971], aka Gaudry, Raymond [1191](b. 19???) [src].
Teacher appoint. S-SOT-M-2-SENS2006?-GAUDRYR-HAGENST-L2006?[974&280].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-4-ROSH2015-GAUDRYR-TARRANT [1191].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2000?) [974].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2000? #974 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2006? #src minus 2000? #974=6?) 6? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2015 #1191 minus 2006? #974&280=9?) 9? years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Steven Hagen Line of the Dainin Katagiri (Soto Zen) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src]; SENSEI (2000?) [972&280].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (2015) [1191].
Data:
By 2025, he has trained Zen meditation for 25 years [974]. Was briefly a student of Joko Beck [971].
Finished his formal training (became a sensei? - tmc] with Steven Hagen (Soto Zen, Dharma heir (1989) of Dainin Katagiri, #972) [971].
Followed up his Soto Zen training with koan studies under John Tarrant [971].
In Jul 2012, was a Sensei at PZI [280].
Received 'denbo' from Steve Hagen between 2000 #974 and Jul 2012 #280, say in 2006? - tmc [974&280].
Received 'Inka' from John Tarrant [971].
On 02 Feb 2015, received (in London, Ontario, CA), Dharma Transmission ('Inka') from John Tarrant of the Pacific Zen School [1191].
Studied Fine Arts at Sheridan College, has an MBA from the Ivey Business School at Western Univ. [971]
Is the founder [974] and Director of the London Zen Centre in Ontario, Canada [973]
Educational background: MBA, Ivey Business School at Western Univ.; B.Sc., Univ. of British Columbia; Visual Arts, Sheridan College [974]
Rōshi [280][320].
In Jul 2025 was director of a federal division of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada, in London ON [1192].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): three (3) 5th generation teachers in Gaudry Line <= Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Lobb, Michael (b. 19???) [975].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-5-HOSH2019?-LOBBMIC-GAUDRYR [1193].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-5-SENS202?-LOBBMIC-GAUDRYR [975].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2007) [975].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2007 #975 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 2007 #975=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Guy Gaudry Line of the California Diamond Sangha (1987-1999) restructured as Pacific Zen Institute (2000-present) School: HŌSHI (2019) [1193]; SENSEI (y-sens) [975].
Data:
Since 2007, trained Zen [975]. Since 2015, a student of Guy Gaudry at London Zen Centre [975].
On 18 Nov 2018, Michael Lobb was not listed among Teachers of London Zen Centre, Ontario, CA [1193].
On 21 Jan 2019, listed as a Teacher at the LZC (= was made 'Hoshi' in Dec 2018/Jan 2019, say Jan 2019 - tmc) [1193].
On 29 Oct, 28 Dec 2019, listed as a Zen Teacher ('Hoshi' - tmc) at the LZC [1193].
Attended the Univ. of Western Ontario [1193].
Was a financial software system architect [1193].
In Mar 2025, listed as Sensei [975].
- MacDonald, Alan (b. 19???) [975].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-5-HOSH202?-MACDONA-GAUDRYR [975].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-5-SENS2025-MACDONA-GAUDRYR [1194].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2017?) [975].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2017? #975 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus xx #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Guy Gaudry Line of the California Diamond Sangha (1987-1999) restructured as Pacific Zen Institute (2000-present) School: HŌSHI (202?) [975]; SENSEIN (2025) [1194].
Data:
Since 2017, student of Guy Gaudry [975]. Medical degrees from Queens U. and U. of Toronto [975].
Zen Meditation Teacher [Hōshi? - tmc] in Mar 2025 [975]. Sensei in Jul 2005 [1194].
- Morrison, Cale (b. 19???) [975].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2017?) [975].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-5-HOSH202?-MORRISO-GAUDRYR [975].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2017> #975 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus xx #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Guy Gaudry Line of the Dainin Katagiri (Soto Zen) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [975].
Data:
Since 2017, a student at the London Zen Centre [under Guy Gaudry? - tmc][975].
Zen Meditation Teacher [Hōshi? - tmc] in Mar 2025 [975] and Jul 2025 [1194].
Graduated from St. Lawrence College in Kingston [1194].
""[A] technician and lineage at the nuclear power plant in Ontario [1194].
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end of the 5th generation of teachers in Gaudry Line <= Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- GRANT, STEVEN RAY [1234] Brown Bear By The Bright River [544] (b. 1962-) [543].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-4-HOSH2012?-GRANTST-TARRANT [280].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-4-SENS201?-GRANTST-TARRANT [280].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-4-ROSH2015-GRANTST-TARRANT [1195].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1989) [1195].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1989 #1195 minus 1962 #543=27)
27 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 1989 #1195=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2015 #1195 minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (2015) [1195].
LEFT the Pacific Zen Institute (2019) [543].
Data:
In 1989, met his first Zen Teacher, Genki Takabayahsi (1933-2013, Rinzai - tmc) and commenced regular zazen [1195].
In 1994 was ordained [at Chobo-ji, Seattle, by Takabayahsi] as Unsui, a Zen Buddhist monk [1195].
Was a Buddhist Chaplain at a prison in Washington State [1195].
In 2002, received his second Unsui ordination [1195].
in 2005, became a Buddhist Priest under Diane Rizzetto [1195].
In 2011, I began work with the Pacific Zen Institute [1195].
In Jul 2012, was Dharma Teacher ('Hoshi') at PZI [280].
On 30 May 2015, received dharma Dharma Transmission ('Inka') from John Tarrant [1195].
Until 2019, a member of Pacific Zen Institute [543]. During the covid times (2020-2022), director
of Rockridge Meditation Community in Oakland,
CA until 2022 when the RMC was disbanded [313][320][543]. Since then he teaches from his home in Pittsboro, NC [543].
[543] Rōshi [313][320][543].
"I parted ways with Pacific Zen Center in 2019. (The Rockridge Meditation Community in Oakland disbanded during covid.)
I now teach from my home in Pittsboro, North Carolina. My birth year is 1962 [543].
Lived in the Chapel Hill, NC [1195].
In the 2020s? started building an indep. meditation community in Charlotte, NC [1195].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): three (3) 5th generation of teachers in Grant Line <= Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Berger, Illana Forest Waters, Great Tree of Complete Perception [544][548] (b. 1954-) [554].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-F-5-HOSH2009-BERGERI-TARRANT [550].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-F-5-SENS2021-BERGERI-TARRANT [548].
GR-F-5-ROSH2023-BERGERI-GRANTST [443].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1954 #554=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2009 #550 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2021 #543 minus 2009 #550=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present School: HŌSHI (2009) [550]; SENSEI (2021) [548][550].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Grant Line of the California Diamond Sangha (1987-1999) restructured as Pacific Zen Institute (2000-present) School: RŌSHI (2023) [543].
Data:
In Oct 2009, received appointment to teach ('Hoshi'? - tmc) from John Tarrant [550].
On 26 Sept 2021, received second Rakusu ('Denbo? - tmc) from John Tarrant and the "Forest Waters" Dharma Name [548][550].
On 8 Nov 2023, received 'Inka' from Steven Grant [543].
Licensed relationship and personal counselor [543].
In 1999 PhD in Traditional Knowledge and Recovery of the
Indigenous Mind (not Psychology) from California Institute for Integral Studies (CIIS, San Francisco, CA) [543][548].
Circa 2003-2022 Member of Pacific Zen Institute and co-director of the now
disbanded Rockridge Meditation Community until 2018 [543][548].
Since Mar 2020 Director (not a practice leader) of Seven Direction Zen with a virtual sangha in Scotts Valley, CA [548].
- Jones, Daniel 'Flowing Crow over Hidden Mountain' [1029] (b. 19??-) [1029]
Teacher appoint. S-SOT-M-?-SENS2013-JONESDA-XXXXXXX [1029].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-5-ROSH2025-JONESDA-GRANTST [1029].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2025 #1029 minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in a Sōto Line of the Sōto School: SENSEI (2013) [1029].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Grant Line of the California Diamond Sangha (1987-1999) restructured as Pacific Zen Institute (2000-present) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (2025)] [1029].
Data:
"He previously received shiho (in the soto lineage) from a Soto teacher in 2013" [1029].
On 20 March 2025, received 'Inka' from Steven Grant [1029].
"[H]as the dharma name of 'Flowing Crow' over 'Hidden Mountain' [...]" [1029].
Daniel Teaches out of the U.K. [1029].
- Wunderly, Jo Eryū Jōkō [1134] (b. 13 Jul 1967-) [1162].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-F-5-ROSH2025-WUNDERL-GRANTST [1134].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2009) [1162].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] 2025 #1134 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2025 #1134 minus 2025 #1134=0) 0 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Grant Line of the California Diamond Sangha (1987-1999) restructured as Pacific Zen Institute (2000-present) School: SENSEI (2025) [1134]; RŌSHI (2025)] [1134].
Data:
Born 13 Jul 1967 in New York City, but grew up in Switzerland [1162].
In 2009, started Zen practice with John Tarrant [1162].
"She has the dharma name of Eryū 慧 龍 'Dragon Wisdom'
Jōkō積 善'Accumulates Good'" [1134].
On 13 Jul 2025, received Dharma Transmission 'Inka' from Steven Grant [1134].
Teaches out of Nevada City CA [1162].
Does not teach through an organization [1162].
In 1991, "graduated from California College of Arts in Oakland"", CA [1162].
"[A]n artist, somatic therapy practitioner, philanthropist, and developer of retreat and healing centers" [1162].
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- Joseph, Jon (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-4-HOSH2012-JOSEPHJ-TARRANT [280].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-4-SENS2014?-JOSEPHJ-TARRANT [1236 & 1237].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-4-ROSH2016?-JOSEPHJ-TARRANT [1237 & 1235].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1968?) [549].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 1968? #549=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh)] [280][313][320].
Data:
Zen student for over 40 years [started cc. 1968?, i.e prior to 1971, the year Arcata Zen Group was founded #919 - tmc] [549]. "[A]ttended sesshin at the Zen Center of Los Angeles under Taizan Maezumi Rōshi.
After college, he traveled to Kamakura, Japan, where he studied for eight years [1972 to 1980, #549 - tmc] with Yamada Koun Rōshi at the Sanun Zendo" [549].
"In the late 1980s, [...] returned to San Francisco [...], and took up koan practice with John Tarrant" [549].
In Jul 2012, was Dharma Teacher ('Hoshi') at PZI [280].
Made a sensei by John Tarrant btw. 4 Aug 2013 [1236] and 8 Mar 2015 [1237], (say in 2014? - tmc).
Received 'Inka' from John Tarrant btw. 8 Mar 2015 [1237] and 10 Feb 2017 [1235] (say, in 2016? - tmc).
Practice leader for Pacific Zen Institute (PZI) and the Board President [281].
Director and the practice leader of the San Mateo
Zen (Portola Camp Zendo) [313][320][549].
and holding teacher for Desert Lotus Zen (Chandler, AZ). Rōshi [280][313][320]
- Mansfield-Howlett, Rachel Western Dragon [1239] (b. 1954-) [1238].
aka Rachel Mary Howlett, Rachel C Howlett [1238].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-F-4-SENS2003-MANSFIE-TARRANT [1239].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-F-4-ROSH2009-MANSFIE-TARRANT [267].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1975?) [1239].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1975? #1239 minus 1954 #1238=21?)
21? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2003 #1239 minus 1975? #1239=28?) 28? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2009 #267 minus 2003 #1239=6) 6 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present School: SENSEI (2003) [1239]; RŌSHI (2009)] [267][1239].
Data:
Was 71 in Aug 2025 (= b. 1961) [1238].
"In the 1960s, "moved with her family to southern California" [1239].
Attended college in Chico, northern California [1239]
In the early 70s, settled in Sonoma County "with her husband, Brian Fuke Howlett,
an artist and Zen teacher in a separate Zen tradition" [1239].
Was led to Zen in the 1970s [...] [say, in 1975? - tmc] during a yearlong residencial "practice period at Coyote Zen
School of the Arts led by Vikki Kath and her then husband" [1239]
In 2003, was authorized John Tarrant to teach Zen and koans [1239].
In 2009, received full transmission, 'Inka Shomei"", "in the Pacific Zen School lineage from John Tarrant" [1239].
In 2009, received 'Inka' and the title Rōshi from John Tarrant [267].
In 2011, founded CityZen [1239].
"Born into a family of ranchers, farmers, and schoolteachers in rural Oklahoma" [1239].
[T]races her Chickasaw heritage through her maternal grandfather,
a descendant of former Chickasaw leader Daugherty (Winchester) Colbert" [1239].
"[T]eaches primarily in Santa Rosa and via Zoom" [1239].
Has a degree "in science with Environmental Horticulture and Botany emphases [1239].
Has "worked in the wholesale plant business for many years", focusing on
native californian and mediterranean plants and their introduction into the California landscape [1239].
"A public interest environmental attorney [...] and professor of law"[1239].
Head Teacher at Santa Rosa City Zen, US. Teacher and at the Desert Lotus Zen Sangha in Phoenix, CO [src].
Rōshi [182][267].
- Murphy, Susan Myo Sei Ryu'un An (b. 17 Jun 1950-) [62][137]
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present School: SENSEI (1998) [322]; RŌSHI (2001) [138][688].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Bolleter Line of the California Diamond Sangha (1987-1999) restructured as Pacific Zen Institute (2000-present) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (2001) [138][688].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Susan Murphy in the Bolleter Line (4th gen.)
- Parks, David (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-4-SENS20??-PARKSD-TARRANT [430].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-4-EOSH20??-PARKSD-TARRANT [430].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [src].
Data:
Rōshi [430]
Teacher at the Bluegrass Zen, Waco, KY [430].
- Riddle, Michelle (b. 19??-) [430].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-F-4-SENS20??-RIDDLEL-TARRANT [430].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Has "worked for many years in media, including radio, television, and digital" [549].
Lives in San Francisco Bay Area. A PZI teacher and leader of programs in PZI’s digital temple [549].
Sensei [430].
- Saint, Deborah (b. 19??-) [src]. rr
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-F-4-SENS20??-SAINTDEB-TARRANT [259].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present School: SENSEI (y-sens) [259].
Data:
A teacher at the Desert Lotus Zen Sangha, Phoenix, AZ. and the Pacific Zen Institute [263].
Sensei [259].
continuation of the 4th generation of teachers in Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- SUTHERLAND, JOAN ITEN [1046] (b. 1954-) [1045][1046]
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-F-4-SENS1996-SUTHERJ-TARRANT [1046].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-F-4-ROSH1998-SUTHERJ-TARRANT [1046].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1974?) [1046].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1974? #1046 minus 1954 #src=20?)
20? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1996 #1046 minus 1974? #1046=22?) 22? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (1998 #840 minus 1996 #1046=2) 2 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present School: SENSEI (bef. 1998, say 1996? - tmc) [832]; RŌSHI (1998) [840]
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (SENSEI - 1996; Rōshi - 1998); [1046].
Data:
In 1998 and 1999 was a LIFE PARTNER of JOHN TARRANT [src].
In 1954, born in Los Angeles, CA [1046].
Studied [for approx. 3+1 years - tmc] classical Chinese and Japanese at the UCLA, focusing on Chinese Buddhism and poetry [1046].
In 1976?, [1954+18? = 1972?+4? = say, 1976? - tmc] received a MA in Asian Languages and Cultures from UCLA [1046].
"She began meditating then [say, in 1972?+2? = 1974? - tmc], and over the years she practiced in the Soto [most likely at the ZCLA?]
and Tibetan traditions [possibly at the Naropa U., in Boulder, CO?; under Chogyam Trungpa (1939-1987, #988]? - tmc] before finding a home
in Koan Zen [at the California Diamond Sangha, Santa Rosa, CA - tmc]" [1046].
"Before becoming a student of John Tarrant Roshi, she practiced in the Soto Zen tradition for many years and has some
experience of Tibetan Buddhism" [1045].
Between 1976? and 1996, researched European "archaeomythology with UCLA's Marija Gimbutas, was a book editor and teacher" [1046].
Completed koan studies with "John Tarrant, Roshi, who made her a teacher in 1996 and gave her transmission in 1998" [1046].
California Diamnod Sangha (CDS), Santa Rosa, CA was established in 1987 [829]
In Jan-Feb 1998 California Diamond Sangha's newsletter, Joan Sutherland was referred to as 'sensei' [832].
Received 'Denbo' (1996 #1046) before the CDS was established in 1987 [829].
In 1996, received 'Denbo' from John Tarrant [1046].
In 1998, received 'Inka' from John Tarrant [840].
Received 'Inka' later than Jan-Feb 1998 [832] and bef. 1 Jan 1999 [1046].
Rōshi [36][78].
"After practicing in the Soto Zen and Tibetan traditions, Joan Sutherland returned to her early lovekoan study.
She studied with John Tarrant and was made Roshi in his lineage in 1998. Together they co-founded the Pacific Zen School" [840]
Co-founder of and Teacher at the Pacific Zen Institute (PZI) (now Pacific Zen School, PZS), Santa Rosa, CA [268].
Guiding Teacher of the Springs Mountain Sangha in Colorado Springs, CO [268]. Teacher of the Mountain Cloud Zen
Center, Santa Fe, US [268].
In 2011, she no longer taught in California nor had a formal connection as a teacher with Mountain Cloud Zen
Center, Santa Fe, US [268]. Instead, she is the founder and Head Teacher of Awakened Life in Santa Fe and
Holding Teacher for Open Source, a network of communities that includes Wet Mountain Sangha in Pueblo, Colorado and Desert Rain Zen Group in Tucson, AZ [268].
5th generation of teachers in Sutherland Line <= Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Bender, Sarah Masland (b. 28 Aug 1948-) [src].
&-PZS-5-SENS2006-BENDERS-SUTHERJ [222][300][431].
&-PZS-5-ROSH20??-BENDERS-SUTHERJ [222].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1948 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2006 #300 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Sutherland Line of the California Diamond Sangha, later Pacific Zen Institute School: SENSEI (2006) [300][431]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [222].
Data:
Rōshi [222][431]
Received authorisation to teach from Joan Sutherland in 2006 [262]. A resident teacher for the Springs Mountain Sangha in Colorado Springs, CO., and also a Cadet Chapel
Buddhist Program Leader at the United States Air Force Academy [222].
A teacher at the Springs Mountain Sangha, Colorado Springs, CO [263][431].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Tenney Nathanson (b. 13 Jun 1946-) [src].
&-PZS-5-SENS2012-TENNEYN-SUTHERJ [300][431].
&-PZS-5-ROSH2023-TENNEYN-SUTHERJ [542].
&-PZS-5-ROSH2023-TENNEYN-BENDERS [542].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1946 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2012 #300 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2023 #542 minus 2012 #300=11) 11 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Sutherland Line of the California Diamond Sangha, later Pacific Zen Institute School: SENSEI (2012) [300][431]; RŌSHI (2023) [542].
Data:
Authorised to teach in Mar 2012 [300][431]. Resident teacher at the Desert Rain Zen (www.desertrainzen.org)
(part of the Open Source/Pacific Zen School), Tucson, AZ [300][431][542].
Received transmission from both Joan Sutherland and Sarah Bender Rōshi, on May 16, 2023 [542].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435]. Rōshi [542].
- Palmer, Andrew (b. 5 Aug 1971-) [src].
&-PZS-5-HOSH2007-PALMERA-SUTHERJ [431].
&-PZS-5-SENS2011-PALMERA-SUTHERJ [431].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1971 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2011 #431 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Sutherland Line of the California Diamond Sangha (1987-1999)/Pacific Zen Institute School: HŌSHI (2007) [431]; SENSEI (2011) [431].
Data:
He was named a meditation instructor in 2007 and was authorised to teach by Joan Sutherland in Feb 2011 [431]. A teacher at the Springs Mountain Sangha (www.smszen.org) and Wet Mountain Sangha (www.wetmountainsangha.org). He lives in Colorado Springs, CO [266][269][300][431].
Sensei [300][431].
- Rundel, Megan Eleanor aka Megan E Kelsey [1243] (b. 1966-) [1243].
&-PZS-5-SENS20??-RUNDELM-SUTHERJ [431].
STARTED regular Zen practice between (1990) [1242] and (1994) [1241], say in 1992? [tmc, 10 Aug2025].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1992? #1242&1241 minus 1966 #1243=26?)
26? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] 2014 #1240 minus 1992? #1242&1241=22?) 22? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Sutherland Line of the California Diamond Sangha, later Pacific Zen Institute School: SENSEI (y-sens) [431].
Data:
Was 59 in Aug 2025 (= b. 1966) [1243].
"[A] psychologist, psychoanalyst, and authorized Zen teacher in Oakland, California" [1240].
In Dec 2009, has been practicing Buddhist meditation for fifteen years [=2009 minus 15 = start in 1994 - tmc] [1241].
In Sep 2020, has been practicing Zen Buddhist meditation for thirty years [=2020 minus 30 = start in 1990 - tmc] [1242].
Her primary teacher is Joan Sutherland [1240].
Has "also studied with John Tarrant, Rachel Mansfield-Howlett, David Weinstein, and Bodhin Kjolhede" [1240].
In 2014, Joan Sutherland authorized her as a Sensei (teacher) [1240].
"[F]ounded the Crimson Gate Meditation Community, a Zen practice group for mental health professionals" [1240].
Since 1998, was practicing psychotherapy [1241].
In 2001, opened psychotherapy practice [1240].
Has a Ph.D. in clinical psychology [1240].
A licensed Clinical Psychologist [1241].
Sensei [431].
Teacher at the Crimson Gate Meditation Community, Oakland, CA [431]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
Got a B.A. from Wesleyan Univ. and a Ph.D. from the California School of Professional Psychology at San Francisco Bay [1241].
end of the 5th generation of teachers in Sutherland Line <= Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
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- TERRAGNO, DANIÈL KI-NAY NANKO [1053] (b. 5 May 1947-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-4-SENS1995-TERRAG-TARRANT [1053].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-4-ROSH2001-TERRAG-TARRANT [1053].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1987) [829].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1987 #829 minus 1947 #src=40)
40 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1995 #829 minus 1987? #829=8?) 8? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2001 #1053 minus 1995 #829=6) 6 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present School: SENSEI (1995) [829]; RŌSHI (2001) [1053].
Data:
Born in Santiago de Chile [1053].
In the late 1960s, continued studies in economics in San Francisco, CA he commenced a year earlier in a college in Valparaiso, Chile [1053].
After a few years, he discovered the ideas of G.I.Gurdjieff and joined a Gurdjieff group, and practiced the Work for almost twenty years [1053].
During these years he moved to Sonoma County, north of SF, and worked as a cabinet maker [1053]
In 1986 Daniel started practicing Zen meditation and left the Gurdjieff group [829][1053].
In 1987 started Zen practice [829].
On 1988 joined the California Diamond Sangha in Santa Rosa, CA [1053].
Studied under John Tarrant [1053].
In 1995, was appointed by J. Tarrant an Apprentice Teacher (Sensei) [1053].
In 2001, received 'Inka' from John Tarrant [1053].
Rōshi [14][99].
Currently, he lives in Sebastopol where he founded the Rocks & Clouds Zendo [1053].
Teacher at the 'Rocks & Clouds Zendo', Sebastopol, CA, [src]
Also, is the visiting Teacher for the Yellow Springs Dharma Centre and the
Columbus Zen Corner in Ohio and Buenos Aires, Argentina [109][130].
Twice a year Daniel also travels to conduct sesshins in Chile’s Zen Montaas y Mar, and Argentina’s Zen Viento del Sur [1053].
For long distance Zen instruction, uses Skype Zoom on weekly, or biweekly basis [1053].
Was a volunteer in hospice work and taught Zen in prisons [1053].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): one (1) 5th generation teacher in Terragno Line <= Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Parekh, Antoinette Kenjo Shin (b. 1959-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-F-5-SENS20??-PAREKHA-TERRAG [246].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (year #src minus 1959 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Terragno Line of the California Diamond Sangha (1987-1999) restructured as Pacific Zen Institute (2000-present) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [246]
Data:
Apprentice Teacher [246].
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- Twentyman, Craig Eishu aka Craig Thomas Twentyman, Craig T Dr Twentyman [1300] (b. 1947-) [1301].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-4-HOSH19??-TWENTYM-TARRANT [31].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1947 #1301=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src].
GONE INDEPENDENT (year?) [31].
Data:
Was 78 in Aug 2025 (= b. 1947) [1301].
Was a student of Rober Aitken at the Honolulu Diamond Sangha [1307].
Bef. 1990, "Craig Twentyman and Anne Aitken read earlier drafts [of R. Aitken's commentaries to 'Gateless Barrier'] and made a great many helpful suggestions"[1307, p.xi].
By 1997, never given by John Tarrant the status of an Assistant Teacher [31].
Has studied with Toni Packer, Kapleau Roshi, Aitken Roshi, Maezumi Roshi and Harada Tangen Roshi [1302]
Dr. Craig Eishu Twentyman [1300].
In the Fall 2011, was the head trainee at Yokoji-Zen Mountain Center, CA (abbot Charles Fletcher, Maezumi Line)[1300].
Is a practicing doctor based in Hawaii [1300].
- Weinstein, David Onryu Ko'un (b. 8 Jun 1949-) [year?].
??-4-SENS19??-WEINSTE-TARRANT [99].
??-4-ROSH19??-WEINSTE-TARRANT [621].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [src].
Data:
The guiding Teacher of the Oakland Zendo (oaklandzen.org) of the Pacific Zen Institute. The guiding Teacher
of the Fair Oaks Sangha, Menlo Park, CA., an affiliate
of the Pacific Zen Institute. A teacher of the Springs Mountain Sangha, Colorado
Springs, CO [99][119][236]. Director and teacher at the Rockridge Meditation Community in Oakland [430][549].
Rōshi [62][119][236]
end of the 4th generation of teachers in Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) <= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
end of the 3rd generation of teachers in Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha, DMD) <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
Yamada Line Teacher ranks [529]:
Zenkyōshi 禅教師 (Zen Teacher) =>
Jun-shike 準師家 (Associate Zen Master ) =>
Shōshike 正師家 (Authentic Zen Master)
- Brantschen, Niklaus Goun-ken Jinshu S.J. (Societas Iesu - the Jesuit Order) (b. 1937-) [473].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-2-SENS19??-BRANTSC-YAMADAK-L1999 [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS1999-BRANTSC-GLASSMA [585].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1937 #473=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1999 #585 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen: SENSEI (1999) [585].
Data:
Teacher at the Go Un Zendo, Zurich, Switzerland. Also teaches at the Lassalle-Haus, Bad Schoenbrunn, Switzerland [152].
Also, authorised to teach by Bernard Glassman Rōshi (see Glassman line), who named him Jinshu [473].
In 2003 co-founder, with Sr.Gyger, Pia Ichido Jinji Rōshi, (see the Aitken,Glassman and
Brantschen-Gyger (aka Glassman-Lassalle Line [473]).
the last lineage named after two prominent Zen personages -
Bernard (Bernie) Baisen Tetsugen Glassman and, in Japan and Europe, Hugo Makibi Enomiya-Lassalle.
- Dreisbach, Uta Ryō’unn (b. 19??-) [157].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-2-SENS1994-DREISBA-YAMADAK [529].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] 1994 #529 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (1994) [529]; Rōshi? (year?) [src].
Data:
Zen Teacher (1994) [529]. ASSOCIATE ZEN MASTER (2010) [529]
Teacher at Waldbuettelbrunn, Germany (www.ziehende-wolke.de) [157].
- Enomiya-Lassalle, Hugo Makibi Aiun-ken SJ (Societas Iesu - the Jesuit Order) (11 Nov 1898-7 Jul 1990) [33][117].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-2-SENS19??-ENOMIYA-YAMADAK [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1898 #33=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; Rōshi? (year?) [src].
Data:
In Dec 1977 co-founder with Father Viktor Loew (Löw) O.F.M. (see below) of the first European Christian (Catholic) Zen Centre, i.e. "Meditationshaus St. Franziskus - Zen im Franziskaner-Kloster", Dietfurt, Germany (www.meditationshaus-dietfurt.de) [361].
- Fabian, Ludwigis Kōun-an (10 Apr 1933-21 Jun 2016) [601].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-2-SENS1985-FABIANL-YAMADAK [601].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1933 #601=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; ASSOCIATE ZEN MASTER (1985) [601]; Rōshi? (year?) [src].
Data:
Sr., OSB, "Missionary Benedictine Sister, M.A. in Psychology and Pedagogy." Between 1957-1979 "she worked as a catechist, headmistress and school psychologist in Manila, Philippines. Zen training (1979 - 1981 and 1983 - 1985) in Kamakura, Japan, until she was commissioned to teach by Yamada Koun Roshi." [601]
In 1985 she returned to Germany. 1991-2013 was Teacher/spiritual director at Haus der Stille (the "House of Silence"), Aschau-Sachrang, Germany [157][601].
- Golez, Lourdes Mila Gyokuun-an (1935-3 Jun 2006) [176].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-2-SENS19??-GOLEZLO-YAMADAK [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1935 #176=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; Rōshi? (year?) [src].
Data:
Zen Teacher. Member of the St. Katharina Werk Secular Institute in Switzerland. A missionary. Worked in the Philippines [176].
- HABITO, RUBEN L. F. KEIUN-KEN (b. 2 Oct 1947-) [7].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-2-SENS1988-HABITOR-YAMADAK [887].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1971) [833, p.231][887]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1971 #833 minus 1947 #7=24)
24 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1988 #887 minus 1971 #833,887=17) 17 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2003 #529 minus 1998 #887=5) 5 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI/ZENKYŌSHI/ZEN TEACHER (1988) [297]/[529]; RŌSHI/ASSOCIATE ZEN MASTER (2003) [529].
Data:
Ruben Habito, "born in the Philippines, joined the Jesuits in his native country in 1964 [age 17 - tmc]" [887].
In 1970, was sent to Japan to help in the work of the Catholic Church there" [887].
In 1971, began practicing Zen under Yamada Koun [887][1037].
In 1988, "completed the koan curriculum training" [887].
In 1988, authorized as Zen Teacher [887] "and was given the Zen title Keiun-ken (Grace-Cloud Lineage)" [887].
In 1988, Ruben received Dharma Transmission from Yamada Koun [297].
In 1989, Ruben left the Jesuit order [297].
In 1989, Travelled from Japan to Dallas, TX and took up "a teaching position at Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University" [887].
In Autumn 1989, he started a small Zen group. They began sitting with Ruben Habito at his living room apartment" [887].
Ruben married Maria-Reis in 1990 [887].
In 1991, founded the lay organization Maria Kannon Zen Center [297].
In 1992, "Maria Kannon Zen Center became incorporated as a 501 (c)3 religious organization" [887].
HUSBAND of MARIA REIS-HABITO (see below) [297][887].
Zen Teacher (1988) [529], Associate Zen Master (2003) [529].
Teacher at the Maria Kannon Zen Center (MKZC), Dallas, TX, US [292].
(Marcel Leonard Rōshi writes on 23 May 2013: In December 2012, Ruben Habito gave Dharma transmission to three women. [289].
[Are these women called Cortes, Nail and Reis?. See the names below - tmciolek, 5 Jun 2013].
Known online teachings by Ruben Habito.
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): ten (10) 3rd generation teachers in Habito (Maria Kannon) Line <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Benenate, Joe (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-3-HOSH19??-BENENAT-HABITOR [293]
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a -SENSI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Habito (Maria Kannon) Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: HŌSHI/ASSISTANT ZEN TEACHER (year?) [293][294]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Assistant Zen Teacher [293][294]
Teacher at the Maria Kannon Zen Center, Dallas, TX, US [293].
- Cortes, Helen (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-3-HOSH2006-CORTESH-HABITOR [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-3-SENS2010-CORTESH-HABITOR [889].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-3-SENS2012-CORTESH-YAMADAK [889].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1992?) [889].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1992? #889 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2010 #889 minus 1992? #889=18) 18 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Habito (Maria Kannon) Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: HŌSHI/ASSISTANT ZEN TEACHER (2006) [src]; SENSEI/ZEN TEACHER (2010 [889].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: ZENKYŌSHI/ZEN TEACHER (2012) [289].
A Benedictine Oblate of Osage Monastery [889].
In 1992, began Zen practice at MKZC [889].
Appointed Assistant Zen Teacher by Ruben Habito in Jun 2006 [src].
In 2010, appointed Zen Teacher ('Sensei'? - tmc)[889].
Confirmed by Yamada Ryoun, head of the Sanbo Kyodan Lineage (year?)[src].
Zen Teacher (2012) [289]. Zen Teacher [293][294].
Teacher at the Maria Kannon Zen Center, Dallas, TX, US [293][296].
- Forstman, Valerie Meiko-an (b. 19??-) [293][294].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-3-SENS2005-FORSTMA-HABITOR [529],
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-3-ROSH2015-FORSTMA-HABITOR [529].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-3-SENS2005-FORSTMA-YAMADAK [293],
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-3-ROSH2015-FORSTMA-YAMADAK [293].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1994) [889].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1994 #889 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2005? #529 minus 1994 #889=14) 14 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2015 #529 minus 2005? #529=10?) 10? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Habito (Maria Kannon) Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (2005) [293]; RŌSHI/ASSOCIATE ZEN MASTER (2015) [529].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: ZENKYŌSHI/ZEN TEACHER (2005) [293][295];
Data:
In 1994, began Zen practice [889].
Zen Teacher (2005) [529], Associate Zen Master (2015) [529]
Practiced Zen under the guidance of Habito since 1994 [293][295].
She was named teacher in 2005 by Yamada Ryoun, presiding abbot of Sanbo Kyodan, and confirmed in this appointment by Ruben Habito [293][295].
Teacher at the Maria Kannon Zen Center, Dallas, TX [293][295].
- Kampschaefer, Michael (b. 19??-) [888][889].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-3-SENS19??-KAMPSCH-HABITOR [888].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [889].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Habito (Maria Kannon) Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: HŌSHI/ASSISTANT ZEN TEACHER (year?) [888][889].
Data:
Assistant Teacher (Hōshi) [888][889].
A Ph.D [894].
A psychotherapist since 1983 [894].
Works in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma [888][894].
- Mason, Michael Kemushi MyōRen Ken (b. 1971-) [894].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-3-HOSH2023-MASONMI-HABITOR [894].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-3-SENS2024-MASONMI-HABITOR [888].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2003) [894].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2003 #894 minus 1971 #894=32)
32 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2024 #894 minus 2003 #894=21) 21 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Habito Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: HŌSHI/ASSISTANT ZEN TEACHER (2023) [894]; SENSEI/ZEN TEACHER (2024) [894].
Data:
Appointed Assistant Zen Teacher (Hōshi) by Ruben Habito in Dec 2023 [894].
Confirmed by Helen Cortes head of the Maria Kannon Zen Center. Received formal transmission
from Ruben Habito on Dec. 7, 2024 [894] (Dec. 8, 2012 acc. to [293][298]). Zen Teacher (2024) [894]
"Teacher at the Tulsa Zen Center and Tulsa Zen Sangha (Forest of Peace), Tulsa, OK, US." [894]
Teacher (Sensei) at large [888][889].
Works in Tulsa, Oklahoma [888][889].
- Nail, Lee Ann Kanren-an (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-3-SENS20??-NAILLEE-HABITOR [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-3-ROSH20??-NAILLEE-HABITOR [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1985) [889].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1985 #889 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2012 #293 minus 1985 #889=27) 27 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Habito (Maria Kannon) Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI/ZEN TEACHER (2012) [289][529].
Data:
In 1985, began Zen practice [889].
Zen teacher [293][294]
Received formal transmission from Ruben Habito on Dec. 8, 2012 [293][298].
Teacher at the Maria Kannon Zen Center, Dallas, TX, US [293][298].
Also a teacher at Salem Zen Center, OR [293][298].
A therapist in Portland, OR [889]
- Patterson, Jane (b. 19??-) [888][889].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-3-SENS20??-PATTERS-HABITOR [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [889].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Habito (Maria Kannon) Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI/ZEN TEACHER (year?) [888][889].
Data:
Teacher (Sensei) at large [888][889].
Works in Los Angeles, CA [888][889].
- Reis-Habito, Maria Getsu'un-an (b. 19??-) [293][294].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-3-HOSH2008-REISHAB-YAMADAK [890].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-3-SENS2012-REISHAB-HABITOR [890].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-3-HOSH2008-REISHAB-YAMADAK [890].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-3-SENS2012-REISHAB-YAMADAK [890].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1982) [890].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1982 #890 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2012 #293 minus 1987 #889=25) 25 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Habito (Maria Kannon) Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: HŌSHI/ASSISTANT ZEN TEACHER (2008) [890]; SENSEI/ZEN TEACHER (2012) [289][529][890].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: HŌSHI/ASSISTANT ZEN TEACHER (2008) [890]; ZENKYŌSHI/ZEN TEACHER (2012) [890];
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (Sensei - 2012) [529].
Data:
WIFE of Ruben Habito (see above) [297][887].
In 1982, began formal Zen practice with Fr. Hugo Enomiya-Lassalle [890].
In 1987, began zen practice [889].
Since 1987 studied Zen with Yamada Koun [890], and with Ruben Habito since 1990 [890]
Yamada Ryoun appointed her Assistant Teacher ('Hoshi'? - tmc) in 2008 and Full Teacher ('Sensei'? - tmc)in 2012 [890].
Maria is the International Program Director of the Museum of World Religions in Taipei [890].
Zen Teacher (2012) (from Ruben Habito? - tmc)[529].
Was a guiding teacher of Sophia Zen Center in Indiana [889].
Teacher at the Maria Kannon Zen Center, Dallas, TX [293].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): one (1) 4th generation teacher in Habito-Reis Line <= Habito (Maria Kannon) Line <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Petersen, John Anthony [1244] (b. 1971-) [1244].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-4-SENS2023-PETERSJ-HAB&REI [889].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2003) [889].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2003 #889 minus 1971 #src=32)
32 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2023 #293 minus 2003 #889=20) 20 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Habito-Reis Line <= Habito (Maria Kannon) Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (2023) [889].
Data:
Was 54 in Aug 2025 (= b. 1971) [1244].
"John began zen practice in 2003 and studied with Maria Habito in 1012" [889] [should be 2012 - tmc].
In 2023, appointed zen teacher in the Maria Kannon Lineage by both Ruben Habito and Maria Reis Habito [889].
Is the resident teacher of the Sophia Zen Center, South Bend, IN [889].
A relative of Tom Peteresen (possibly his son), below - tmc, Aug 2025].
- Petersen, Tom aka Thomas R Margaret Petersen, Thomas H Petersen (b. 1938-) [1245].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-4-HOSH20??-PETERST-HAB&REI [890].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1995?) [890].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1995? #890 minus 1938 #1245=57)
57 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Habito-Reis Line <= Habito (Maria Kannon) Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [890].
Data:
Was 87 in Aug 2025 (= b. 1938) [1245].
Began formal Zen practice with Ruben L.F. Habito in 1995 and Maria Reis Habito in 2011 [890].
Was appointed Assistant Teacher (Hōshi) by Ruben L.F. Habito [890].
A relative of John Peteresen (possibly his father), above - tmc, Aug 2025].
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- Sadyerev, Ruslan [888][889] (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-3-HOSH20??-SADYERE-HABITOR [888].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [889].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Habito (Maria Kannon) Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: HŌSHI/ASSISTANT ZEN TEACHER (year?) [888][889].
Data:
Assistant Teacher (Hōshi?) [888][889]
A Ph.D. [892].
Works at Harvard Medical School.
Boston, MA [892]. Assistant Professor of Pathology
Institution Massachusetts General Hospital
Dept of Pathology, Boston MA [893].
end of the 3rd generation teachers in Habito (Maria Kannon) Line <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
Jun-shike 準師家 (Associate Zen Master) =>
Shōshike 正師家 (Authentic Zen Master)-!>
- Harris, Bruce Soun-ken (b. 19??-) [157].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-2-SENS1998-HARRISB-YAMADAK [529].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-2-ROSH2010-HARRISB-YAMADAK [529].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1998 #529 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2010 #529 minus 1998 #529=12) 12 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI/ZEN TEACHER (1998) [529]; RŌSHI/ASSOCIATE ZEN MASTER (2010) [529].
Data:
Zen Teacher (1998) [529], Associate Zen Master (2010) [529]
Teacher at the Zendo des Trois Rivières, France.
- Hasegawa, Kodo Nyoun-ken (18 Feb 1909-5 Nov 1998) [89].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-2-SENS19??-HASEGAW-YAMADAK [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-2-ROSH19??-HASEGAW-YAMADAK [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1909 #89=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI/SENIOR ZEN TEACHER (year?) [157].
Data:
[forthcoming]
- Hiyama, Tetsuo Taiun-ken (b. 19??-) [157]
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-2-SENS19??-HIYAMAT-YAMADAK [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-2-ROSH19??-HIYAMAT-YAMADAK [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI/SENIOR TEACHER (year?) [157].
Data:
Senior Teacher [157]
Teaches with Kubota Akira Rōshi at The Center for Health Care & Public Concern (Tokyo Kembikyoin Medical Center), Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan [157].
- JAEGER (JÄGER), WILLIGIS KOUN-KEN (7 Mar 1925-20 Mar 2020) (OSB) [784].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-2-SENS1980-JAEGERW-YAMADAK [784].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-2-ROSH1996-JAEGERW-KUBOTAA [787].
Teacher appoint. C-RIN-M-1-ROSH2009-JAEGERW-JINGHUI [788].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1972) [784].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1972 #784 minus 1925 #784=47)
47 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1980 #784 minus 1972 #784=8 8 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (1996 #787 minus 1980 #784=16) 16 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (1980) [784].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kubota Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: RŌSHI/ZEN MASTER (1996) [787].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jing Hui Line of Lin-chi (Rinzai Zen): RŌSHI/ZEN MASTER (2009) [787].
LEFT the Yamada Masamichi Ryoun headed (2004-present) Sanbo Kyodan SCHOOL (2009) [223][785]
ESTABLISHED TWO NEW SPIRITUALLY and ORGANISATIONALLY INDEPENDENT ZEN SCHOOLS: The Empty Cloud (2009) [786] and The Cloud of Unknowing (2010)[786].
Data:
In 1996, received 'Inka' from Akira Kubota (Sanbo Kyodan) and was made a 87th generation Dharma Successor since Buddha Shakyamuni [787]. Rōshi [53].
In 2007, with the support of Prof. Dr. Hans Wielens, Jaeger founded the West-Eastern Wisdom Willigis Jaeger Foundation
based at the Benediktushof n/Wuerzburg [787].
Teacher at the Haus St. Benedikt, Benedictushof, Wuerzburg, Germany (www.willigis-jaeger.de) [157]
On 11 Jan 2009 Willigis Jäger has left the Sanbo Kyodan school of Zen [223][785] and founded two indep. Christian Zen contemplative Lineages [786].
In June 2009, founded Empty Cloud Zen lineage and in October 2009 received the Dharma and confirmation as a Chan master
and 55th successor of Lin Chi (Ln-J Y-Xuan, J. Rinzai, #789) from the Chinese Chan grandmaster Jing Hui (a Dharma successor of grandmaster Xu Yun "Empty Cloud", #789) [788] in the Bailin [Bai Lin Si, in Zhao County, Hebei, #789 - tmc] temple [787].
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + CHRISTIAN ZEN TRADITION + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): seven (7) 3rd generation teachers in Jaeger Line <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- von Collande, Cornelius (b. 1952-) [910].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-3-HOSH2006-COLLAND-MASAMIC [585].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-3-SENS2009-COLLAND-JAEGERW [595].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-ROSH2015-COLLAND-GLASSMA [911].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1981) [585].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1981 #585 minus 1952 #910=29)
29 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2009 #585 minus 1981 #585=28) 28 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2015 #911 minus 2009 #585=6) 6 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Ryoun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: HŌSHI/ASSISTANT ZEN TEACHER (2006) [585].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jaeger Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI/ZEN TEACHER (2009) [585].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: RŌSHI/ZEN MASTER (2015) [911].
Data:
Born in 1952 [910].
"Zen teacher of the Zen lineage "Empty Cloud" (Willigis Jaeger, Kyo-un Roshi) and Zen Master of the Peacemakers and the "White Plum Asanga" (Bernie Glassman, Tetsugen Roshi)" [910].
Since 1981, Zen student with Sekkei Harada [585].
Since 1984, koan study with Willigis Jäger [585].
Since 2002, for seven years, further koan studies in the “Sambo Kyodan” line under Yamada Masamichi Ryoun [585][911].
In 2006, appointed as Assistant Zen Teacher by Yamada Masamichi Ryoun [585].
In 2009, appointed as Zen teacher of the Zen school “Empty Cloud” by Willigis Jäger [585].
On Oct 2015, appointed by Bernard Glassman as a Zen master of the Peacemakers and the "White Plum Asanga" [585].
- Monske, Carmen Baika-an (b. 1937-) [157][223].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-3-SENS1994-MONSKEC-JAEGERW [604].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-3-KYOS2003-MONSKEC-JAEGERW [529].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-1-SENS1995-MONSKEC-KUBOTA [604].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-1-ROSH1998-MONSKEC-KUBOTA [604].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1983) [604]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1983 #604 minus 1937 #157=46)
46 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1994 #784 minus 1983 #604=11 11 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jaeger Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (1994) [604]; ZEN TEACHER (2003) [529]; ASSOCIATE ZEN MASTER (2006) [604].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kubota Akira headed Sanbo Kyodan School: ASSISTANT ZEN MASTER (1995) [604]; ASSOCIATE? or AUTHENTIC? ZEN MASTER (1998) [604].
Data:
Born in Germany, but in 1962 moved to Madrid, Spain [604]. In 1983 commenced her Zen studies with Fr. Willigis Jaeger [604].
"Willigis Jaeger appointed her Zen master [Sensei? - tmc] in 1994. In 2006 Willigis Jger named her The Associated Roshi" [604].
In 1990 she embarked on 7 years of travels to Hawaii to study the kōans with Robert Aitken (see Aitken Line) [604]
In 1995 the Sanbō-Zen school (then called Sanbō-Kyōdan) appointed her as an Assistant Zen Master [604],
and in 1998 gave her authorization as a Zen teacher [Authentic Zen Master? - tmc] with the name Baika-An [604].
In 1990 he began to form a sangha in Madrid [157] and teach Zen in various parts of Spain. Also, she established "a sangha in
Gijon (Asturias) with the help of Sister Remedios and with the help of Loli Castrelo", taught Zen practice groups in Ubeda, Seville and Andujar, and build
built her own zendo in Lorca (Murcia) called "Monte de Silencio" [604].
Please note that, due an entirely avoidable editorial error, for 15 years 2009-2024 Carmen Monske was incorrectly listed in this document
as a Dharma successor within the Yamada Line [see ref. 605]. My deepest apologies. Please apply this correction where necessary - tmciolek, 02 Aug 2024.
- Neudecker, Rene (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-3-HOSH20??-NEUDECK-JAEGERW [15].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jaeger Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: ASSISTANT TEACHER (year?) [15].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [15].
- Snela, Bogdan Hi'shin-ken (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-3-HOSH19??-SNELABO-JAEGERW [223].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-3-SENS2003-SNELABO-JAEGERW [529].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2003 #529 minus y-start #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jaeger Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: ASSISTANT TEACHER (year?) [223][274]; ZEN TEACHER (2003) [529].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [223][274], Zen Teacher (2003) [529].
- Wansleben, Klaus (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-3-HOSH19??-WANSLEB-JAEGERW [223].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jaeger Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: ASSISTANT TEACHER (year?) [223].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [223].
- Walter, Wolfgang E'un-ken (b. 1948-)src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-3-HOSH19??-WALTERW-JAEGERW [274].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jaeger Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: ASSISTANT TEACHER (year?) [274].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [274].
- Zölls, Doris Myoen-an (b. 1954-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-3-HOSH19??-ZOLLSDO-JAEGERW [223].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-3-SENS2003-ZOLLSDO-JAEGERW [529].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1954 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jaeger Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: ASSISTANT TEACHER (year?) [223]; ZEN TEACHER (2003) [529].
Since 2003, she is the spiritual director (together with Willigis Jäger) of the Benediktushof Holzkirchen (www.benediktushof-holzkirchen.de) [223].
Data:
Assistant Teacher (year?) [223], Zen Teacher (2003) [529].
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- Kern, Heidi Hekiun-an (1943-2021) [195][523].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (1988) [523].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Luederitz Line of the Bodhi Sangha School: RŌSHI (2020) [523].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Heidi Kern in the Luederitz Line (4th gen.)
- Kopp, Johannes Houn-ken (1927-2016) [600].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-2-SENS2008?-KOPPJOH-YAMADAK [223]
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1927 #600=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2008 #223 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (2008) [223];
Data:
Born in Hungary. Mechanical engineering engineer [361]. In 1967, admitted to the mendicant Franciscan Order (Ordo Fratrum Minorum, O.F.M) in Bavaria [361]. Ordained Catholic priest in 1972 [361]. In Dec 1977 co-founder with Father Hugo Enomiya-Lassalle S.J. (see above) of the first European Christian (Catholic) Zen Centre, i.e. "Meditationshaus St. Franziskus - Zen im Franziskaner-Kloster", Dietfurt, Germany (www.meditationshaus-dietfurt.de) [361].
Teacher at the Zen-Kontemplation, Bistum Essen, Germany [107]. Teacher at Muhlheim an der Ruhr, Germany (www.leben-aus-der-mitte.de) [157].
Sometime since 2006 [say, 2008? - tmc], Yamada Ryoun appointed him an Associate Zen Master (Jun-shike) of the Sanbokyodan [223].
Note: Johannes Kopp is not to be confused withWolfgang Kopp (b. 1938-), a student and Dharma Successor of Soji Enku Rōshi [26].
- Loew (Löw), Viktor Yuun-ken (1924-1994) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-2-SENS19??-LOEWVIK-YAMADAK [src]
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1924 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data: [forthcoming]
- Lengsfeld, Peter Choun-ken (1930-2009?) [50][241].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-2-SENS19??-LENGESF-YAMADAK [src]
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1971) [928].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1930 #50=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
A Teacher at Kirchzarten, Germany [157].
- Loy, David Tetsuun-ken (b. 27 Jul 1947-) [21].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-2-SENS1988-LOYDAVI-YAMADAK [529].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1971) [928].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1971 #928 minus 1947 #21=24)
24 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1988 #src minus 1971 #src=17) 17 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (1988) [529][928]; Rōshi? (year?) [src].
Data:
In 1971, "began Zen practice [...] with a sesshin (meditation retreat) in Honolulu led by Yamada Koun" [928].
Studied koans with Yamada Koun and Robert Aitken [928]
In 1984 he moved to Kamakura, Japan, to continue intensive practice with Yamada Koun [928].
Completed "the formal koan curriculum in 1988 and was given the dharma name Tetsu’un [928].
Zen Teacher (1988) [529].
Teacher at Kamakura-shi, Japan [157] and in Boulder, Co. [src].
Known online teachings by David Loy.
continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- MACINNES, ELAINE KOUN-AN (b. 2 Mar 1924-) [35].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-2-SENS19??-MACINNE-YAMADAK [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-2-ROSHS1996-MACINNE-YAMADAK [38][157].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1924 #35=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; Rōshi/Associate Zen Master (1976) [38][157].
Data:
Since Nov 1996, Associate Zen Master of the Sanbo Kyodan, Kamakura, Japan. Teacher at Toronto, Ontario, Canada [38][157].
Known online teachings by Elaine MacInnes [158].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): three (3) 3rd generation teachers in MacInnes Line <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Battung, Rosario B. Jochi-an, RGS (b. 1943-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-3-SENS19??-BATTUNG-MACINNE [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1943 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in MacInnes Line of the Yamada Kōun headed (1973-1989) Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; Rōshi? (year?) [src].
Data:
Teacher at "Bahay Ugnayan" (House of Interwoveness), Quezon City, Philippines. Teacher at
Philippine Zendo, Provident Village, Marikina, Manila, Philippines [157].
Assistant Teacher [40][157]
- Perlas, Antonio (Tony) P. (1938-27 Mar 2002) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-3-SENS19??-PERLASA-MACINNE [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1938 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in MacInnes Line of the Yamada Kōun headed (1973-1989) Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; Rōshi? (year?) [src].
Data:
[forthcoming]
- Pineda, Maria Teresa (Nenates) Myoun-An (b. 1942-) [40]
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-3-SENS19??-PINEDAM-MACINNE [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-3-ROSH19??-PINEDAM-MACINNE [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1942 #40=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in MacInnes Line of the Yamada Kōun headed (1973-1989) Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; Rōshi (year?) [src].
Data:
Teacher at Philippine Zen Center, Provident Village, Marikina, Manila, Philippines [157].
Assistant Teacher [40][115]. Rōshi [40][157][276]
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- Meyer, Gundula Zuiun-an[605] (b. 1937-) [157][223].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-2-SENS19??-MEYERGU-YAMADAK [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-2-ROSH2001-MEYERGU-KUBOTAA [223].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1977) [529].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice 1977 #529 minus 1937 #157=40)
40 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].\n
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; Rōshi? (year?) [src].
Data:
An ordained minister in the Protestant Church [273a-d]. Commenced Zen studies with Yamada Kōun in 1977 [529].
Appointed by Kubota Akira to the post of Authentic Zen Master
(Shōshike) of the Sanbokyodan in 2001 [223][605].
Teacher at the Ohof Zendo, Germany [157].
Authentic Zen Master (Rōshi) (2001) [223][529].
- Monske, Carmen Baika-an (b. 1937-) [src]
Please note that, due an entirely avoidable editorial error, for 15 years 2009-2024 Carmen Monske was incorrectly listed in this document
as a Dharma successor within the Yamada Line [see ref. 605]. She belongs to the Jaeger Line. My deepest apologies. Please apply this correction where necessary - tmciolek, 02 Aug 2024
- Nakamura, Teizo Kaku'un-ken (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-2-SENS19??-NAKAMUR-YAMADAK [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; Rōshi? (year?) [src].
Data:
Teaches with Kubota Akira at The Center for Health Care & Public Concern (Tokyo Kembikyoin Medical Center), Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan [157].
[Senior Teacher][157]
- Oda, Tsuneo Go'un-ken (b. 19??-) [157].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-2-SENS19??-ODATSUN-YAMADAK [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; Rōshi? (year?) [src].
Data:
Teacher at Suita-shi, Japan [157].
- Onda, Akira Soun-ken (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-2-SENS19??-ONDAKIR-YAMADAK [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; Rōshi? (year?) [src].
Data:
Teaches with Kubota Akira at The Center for Health Care & Public Concern (Tokyo Kembikyoin Medical Center), Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan [157].
- Osamu, Ashida, Shoun-ken (b. 19??-) [157].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-2-SENS19??-OSAMUAS-YAMADAK [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; Rōshi? (year?) [src].
Data:
Teacher at Jiganji, Takat suki-shi, Japan [157].
- Ostertag, Silvia Rin'un-an (b. 19??-) [157].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-2-SENS19??-OSTERTA-YAMADAK [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; Rōshi? (year?) [src].
Data:
Teacher at Seeg, Germany [157].
Senior Teacher [157].
- Punzalan, Sonia Soni-an (b. 1937-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-2-SENS19??-PUNZALA-YAMADAK [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1937 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; Rōshi? (year?) [src].
Data:
Teacher at Santa Ana, Manila, Philippines [157].
- Reiko, Adachi Houn-an (b. 19??-) [157][599]
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-2-SENS196?-REIKOAD-YAMADAK [157].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; Rōshi? (year?) [src].
Data:
Teacher at Sobudai Zenkai, Sagamihara-shi, Kanagawa-ken, Japan [157].
- Reiley, Kathleen Seiun-an (b. 8 May 1944-) [68].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-2-SENS19??-REILEYK-YAMADAK [src]
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1944 #68=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; Rōshi? (year?) [src].
Data:
Conducts sesshin at Shimeikutsu (Fr. Lassalle's zendo), and she has
a monthly zazenkai at the Maryknoll house in Tokyo. She also does
sesshin in Germany and Austria [68]. Teacher at Maryknoll Sisters, Kamakura-shi, Japan [157].
- RIECK, JOAN JOUN-AN (b. 1936-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-2-SENS19??-RIECKJO-YAMADAK [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1936 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; Rōshi? (year?) [src].
Data:
Teacher at Belen, NM, US [157] Teacher at Albuquerque Sanb Kyodan Zen Group [275].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): one (1) 3rd generation teacher in Rieck Line <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Shukman, Henry Ryuun-ken (b. 19??-) [274][275],
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-3-SENS2001-SHUKMAN-RIECKJO [275].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2001 #275 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (2011) [275]; Rōshi? (year?) [src].
Data:
Authenticated as a full, indep. Zen Teacher of the Sanbo Kyodan during a ceremony with the Abbott, Yamada Ryoun Rōshi, in San Francisco in Aug 2011 [275].
Teacher at Mt Cloud Zen Center in Santa Fe and Sandia Zendo (Todd St. Zendo) in Albuquerque, NM [275].
Zen Teacher (2011) [275]
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- SAMY, AMA GENUN-KEN [aka Arul Maria Arokiasamy] SJ (Societas Iesu - the Jesuit Order) (b. 1936-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-2-SENS19??-SAMYAMA-YAMADAK [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-2-ROSH19??-SAMYAMA-YAMADAK-L2002 [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1936 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; Rōshi? (year?) [src].
LEFT the Sanbo Kyodan SCHOOL (2002) [355]
ESTABLISHED A NEW SPIRITUALLY and ORGANISATIONALLY INDEPENDENT ZEN SCHOOL: Bodhi Sangha (2002) [355].
Data:
Teacher at the Bodhi Zendo, Perumalmalai, near Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India [355]. Bodhi Zendo opened on 6 Jan 1996 [355].
The Bodhi Sangha was established in 1986. With formal separation from Sanbokyodan in 2002, Bodhi Sangha became an indep. Zen school [355].
Bodhi Sangha uses the following teacher titles: Sensei, (Associate) Zen Master, Independent Zen Master [355][396].
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + CHRISTIAN ZEN TRADITION + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): seven (7) 3rd generation teachers in Ama Samy Line <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
This line is also known as the "Bodhi Sangha Line" [223]
- BAUBERGER, STEPHAN S.J. (Societas Iesu - the Jesuit Order) (b. 21 May 1960-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-3-SENS2000-BAUBERG-SAMYAMA [355].
Teacher appoint. &-BOD-M-3-ROSH2004-BAUBERG-SAMYAMA-L2008 [355]
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1960 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2000 #355 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ama Samy Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) (till 2002) and the Ama Samy (Bodhi Sangha, 2002-present) School: SENSEI (2000) [355]; INDEPENDENT ZEN MASTER (Rōshi?) (2004) [355].
LEFT the Bodhi Sangha SCHOOL (2009) [355]
ESTABLISHED A NEW SPIRITUALLY and ORGANISATIONALLY INDEPENDENT ZEN SCHOOL: School of the Heart (2008) [355].
Data:
A physicist and Jesuit [356]. Authorized by Ama Samy as Sensei in 2000 and as an Independent Zen Master in 2004 [355].
In 2008, founded together with Franziska Achatz [358] his own Zen school, "Schule des Herzgrundes" [= "School of the Heart"] in Munich, Germany [355]. He has formally separated from Bodhi Sangha in Jul 2009 [355].
Teacher at the Meditationshauses Dietfurt [223].
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + CHRISTIAN ZEN TRADITION + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): one (1) 4th generation teacher in Bauberger Line <= Ama Samy Line <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Achatz, Francesca Kyosen Bodaiga (b. 19??-) [356][357].
Teacher appoint. &-BOD-F-4-SENS2006-ACHATZF-BAUBERG [603].
Teacher appoint. &-BOD-F-4-ROSH2008-ACHATZF-BAUBERG [603].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1987) [603].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1987 #603 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2006 #603 minus 1987 #603=9 9 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2009? #357 minus 2006 #603=3?) 3? years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Bauberger Line of the Bodhi Sangha school (till 2009) and of the School of the Heart (2009-present): SENSEI (2006) [603]; ZEN MASTER (2008) [603]; RŌSHI/INDEPENDENT ZEN MASTER (later than 2008, say 2009? - tmc) [357].
LEFT the Bodhi Sangha SCHOOL (2007) [357]
ESTABLISHED with her teacher, Stephan Bauberger, NEW SPIRITUALLY AND ORGANISATIONALLY INDEPENDENT School of the Heart (2008) [355].
Data:
Doctor of medicine, psychologist [357]. Has studied Zen since 1987, first with Fr. Viktor Löw
Yuun-ken O.F.M. in Dietfurt [603], and after his death with Ama Samy S.J. at the Bodhizendo near Perumalmalai, India [603], and
since 2001, in with Stephan Bauberger S.J. in Germany [603].
In 2006, she received from S. Bauberger the Dharma Transmission [603]. In 2008, Bauberger appointed her a Zen Master and gave her her
Dharma names [603]. Was appointed Independent Zen Master (20??) [357].
In 2008, she attended her first sesshin with Harada Tangen Rōshi at the Soto Zen Monastery Bukkukoji in Obama, Japan [603].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): one (1) 5th generation teacher in Bauberger-Achatz Line <= Bauberger
Line <= Ama Samy Line <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
This line is also known as the "School of the Heart Line".
- Matthias, Stefan (b. 1955-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-BOD-M-5-SENS2009-MATTHIA-BAU&AC [358].
Teacher appoint. &-BOD-M-5-ROSH2015-MATTHIA-BAU&AC [596].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1955 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2009 #358 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2015 #596 minus 2009 #358=6) 6 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Bauberger-Achatz Line of the School of the Heart: SENSEI (2009) [358]; RŌSHI/INDEPENDENT ZEN MASTER (2015) [596].
Data:
Protestant pastor and theologian. Since 1999, pastor of the Tabor community in Berlin-Kreuzberg, Germany [358].
Since 1980s studied Zen with several teachers: Seki Yuho Rōshi (Rinzai),
Genro Koudela Osho (Rinzai), Joshu Sasaki Rōshi (Rinzai), Prabasha Dharma Rōshi (Rinzai), Rei Shin [unidentifed - tmc] Sensei (school?), Rolf Drosten Rōshi (Diamond Sangha/Sanbo Kyodan) and others [358].
From 1996 to 2008, a student of Father Ama Samy S.J. [358].
Authorised by Stephan Bauberger as Sensei in May 2009 [358]. Made Dharma heir and Independent Zen Master in Aug 2015 [596]
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- Fischer, Johannes "Clear Light" Bodhi Ken. (b. 1957-) [355][418].
Teacher appoint. &-BOD-M-3-SENS2012-FISHERJ-SAMYAMA [355].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1977?) [359].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1977? #359 minus 1957 #355=20?)
20? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2012 #355 minus 1977? #359=35 35 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ama Samy Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) (till 2002) and the Ama Samy (Bodhi Sangha, 2002-present) School: SENSEI (2012) [355]; RŌSHI/INDEPENDENT ZEN MASTER (2013) [355].
LEFT the Bodhi Sangha SCHOOL (2018) [397].
Data:
A Catholic (Jesuit) Priest during the years 1983-2007 [418]. A student of Ama Samy since 1997 [359].
Authorized by Ama Samy to teach Zen in 2010 [359]. Authorized by Ama Samy as Sensei with Dharma
transmission on 1 Sep 2012 in Germany [355]. Authorized by Ama Samy as Independent Zen Master on 31 Aug 2013 [355].
Before Oct 2018, Johannes Fischer broke away from his Teacher and left the Bodhi Sangha lineage [397].
- Hooper, Carl "Mysterious Cloud" Bodhi Ken (b. 1943-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-BOD-M-3-SENS2013-HOOPERC-SAMYAMA [355].
Teacher appoint. &-BOD-M-3-ROSH2016-HOOPERC-SAMYAMA [355].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1988?) [360].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1988? #359 minus 1943 #src=45?)
45? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2013 #355 minus 1988? #360=25 25 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2016 #src minus 2013 #355=3) 3 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ama Samy Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) (till 2002) and the Ama Samy (Bodhi Sangha, 2002-present) School: SENSEI (2013)[355]; RŌSHI/INDEPENDENT ZEN MASTER (2016) [355].
Data:
A student of Ama Samy since 1988 [360]. Authorized by Ama Samy as Sensei with Dharma Transmission on 5 Dec 2013 in Australia.
Authorized by Ama Samy as Independent Zen Master on 5 Oct 2016 [355]. Also, studied Zen under a "number of Diamond Sangha teachers,
especially Subhana Barzargi roshi, Gillian Coote roshi, and Paul Maloney roshi." [507].
Philosopher, wrote a PhD dissertation ('Kōans: the Philosophical Investigations of Zen) at U. of New England, Armidale [507]; the founder and resident teacher of Bodhimount Zendo (bodhimountzendo.blogspot.com.au), Armidale, NSW, Australia [360].
continuation of the 3rd generation teachers in Ama Samy Line <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- LUEDERITZ (LÜDERITZ), GERT SATYA BODHI KEN (b. 1950-) [783].
Teacher appoint. &-BOD-M-3-SENS2016-LUEDERI-ASAMY [355].
Teacher appoint. &-BOD-M-3-ROSH2016-LUEDERI-ASAMY [355].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (ca. 1985?, say 1986? - tmc) [783]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1986? #783 minus 1950 #783=36)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2016 #355 minus 1986? #783=30?) 30? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2018 #783 minus 2016 #355=2) 2 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ama Samy Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) (till 2002) and the Ama Samy (Bodhi Sangha, 2002-present) School: SENSEI (2016) [355]; RŌSHI (2018) [783].
Data:
Commenced Zen traing in the 1980s, during sesshins led by Harada Sekkei Roshi (Soto Zen) and Fr. Enomiya-Lassalle (SJ) [783].
In 1991 he became a student of Fr. Ama Samy [783].
Authorized by Ama Samy as indep. Zen master [Sensei? - tmc] with Dharma Transmission on 2 Sep 2016 in Germany [355]
Appointed Zen master by Ama Samy in 2018 [783].
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + CHRISTIAN ZEN TRADITION + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): one (1) 4th generation teacher in Luederitz Line <= Ama Samy Line <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Kern, Heidemarie ("Heidi") Heki-un an (1943-23 Sep 2021) [523].
&-SNB-F-4-SENS1988-KERNHEI-YAMADAK [523].
Teacher appoint. &-BOD-F-4-ROSH2020-KERNHEI-LUEDERI [523].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1943 #523=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1988 #523 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2020 #523 minus 1988 #523=32) 31 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (1988) [523].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Luederitz Line of the Bodhi Sangha School: RŌSHI (2020) [523].
Data:
Received Dharma Transmission from Gert Luederitz in 2020 [523].
By profession, a health care and nursing teacher. Interested in palliative care. She was a devout Catholic and a close friend of
the author of numerous books and articles on Christian spirituality, especially on meditation aided by the mantra-like "Jesus Prayer" [524],
Benedictine Abbot Emmanuel Jungclaussen (1927-2018) OSB of Benediktinerabtei Niederaltaich [523].
Together, they wrote a book, "Individuelle Sterbebegleitung" (Individual Care for the Dying), 2015. Spent a total of 17 years in Japan
where studied Zen with Yamada Koun. "In 1988, she received from him teaching permission and the dharma name "Heki-un an". "She [...]
cared for Yamada Koun during his last months of life" [523]. Not feeling fully ready to teach Zen, she continued to
study with Yamada Koun's dharma successors, Fr. Ama Samy S.J., "whom she had met in Japan, and with Sogyal Rinpoche,
from whom she learned [Tibetan] Buddhist death guidance. After going through all the 600 koans a third time, she received a renewed
teaching license from Gert Lderitz in 2020" [523].
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- Pliske, Angela (b. 1937-) [355].
Teacher appoint. &-BOD-F-3-SENS2009-PLISKEA-SAMYAMA [355].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1937 #355=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2009 #355 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ama Samy Line of the Bodhi Sangha (2002-present) School: SENSEI (2009) [355].
Data:
Authorized by Ama Samy as Sensei in 2009 [355]. She resides in the Czech Republic [355].
- Strelcyk, Olaf Muyōju Bodhi Ken PhD (b. 1978-) [396][417].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-3-SENS19??-STRELCY-SAMYAMA [src].
Teacher appoint. &-BOD-M-3-ROSH2018-STRELCY-SAMYAMA [396]
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2001) [782].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2001 #782 minus 1978 #396=23)
23 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 2001 #782=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2018 #396 minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ama Samy Line of the Bodhi Sangha (2002-present) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI/ASSOCIATE ZEN MASTER (2018) [396]; RŌSHI/INDEPENDENT ZEN MASTER (2019) [414].
Data:
A physicist and psychologist [417]. Commenced studies of Zen under Stefan Bauberger (2001 to 2008) [782]
with Ama Samy since 2008 [417] and, additionally, with Diane Eshin Rizzetto (2009) (see Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School)) [417].
Authorized by Ama Samy as Associate Zen Master on 21 Sep 2018 in Cincinnati, OH, USA [396].
Authorized by Ama Samy as an Independent Zen Master on 30 Aug 2019 in St. Ottilien Archabbey
(St. Ottilia's Archabbey), a Benedictine monastery near Eresing, Bavaria, Germany [414].
- Veilath, Mathew Cyril Anthony Jnana Bodhi Ken (b. 19??-), Fr. SJ (Societas Iesu - the Jesuit Order) [781].
Teacher appoint. &-BOD-M-3-SENS2004-VEILATH-SAMYAMA [546].
Teacher appoint. &-BOD-M-3-ROSH2018-VEILATH-SAMYAMA [415].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2000?) [781].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2000? #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2004 #546 minus 2000? #781=4) 4 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2018 #415 minus 2004 #546=16) 16 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ama Samy Line of the Bodhi Sangha (2002-present) School: SENSEI (2004) [396][397][415]; RŌSHI/ASSOCIATED ZEN MASTER (2018) [415].
Data:
Student of Zen under Ama Samy since 2000 [781].
Authorized by Ama Samy as an Independent Zen Master on 30 Aug 2004 in St. Ottilien Archabbey (St. Ottilia's Archabbey), a Benedictine monastery near Eresing, Bavaria, Germany [414].
Received Dharma Transmission by Fr. Ama Samy on 04 Feb 2018 and appointed as Associated Zen master. [396][397][415].
Teacher at the Bodhi Zendo, Perumalmalai, near Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India [415].
end of the 3rd generation teachers in Ama Samy Line <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- SCHLUETER (SCHLÜTER) RODES ANA MARIA KIUN-AN (b. 7 Apr 1935-) [25].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-2-SENS19??-SCHLUET-YAMADAK [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1935 #25=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [src].
Data:
Teacher at the Zendo Betania, Brihuega, Guadalajara, Spain [57][157].
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + CHRISTIAN ZEN TRADITION + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): four (4) 3rd generation teachers in Schlüter Line <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Arrate Etxenausia, Kepa Kisui (b. 1938-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-3-SENS19??-ARRATEE-SCHLUET [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1938 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Schlueter Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [171].
Data:
Sensei [171].
- Meneses, Berta Chosui Jikɹ-an (b. 28 Feb 1945-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-3-SENS19??-MENESES-SCHLUET [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1945 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Schlueter Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI/ZEN TEACHER (2016) [529].
Data:
Sensei [25][171][529] Zen Teacher (2016) [529]
- Flores, Pedro Neisui (b. 1940-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-3-SENS19??-FLORESP-SCHLUET [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1940 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Schlueter Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [57][171]
Data:
Sensei [57][171].
- Perez Betran, Jordi (b. 1940-) [src]
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-3-SENS19??-PEREZBE-SCHLUET [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1940 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Schlueter Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: HŌSHI/ASSISTANT TEACHER (year?) [171].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [171].
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Sendo, Shitetsu Shoun-ken (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-2-SENS19??-SENDOSH-YAMADAK [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
[forthcoming]
- Shepherd, Paul Choun-ken (b. 1948-) [274].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-2-SENS1988-SHEPHER-YAMADAK [529].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-2-ROSH2001-SHEPHER-YAMADAK [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1948 #274=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1988 #529 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2001 #529 minus 1988 #529=13) 13 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI/ZEN TEACHER (1988) [529]; RŌSHI/ASSOCIATE ZEN MASTER (2001) [529].
Data:
Teacher at the Zen-Kokoro, Unterdietfurt (and other locations), Germany. Teacher at Egglen, Endorf, Sigriswil, Switzerland [107][157].
Zen Teacher (1988) [529] Associate Zen Master (2001) [529].
- STONE ROSELYN SEIUN-AN (1931-2022) [736].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-2-SENS1982-STONERO-YAMADAK [529].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-2-ROSH1999-STONERO-YAMADAK [529].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1977) [847].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1977 #847 minus 1931 #736=41)
41 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1982 #529] minus 1977 #847=5) 5 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (1999 #529 minus 1982 #529=17) 17 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (1982) [529]; ASSOCIATE ZEN MASTER/RŌSHI? (1999) [529].
Data:
In 1977, she commenced "beginner’s
Zen practice under the direction of Zen Master Ko’un Yamada in
Kamakura" [847].
Teacher at the Mountain Moon Sangha in Brisbane Australia and Toronto Canada [157].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): ten (10) 3rd generation teachers in Stone Line <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Bretz, Li-Yea Yang Seiun-an (b. 1960-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-3-HOSH2001-BRETZLI-KUBOTAA [484].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-3-SENS2006-BRETZLI-STONERO [484].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-3-SENS2007-BRETZLI-YAMADAM [108].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-3-ROSH2015-BRETZLI-STONERO [371].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1994) [848].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1994 #848 minus 1960 #src=34)
34 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2006 #848 minus 1994 #848=12 12 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2015 #371 minus 2006 #848=9) 9 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher of the Mountain Moon Zen Society in Stone Line of of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: HŌSHI (2000) [848]; SENSEI (2006) [848]; RŌSHI (2015) [371][848]
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Sanbo Koydan Zen Society (fmr Sanbo Kyodan) School: ASSISTANT TEACHER (2001)[848]; ZEN TEACHER (2007) [108][165][205][208][848]; ASSOCIATE ZEN MASTER (1999) [529].
Data:
In 1994 commenced Zen traing under Roselyn Stone [848]. In 1994, had her 'kenshō' confirmed by Roselyn Stone [848].
Received Dharma Transmission in Sep 2006. Teacher, the Mountain Moon Sangha, Brisbane. Teacher in the Sanbo Kyodan Zen Society, appointed in 2007 by the Abbot Ryoun Yamada [108][165][205][208].
"On Dec 15th 2015, Bretz, Li-Yea Yang Seiun-an was granted the title of Rōshi by Stone Rōshi. Li-Yea is now the Senior Teacher at Mountain Moon Zen Society in Brisbane." [371].
"Married with two children, Li-Yea has teaching qualifications in Mathematics, Science and Information Processing Technology" [848]
- Cam, Garry (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-3-SENS2006-CAMGARR-STONERO [848].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1993?) [848].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1993? #848 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2006 #848 minus 1993? #848=13 13 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher of the Mountain Moon Zen Society in Stone Line of of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (2006) [src].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Sanbo Koydan Zen Society (fmr Sanbo Kyodan) School: ZEN TEACHER? (year?) [src].
Data:
In Sep 2006 received Dharma Transmission [848]. in 2006 appointed as a teacher by Roselyn Stone)[848].Teacher, the Mountain Moon Sangha, Brisbane [165][208].
- Kennedy, Judy (b. 19??-) [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-3-SENS2006?-KENNEDJ-STONERO [208].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2006? #208 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher of the Mountain Moon Zen Society in Stone Line of of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (bef. 2007, say 2006? - tmc) [208].
EXPELLED from the Sanbo Kyodan SCHOOL (2007) [208].
Data:
former Teacher at the Mountain Moon Sangha, Toronto][165][177][208]. Sensei (bef. 2007) [208].
Roselyn Stone wrote on 4 Dec 2007, "Judy Kennedy is no longer recognized by me as a Successor and has no authority to teach." [208].
- Dr LANDER, CECILIE GO'EN AN (b. 1948-) [205].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-3-SENS19??-LANDERC-STONERO [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-3-SENS2003-LANDERC-MASAMIC [727].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-3-ROSH19??-LANDERC-STONERO [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1988) [728].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1988 #src minus 1948 #205=40)
40 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 1988 #src=728) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #727 minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher of the Mountain Moon Zen Society in Stone Line of of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [727].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Sanbo Koydan Zen Society (fmr Sanbo Kyodan) School: ZENKYŌSHI/ZEN TEACHER (2003) [529][727].
Data:
Brisbane Sun Mountain Zen Community. Formerly, Teacher at the Mountain Moon Sangha, Brisbane.
Received Dharma Transmission from Roselyn Stone [src].
Brisbane-based Zen Master, Cecilie Lander (Gōen An) is a Dharma successor of Roselyn Stone (Sei’un An) [727]
Teacher in the Sanbo Kyodan Zen Society, appointed in Aug 2003 by the Abbot Yamada Masamichi Ryoun [108][165][173][208][727].
She works as an Epileptologist and Neurologist and is an Anglican Priest [727].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): two (2) 4th generation teachers in Lander Cecilie Line <= Stone Line <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Herps, Richard (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-4-SENS19??-HERPSRI-LANDERC [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Lander Cecilie Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [727]; RŌSHI? (year?) [727]
Data:
A Dharma successor of Cecilie Lander [727]. Has a background in Law and Divinity [727]. Recently retired as a NSW Crown
Prosecutor [727]. Regularly travels to Brisbane to teach at East Brisbane Zendo [727].
- Wolter, Sue (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-4-HOSH2013-WOLTERS-LANDERC [339].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Lander Cecilie Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: HŌSHI/ASSISTANT TEACHER (2013) [339][727].
Data:
On 8 Jun 2013 appointed an Assistant Teacher [Hōshi? - tmc] by Cecilie Lander (Go'un an) [339]. Zen teacher of Sun Mountain Zen [337].
"An authorised assistant teacher in the Sanbo Zen lineage [727]. Has a background in psychotherapy and teaching [727]. Teaches at the Kenilworth Zendo [727].
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- Dr LANDER, MERVYN GO'UN KEN (b. 1944-) [205].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-3-SENS20??-LANDERM-STONERO [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1988) [728]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1988 #728 minus 1944 #205=44)
44 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].\n
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher of the Mountain Moon Zen Society in Stone Line of of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Sanbo Koydan Zen Society (fmr Sanbo Kyodan) School: ZENKYŌSHI/ZEN TEACHER (2003) [529].
Data:
Sat with the Brisbane Zen Group (BZG) since 1988 [728]. In 1989-1990 trained in Brisbane for brief periods with visiting Ama Samy SJ [728]. Since 1991 trained with Roselyn Stone who would annually visit Brisbane for several months'-long periods [728]
Teacher at the Brisbane Sun Mountain Zen Community. Formerly, Teacher at the Mountain Moon Sangha, Brisbane. Received Dharma Transmission from Roselyn Stone. Teacher in the Sanbo Kyodan Zen Society, appointed in 2003 by Abbot Ryoun Yamada [108][165][173][208].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): three (3) 4th generation teachers in Lander Mervyn Line <= Stone Line <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Hess, Arno Shu'un-Ken (b. 19??-) [529].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-4-SENS2012-HESSARN-LANDERM [282].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-4-SENS2012-HESSARN-YAMADAM [282].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2012 #282 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Lander Mervyn Line (the Mountain Moon Zen Society) of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (2012) [282].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Masamichi Ryoun headed (2004-present) Sanbo Kyodan School: ZENKYŌSHI/ZEN TEACHER (2012) [282].
Data:
Facilitates the Samford Zen and Woodford
Correctional Centre's Inside Zen groups [283]. Received Dharma Transmission from Mervyn Lander (Go'un ken) on 11 Jun 2012.
Also, on 11 Aug 2012, Yamada Masamichi Ryoun, Abbot of Sanbo Kyodan, authorised Arno Hess as Zen Teacher (Zen-Kyoshi)
in the Sanbo Koydan Zen Society and gave him the teacher’s name Shu un-ken [282].
- Warner, Richard (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-4-SENS20??-WARNERR-LANDERM [727].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Lander Mervyn Line (the Mountain Moon Zen Society) of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [727].
Data:
A Dharma successor of Mervyn Lander [727]. Teaches at East Brisbane Zendo [727].
- Wolter, Glen (19??-) [337][728].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-4-SENS2013-WOLTERG-LANDERM [383].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2013 #383 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].\n
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Lander Mervyn Line (the Mountain Moon Zen Society) of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (2013) [338].
Data:
Received Dharma Transmission from Mervyn Lander (Go'un ken) on 12 Jun 2013 [338]. Zen teacher of Sun Mountain Zen [337].
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- Love, Matthew (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-3-SENS2006-LOVEMAT-STONERO [108].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1994?) [848].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1994? #848 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2006 #108 minus 1993? #848=13 13 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher of the Mountain Moon Zen Society in Stone Line of of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (2006) [108][165][208]
Data:
Since 1994, a a student of Roselyn Stone [848]. In Jul 1995 Roselyn Stone confirmed his kensho [848].
In Nov 2000 completed his koan studies [848].
Received Dharma Transmission in Sep 2006. Teacher, the Mountain Moon Sangha, Brisbane [108][165][208].
A family lawyer and also an amateur musician [848].
- Millwood, Jan (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-3-SENS20??-MILLWOO-STONERO [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher of the Mountain Moon Zen Society in Stone Line of of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [108][165].
Data:
Honorary Teacher (= she is not to be accepting students) [108][165].
- Petrovic, Dragan Sekiun-ken (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-3-SENS2009-PETROVI-STONERO [165].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-3-SENS2010-PETROVI-YAMADAM [529].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1994) [736].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1994 #736 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2009 #165 minus 1994 #736=15 15 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher of the Mountain Moon Zen Society in Stone Line of of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (2009) [165][224].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Sanbo Koydan Zen Society (fmr Sanbo Kyodan) School: ZENKYŌSHI/ZEN TEACHER (2010) [529].
Data:
Received Dharma Transmission on 8 Feb 2009. Teacher, the Mountain Moon Sangha, Toronto, Canada [165][224]. Later, teacher at the
Northern Lights Sangha (northernlightssangha.wordpress.com), Ontario, Canada [529]
"[O]ver thirty years [in 2024, acc. to #736 - tmc] of meditation experience [2024-30=1994 = started meditating - tmc].
Has completed koan training under his master, Roselyn Stone [736]. He has over fifteen years of teaching experience [2024-15=2009 = Sensei - tmc]" [736].
Zen Teacher (2010) [529]
- Seburn, Carolyn Sei’un An (Peace-bringing Cloud) (b. 19??-) [728][729].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-3-SENS2015-SEBURNC-STONERO [729].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1985) [729].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1985 #729 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2015 #729 minus 1985 #729=30 30 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher of the Mountain Moon Zen Society in Stone Line of of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (2015) [729].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Sanbo Koydan Zen Society (fmr Sanbo Kyodan) School: ZENKYŌSHI/ZEN TEACHER (year?) [729].
Data:
Since 1985 has been practicing Zen meditation [729]. Sei’un An (Peace-bringing Cloud) [729] is an authorized Dharma successor of Roselyn Stone (Sei’un An Clearing Away the Clouds)
of the Mountain Moon Sangha (Toronto and Brisbane) [729]. Since 2015 guides Zen practice [729]. A biologist and public servant focused on wildlife conservation [729].
"[I]s also appointed a Zen teacher with Sanbo Zen International" [729]
- Wilson, Jean (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-3-SENS2006-WILSONJ-STONERO [165].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1993?) [848].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1993? #848 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2006 #165 minus 1993? #848=13 13 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher of the Mountain Moon Zen Society in Stone Line of of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (2006) [165][208].
Data:
Received Dharma Transmission in Sep 2006. Teacher, the Mountain Moon Sangha, Brisbane [165][208].
end of the 3rd generation teachers in Stone Line <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Tonoike, Toshio Zenyu Hekiun-ken (b. 1926-) [273c-d].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-2-SENS1978-TONOIKE-YAMADAK [529].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-2-ROSH2009-TONOIKE-YAMADAK [529].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1968) [529].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1968 #529 minus 1926 #273=42)
42 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1978 #529 minus 1968 #529=10 10 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2009 #529 minus 1978 #529=31) 31 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yasutani Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (1978) [529].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI/ZENKYŌSHI/ZEN TEACHER (1978) [529]; RŌSHI/AUTHENTIC ZEN MASTER (2009) [529]
Data:
"Started his Zen practice under Yasutani Haku’un Rōshi in 1968, and became his attendant in 1976.
Finished his koan study in 1978." [529] "Practiced under Yamada Kōun Rōshi from 1971 and became his attendant in 1976. Finished his koan study in 1978. [...] Chief leader of the San’un Zendo assembly in Kamakura as well as the leader of his Kanda Zazenkai in Tokyo. In Nov 2009, appointed Authentic Zen Master (=Shōshike) by the Abbot YAMADA Ryōun Rōshi." [529].
Taught with Kubota Akira at the Kembikyoin Medical Center, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan [157].
- USAMI, SHŪE REIUN-KEN (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-2-HOSH1986?-USAMISH-YAMADAK [740].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-2-SENS1998-USAMISH-YAMADAK [529].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-2-ROSH2001-USAMISH-YAMADAK [529].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] 1998 #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jōdo Shinshū (Pure Land) Buddhism: TEACHER (1986?) [740].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: HŌSHI? (1986?) [740];
SENSEI/ZENKYŌSHI/ZEN TEACHER (1998) [529]; JUN-SHIKE/ASSOCIATE ZEN MASTER (2001) [529].
Data:
In July 1987 he was the man who "recently (in 1986? - tmc) completed koan training and is qualified to practice both Shinshu [Pure Land Buddhism - tmc] and Zen Buddhism"
[740].
A teacher of 'Naikan' system of structured and intensive self-reflection [741], practice that looks at reality from the point of one's indebtedness
and interconnectedness [740].
Zen Teacher (1998) [529]. Associate Zen Master (2001) [529]. Rōshi [87]
Teacher at Senkobo, Kuwana-gun, Mie-ken, Japan
(village.infoweb.ne.jp/~senkobo/) [157].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): one (1) 3rd generation teacher in Usami Line <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Hartl, Josef Shaku Yokō (19612005) [739].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-3-SENS20??-HARTLJO-USAMISH [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1961 #739=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Usami Line of the ???? School: HŌSHI? or SENSEI? (year?) [88].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [88]. In 2000 ordained as a Buddhist priest [738]. Teacher of Zen at the Naikido
Zentrum, Vienna, Austria [738].
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- YAMADA, MASAMICHI RYŌUN-KEN (b. 1940-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-2-SENS1978-MASAMIC-YAMADAK [529].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-2-SHOS1985-MASAMIC-YAMADAK [529].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1956) [529].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1956 #529 minus 1940 #src=16)
16 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1978 #529 minus 1956 #529=22) 22 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SHŌSHIKE [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (1985 #529 minus 1978 #529=7) 7 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (1978) [529]; SHŌSHIKE/AUTHENTIC ZEN MASTER/RŌSHI (1985) [529].
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (Sensei - 1978 [529]; Shōshike - 1985[529].
Data:
Son of Yamada Kōun [529]. "At age 16, became a student of Yasutani Rōshi. In 1978, finished koan study
under Kō’un Rōshi. In 1985, dharma transmitted from Kō’un Rōshi and appointed Authentic Zen Teacher" (= Shōshike) [529].
Assisted Akira Kubota in directing the Sanbo Kyodan Zen community.
Abbot of the Sanbo Kyodan Zen since Oct 2004.
Teaches at the San'un Zendo in Kamakura, Japan [157][160][208].
Identified so far (20 Aug 2025): two (2) 3rd generation teachers in Yamada Masamichi Line <= Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- von Collande, Cornelius (b. 1952-) [910].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Ryoun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: HŌSHI/ASSISTANT ZEN TEACHER (2006) [585].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jaeger Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI/ZEN TEACHER (2009) [585].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: RŌSHI/ZEN MASTER (2015) [911].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Cornelius v. Collande in the Jaeger Line (3rd gen.)
- Hess, Arno Shu'un-Ken (b. 19??-) [529].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Lander Mervyn Line (the Mountain Moon Zen Society) of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (2012) [282].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Ryoun headed Sanbo Kyodan School: ZENKYŌSHI/ZEN TEACHER (2012) [282].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Arno Hess in the Mervyn Lander Line (4th gen.)
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- Yukiyoshi, Adachi Doshu Zuiun-ken (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-2-SENS196?-YUKIYOS-YAMADAK [157].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI? (year?) [src].
Data:
Teacher at Sobudai Zenkai, Sagamihara-shi, Kanagawa-ken, Japan [157].
end of the 2nd generation teachers in Yamada Koun Line <= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
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end of the 1st generation teachers in Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line <= Yasutani headed (1954-1973) Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School of Sōtō@Rinzai Zen
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end of the 1st generation teachers in Harada Sogaku Line <= Harada Sogaku School of Sōtō@Rinzai Zen
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Go to Harada Sogaku, Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi & Harada-Yasutani Schools of Zen Buddhism - References & Footnotes no. 001-200.
Go to Harada Sogaku, Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi & Harada-Yasutani Schools of Zen Buddhism - References & Footnotes no. 201-400.
Go to Harada Sogaku, Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi & Harada-Yasutani Schools of Zen Buddhism - References & Footnotes no. 401-600.
Go to Harada Sogaku, Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi & Harada-Yasutani Schools of Zen Buddhism - References & Footnotes no. 601-800.
Go to Harada Sogaku, Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi & Harada-Yasutani Schools of Zen Buddhism - References & Footnotes no. 801-1000.
Go to Harada Sogaku, Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi & Harada-Yasutani Schools of Zen Buddhism - References & Footnotes no. 1001-1200.
Go to Harada Sogaku, Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi & Harada-Yasutani Schools of Zen Buddhism - References & Footnotes no. 1201-1400.
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