Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): 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 (13 Apr 2026): 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], R’o 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 (13 Apr 2026): 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 (13 Apr 2026): one (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 (13 Apr 2026): 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 (13 Apr 2026): 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 (13 Apr 2026): 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][1315].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1970) [1315].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1970 #1315 minus 1946 #1259=24)
24 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2012 #287 minus 1970 #1315=42) 42 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].
Began traditional Zen practice, in 1970, at the Rochester Zen Center [1315].
Lathe than 1970, "became a personal disciple of [...] Philip Kapleau" [1315].
After Kapleau's retirement in the mid-90s, he commence Zen study under Robert Aitken od Diamond
Sangha [1316].
From 2002-2016 worked intensively with Michael Henry [1316].
In 2009 received full lay ordination from Michael Henry, and in 2012 received permission to teach
[mistaken by #1316, for "inka"] [1316].
Teacher at Endless Path Zendo, Rochester, NY. Henry Danan appointed him an Apprentice Dharma Teacher
in 2012 [287].
On 30 Jun 2016 received Dharma Transmission from Michael Henry [330][388] = received 'Inka' [592].
In 2016 Rafe received Full Dharma Transmission as an independent teacher and Dharma Heir of
Danan Henry Roshi" [1315].
Founder and teacher of the Endless Path Zendo in Rochester, NY [1316].
"[H]as a masterÕs degree in English literature and literary criticism" [1316].
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].
Since 2002 worked intensively with Danan Henry [1315].
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 (13 Apr 2026): 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 (13 Apr 2026): 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 (13 Apr 2026): 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 MŸnster, 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 (13 Apr 2026): 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?-ZEEDYKJ-DUFFYJA [src].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-F-?-ROSH2013-ZEEDYKJ-NIYAMAS-L2013 [395].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-F-4-ROSH2018-ZEEDYKJ-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 (13 Apr 2026): 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 (13 Apr 2026): 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 HawksÕs supervision [1176].
"[S]erved as an Episcopal Lay Eucharistic Minister for over 6 years" [1176].
In 1999, began teaching koan practice with Pat HawkÕs 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 (13 Apr 2026): 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 (13 Apr 2026): 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. 1700Ð1760) 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 (13 Apr 2026): 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:
A brother of David Boyle sensei[1333].
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 (13 Apr 2026): two (2) 7th 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].
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (Sensei - 2015) [808].
Data:
A brother of Bill Boyle sensei [1333].
Between Mar and Sep 2015, completed koan study with his brother, 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 (13 Apr 2026): 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 [1224] (b. 1965-) [1333].
Teacher appoint. &-PAZ-M-7-SENS2024-DOWDONAL-BOY&BOY [1333].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2008) [1333].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2008 #1333 minus 1965 #1333=43)
43 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2024 #1333 minus 2008 #1333=16) 16 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Boyle-Boyle Line of the Steger-Besserman Line (Princeton Area Zen Group: SENSEI (2024) [1333].
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 teaching at the PAZG [809].
"Scott Moses has [...] decided to stop teaching in 2018." [1333].
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 KapleauÕs
newly published The Three Pillars of Zen. ÒIÕd 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 with Red Threaded Entanglements [844][1326] (bef. 1999) [837].
Data:
in 1983, started teaching Zen as sensei [774].
In 1987, founded in Santa Rosa, CA the 'California Diamond Sangha', aka CDS [1420,s.10], a branch of the Hawaii's 'Diamond Sangha'
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 a 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 (13 Apr 2026): twenty (20) 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??-ATWILLA-TARRANT [281].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-F-4-SENS2007-ATWILLA-TARRANT [1317].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-F-4-ROSH2019?-ATWILLA-TARRANT [1321].
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'] (2007 #1317 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2019? #1321 minus 2007 #1317=12?) 12? 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 (2019?) [1321].
Data:
Practice Leader for the Santa Barbara group of the Pacific Zen Institute (PZI) [281].
In 2007, "became PZI Art Sensei" [1317].
On Jan 2020, was referred to the PZI as a Roshi [1321].
Teacher at the Coral Moon Zen in Santa Barbara, CA [320].
Rōshi [288][320]
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): one (1) 5th generation teacher in Atwill Line (Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) <= 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
- Fuentes, Eduardo Seido [1325][1354] (b. ???-)[src?].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-5-SENS2025-FUENTES-ATWILLA [1325].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-5-ROSH2025-FUENTES-MERZELD [1354].
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'] (2025 #1325 minus y-start #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Atwill Line of the John Tarrant Pacific Zen School: SENSEI (2025) [1325].
Data:
21 Feb 2025 received dharma transmission ('Denbo') from Allison Atwill [1325] and John Tarrant [1325].
Sometime between Feb 2025 [1325] and late 2025 was named a Successor of/received 'Inka' from Dennis Merzel [1354].
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- 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.)
- Beasley, Tess Merridy [1322] (b. 12 Jun 1982-) [1322].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-F-4-SENS2007-BEASLEY-TARRANT [src].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-F-4-ROSH2025?-BEASLEY-TARRANT [1320].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1982 #1322=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??) [src?]; SENSEI (20??) [src?]; RŌSHI (2025?) [1319][1320].
Data:
A dharma heir of John Tarrant [1319].
A koan Zen teacher based in New York [1320].
In Dec 2025 served as Pacific Zen InstituteÕs Board President [2019].
Employment History: 2011-2012, Marketing, Pet Partners [1323].
2012-2012, Curriculum Developer, Pet Partners [1323].
2013-2013, Chief of Staff, Cindy Solomon & Associates [1323].
2013-2020, Self-Employed,Leadership Development and Communications Consultant [1323].
- 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 (13 Apr 2026): 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 (13 Apr 2026): 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 (13 Apr 2026): 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-WIGGSTE-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 Ð or authorisation as an indep. teacher ['Inka'] Ð 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 (13 Apr 2026): 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 (13 Apr 2026): 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 (13 Apr 2026): 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-CARDINJ-TARRANT [1030].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-4-ROSH2020-CARDINJ-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 [1032].
Rōshi [430].
(DISCREPANCY - Jesse Cardin, in Jan 2020, received full dharma transmission ('Inka') from David Weinstein) [1321]
"[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 (13 Apr 2026): 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 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 (13 Apr 2026): 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 (13 Apr 2026): 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 (13 Apr 2026): 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-HOSH2013-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 (13 Apr 2026): two (2) 6/7th 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 (13 Apr 2026): 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, PeggyÊMyoen 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]. Ê
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]. Ê
Rōshi [533]
Known teachings:Ê 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 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 (13 Apr 2026): 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 CenterÊ(nczencenter.org)Êand 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 (13 Apr 2026): 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 Ñ "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 MyoÕun 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 (13 Apr 2026): 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 (13 Apr 2026): 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 (13 Apr 2026): 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??-PARKSDA-TARRANT [430].
Teacher appoint. &-PZS-M-4-ROSH2020-PARKSDA-TARRANT [1321].
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:
In Jan 2020, received full dharma transmission ('Inka') from John Tarrant [1321].
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-SENS2020?-RIDDLEL-TARRANT [1318].
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 [src?].
A PZI teacher and leader of programs in PZI’s digital temple [549].
In 13 Sep 2020, was referred to at the PZI as a Sensei [1318].
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 loveÑkoan 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-ROSH2020?-BENDERS-SUTHERJ [1317].
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
On 13 Sep 2020, was referred to the PZI as a Roshi [1318].
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 Aug 2025].
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 (2014) [1240].
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 Monta–as 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 (13 Apr 2026): 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: ÒIn December 2012, Ruben Habito gave Dharma transmission to three women.Ó [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 (13 Apr 2026): 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 (13 Apr 2026): 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 ÒWest-Eastern Wisdom Willigis Jaeger FoundationÓ
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 ÒEmpty CloudÓ Zen lineage and in October 2009 received the Dharma and confirmation as a Chan master
and 55th successor of Lin Chi (L’n-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 (13 Apr 2026): 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 JŠger 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’unÓ [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 (13 Apr 2026): 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 (13 Apr 2026): 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 (13 Apr 2026): 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 (13 Apr 2026): 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 (13 Apr 2026): 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 (13 Apr 2026): 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 LŸderitz 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 (13 Apr 2026): 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 F. Choun-ken [1337] (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 (1971) [1338].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1971 #1338 minus 1948 #274=23)
23 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1988 #529 minus 1971 #1338=17) 17 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:
Born in 1948 in New Jersey, USA [1339]. "After training in music education at
Montclair State College, New Jersey, Paul Shepherd moved to Honolulu and studied linguistics,
Chinese, and Japanese at the University of Hawaii (Master's degree 1973)." [1339]
Commenced Zen meditation in 1971 [1338] and became a student of Robert Aitken the Koko-An Zen Center [1339].
In 1974, went to Kamakura, Japan, to practice Zazen more intensively under Yamada Koun at the San-Un Zendo [1339].
Lived in Japan for almost 17 years [1339].
Completed the study of koans under Yamada Koun [1339].
In Aug 2011, "received the title of Associate Zen Master from the Sanbo Zen school" [1339].
"In 1991, the family moved from Japan to Switzerland, the homeland of his wife Katharina, who was also a student of Yamada Roshi
and completed her koan studies in Japan" [1339].
"In addition to his teaching activities, Paul Shepherd works as a translator.
He is currently planning further translations (Japanese/English, Japanese/German) of the works of
Yamada Koun Roshi and Yasutani Hakuun Roshi" [1339].
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 (13 Apr 2026): 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 (13 Apr 2026): 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 (13 Apr 2026): 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].
Founder of the Pathway Zen, with groups in Brisbane, AU, Gold Coast, AU and Vancouver, CA "where he guides students in Zen-meditation and koan practice within the Sanbozen lineage" [1405].
Was a businessman "manufacturing pharmaceutical packaging machinery" [1405].
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): two (2) 5th generation teachers in Hess Line <= 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
- Duffell, Genevieve G. (1406][1407](b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-b-HOSH2025-DUFFELL-HESSARN [1406].
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 #1406 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Hess Line (the Pathway Zen) of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: HŌSHI (2025) [1406].
Data:
In Oct 2025, was appointed Assistant Zen Teacher by Arno Hess [1406].
A physiotherapist [1407].
In 2020, completed the Queensland Sangha Association (QSA)'s Qualifying Course in Buddhist Chaplaincy [1408].
- Emmet, James (1405](b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-b-SENS2025-EMMETJA-HESSARN [1405].
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 #1405 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Hess Line (the Pathway Zen) of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (2025) [1405].
Data:
"[D]eveloped an early interest in Zen meditation, and has been practicing since his teenage years" [1405]
Zen teacher of the Pathway ZenÕs Gold Coast Sangha [1405].
In Oct 2025 [1406], received Dharma Transmission and "was appointed a Zen teacher by Arno Hess [...], and is his dharma successor" [1405].
"[A] Buddhist chaplain, and a member of the Australian Association of Buddhist Chaplains"[1405].
"[A] retired Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon" [1405].
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- 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 Ð 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 (13 Apr 2026): 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 (1961Ð2005) [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 (13 Apr 2026): 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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