Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): seven (7) 2nd generation teachers in Ancheta Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- Arbiter, Alan Eric Kishin [525] (b. 1951?-) [1102].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS1912-ARBITER-ANCHETA [1374].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ancheta Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen: SENSEI (y-sens) [525].
Data:
74 in 2025, hence YOB = 1951? - tmc [1102].
Studied Bassoon at Oberlin College (1968-1972) and Cleveland Institute of Music (19873-1974) [1098].
Was for 44 years 9 months the Associate Principal Bassoon, Houston Symphony (Sep 1974-May 2019) [1098].
Was Principal Bassoon, Fort Wayne Philharmonic (1973-1974)[1098].
- Bruce-Fritz, Carol Myoshin [525] (b. 1955?-) [1104].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS19??-BRUCEFR-ANCHETA [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1955? #1104=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ancheta Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen: SENSEI (y-sens) [525].
Data:
Possibly a SISTER of Ralph Kendo Bruce-Fritz [1107].
Lives in Colorado Springs Area [1103].
Was 70 in Jun 2025 (= b. 1955)[1104]
"The principal consultant with Bruce-Fritz and Associates" [1103].
"[A] principal with Health Management Associates (HMA)" [1103].
- Bruce-Fritz, Ralph Kendo [525][1109](b. 1940?-) [1109].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-HOSH19??-BRUCEFR-ANCHETA [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1940? #1109=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ancheta Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [1107].
Data:
Possibly a BROTHER of Carol Myoshin Bruce-Fritz [1107].
In Jul 2023, described as "Ralph Kendo Bruce-Fritz, a Zen priest and dharma holder of Jitsudo [Ancheta] Roshis lineage" [1107]".
Was 85 in Jun 2025 [b. = 1940] [1109]
- Elkin, Richard (Rick) B. Issan Mugai [525][583][1106] (b. 1965-) [1106].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS19??-ELKINRI-ANCHETA [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ancheta Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen: SENSEI (y-sens) [1108].
Data:
Was 60 in Jun 2025 (= b. 1965) [1106].
In Jun 2025 listed as, "Richard Issan Mugai Elkin, Sensei, is a Dharma heir and lineage holder of Roshi Jitsudo Ancheta.
White Plum Sangha associate." [1108]
Teacher at the "No Gate Zen Center", Albuquerque, NM [583].
- Helzer, Douglas Red Heart (b. 19??-) [525].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS19??-HELZERD-ANCHETA [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ancheta Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen: SENSEI (y-sens) [525].
Data:
[forthcoming]
- WALTER, SYDNEY MUSAI (1935-Jan 2019) [127][1295].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS1999-WALTERS-ANCHETA [510].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-1-ROSHS2008-WALTERS-MERZELD [1296].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1970) [834].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1970 #834 minus 1935 #127=35)
35 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1999 #510 minus 1970 #834=29) 29 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (1999 #525 minus 1999 #510=0) 0 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ancheta Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen: SENSEI (1999) [510][525].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: RŌ:SHI (2017?) [1150].
Data:
In 1970, commenced Zen studies under Shunryu Suzuki at at San Francisco Zen Center [834].
"After living at Tassajara Zen Monastery, then studying with Chogyam Trungpa (1939-1987, #988], S. Walter became a student of Taizan Maezumi at ZCLA [1296].
Later was a student (say, 1987? [tmc]-1995) of Taizan Maezumi [834].
In 1995, following Maezumi's death became a student of Alfred Ancheta [834].
In 1996, Alfred Ancheta and Sydney Walter founded Hidden Mountain Zen Center in Albuquerque [1296].
In Jan 1999, Alfred Ancheta gave him Dharma Transmission [834].
In Jan 1999, Musai received Dharma Transmission from Alfred Ancheta [1296].
Since 2002, S. Walter has been studying the Big Mind process with Dennis Merzel [1296].
"[S. Walter ] received denkai transmission (full priest empowerment) [when?] and authorization to teach the Big Mind process" from Dennis Merzel [1296]
"Sidney Musai Walter Roshi, a successor ('Inka', bef. 2019, say 2017? - tmc) of [Dennis] Genpo Merzel" [1150].
In 2008, received 'Inka'', the final seal of approval, from Dennis Merzel [1296].
Teacher at
Hidden Mountain Zen Center and at Prajna Zendo, Lamy, New Mexico [510].
May, 2012, he retired from the Prajna Zendo, Lamy, NM, where he was the teacher [1410].
Worked as "a psychotherapist and family therapist" [1296].
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): two (2) 3rd generation teachers in Walter Line <= Ancheta Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- BRIGHTON, DAVID DAISHIN [551] (b. 1945-) [1411].
aka David Edwin Brighton, David D Brighton [1411].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS2007-BRIGHTO-WALTERS [551].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1945 #1411=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2007 #551 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Walter Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2007) [551].
Data:
Was 81 in Apr 2026 (= b. 1945) [1411].
Received Dharma Transmisssion in 2007 [551].
In May, 2012, assumed duties of the teacher at the Prajna Zendo, Lamy, NM [1410].
Worked as "a psychotherapist and family therapist" [1296]. [1410]
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): two (2) 4th generation teachers Brighton Line <= Walter Line <= Ancheta Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- White, Josh Dainin (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-4-SENS2014-WHITEJO-BRIGHTO [551].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2014 #551 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Brighton Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2014) [551].
Data:
Received Dharma Transmisssion in 2014 [551].
- Halasan, Corazon M Jishin aka Cathy A Smith [551][1274]. (b. 1957-) [1274].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-4-SENS2014-HALASAN-BRIGHTO [551].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1957 #1274=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2014 #551 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Brighton Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2014) [551].
Data:
Was 68 in Aug 2025 (= b. 1957) [1274].
Received Dharma Transmisssion in 2014 [551].
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- Green, James Kando (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS2011-GREENJA-WALTERS [551].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2011 #551 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Walter Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2011) [551].
Data:
Received Dharma Transmisssion in 2011 [551].
end of the 3rd generation teachers in Walter Line <= Ancheta Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
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7. Whalen, Thomas Zenho aka Whalen Jr., Thomas J [584][1184] (b. 1949-) [1184].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS20??-WHALENT-ANCHETA [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS20??-WHALENT-GLASSMA [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-ROSH20??-WHALENT-ANCHETA [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice (1997?) [608][1185].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1977? #608 minus 1949 #1184=28?)
28? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 1977? #608=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ancheta Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen: SENSEI (y-sens) [608]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [583].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [525].
Data:
Was 76 in Jul 2025 (= b. 1949) [1184].
"[B]orn in a small Vermont town, into an Irish Catholic family" [1185].
Between 1963-71, was in High school and college [1185].
On 1971?, upon graduation, "became a hippie carpenter" [1185]
Shortly after (say in 1973? - tmc),"came upon the [S. Suzuki's] book 'Zen Mind, Beginners Mind' [first publ. Weatherhill, 1970, #1186]
and began a regular meditation practice" [1185].
In 1981, graduated from medical school (Univ. of Vermont) [1185].
Next, he "completed two Residency trainings: Internal Medicine and Anesthesiology" [1185].
Since 1987, has been practicing pain management [1185].
In 1989, "began Archetypal DreamWork practice with Marc Bregman and Christa Lancaster" [1185].
In 1991, "entered into a four year [=betw. 1991-1995 - tmc] struggle with active fentanyl addiction[1185].
In May 1997, met Alfred Jitsudo Ancheta, Roshi and became his student [1185].
"Some years ago (year?), Jitsudo Roshi formally confirmed me as a Dharma successor ['Sensei'], authorizing me to teach" [1185].
Studied since 1997 with Jitsudo Mugai Ancheta, who in an unspecified year gave him the Dharma Transmission [608].
and 'Inka' [583].
Independently, he is listed as Sensei (with no further details) within Bernard (Glassman Line) [525].
Teacher of Mugai Sangha, in Albuquerque, NM [608]. In the 2024 taught at the "No Gate Zen Center", Albuquerque, NM [583].
Medical doctor [584].
end of the 2nd generation teachers in Ancheta Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
ANDERSEN-PALMER, SUSAN MYŌYU (b. 1950-) [85][537].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-1-SENS1995-ANDERSE-MAEZUMI [345].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-ROSH2005-ANDERSE-MERZELD [345].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1950 #85=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1995 #345 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (2005 #345 minus 1995 #345=10) 10 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maezumi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1995) [345];
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (2005) [345].
Data:
One of Taizan Maezumi's twelve Dharma Successors [590].
"Myoyu Rōshi is the abbot of Great Plains Zen Center.
She studied for over twenty years with Taizan Maezumi Rōshi at the
Zen Center of Los Angeles. In 1978, she was ordained as a Buddhist monk." [537]
In 1995 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Taizan Maezumi [345]. In May 2005 received
the title of Rōshi in the White Plum Asanga (WPA) (www.whiteplum.org) [345],
Dharma heir of Dennis Merzel (see Merzel Line) [510].
Teacher at the Great Plains Zen Center, IL
[124][345].
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): two (2) 2nd generation teachers in Andersen-Palmer Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Nelson Julie Myogen Seido [535](b. 1956-) [535].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-7-HOSH2021-NELSONJ-HARTLAN-L2022 [465].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS2023-NELSONJ-ANDERSE [535].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2004?) [535].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2004? #535 minus 1946 #src=58?)
58? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2023 #535 minus 2004? #535=19? 19? years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Hartland Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2021) [465].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Andersen-Palmer Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2023) [535].
Data:
Since about 2003, practiced Zen [1028].
About 2004 [say, 2004? - tmc] began practicing Zen in theRobert Aitkenlineage [535].
In May 2021 received 'Denkai' transmission of precepts from Kate Hartland [465].
(see Hartland Line) [465].
Since 2020, the Interim Spiritual Director of Greater Boston Zen Center (bostonzen.org) [465].
Since 2022, a student of Susan Andersen-Palmer [535].
On 15 Aug 15 2023, received a full
Dharma Transmission ('Denkai' and 'Denbo') from Susan Andersen-Palmer [535].
Professor of economics (emeritus) at UMass Boston [465].
Dharma Holder [465]; Sensei [535].
- Wolff, John Gendo (b. 2 Dec 1958-) [342][344].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS2012-WOLFFJO-ANDERSE [537].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-ROSH2018-WOLFFJO-ANDERSE [537].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1958 #342=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2012 #537 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2018 #537 minus 2012 #537=6) 6 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Andersen-Palmer Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2012) [537]; RŌSHI (2018) [537].
Data:
"Received Jukai (lay ordination) from Genpo Merzel Rōshi, on August 1, 1992.
On July 15, 2006, he was ordained as a priest in the White Plum lineage by his Teacher
Susan Myoyu Andersen Rōshi [...]" [537]
"On June 14, 2012, he received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Myoyu Rōshi,
and on Apr 21, 2018, she conferred 'Inka Shomei' upon him" [537].
"[I]s the Spiritual Director of Great Wave Zen Sangha and abbot of Myogenji (Subtle Source)
Temple in Ludington, Michigan." [537].
end of the 2nd generation teachers in Andersen-Palmer Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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continuation of the 1st generation teachers in Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
BAYS, JAN CHŌZEN SOULE [67][199][689]. (b. 9 Aug 1945-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-1-SENS1983-BAYSJAN-MAEZUMI [689].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-ROSH1999?-BAYSJAN-MERZELD [433].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1973) [689].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1973 #689 minus 1945 #src=28)
28 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1983 #689 minus 1973 #689=10) 10 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (1999? #433 minus 1983 #689=16?) 16? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maezumi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1983) [689].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: RŌSHI (1999?) [433] and [
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (Sensei - 1983) [1309].
WAS AFFLICTED with Red Threaded Entanglements [1309] (btw. 1978 and 1983) [609].
Data:
WIFE of Laren Hogen Bays [src].
One of Taizan Maezumi's twelve Dharma Successors [590].
Has studied Zen Buddhism since 1973 [689].
Received "Jukai (lay precepts) in 1975 and Tokudo, Priest’s Ordination, in 1979 from Taizan Maezumi" [689].
"From 1978 to 1983 she lived at Zen Center of Los Angeles, studying with Maezumi, Roshi" [689].
"Maezumi had a number of affairs with his students, one of which was with Jan Chozen Bays" [1309].
"She finished formal koan study in 1983 and she was given Dharma transmission (authorization to teach) that same year" [689]".
"Following the death of Maezumi, Roshi in 1995 she continued her training with Shodo Harada, Roshi,
a Rinzai Zen teacher and the abbot of Sogen-ji monastery in Japan" [689].
Dharma successor of Dennis Merzel (bef. 2000, say 1999?, #433) [510]
Sometime between Oct 1996 and bef. 2000 [510] was named a Successor of/received 'Inka' from Dennis Merzel [1354].
Since 1985, the teacher for Zen Community (http://www.zendust.org/) of Oregon [41][682]. "In 2002 she helped to found Great Vow Zen Monastery and is the co-abbot.
In 2011 she also helped found Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple in Portland, Oregon" [682].
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): two (2) 2nd generation teachers in Jan Bays Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen/font>
- BAYS, LAREN HOGEN (b. 1949-) [src]
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS1985-BAYSLAR-BAYSJAN [433].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-ROSH2000-BAYSLAR-BAYSJAN [1062].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1968) [689].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1968 #689 minus 1949 #src=19)
19 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1985 #433 minus 1968 #689=17) 17 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2000 #1062 minus 1985 #433=15) 15 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maezumi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1985) [1062];
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Bays Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1985) [433]; RŌSHI (2000) [1062].
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (SENSEI (1985) [433]; Rōshi - 2000) [1062].
Data:
HUSBAND of Jan Chosen Bays [src]. Was training in 1968-1975 with Philip Kapleau [689].
Done residential training at Zen Center of Rochester [1062].
Student of Taizan Maezumi at Zen Center of Los Angeles [1062], from 1980-1984 [433], while in residential training [1062].
Since 1985, he has been teaching Zen (= made Sensei by J. Bays? in 1985 - tmc) [1062]
Since 1990 [432], studied additionally with Harada Shodo (Rinzai) at Sogenji Monastery, Japan [199][689].
Between 1990 2015, further Zen training with Shodo Harada "in Japan and on Whidbey Island", WA, US [1062].
Received Dharma Transmission (Inka? - tmc) from Jan Bays in 2000 [433][689].
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): ten (10) 3rd generation teachers in Jan Bays-Laren Bays Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Conover, Nancy Ann Kodo [1275] (b. 1950-) [1275].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-SENS2015-CONOVER-BAYSLAR [432].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2000) [432].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2000 #432 minus 1950 #1275=50)
50 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2015 #432 minus 2000 #432=15) 15 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jan Bays-Laren Bays Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2015) [432].
Data:
Was 75 in Aug 2025 (= b. 1950) [1275].
Practiced Zen since 2000. Received Lay Transmission from Jan Bays and Laren Bays in 2015. Teacher at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple, OR [432].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Costenbader, Amy Marie Kisei aka Amy D Costenbader [1276] (b. 1985) [1276].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-HOSH2018-COSTENB-BAYSLAR [432].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 19 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jan Bays-Laren Bays Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2018) [432].
Data:
Was 40 in Aug 2025 (= b. 1985) [1276].
Ordained Zen priest. Lives at Great Vow Zen Monastery, OR since 2010. Made Dharma Holder in 2018 [432].
- Green, Patric Bansho [src] (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-HOSH2015-GREENPA-BAYSLAR [432].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2004) [432].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2004 #432 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jan Bays-Laren Bays Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2015) [432].
Data:
Practiced Zen since 2004 [432]. Made Dharma Holder in 2015 [432]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Hansen, Kim Koben [1374] (b. 19??-) src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS2015-HANSENK-BAYSLAR [432].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1995) [432].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1995 #432 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2015 #432 minus 1995 #432=20) 20 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jan Bays-Laren Bays Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2015) [432].
Data:
Practiced Zen since 1995 [432]. Received Lay Transmission from Chozen and Hogen Rōshis in 2015. Teacher at North Shore Zendo, Vancouver, Canada [432]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Hull, Dana Koju [1374] (b. 19??-) src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-SENS2012-HULLDAN-BAYSLAR [1374].
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'] (2012 #1374 minus y-start #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jan Bays-Laren Bays Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2012) [1374].
Data:
Practiced Zen since y-start [1374].
- Lynch, Danney Soten (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-HOSH20??-LYNCHDA-BAYSLAR [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jan Bays-Laren Bays Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [432].
Data:
Ordained Zen priest [432]. Lives at Great Vow Zen Monastery since 2010 [432]. Made Dharma Holder in ??? [432].
- Martin, Laura Jomon (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-HOSH2016-MARTINL-BAYSLAR [432].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2004) [435].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2004 #435 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jan Bays-Laren Bays Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2016) [432].
Data:
Practiced Zen since 2004 [432]. Made Dharma Holder in 2016 [432]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Salzberg, Jorgen (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS2017-SALZBER-BAYSLAR [432].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1977) [432].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1977 #432 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2017 #432 minus 1977 #432=40) 40 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jan Bays-Laren Bays Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2017) [432].
Data:
Practiced Zen since 1997 [432]. Received Dharma Transmission from Jan Bays and Laren Bays in 2017 [432].
Teacher at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple, OR [432]. Since 2011, a student of Dzogchen (Tibetan Buddhism) teacher, Keith Dowman [432].
- Trussell, Larry Fuho (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS2015-TRUSSEL-BAYSLAR [432].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1976) [432].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1976 #432 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2015 #432 minus 1976 #432=39) 39 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jan Bays-Laren Bays Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2015) [432].
Data:
Practiced Zen since 1976 [432]. Received Lay Transmission from Jan Bays and Laren Bays in 2015.
Teacher at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple, OR [432].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Welsh, Ed Gensho (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-HOSH2016-WELSHED-BAYSLAR [432].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2002) [432].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2002 #432 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 19?? #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jan Bays-Laren Bays Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2016) [432].
Data:
Practiced Zen since 2002 [432]. Made Dharma Holder by Jan Bays and Laren Bays in 2016 [432].
end of the 3rd generation teachers in Jan Bays-Laren Bays Line
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- Terris, Abby Mushin (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS2013-TERRISA-BAYSJAN [432].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1977) [435]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1977 #435 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2013 #432 minus 1977 #432=36) 36 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Bays Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2013) [432].
Data:
Zen practitioner since 1977[432]. In 1992, started Corvallis Zen Circle (now Sangha Jewel Temple), OR where she teaches [432].
Received Lay Transmission from Jan Bays in 2013 [432]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
end of the 2nd generation teachers in Jan Bays Line
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continuation of the 1st generation teachers in Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
BECK, CHARLOTTE L. JŌKO [32][1312] (27 Mar 1917 - 15 Jun 2011) [32][256].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-1-SENS1978-BECKCHA-MAEZUMI-L1995 [590].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1965?) [706].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1965? #706 minus 1917 #32=48?)
48? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1978 #590 minus 1965? #706=13) 13 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maezumi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1978) [590].
BROKE OFF contacts with Taizan Maezumi and Los Angeles Zen Center (1983) [690].
LEFT the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) SCHOOL (1995) [691].
ESTABLISHED A NEW SPIRITUALLY and ORGANISATIONALLY INDEPENDENT ZEN SCHOOL: Ordinary Mind Zen (1995) (Zen combining shikantaza, koans and Vipassana) [691][706].
Data:
One of Taizan Maezumi's twelve Dharma Successors [590].
A graduate of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music [834].
In 1965 met for the first time Taizan Maezumi and became his student at the ZCLA [706].
She "would also study and sit numerous retreats with Haku’un Yasutani Roshi [1885-1973 - tmc] and Soen Nakagawa Roshi [1907-1984 - tmc], passing the Mu koan with Soen Roshi" [706].
In 1978, received Dharma Transmission from Taizan Maezumi [690].
In 1983, "broke with Maezumi over his [scandalous relationship with Beck's 17 yrs old daughter, Brenda #1310 - tmc] actions and opened [in the same year - tmc] Zen Center of San Diego" [690].
Since the break up of 1983 "Charlotte Joko Beck and her dharma heirs adapted elements of the vipassana tradition" [706].
From 1983 to Jul 2006 [691] was the head teacher at the Zen Center of San Diego (ZCSD) [690].
In 1995, separated from White Plum Asanga by founding "along with three of her Dharma heirs" [834] the Ordinary Mind Zen School (www.prairiezen.org/ordmind.html) [691].
"In 2006, she revoked Dharma transmission from two senior students: Ezra Bayda and Elizabeth Hamilton [690].
Beck also stated that Zen Center San Diego should not claim to represent her or her teaching" [690].
Known online teachings by Joko Beck.
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): sixteen (16) 2nd generation teachers in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School
- BAYDA, EZRA SHINKOKU [136][252][692]
aka Ezra Bayda A Hamilton [1197] (b. 1944- ) [136][252][692] or (1948-) [1197].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-2-SENS1998-BAYDAEZ-BECKCHA-L2006 [633].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS2008-BAYDAEZ-(generic WHIPLUM) [691].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1970) [1418].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1970 #1418 minus 1944 #136=24) or (1970 #1418 minus 1948 #1197=22)
29? or 25? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1998 #693 minus 1970 #1418=28) 28 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School: HŌSHI (1995) [693]; SENSEI (1998) [693].
EXPELLED FROM the Beck (Ordinary Mind Zen aka OM) SCHOOL (2006) [690]
HAD Beck's Dharma Transmission and Teacher credentials REVOKED (2006)[250][690]
JOINED "generic" Maezumi (#, White Plum Asanga) (2008) SCHOOL [691].
REMOVED FROM TEACHING POSITIONS at San Diego Zen Centre and Santa Rosa Zen Group (2019)[485]
WAS AFFLICTED with Red Threaded Entanglements [844] (2019) [693].
Data:
HUSBAND of Elizabeth Hamilton [136].
Was 77 in Jul 2025 (= b. 1948) [1196].
Practiced various styles of meditation since 1970 [693].
In the early 1970’s studied with Osaka Koryu (Rinzai), Taizan Maezumi's teacher [691].
In 1978 began formal Zen practice with Taizan Maezumi at the Zen Centre of Los Angeles (ZCLA) [693].
Subsequently continued studied [post 1998?] with Jakusho Kwong (Sōtō) of Shunryu Suzuki lineage [693].
In 1992, started studying "with Charlotte Joko Beck [693].
In 1995, began teaching Zen [as a Hōshi/Dharma Holder] [693].
In 1998, Ezra Bayda received Dharma Transmission from Charlotte Beck [691][693].
Ezra Bayda founded, no later than 19 Apr 2003 [1418] Santa Rosa Zen Group [1418], moving into the vacuum left upon the collapse in 1999 of John Tarrant's California Diamond Sangha (est.1987).
In 2006, Joko Beck revoked Dharma Transmissions she previously gave to Ezra Bayda and Elizabeth Hamilton [250].
In 2008, during a ceremony, "in the ZCLA Ancestor’s Room, [...] officiated by ZCLA’s abbot, Roshi Egyoku Nakao" [691] Ezra Bayda and Elizabeth Hamilton
renewed and reaffirmed their # White Plum lineage and "transmission connection" [691].
Teacher (1995-2019) at the Zen Center of San Diego (www.zencentersandiego.org) [693[484][485]. In August [693] or in Oct 2019 [484][485]
due to revelations of his sexual misconduct with two of his students, 75! years old Bayda was removed as a teacher at ZCSD [693][484][485].
Teacher (1995-2019) at the Santa Rosa Zen Group (www.santarosazengroup.org) [252][693].
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): two (2) 3rd generation teachers in Bayda Line <= Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School
- Moore, Diane D [705] (b. 1946-) [1417].
aka Diane Darling Moore [1417].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-SENS2016-MOOREDI-BAYDAEZ-L2019? [705].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1995?) [705]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1995? #705 minus 1946 #1417=49)
49 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2016 #705 minus 1995? #705=21?) 21? years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Bayda Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): SENSEI (2016) [705].
LEFT the Bayda circle of students (2019?) [705].
Data:
Was 80 in Apr 2026 (= b. 1946)[1417]
Since 1995 practicing meditation with Ezra Bayda [705].
"[I]s one of the original members of the Santa Rosa Zen Group" [705] that was established by Ezra Bayda no later than 19 Apr 2003 [1418].
On 23 Jul 2016 was "authorized as the group's teacher by Ezra Bayda and Elizabeth Hamilton" [705].
The Santa Rosa Zen Group (est. in 1995 by E. Bayda) [705] "is not Buddhist, although much of the teaching is consistent with Buddhism" [705]
- Zolynas, Al Richard [697][1198] aka Algirdas R Zolynas [1198] (b. 1945-) [697][1198].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS2012-ZOLYNAS-BAYDAEZ [551].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1979) [696].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1979 #696 minus 1945 #697=34)
34 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2012 #551 minus 1979 #696=33) 33 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Bayda Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): SENSEI (2012) [551].
Data:
Was 80 in Jul 2025 (= b. 1948) [1198].
Ph.D. A lecturer in English and writing. Born in post-war Austria of Lithuanian parents [697].
Between 1979 and 2006 (the year CJ Beck Sensei left the SDZC) did Zen training with Charlotte Joko Beck at the Zen Center of Los Angeles, and later in San Diego [696].
In 2012 was authorized to teach by Ezra Bayda and Elizabeth Hamilton of the Zen Center of San Diego [696][551].
Is "recognized as a Zen teacher by the White Plum Asanga and the Ordinary Mind Zen School" [696].
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- Christensen, Larry Jissan (b. 19??-) [120].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-2-SENS1997-CHRISTL-BECKCHA [1374].
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'] (1997 #1374 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Teacher at the Zen Center of Portland, Portland, OR. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Christenson [or Christensen? cf. #1322, 1374], Anna (b. 19??-) [51].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-F-2-SENS1997-CHRISTA-BECKCHA [1374].
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'] (1997 #1374 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School: SENSEI (y-sens) [435].
Data:
Teacher at a group/centre in New York City, NY, US. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Dawson, Geoff (b. 19??-)[src] [does not seem to use Buddhist names - tmc].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-M-2-SENS1991-DAWSONG-TARRANT-L1992?or1993? [852].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-2-SENS1998-DAWSONG-BECKCHA [852].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-2-ROSH2003-DAWSONG-BECKCHA [695].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1975) or (1976) [500][965] or [852,p.10-11]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1975? #500 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1991 #851 minus 1976 #851=15) 15 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in the John Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha (1987-1999) restructured as Pacific Zen Institute (2000-present) School: SENSEI (1991) [852,p.10-11].
LEFT the Tarrant's Sanbo Kyodan/California Diamond Sangha SCHOOL (1992? or 1993?) [551]
JOINED the Beck (Ordinary Mind Zen) SCHOOL (1993) [852,p.10-11].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School: SENSEI (2003) [695];RŌSHI (2003) [257][695].
Data:
Since 1975 studied and practiced Zen Buddhism [500][965] or did so since 1976, in Japan under Kobori Rōshi at Daitokuji in Kyoto [852,p.10-11].
In 1978 went (in company of other Zen student's from Sydney - Leigh Davison, John Tarrant and then Tarrant's wife Susan Murcott) to Robert Aitken's Maui Zendo in Hawaii [852,p.10-11]
In 1991 appointed a Sensei by John Tarrant [852,p.10-11].
In the mid-1990s, an Assistant Teacher [Sensei] within Robert Aitken's Diamond Sangha line [435].
"In 1992 I moved to live in Hobart with my newly wedded wife, Diana and set up a Hobart Zen Group" [852,p.10].
In 1992 had a conflict with John Tarrant over the latter's "way decisions were being made". In the aftermath, Tarrant has revoked Dawson's apprentice teacher ('Sensei') status [852,p.10-11].
In 1992 or 1993 "I [Geoff Dawson] withdrew my membership of the Sydney Zen Centre and the Diamond Sangha. This [Tarrant's revocation] decision was not made by Robert Aitken but he supported John as the senior teacher and this led to my [Dawson's] loss of trust in him [Aitken] as a teacher."
In the late 1990s, following his estrangement from both teachers - Robert Aitken and John Tarrant - became a student of Joko Beck [src].
"After I left [in 1993] I furthered my training and my relationship with Charlotte Joko Beck over another ten years, set up the Ordinary Mind Zen School in Sydney and received Dharma Transmission from Joko in 1993 [Sensei - tmc]." [852,p.10-11].
Since 1998, teacher at the Ordinary Mind Zen School Sydney (www.zensydney.com), and Ordinary Mind Zen School Melbourne (www.zenmelbourne.com) Australia [500].
In 2003 received Dharma Transmission ('Inka') from Joko Beck [257][695].
"Dharma Successor of Charlotte Joko Beck" [695].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
"Registered psychologist. He works in full time private practice at North Sydney and in the Blue Mountains" near Sydney, Australia [500].
since 1975 student and practitioner of Zen [500].
In 2016, Maggie Gluek of Sydney Zen Centre observed: "Geoff was made an apprentice teacher by John Tarrant, but a whole range of thingsmismanagement and testing of limits and personality clashes led to Geoff’s leaving SZC and eventually setting up the Ordinary Mind Zen School." [860,p.41]
Since 1998, teacher at the Ordinary Mind Zen School Sydney (www.zensydney.com), and Ordinary Mind Zen School Melbourne (www.zenmelbourne.com) Australia [500].
Known online teachings by Geoff Dawson.
Please note that, due an entirely avoidable editorial error, for at least 25 years 2000-2025 Geoff Dawson
was incorrectly listed in this document as a Dharma successor within the Robert Aitken Line whereas since 1991 he was a Dharma successor within the John Tarrant Line. My deepest apologies. Please apply this correction where necessary - tmciolek, 5 Jan 2025.
- Hamilton, Elizabeth Yuin [32][1043] aka Elizabeth A Etal Hamilton [1196]. (b. 1943-) [1196].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS1994-HAMILEL-BECKCHA-L2006 [694].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS2008-HAMILEL-(generic WHPLUM) [691].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1975?) [694].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1975? #694 minus 1943 #1196=32?)
32? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1994 #694 minus 1975? #694=19) 19 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School: HŌSHI (1992) [694]; SENSEI (1994) [694].
EXPELLED FROM the Beck (Ordinary Mind Zen) SCHOOL (2006) [690]
HAD Beck's Dharma Transmission and Teacher credentials REVOKED (2006)[250][690]
JOINED "generic" Maezumi (White Plum Asanga) (2008) SCHOOL [691].
REMOVED FROM TEACHING POSITIONS at San Diego Zen Centre (2019)[485].
Data:
WIFE of EZRA BAYDA [136][251].
Was 82 in Jul 2025 (= b. 1943) [1196].
Teacher at the Zen Center of San Diego.
In 1975 entered Zen practice at the Zen Center of Los Angeles with Taizan Maezumi, and later with Charlotte Joko Beck [694].
In 1992 started teaching [as a Hōshi] at Zen Center San Diego in 1992 [694].
In 1994 received 'Denbo' from Joko Beck [694].
In 2006 Joko Beck revoked Dharma Transmissions she previously gave to Ezra Bayda and Elizabeth Hamilton [250].
In 2008 during a ceremony, "in the ZCLA Ancestor’s Room, [...] officiated by ZCLA’s abbot, Rōshi Egyoku Nakao" [691] Ezra Bayda and Elizabeth Hamilton
renewed and reaffirmed their White Plum lineage and "transmission connection" [691].
In 2019 although "No complaints of sexual misconduct were made against Elizabeth Hamilton" [485] in Oct 2019 the ZCSD Board asked E. Hamilton "for her immediate
resignation on the basis of her breaching the WPA’s Code of Ethical Conduct [...] Elizabeth
submitted her resignation." [485].
In 2020, Aug was a member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- HOWARD, GREGG (b. 19??-) [133].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-2-HOSH1996-HOWARDG-BECKCHA [707].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-2-SENS2004-HOWARDG-BECKCHA [707].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1975?) [707].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1975? #707 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2004 #707 minus 1975? #707=29) 39 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School: HŌSHI (1996) [707]; SENSEI (2004) [346][707].
Data:
In the 1970s began practicing Zen in Australia and the United States [707].
Between 1977-2012 worked at the universities as a musicologist and was exploring the Japanese bamboo flute ('shakuhachi') [707]
In 1981, co-founded Brisbane's first Zen group [707].
In the early 1990s, established in Brisbane "the Everyday Zen Group, which later became Ordinary Mind Zen Brisbane,
modelled on Joko Beck's practice approach" [707]".
In 1996 received permission to teach from Joko Beck [707] and her Dharma Transmission in 2004 [707].
in 2024 was The Guiding Teacher of Ordinary Mind Zen Brisbane [707].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): one (1) 3rd generation teacher in Howard Line <= Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School
- Jensen, Vince (b. ????-) [710].
Teacher appoint. &-DMD-M-5-HOSH2016-JENSENV-DAVISON [707].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-3-HOSH2017-JENSENV-HOWARDG-L2017 [707].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-3-SENS2021-JENSENV-HOWARDG [707].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1985) [707]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2021 #707 minus 1985 #707=36) 36 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Davison Line of the Diamond Sangha School: PRACTICE LEADER (Hōshi) (2016) [707].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Howard Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): PRACTICE LEADER (Hōshi) (2017) [707]; SENSEI (2021) [707].
Data:
In 1985 commenced Zen studies with Charlotte Joko Beck at Zen Center of San Diego [707].
After moving to Australia in 1999 and to Bellingen in 2003, Vince practised with several
teachers including Sexton Burke (Barzaghi line) and Ellen Davison (Barzaghi line) at the Bellingen Zen Group [707]
and with Gregg Howard of Ordinary Mind Zen Brisbane [707].
In 1999, after moving to Australia, studied Zen with (teacher?) at the (centre?) [707].
Since 2003 studied Zen with (teacher?) at the Bellingen Zen Group [707].
In 2016 appointed Practice Leader [Hōshi? - tmc] by Ellen Davison [707].
In 2017 appointed Practice Leader [Hōshi? - tmc] by Gregg Howard [707].
In 2021 received Dharma Transmission from Gregg Howard [707].
Since 2021? Vince Jensen is the Guiding teacher of the Bellingen Zen Group in NSW [707],
and Associate teacher of Ordinary Mind Zen Brisbane [707].
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School
- Hess, Brenda Charlotte Jiun Chiko Beck Hess [1310] aka Brenda Charlotte Patton, Brenda C Beck [1311] (b. 1955-) [1311].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-2-HOSH19??-HESSBRE-BECKCHA [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-start?) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1975? #707 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-start #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (Sensei? - 19??) [1322].
WAS AFFLICTED with Red Threaded Entanglements [844] (1972-1974) [1310].
Data:
DAUGHTER of CHARLOTTE BECK [1310].
Was 70 in Aug 2025 (= b. 1955) [1311].
In 2017, she wrote: "I became romantically involved with him [Taizan Maezumi] at the age of seventeen [= i.e. in 1972, #1311 - tmc], after graduating high
school, the summer before starting my freshman year at UCLA. The relationship was not
consummated until I turned nineteen [= i.e. in 1974, #1311 - tmc]" [1310]
In 19??, received permission to teach from Joko Beck [1322] and her Dharma Transmission, in 20?? [src].
Teacher at the Prescott Zen Center, AZ [1322].
A hih school graduate and a student at ICLA [1310].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [src].
- MAGID, BARRY [does not seem to use Buddhist names - tmc] (b. 19 Dec 1949-) [79][94]
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-2-HOSH1996-MAGIDBA-BECKCHA [930].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-2-SENS1998-MAGIDBA-BECKCHA [930].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1977?) [930].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1977? #930 minus 1949 #79=28?)
28? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1998 #930 minus 1977? #930=22?) 22? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School: HŌSHI? (1996) [930]; SENSEI (1998) [930].
Data:
In 1975, graduated from U. of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey [930].
In the late 1970s (say, 1977? - tmc), while completing 4 years of training [931] in psychiatry and psychoanalysis, commenced Zen training [930].
First studied Zen with Eido Tai Shimano, later with Bernard Glassman [930]. Subsequently he trained with Charlotte Joko Beck [930].
"In 1996, Charlotte Beck gave him permission [made him a Hōshi? - tmc] to establish The Ordinary Mind Zendo" [930].
In 1998, Charlotte Beck gave him Dharma Transmission, and full authorization to teach Zen indep.ly [930].
Teacher at The Ordinary Mind Zendo in New York City, NY, US. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
A psychoanalyst [930].
Known online teachings by Barry Magid (www.ordinarymind.com).
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): seven (7) 3rd generation teachers in Magid Line <= Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School
- Azhar, Shaheryar [1413](b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-3-HOSH2024-AZHARSH-MAGIDBA [1414].
STARTED regular Zen practice in 1993 [1414].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1993 #1414 minus y-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 #sec minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Magid Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): HŌSHI (y-hosh) [1413]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
"[S]tarted Zen practice in 1993 and sat alone for seven years" [1414]
After reading Charlotte Joko Beck's "Everyday Zen: Love & Work", he reached out and
Between 2000-2010, was Barry Magid's student at Ordinary Mind Zen (OMZ) [1414]
In 2010, "left New York for Abu Dhabi and then in 2014 onwards retired to his original home country,
Pakistan" [1414]
Between 2010-Mar 2020 (Zoom started being used) "Shaheryar had continued his daily practice alone in that ten-year exile from New York" [1414].
"However, during this, prior-to-Zoom period, he had maintained sporadic contact with Barry
Magid on email, listening once in a while to his teishos on the OMZ website and sitting i
n person with the OMZ Sangha on short visits to New York in 2015 and 2016" [1414].
["I]n August of 2020 with Barry's permission, he began to teach Zen Buddhism,
once a week, under the title of "# 1 Learning: Sunday Class",
which is now a multi-ethnic and multi-faith Sangha" [1414].
On 3 Aug 2024, received 'Denkai' transmission of precepts from Barry Magid in a ceremony held in OMZ, New York [1414].
- GEORGE, PAT JIKYO (b. 19??-) [934].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-3-HOSH2005-GEORGEP-MAGIDBA [442].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-3-SENS2009-GEORGEP-MAGIDBA [934].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (mid 1980s, say 1985? - tmc) [932, #933].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2009 #55 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Magid Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): HŌSHI? (2005) [442]; SENSEI (2009) [55].
Data:
She studied several years at Zen Mountain Monastery [est. 1980, #933] in Mt. Tremper, New York, with John Daido
Loori [932].
In 2005, founded [as a Hōshi? - tmc] the Zen Center of Philadelphia [422].
Teacher at the Zen Center of Philadelphia [240].
On 14 Nov 2009, Pat received full transmission in the Ordinary Mind School from Barry Magid [934].
In 2009, received Dharma Transmission from Barry Magid [239][240][346][422][551]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
Known online teachings by Pat George.
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): two (2) 4th generation teachers in George Line <= Magid Line <= Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School
- Koller, Bob (b. 19??-) [934].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-4-HOSH2014-KOLLERB-GEORGEP [934].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in George Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): HŌSHI (2014) [934]; SENSEI (y-sens) [934].
Data:
In 2014, received from Pat George 'Denkai' and was given permission to teach [934].
A graduate of Binghamton U., has a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Washington U. [934]. A medical social worker [934].
- Nichols, Peter (b. 19??-) [934].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-4-HOSH2011-NICHOLS-GEORGEP [347].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-4-SENS2022-NICHOLS-GEORGEP [934].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1988?) [934].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1988? #934 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2022 #934 minus 1988? #934=34?) 34? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in George Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): HŌSHI (2011) [347]; SENSEI (2022) [934].
Data:
In the late 1980s and early 90s. [say, between 1988? and 1992? - tmc], a student of Bernard Glassman and John Loori [934].
In 2022, received from Pat George Dharma Transmission ('Sensei') [934].
A retired writer-editor [934].
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- Hawkins, Chris [1413](b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-3-HOSH20??-HAWKCHR-MAGIDBA [1413].
STARTED regular Zen practice in y-start [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 #sec minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Magid Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): HŌSHI (y-hosh) [1413]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
In 20?? received 'Denkai' transmission of precepts from Barry Magid [1413].
- Martin, Malcolm (b. 19??-) [1322].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-2-HOSH19??-MARTINM-BECKCHA [1322].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-2-SENS19??-MARTINM-MAGIDBA [1413].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-start?) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1975? #707 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-start #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
In 2019, founded Ordinary Mind UK
In 19??, received permission to teach from Joko Beck [1322] and her Dharma Transmission, in 20?? [src].
Teacher at Ordinary Mind UK, an online-based Zen group who periodically meets for sesshins online
and in physical places near Gloucester, UK [1415].
in 19??, received Denbo from Barry Magid [1413].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [src].
"An ordained lay member of the Order of Interbeing (The Plum Village Tradition) founded by Thich Nhat Hanh" [1416]
- Poirier, Marc (b. 1952-2 Aug 2015) [422][926].
[Please note that between 6 Apr 2020 and 13 Apr 2026 I mistyped the surname as "Poirer" - apologies, tmc ]
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-3-HOSH2011-POIRIER-MAGIDBA [422].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1981) [422].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1981 #422 minus 1952 #926=29)
29 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (Y-sens #src minus 1981 422=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Magid Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): HŌSHI (2011) [422].
Data:
A lawyer in Washington, DC. In 1981 took up Zen studies [422]. Dharma Holder [347].
Since 1981 was a student of John Loori [422]. In 2009 became a student of Barry Magid [422].
In 2011 received 'Denkai' transmission of precepts from Barry Magid [347][422]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
Known online teachings by Mar Poirer (www.ordinarymind.com).
- Slemmer, Claire (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-F-3-HOSH2021-SLEMMER-MAGIDBA [422].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Magid Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): HŌSHI (2021) [422].
Data:
Since 2004, a student of Barry Magid [422]. In 2011 received 'Denkai' transmission of precepts from Barry Magid [347][422]. In 2021 appointed Dharma Holder [347].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
Known online teachings by Claire Slemmer (www.ordinarymind.com).
- TERZANO, KAREN (b. 1950-) [346][1424].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-3-HOSH2011-TERZANO-GRAEFSU-L2014 [347].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-F-3-SENS2014-TERZANO-MAGIDBA [346].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1987?) [921].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1987? #921 minus 1950 #346=37?)
37? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2014 #346 minus 1987? #921=27?) 27? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Magid Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): SENSEI (2014) [346].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Graef Line of the Kapleau (Rochester Zen Center) School: HŌSHI (2011) [347].
Data:
Began Zen practice in the late 1980’s (say 1987? - tmc) [921].
In the 1990s, a student of Hwalson Sunim, a teacher within the Chogye Order of Korea, a Lin-chi (Rinzai) school of Zen [422].
In 1998, she moved to Costa Rica [422], where she became a formal student
of Sunyana Graef (Philip Kapleau line) [347]. "In 2005 Karen returned to the United States where she spent 2 years in
residence at the [Sunyana Graef's - tmc] Vermont Zen Center [www.vermontzen.org - tmc]" [422].
In 2009 "retook her formal vows with her current teacher, Barry Magid" [347].
In 2011 received 'Denkai' transmission of precepts from Barry Magid [347].
On 14 Nov 2014 received 'Denbo' from Barry Magid [708][346].
In 2009, Karen became a student of her current Zen teacher, Barry Magid, and received her teacher initiation (denkai) from him in 2011. Karen was granted full Zen teacher rights in 2014 at a denbo ceremony in New York.
Karen is a member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association. For several years, Karen has been working with an "electronic sangha" made up of students from all over the world. Karen also considers traditional retreats invited.
"In 2012, with the permission of her teacher, Karen founded Tavallinen Mieli Zendo in Tampere" [1424].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
Worked as "a research psychologist and professor at a
university"[1424].
Has PhDs in Clinical Psychology and Physiological Comparative Psychology [1424].
Has a MA in Ethology [1424].
Known online teachings by Karen Terzano (www.ordinarymind.com).
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): seven (7) 4th generation teachers in Terzano Line <= Magid Line <= Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School
- Henttonen, Jani (b. 19??-) [709].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-F-4-HOSH2023-HENTTON-TERZANO [921].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2012?) [921].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2012? #921 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Terzano Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): HŌSHI (2023) [921]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
In 2012, he became a student of Karen Terzano [921].
In 2014, took Jukai with K. Terzano [921]. In 2018 became K. Terzano's jisha (attendant) [921].
In 2023 received 'Denkai' (permission to teach) from K. Terzano [921].
Owner of a second-hand bookshop [921].
- Norén, Magnus (b. 19??-) [709].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-4-HOSH2019-NORENMA-TERZANO [921].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1997?) [921].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1997? #921 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Terzano Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): HŌSHI (2019) [921]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Since the late 1990s (say, since 1997? - tmc) practiced mainly Soto Zen [921].
From 2013 and onward, a student of Karen Terzano [921].
In Oct 2019, received from Karen Terzano 'Denkai' and was given permission to teach [921].
Licensed psychologist [921].
- Puhanna, Ismo [1424] (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-4-HOSH2025-PUHANNA-TERZANO [1424].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2009) [1424].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2015? #1424 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Terzano Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): HŌSHI (2025) [1424].
Data:
"[S]tarted formal Zen practice in 2009 at the Shinnyo-ji Soto temple as a student of Iten Shinnyo Roshi" [1424].
In 2010, received in Italy the Jukai [1424]. Returned to Finland in 2011 [1424].
In 2012, became a student of Karen Terzano [1424].
Currently (2026), is responsible for the maintenance of the association's zen center [1424].
In Oct 2025, received the 'Denkai' [1424].
- Rosenbaum, Robert (Bob) Meikyo Onza [1215]. (b. 1950-) [1217].
aka Robert Leonard Rosenbaum, Bob Rosenbaum [1217].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-4-HOSH2023-ROSENBA-TERZANO [921].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1972) [1214].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1972 #1214. minus 1950 #1217=22)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 1972 #1214=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Terzano Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): HŌSHI? (2023) [1214]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Was 75 in Aug 2025 (= b. 1950) [1217].
Started Zen training in 1972 [1214].
Was a student of Kyozan Joshu Sasaki (Rinzai) and Omori Sogen (Rinzai) [1214].
From 1989, a student Sojun Mel Weitsman (Soto)[1214] at Berkeley Zen Center [1215].
in 1990, began learning Dayan Qigong ('Wild Goose'', #1216) from Master Hui Liu [1215].
"[T]aught Dayan Qigong at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco"", CA [1215].
In 19??, was teachers authorized as Qigong teacher by Master Hui Liu.
In 2010, received lay entrustment from Mel Weitsman [1214].
"[F]ounded a Zen group in the Sierra foothills shortly afterwards (in 2010? or 2011? - tmc)[1215].
In 2019, received 'denkai' from Karen Terzano [1214].
in 20??, was invited by Karen Terzano to become "a visiting teacher at the Ordinary Mind Zen sangha in Finland" [1215].
In 1980, obtained a "Ph.D. in clinical psychology at Boston Univ.[1215].
In the 1980s, trained in neuropsychology under Edith Kaplan at the Boston VA [1215].
Between 1982 and 2010 worked at Kaiser Permanente [1216]
- Rzepka-Wejaker, Joakim [1424] (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-4-HOSH20??-RZEPKAW-TERZANO [1424].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2015?) [1424].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2015? #1424 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Terzano Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): HŌSHI (20??) [1424].
Data:
An Ordinary Mind teacher in Jrbo, Sweden [1424],
"[A]fter years of struggling with addiction. Joakim began practicing within the framework of the
Christian-Catholic tradition" [1424].
In 2015, after living at a Christian retreat center and practicing there full-time,
he began practicing with Karen Terzano and the Ordinary Mind tradition [1424].
- Teräväinen, Timo (b. 19??-) [921].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-4-HOSH2019-TERAVAI-TERZANO [921]
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Terzano Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): HŌSHI (2019) [921]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
In 2019, receved 'Denkai' [921]. "He no longer acts as a teacher with Ordinary Mind Zendo" [921].
A "cinematographer, digital colorist, FX artist and theater projection designer" [1218].
Worked at Aalto Univ. [Greater Helsinki, Finland - tmc], at the photography department [1218].
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- Tootell, Andrew Sono [1342] (b. 1956-) [347].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-3-HOSH2016-TOOTELL-MAGIDBA [422].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-3-SENS2019-TOOTELL-MAGIDBA [422].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1988) [1342].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1988 #1342 minus 1956 #347=32)
32 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2019 #422 minus 1988 #1342=32) 32 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Magid Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): HŌSHI (2014) [347]; SENSEI (2019) [422].
Data:
In 1988, began Zen practice, inspired by reading Phillip Kapleaus The Three Pillars of Zen [1342].
Subsequently he sat with "Sydney Zen Centre (Diamond Sangha) and later also practised in the Burmese Vipassana
tradition at the Blue Mountains Insight Centre and later at the Adelaide Zen Centre" [1342]".
In 2002, started corresponding with Barry Magid [1342].
He also studied koans with the Sexton Bourke (19492011) and Ellen Davison, "both teachers in the Diamond Sangha lineage"".
In 2014 "travelled to New York to become the resident manager of the Ordinary Mind Zendo New York for three months,
where he continued his training with Barry Magid and received denkai (transmission giving him permission to teach and offer the precepts)" [1342].
In 2014 received 'Denkai' transmission of precepts from Barry Magid [347]. On the 20th July 2019,
received 'Denbo' from Barry Magid [422].
In 2016 was a teacher at the Ordinary Mind Zen Center in Bellingen, NSW, Australia (www.ordinarymind.com.au) [347].
Psychotherapist [347].
Known online teachings by Andrew Tootell (www.ordinarymind.com).
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School
- Martin, Malcolm (b. 19??-) [1322].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School: HOSH19?? [1322]
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Magid Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School: SENSEI (19??) [1413].
Data redirection:
See the full data inMartin Malcolm in the Magid Line (3rd gen.)
- McWilliams, Spencer (b. 19??-) [1322].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-2-HOSH19??-MCWILLI-BECKCHA [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-start?) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1975? #707 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-start #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
In 19??, received permission to teach from Joko Beck [1322] and her Dharma Transmission, in 20?? [src].
Teacher at Freeway Zen Group, XX [1322].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [src].
- Nafstad, Gary (b. 1949-) [690][249].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-2-SENS2004-NAFSTAD-BECKCHA [250].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-2-ROSH2010-NAFSTAD-BECKCHA [690].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1949 #690=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2004 #250 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2010 #690 minus 2004 #250=6) 6 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School: SENSEI (2004) [250]; RŌSHI (2010) [690].
Data:
Received Dharma Transmission from Joko Beck in 2004. Since the Northern Spring 2010 [250],
the Dharma Successor of Charlotte Joko Beck [250][690].
- Penn, Barbara Muso [690][248][249] (19??-Feb 2023) [1115]
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-F-2-SENS2004-PENNBAR-BECKCHA [249].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2004 #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School: SENSEI (2004) [249].
Data:
Born in Queens, New York [1115]. A graduate from Fordham U.[1115]
A Masters of Science from Yeshiva U. in Special Education 1115]
Graduate in humanistic psychology at NYU. [1115]
Received Dharma Transmission from Joko Beck in 2004 [249].
Founded the Sandhills Zen Center, Southern Pines, NC [249].
Teacher at the Sandhills Zen Center [249][1115] and at "a Zen group in the Chapel Hill/Durham area" [1115].
"[A] Tai Chi disciple (lineage holder) of Grand Master Jesse Tsao" [1115]
Died in Feb 2023 [1115].
- Rhie, Bernard (Bernie) (b. 19??-) [1322].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-2-HOSH19??-RHIEBER-BECKCHA [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-start?) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1975? #707 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-start #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
In 19??, received permission to teach from Joko Beck [1322] and her Dharma Transmission, in 20?? [src].
Teacher at Williamstown Zen Group, XX [1322].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [src].
- RIZZETTO, DIANE ESHIN (b. 30 Oct 1942-) [32][91]
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-F-2-SENS1994-RIZZETT-BECKCHA [691] [or SENS1995 #1374].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1942 #32=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1994 #691 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School: SENSEI (1994) [691].
Data:
In 1994 Diane Rizzetto received Dharma Transmission from Charlotte Beck [691].
Until 2019? was the Senior Teacher at the Bay Zen Center (www.bayzen.org), Oakland, CA [439].
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): one (1) 3rd generation teacher in Rizetto Line <= Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School
- Birnbaum, Dan Myoen Toshin (b. 19??-) [439].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-3-SENS2019-BIRNBAU-RIZZETT [439].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2019 #439 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Rizzetto Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): SENSEI (2019) [439].
Data:
In 2019 received Dharma Transmission from Diane Rizzetto [439].
Teacher at the Bay Zen Center (www.bayzen.org), Oakland, CA [439].
Practising pediatric neurologist at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital in Oakland, CA [439].
Member of the Ordinary Mind Zen School and White Plum Asanga [439].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
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- SMITH, ELIHU GENMYO (b. 1948-) [18][32].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-2-SENS1992-SMITHEL-BECKCHA [393].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1974) [1423].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1974 #42 minus 1948 #18=26)
26 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1992 #393 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School: SENSEI (1992) [393].
Data:
In 1974, started his Zen training "at the Zen Studies Society in New York with Soen Nakagawa Roshi and Eido Shimano Roshi" [1423].
In 1979, was ordained ('tokudo') by Taizan Maezumi [1423].
In 1984, "continued his training with Charlotte Joko Beck at Zen Center of San Diego" [1423].
In 1992, received Dharma Transmission from Joko Beck [393].
In 1992, received from Joko Beck "(shiho) and authorization to teach" [1423].
Post Feb 2007, received 'inka' fromx Roshi of the
Sweetwater Zen Center, San Diego [1423].
Teacher at the Prairie Zen Center in Champaign, IL [393].
Known online teachings by Elihu Smith.
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): one (1) 3rd generation teacher in Smith Line <= Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School
- Russell, Ed Mushin (b. 19??-) [393].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-3-SENS2015-RUSSELL-SMITHEL [215][1423].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1) [1423].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2015 #393 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Smith Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): SENSEI (2015) [393].
Data:
In 1999, began formal Zen training with Elihu Smith [1423].
Took the precepts (jukai), and was Elihu Smith's attendant for 8 years [1423].
In 2015 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Elihu Smith [393][1423].
Resident teacher at the Prairie Zen Center in Champaign, IL [393]. Teacher at the Sangamon Zen Group in Springfield, IL [393].
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School
- SYVERSON, PEG [Bushin KōAn] (b. 19??-) [438][486][487].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-F-2-SENS2007-SYVERSO-BECKCHA [698].
Teacher appoint. S-SOT-F-5-SENS2011-SYVERSO-SPARKSF [438].
Teacher appoint. S-SOT-F-5-ROSH2014-SYVERSO-MCCALLK [698].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1996) [490].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1996 #490 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2007 #698 minus 1996 #490=11) 11 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School: HŌSHI (the 1990s) [438]; SENSEI (2007) [698].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Sparks Line of Sōtō Zen: SENSEI (2011) [438].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in McCall Line of Sōtō Zen: SENSEI (2014) [438].
Data:
Since 1996 a student and practitioner of Zen [490]. Senior Teacher at the Appamada Zen centre, Austin, TX.
Authorised to teach [as Hōshi - tmc] by Joko Beck in the 1990s [438].
"[A] teacher [Sensei - tmc] authorized in the Zen tradition since 2007" [698].
As a lay teacher, she does not use her Dharma nor teaching names at Appamada [487].
Studied with several Zen teachers, incl. Jan Chozen Bays and Laren Hogen Bays [438].
In Aug 2014 ordained by Flint Sparks (Austin Zen Center) in the Soto Zen lineage of Shunryu Suzuki [438][698].
In Sep 2011 received formal teacher recognition in the Shunryu Suzuki lineage from Flint Sparks [438].
Flint Sparks, #1177 and Kosho McCall, Dharma brothers, both 4th generation Soto teachers in the American lineage of Shunryu Suzuki (1904-1971) [tmc].
In Dec 2014 received Dharma Transmission in Shunryu Suzuki lineage from Kosho McCall [698].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435]. Associate Professor Emeritus at the U. of Texas at Austin, in the Dept of Rhetoric and Writing [438].
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): four (4) 3rd generation teachers in Syverson Line <= Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School
- Bankler, Todd (b. 19??-) [489].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-3-HOSH2020-BANKLER-SYVERSO [491].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2009) [699].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2009 #699 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Syverson Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): HŌSHI (2020) [491].
Data:
In 2009 commenced Zen training with Peg Syverson [699].
Dharma Teacher at the Appamada Zen center, Austin, TX [489].
Received Dharma entrustment [appointed Hōshi? - tmc] from Peg Syverson on 11 Jan 2020 [491]. As a lay teacher, he does not use his Dharma nor teaching names at Appamada [487].
- Barna, Joel (b. 19??-) [489].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-3-HOSH2020-BARNAJO-SYVERSO [491].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Syverson Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): HŌSHI (2020) [491].
Data:
Dharma Teacher at the Appamada Zen center, Austin, TX [489].
Received Dharma entrustment [appointed Hōshi? - tmc] from Peg Syverson on 11 Jan 2020 [491]. As a lay teacher, he does not use his Dharma nor teaching names at Appamada [487].
- Sparks, Flint (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-3-SENS2022-SPARKSF-SYVERSO [487].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2022 #487 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Syverson Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): SENSEI (2022) [487].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Hartman Line of Sōtō (Shunryu Suzuki) Zen: SENSEI (y-sens) [487].
Data:
Former psychologist, Ph.D. [489]. Senior Teacher at the Appamada
Zen center, Austin, TX [489]. In 1995 took the precepts (Jukai) from Zenkei Blanche Hartman (Sōtō Zen) during ceremony at San Francisco Zen Center [700].
Flint Spark's "root teacher, who first authorized him to teach",
was Zenkei Blanche Hartman [487]. [Authorisation not listed in Hartman's Wikipedia entry #701 - tmc]. Authorised to teach by Peg Syverson in Mar 2022 [487].
Though a fully Dharma transmitted teacher, he does not use his Dharma nor teaching names at Appamada [487].
- Winnette, Laurie (b. 19??-) [489].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-F-3-HOSH2020-WINNETT-SYVERSO [491].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Syverson Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): HŌSHI (2020) [491].
Data:
Dharma Teacher at the Appamada Zen center, Austin, TX [489].
Received Dharma entrustment [appointed Hōshi? - tmc] from Peg Syverson on 11 Jan 2020 [491].
As a lay teacher, she does not use her Dharma nor teaching names at Appamada [487].
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- Watson-Forbess, Kate Myoku [1421](b. 1955- ) [1422].
aka Katherine F Watson, Katherine Forbess Watson [1422]
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-F-2-HOSH2021-WATFORB-BECKCHA [1421].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1994) [1421].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1994 #1421 minus 1955 #1422=39)
39 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 1994 #1421=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School: HŌSHI (2021) [1421].
[future] FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Elihu Smith Line of Sōtō Zen: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Was 71 in Apr 2026 (= b. 1955)[1422]
Been practicing zazen since 1994 [1421].
A student of Joko Beck for 12 years [1421].
"For the past 5 years [in Apr 2026 - tmc], she has been studying with Elihu Genmyo Smith" [1421].
"When circumstances allow [in Apr 2026 - tmc], she also practices at Great Vow Monastery with
Jan Chozen Bays and Hogen Bays" [1421].
end 2nd generation teachers in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), indep. fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School
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FLETCHER, CHARLES WILLIAM TENSHIN [85][1123] (b. 1955-) [85][184][702][1123].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-1-SENS1994-FLETCHE-MAEZUMI [702].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-ROSH2006-FLETCHE-MERZELD [702].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1979) [702].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1979 #702 minus 1955 #1123=24)
24 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1994 #702 minus 1979 #702=15) 15 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2006 #702 minus 1994 #702=12) 12 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maezumi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1994) [702].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: RŌSHI (2006) [702]; KOKUSAIFUKYOSHI (2009) [1114].
Data:
One of Taizan Maezumi's twelve Dharma Successors [590].
Since 1979 a student of Zen with Taizan Maezumi [702].
In 1994 received Dharma Transmission (authorization to teach) [as Sensei] from Taizan Maezumi [702].
In 2006 received 'Inka'(Zen Master, final seal of approval) from Dennis Merzel [702].
In 2009 appointed as "Kokusai fukyoshi" (Independent Missionary Zen master, International Zen Teacher)
accredited to "Sōtōshū-shumucho" (The Administrative Headquarters of Soto Zen Buddhism, Minato Ward, Tokyo #1120)[1114].
Teacher at the Yokoji Zen Mountain Center, Mountain Center, CA [370][510].
Formerly HUSBAND of Anne Seisen Fletcher (now ANNE SEISEN SAUNDERS, see Glassman line (2nd gen.) [370].
Also, a student and Dharma heir of Dennis Merzel [565].
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Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): four (4) 2nd generation teachers in Fletcher Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Blackwell, David A Jokai (b. 1971-) [1116][1122].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS2014-BLACKWE-FLETCHE [1116].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-ROSH2022-BLACKWE-FLETCHE [1116].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1998) [1116].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1998 #1116 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2014 #1116 minus 1988 #1116=26) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2022 #1116 minus 2012 #1116=10) 10 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Fletcher Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2014) [1116]; RŌSHI (2022) [1116].
Data:
Born in Flint, Wales, UK [1116].
Was 54 in Jul 2025 (= b. 1971) [1122]
In 1998, commenced zen training on Liverpool, UK under David Keizan Scott [1116].
"Shortly after, Jokai met Charles Tenshin Fletcher [...] during his annual visit to the UK to lead sesshin" [1116].
In 2000, Jokai moved to the, US to study residentially with Charles Fletcher [...] at Yokoji Zen Mountain Center [1116].
In 2014, received from Charles Fletcher Dharma Transmission (authorization to teach) ['Shiho'? - tmc] in the
White Plum lineage and the title of Sensei [1116].
In 2022, received from Charles Fletcher 'Inka' (final approval) and the title of Rōshi [1116].
In 2025 served as Vice Abbot of Yokoji Zen Mountain Center headed by Charles Fletcher [1116].
- McMAHON, BARRY KAIGEN [149][163][219][291]. (b. 1952?-) [1345].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS2003-MACMAHO-FLETCHE [1222].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-ROSH2011-MACMAHO-FLETCHE [1222].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (say, in 1986?) [1222].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1986? #1222 minus 1952? #1945=34?)
34? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2003 #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2011 #1222 minus 2003 #1222=8) 8 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Fletcher Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2003) [src]; RŌSHI (2010) [src].
Data:
HUSBAND of NICOLEE MILLER-MCMAHON [1222].
Was 73 in Dec 2025 (= b. 1952) [1345].
Studied in Japan for 5 years (since, say, 1987??-till, say, 1992?) with Koryu Roshi, Taizan Maezumi's Rinzai Teacher [1222].
Continued his studies in ZCLA with Taizan Maezumi from 1993 until Maezumi Roshi's death [in 1995] [1222].
"Barry then continued to study with Charles Tenshin Fletcher" [1222].
In 2003 received Dharma Transmission from Charles Fletcher [src] and, from C. Fletcher, in 2010 'Inka' [src].
In 2003 received Dharma Transmission from Charles Fletcher [1222] and, from C. Fletcher, in 2011 'Inka' [1222].
Together with his WIFE, Nicolee Jikyo Miller-McMahon (see Miller-McMahon Line), the Teacher at the Three Treasures Zen Community (www.ttzc.org). Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
Known online teachings by Barry MacMahon.
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): three (3) 3rd generation teachers in McMahon Line <= Fletcher Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Gelb, Steve Konshin (b. 19??-) [541].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS2020-GELBSTE-MACMAHO [540].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2022 #540 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in McMahon Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2020) [540].
Data:
"Received dharma transmission from Barry Kaigan McMahon in 2020" [540].
Since 2022 (corrected from "2021" in #541 - tmc), was a co-teacher at
the Three Treasures Zen Community in Southern California, assisted by
Becca Topol and Steve Hicks [541].
- Hicks, Steve Joshin (b. 19??-) [541].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS2022-HICKSST-MACMAHO [540].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2005) [540].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2005 #540 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2022 #540 minus 2005 #540=17) 17 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in McMahon Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2022) [540].
Data:
"An electrical engineer in the telecommunications and semiconductor industry" [540].
In 2005, commenced studies with Barry Kaigen McMahon at Three Treasures Zen center. [540]
In 2022, received transmission from Barry McMahon [540].
"He also studied extensively with Nicolee Jikyo McMahon Rōshi
and Annie Purna Pirruccello Rōshi" [540]".
Since 2022 (corrected from "2021" in #541 - tmc), was a co-teacher at
the Three Treasures Zen Community in Southern California, assisted by
Becca Topol and Steve Gelb [541].
- Topol, Becca Soshin aka Rebecca Beth Topol aka Rebecca E Topol [541][1346] (b. 1968?-)[1346]
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-SENS2022-TOPOLBE-MACMAHO [540].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (bef. 2002, say in 2001? - tmc) [540].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2001? #540 minus 1968? #1346=33?)
33? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2022 #540 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in McMahon Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2022) [540].
Data:
Was 57 in Dec 2025 (= b. 1968) [1346].
Began her Zen training at the Providence Zen Center (the Kwan Um School of Zen), as a college
student at Brown University (majoring in East Asian Studies and Japanese language) [540].
Subsequently, she studied at Hwa Gye Sa Seoul International Zen Center, in Seoul, Korea;
returned to the US and graduated from Harvard Law School [540].
In 2000, "she resumed her Zen training, at the Santa Monica Zen Center [...] with Bill
Yoshin Jordan Rōshi" [540]. Since 2010, trained under Barry Kaigen McMahon [540].
in June 2022, received Shiho (Dharma Transmission) from Barry McMahon (appointed 'Sensei') [540].
In 2022 (corrected from "2021" in #541 - tmc), "Topol Sensei has taken over the responsibility of running
the Three Treasures Zen Community in Southern California, assisted by her dharma brothers
Konshin Gelb Sensei and Joshin Hicks Sensei" [541].
"A screenwriter and producer for film and television" [540].
end of the 3rd generation teachers in McMahon Line <= Fletcher Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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- SCOTT, DAVID DOHI SHOJI KEIZAN [145][193][254]. aka D.L.Scott [1181].(b. 1944-)
[1180].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-HOSH2002-SCOTTDA-MERZELD [254].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS2009-SCOTTDA-FLETCHE [254].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-ROSH2019-SCOTTDA-FLETCHE [1179].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1982) [1179].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1982 #1179 minus 1944 #1180=38)
38 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2009 #254 minus 1982 #1179=27)
27 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2019 #1179 minus 2009 #254=10) 10 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2002) [254].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Fletcher Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School:
SENSEI (2009) [254]; RŌSHI (2019) [1179].
Data:
In 1944, born in Anfield, Liverpool [1180].
At the age 18, [= in 1962] commenced university studies of chemistry [1180],
In 1970, obtained a PhD from Manchester Univ. [1180].
In 1970, opened (with Paddy Byrne) the Everyman Bistro on Hope Street [1180].
In 1974 went to Okinawa, to study and practice, for 15 months, Japanese karate [1180].
In Taiwan, "studied [karate] with Master Kanei Uechi at the dojo in Futenma" [1181].
In 1982, began training as a Zen Buddhist [1180].
"Initially, since 1982 #1179, a student of Dennis Merzel (who appointed him Hōshi, 2002, #1179) and was
a teacher at the StoneWater Zen Sangha
(formerly, Liverpool Zen Buddhist Group, UK [151]).
In 2006, ordained as a monk by Dennis Merzel "at the Kanzeon Zen Centre in Salt Lake City, Utah" [1179].
In 2006, authorised by Dennis Merzel "as a Big Mind facilitator"[1179].
In Nov 2008 [= prior to the 2010/2011 revelations of Merzel's sex scandals - tmc],
formally became a student of Charles Fletcher "who he had by then known for fifteen years" [since 1993 - tmc][1179].
In 2008, formally became a student of Charles Fletcher, from whom, in Oct 2009,
received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' and the title of Sensei [254].
In Nov 2008, ordained as a priest by Charles Fletcher "at a Denkai ceremony at Yokoji Zen Mountain Center, California.
This qualified him to give Jukai (precepts) and Shukke Tokudo (ordination)" [1179].
In Oct 2009, Charles Fletcher recognised David Scott "as a lineage holder in a Dharma transmission ceremony in Liverpool" [1179].
In Apr 2019, received 'Inka' from Charles Fletcher [1179].
In 2025, was referred to as Roshi [1116].
In 2014, "was nominated and elected as a full board member of White Plum Asanga and is acting representative for Europe including the UK" [1179].
"David Scott (6th Dan) is a founder of the Uechi-Ryu Karate Association (Great Britain)" [1181].
"On his return to Liverpool, he started his own dojo in [L]iverpool" [1181].
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): eleven (11) 3rd generation teachers in Scott Line <= Fletcher Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Bazzano, Tony Shinro [1341]. (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-HOSH2024-BAZZANO-SCOTTDA [1341].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1996?) [1341].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1996? #1341 minus y-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 1996? #1341=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Scott Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2024) [1341].
Data:
Has "a background in philosophy and rock music" [1341].
in 1978, "[h]e first encountered the Dharma" during a Lam Rim retreat conducted by Lama Yeshe [= Lama Thubten Yeshe (1935-1984)? - tmc, 20.12.25] in a Tibetan monastery
in Tuscany [= Istituto Lama Tzong Khapa, in Pomaia near Pisa, Tuscany - tmc, 20.12.25].
from 1980 to 1992, lived in India where he was a disciple of Osho [= Acharya Rajneesh Osho (19311990)? - tmc, 20.12.25]
In 1996, he met his teacher, Dennis Merzel [1341].
Between 1996 and 2006, "trained with him for over ten years in the UK and Utah" [1341].
In 2004, received tokudo [1341].
Between 2006 and 2016, studied Korean Zen with Stephen Batchelor [1341].
In 2021? met with David Scott and became his student [1341].
in May 2024, received Hōshi from David Scott [1341].
In 2025 taught "existentialism at Cambridge University and Goldsmiths College London" [1341].
- Doubleday, Tony Shinro [1341]. (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS2020-DOUBLED-SCOTTDA [1340].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1982) [1341].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1982 #1341 minus y-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 #1341 minus 1982 #1341=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Scott Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2020) [1340].
Data:
In 1979, first learned Buddhist meditation practices [1341].
In 1982, began Zen practice with Dennis Merzel, in 1982. [1341].
In 1987, received the lay precepts (jukai) from Dennis Merzel [1341].
From 2010 until 2023, led the StoneWater Zen north London group [1341].
In 2020 has "received both denkai and denbo (shiho) from David Keizan Scott" [1341].
In 2025, had more than three decades of experience in the Japanese martial arts (budo) [1341].
In 2023, "became a trainer in the White Plum Asanghas teacher training course, Healthy Boundaries for Buddhist Teachers" [1341].
In 2023, moved from London to Somerset to run the East Barn Zendo [1341].
Teacher of the East Barn Zendo, Wells, Somerset [1341].
By 2025, practised Zen for more than 40 years [1341].
- Gallagher, Daniel Kōjin Bushin [1340] (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS2024-GALLAGD-SCOTTDA [1340].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1991) [1341].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1991 #1341 minus y-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 #1341 minus 1991 #1341=33) 33 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Scott Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2024) [1340].
Data:
Born in Newton, MA, US.
Obtained "a BA and an MA from Saint Michaels College in Burlington, VT while working full-time" as a medical technician [1341].
While at the college began "a spiritual quest inspired by an undergraduate course in Buddhism" [1341].
In 1991, began Zen meditation in Burlington, VT [1341].
In 1992, moved to Japan "to pursue further Zen training while teaching English"".
In 1994, went to France where he completed "masters degrees and a doctorate in
Comparative Literature at the Universit de Paris III Sorbonne Nouvelle" [1341].
While living in Paris, continued his Zen practise at Dana Sangha in Montreuil, under the guidance of Catherine Pages [1341].
In 2004, met David Scott "on the island of Ameland in the Netherlands during a retreat" led by Dennis Merzel [1341].
In 2008, made the first of several visits to David Scott "in Liverpool before eventually moving there in 2015" [1341]
In 2016, was ordained by David Scott [1341].
In 2024 has "received both denkai and denbo (shiho) from David Keizan Scott" [1340].
In Oct 2024 received Dharma Transmission from David Scott [1341].
- Gordon-Finlayson, Alasdair Taisen [1341]. (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-HOSH2023-GORDONF-SCOTTDA [1341].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1991) [1341].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1991 #1341 minus y-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 1991 #1341=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Scott Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2023) [1341].
Data:
Since 1991, a Zen practitioner [1341].
In 2004, started studying under David Scott in Liverpool [1341].
in 2011, took tokudo in 2011.
In April 2018, became an assistant teacher [1341].
In 2023, received Hoshi [1341].
Is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the U. of Northampton "with specific interests in social psychology,
mindfulness and meditation, and the psychology of spirituality" [1341].
"[C]onvenes the local StoneWater sitting group in Northampton [1341].
- Heale, Simon Kogen [1341] (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS2022-HEALESI-SCOTTDA [1340].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1998?) [1341].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1998? #1341 minus y-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 #1341 minus 1998? #1341=24?) 24? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Scott Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2022) [1340].
Data:
Grew up in UK, in a Quaker community "which provided him with his first experiences of shared silence" [1341].
"In his early twenties he travelled overland to Asia encountering Buddhism for the first time in China and Tibet" [1341].
In 1999 [this suggests that started zazen, say, a year earlier, in 1998? - tmc, 19.12.25],
during a sesshin in the UK he met with Charles Fletcher and Dennis Merzel "and shortly after moved to SLC, Utah, where he lived mostly for 6 years" [1341].
From around 2005 spent over a year at Yokoji, CA training with Charles Fletcher "and there he completed Hossen Shiki" [1341].
Simon moved back to the UK in his early forties [1341].
Arriving back in the UK he trained at the Karuna Institute as a Core Process Psychotherapist [1341].
Also, he worked "as the Assistant Director of the Centre for Better Health, a Mental Health Charity in Hackney, East London" [1341].
From 2010 until present he has continued his studied under David Keizan Scott who he met at the same early sesshin in 1999 [1341].
"[N]ow lives and works as a psychotherapist in Sheffield, England with his partner and her daughter" [1341].
In March 2022, received Shiho from David Scott [1341].
In 2022 has "received both denkai and denbo (shiho) from David Keizan Scott" [1340].
- Kenworthy, John Suigan [1341] (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-HOSH2018-KENWORT-SCOTTDA [1341].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS2021-KENWORT-SCOTTDA [1340].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #1341 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2021 #1341 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Scott Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2018) [1341] SENSEI (2021) [1340].
Data:
Since 2003, studied with David Scott [1341].
"[R]eceived Jukai in 2005, Shukke Tokudo in 2009 and took Shuso in 2013" [1341].
"[W]orked for over 30 years as a clinical psychologist in the health service" [1341].
In April 2018, received Hoshi (Dharma Holder certification) from David Scott [1341].
in March 2021 received Shiho (Dharma Transmission) from David Scott [1341].
In 2021 has "received both denkai and denbo (shiho) from David Keizan Scott" [1340].
- Salmon, Colin Shinjo [1341]. (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-HOSH2025-SALMONC-SCOTTDA [1341].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-start) [1341].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-start #1341 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-start #1341=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Scott Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2025) [1341].
Data:
Was introduced to meditation at university [1341].
Initially practiced Zen in the Soto tradition with the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives [1341].
In 2010, commenced studies under David Scott at the StoneWater Zen Sangha [1341].
He received Jukai from Roshi in 2013 and later Tokkudo in 2023 [1341].
In 2025 he was made a Dharma Holder, or Hoshi [1341].
"[W]orks in education in Liverpool" [1341].
- Steel, Tim Zenki [1341]. (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-HOSH2022-STEELTI-SCOTTDA [1341].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-start) [1341].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-start #1341 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-start #1341=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Scott Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2022) [1341].
Data:
Steel, Tim Zenki Hoshi [1341].
Received status of Hoshi on 2 Jul either in 2016 or in 2022 [the latter date is more plausible - tmc][1343]
Leads the local group in Hayes, Kent [1341].
- Sundermeier, Stephan Shigetsu Shozan [1341] (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-HOSH2022-SUNDERM-SCOTTDA [1341].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS2025-SUNDERM-SCOTTDA [1340].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #1341 minus y-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 #1341 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Scott Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2022) [1341] SENSEI (2025) [1340].
Data:
Born the north of Germany [1341].
In 2010, first met David Scott on Ameland at Dennis Merzels Maha Sangha Gathering [1341].
Entered a formal teacher/student relationship with David Scott and moved for this purpose to Liverpool [1341].
In 2013, received Jukai [1341].
Since 2014 onwards, helped "with establishing a sangha house in Liverpool" [1341].
In 2018, received Shukke Tokudo (monk ordination) nad Shuso Hossen [1341].
"A restaurateur & chef by trade [...] served the sangha as tenzo for many years" [1341].
"In 2020 he gave up his restaurant business to follow David Scott, as the teachers personal attendant, to the Lake District [1341].
There helped David Scott with "setting up, establishing and maintaining Fell End Farm
as a retreat centre" [1341].
in 2022, received Hoshi [1341].
In 2025, received Dharma Transmission [1341].
In 2025, "received both denkai and denbo (shiho) from David Keizan Scott" [1340].
- Talbot, Dorinda Genju [1341]. (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-HOSH2022-XXXXXXX-SCOTTDA [1341].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1987) [1341].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1987 #1341 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-start #1341=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Scott Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2022) [1341].
Data:
"Originally from Melbourne, Australia" [1341].
In 1987, Began "Zen practice after meeting students of Genpo Merzel Roshi in London" [1341].
In 1987, attended her first Zen retreat [1341].
In 1989, received Jukai (Bodhisattva precepts) from Dennis Merzel [1341].
In 1992, received Shukke Tokudo (monk ordination) from Dennis Merzel [1341].
In 2022, received Hoshi from David Scott [1341].
"[W]orks as a Core Process Psychotherapist in south London" [1341].
Leads "the StoneWater Zen London group in Brixton Hill, south London" [1341].
- Thwaites, Sarah Kokai Sōjin [1341] (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-HOSH2022-THWAITE-SCOTTDA [1341].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS2025-THWAITE-SCOTTDA [1340].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2014) [141].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2014 #1341 minus y-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 #1341 minus 2014 #1341=11) 11 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Scott Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2022) [1341] SENSEI (2025) [1340].
Data:
In 2014, began practicing with StoneWater Zen and training with David Scott [1341].
In 2015, received jukai [1341].
In 2017, received shukke tokedo [1341].
In 2021, became an assistant teacher [1341].
In 2022, received Hoshi (dharma holder) [1341].
In 2025 received Shiho (Dharma Transmission) [1341].
In 2025, has "received both denkai and denbo (shiho) from David Keizan Scott" [1340].
"She is StoneWaters representative on the Liverpool Faith Leaders group" [1341].
Her "personal practice has combined shikantaza and koan study with an ecclectic mix of somatic practices
(including dance and cold water swimming), time in nature [...and] breathwork " [1341].
Works as "Chief Officer of a voluntary sector organisation in Liverpool" [1341].
end of the 3rd generation teachers in Scott Line <= Fletcher Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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- Squire, Philip Shinko (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS2006-SQUIREP-FLETCHE [312].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2006 #312 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (year? #src minus 2006 #312=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Fletcher Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2006) [312]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [src].
Data:
Received Dharma Transmission in Oct 2006. Teacher at the Green Mountain Zen in Wellington, New Zealand [312].
Dharma Successor [184]. Rōi? [src]
end of the 2nd generation teachers in Fletcher Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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continuation of the 1st generation teachers in Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
GLASSMAN, BERNARD (BERNIE) BENYAMIN BAISEN TETSUGEN [1008] (18 Jan 1939-4 Nov 2018)
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-1-SENS1976-GLASSMA-MAEZUMI [842].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-1-ROSH1995-GLASSMA-MAEZUMI [649].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1967) [842].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1967 #842 minus 1939 #src=28)
28 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1976 #842 minus 1967 #842=9) 9 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (1995 #649 minus 1976 #842=19) 19 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maezumi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1976) [842]; RŌSHI (1995) [649].
Data:
Successively a HUSBAND of: (1) HARKASPI, HELEN KOBAI YUHO [divorced]; (2) HOLMES, SANDRA JISHU ANGYO [deceased] [835] and (3) MARKO, EVE MYONEN -
all three active as Zen teachers in the US.
One of Taizan Maezumi's twelve Dharma Successors [590].
"[O]btained a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from UCLA in 1970." [834]
In 1967, Bernard Glassman began his Zen studies with Taizan Maezumi [842].
B. Glassman passed his first koan and the next 100 ones with Taizan Maezumi's Teacher Kōryū ŌSAKA (Rinzai Zen), "and cosider[ed] him his heart teacher"[1010]
In 1976, became a Zen teacher ['Sensei'] [842].
In 1980 "founded his own Zen Community of New York in the Bronx, New York" [842].
In early May 1995, his teacher, Taizan Maezumi, on a visit to Japan, "completed and dated (in the month of Azaleas) the document of inka
that recognized Tetsugen [Glassman] as roshi ('senior teacher')" [649].
Rōshi [59][401]
In 1996, co-founder, with his wife Sandra Holmes, of the Zen Peacemaker Order (now The Peacemaker Community) [1273].
Co-Spiritual Director of the Zen Peacemaker Family [168].
In 2006, Glassman has "transferred his leadership of the White Plum Asanga to his Dharma brother Merzel Roshi and has formally 'disrobed,' renouncing priesthood in favor of serving as a lay teacher and leader of what is now called the Zen Peacemaker Family" [1273].
Bernard Glassman's/Zen Peacemakers'
Mother House (also known as the House of One People) in Montague, MA, was foreclosed on in 2011 and sold in 2012.
The facility is now privately owned and called the Montague Retreat Center.
It is no longer affiliated with Bernard Glassman's group, although Glassman's WIFE Eve Myonen Marko and her Green River Zen Center
(www.greenriverzen.org) hold retreats there [303].
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): forty three (43) 2nd generation teachers in Glassman Line
- Ancheta, Alfred Jitsudo (1943-2020) [585].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maezumi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1993) [127].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen : SENSEI (1999) [127]; RŌSHI (2012) [585].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Alfred Ancheta in the Maezumi Line (1st gen.)
Baker, Nancy Mujo (b. 19??-) [59][585].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-2-SENS1997-BAKERNA-GLASSMA [152].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-2-ROSH2011-BAKERNA-GLASSMA [585].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1979) [585].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1979 #585 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1997 #152 minus 1979 #585=18) 18 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2011 #585 minus 1987 #152=24) 24 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1997) [152]; RŌSHI (2011) [585].
Data:
"[B]egan Zen meditation in 1979 with Nakajima Sensei, a Soto priest who worked for the post office, and had a small zendo (meditation hall) at the end of her street." [585].
Professor of Philosophy at Sarah Lawrence College since 1974 [585].
Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' conferred upon 31 Dec 1997 [152]. Teacher at the 'No Traces Zendo'" [152].
Received 'Inka' Jan 18 2011 [585].
BARRAGATO, STEFANO (STEF) MUI (21 Apr 1930-23 Sep 2010) [59][105][480][481][482][483].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS1996-BARRAGS-GLASSMA [834].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-ROSH20??-BARRAGS-GLASSMA [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1930 #59=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1996 #834 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus 1996 #834=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1996) [834]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [590].
Data:
HUSBAND of Margaret Ne-Eka Barragato [152]. In 1948 registered for military draft as conscientious objector. As a draft resister "served a year and a day at the Federal Correctional Institution at Danbury", CT [834]. In later years was a Quaker [834].
Was a student of Taizan Maezumi at the ZCLA [834]. In 1980 became a Zen monk at the ZCLA, and a moved to New York to help Bernard Glassman
"who had just started the Zen Community of New York" [834].
Teacher at the Dragon Cliff Zen Center, Kerhonkson, NY [104].
Teacher at the Treetop Zen Center, Oakland, Maine [152].
Referred to as Roshi [590].
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): two (2) 3rd generation teachers in Barragato Stefano Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- BARRAGATO, MARGARET NE-EKA (1945-Dec 2013) [834].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-SENS2002-BARRAGM-BARRAGS [152].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-ROSH2007?-BARRAGM-BARRAGS [152]
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1949 #834=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2002 #152 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2007? #152 minus 2002 #152=5?) 5? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Barragato Stefano Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2002) [152]; RŌSHI (bef. 2008, say 2007? - tmc) [152].
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (Sensei - 2002);(Rōshi - bef. 2008) [152];[152].
Data:
Received Dharma transmission from her HUSBAND Stefano Barragato in 2002 [152].
Teacher at the Treetop Zen Center, Oakland, Maine [152].
Teacher [121][480][481][482][483]
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): one (1) 4th generation teacher in Barragato Margaret Line <= Barragato Stefano Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- WOHL, PETER SEISHIN (b. 19??-) [258][484].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-SENS2008-WOHLPET-BARRAGS [152].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2008 #152 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Barragato Margaret Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2008) [152]; SENSEI (2008) [152].
Data:
In Dec 2008, received 'Denkai' transmission of precepts and Dharma Transmission 'Denbo' from Margaret Barragato [152].
Teacher at the Treetop Zen Center [152]. Member of the White Plum Asanga (WPA) (www.whiteplum.org) [258].
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): three (3) 5th generation teachers in Wohl Line <= Barragato Margaret Line <= Barragato Stefano Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- HARRIS, PETER JORYU (b. 1949-) [484].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-5-SENS2014-HARRISP-WOHLPET [480].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2004) [1048].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2004 #1048 minus 1949 #484=55)
55 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2014 #480 minus 2004 #1068=10)
10 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Wohl Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2014) [480].
Data:
In 2004, began Zen training with Stefano and Margaret Barragato at the Treetop [1068].
Received Dharma Transmission from Peter Wohl in 2014 [480].
Priest and teacher at the Treetop Zen Center [480]. Member of the White Plum Asanga [480].
Until his retirement, was a Professor of English at Colby College, Waterville, Maine [1068]
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): two (2) 6th generation teacher in Harris Peter Line <= Wohl Line <= Barragato Margaret Line <= Barragato Stefano Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Beukema, Bradley (Brad) Gendai [1068] (b. 07 Dec 1951-) [1071].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-6-SENS2024-BEUKEMA-HARRISP [1068].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1998) [1068].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1998 #1068 minus 1951? #1071=47?)
47? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2024 #1068 minus 1998 #1068=26) 26 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Harris Peter Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2024) [1068].
Data:
In 1998, got introduced to Zen practice at a DC Zen group [1068].
An ordained priest and teacher at Treetop [1068].
In Jan 2024, received dharma transmission from Peter Harris [1068].
In 2015, chaplain at the Montgomery Hospice, Rockville, MD [1070].
- Nowik, Jim Shindo [484] (b. 1957?-) [1069].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-6-SENS2018-NOWIKJI-HARRISP [1068].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1982?) [1068].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1982? #1068 minus 1957? #1069=25?)
25? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2018 #480 minus 1982? #1068=30?) 30? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Harris Peter Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2018) [480]; SENSEI (2018) [480].
Data:
Got introduced to Zen practice at "Zen Mountain Monastery in Mount Tremper, New York, in the early 1980s" [say, 1982? - tmc] [1068].
Eventually, joined a Zen group in Poughkeepsie, New York where he became a formal student of Helen Kobai Yuho Harkaspi [1068].
After a while, Helen Harkaspi introduced him to Stefano Barragato
at Dragon Cliff Zen Center in Kerhonkson, New York, from whom he received jukai in 1997 and shukke tokudo in 1998 [1068].
When Stefano Barragato "moved to Maine to start Treetop Zen Center, Jim began practice at Valley Zendo in
Charlemont, Massachusetts, a Soto branch temple of Antaiji under the direction of Isshō Fujita,
focusing on shikantaza. Though never a formal student of Isshō Jim considers him an
important mentor" [1068].
In 2016, continued his formal practice
with Peter Joryu Harris and became a resident at at Treetop [1068].
In 2018, received 'Denkai' transmission of precepts and Dharma Transmission 'Denbo' from Peter Joryu Harris [480][1068].
Since becoming a sensei in 2018, serves at the Treetop as a senior priest and teacher in residence
as well as a Zen Buddhist instructor at Colby College in Waterville, Maine [1068].
Was "a nurse anesthetist in New York City for more than 25 years" [1068]
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- McLeod, Jaime Heiku (b. 19??-) [484].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-5-SENS2016-MCLEODJ-WOHLPET [484].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2016 #484 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Wohl Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2016) [484].
Data:
Received Dharma Transmission from Peter Wohl in 2016 [484]. Priest & teacher at the Treetop Zen Center [484]. Member of the White Plum Asanga,
the Soto Zen Buddhist Association, the Zen Peacemaker Order, and the Lewiston-Auburn Interfaith Clergy Association [484]. Ordained friend of
the Lay Zen Teachers Association [484].
Between 27 Jun 2019 and 25 Jun 2024, Communications manager at the Colby College Museum of Art, Waterville, Maine [1072]
- Watson, Todd Hotai (b. 19??-) [484].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-5-SENS2016-WATSONT-WOHLPET [484].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2016 #484 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Wohl Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2016) [484].
Data:
Received Dharma Transmission from Peter Wohl in 2016 [484].
Priest & teacher at the Treetop Zen Center [484]. Member of the White Plum Asanga [484]. Guiding
Teacher of Walking Tree Zen (walkingtreezen.org) in Peterborough, NH. [484].
end of the 5th generation teachers in Wohl Line <= Barragato Margaret Line <= Barragato Stefano Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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end of the 4th generation teachers in Barragato Margaret Line <= Barragato Stefano Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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- Paquin, Linda-Lee Abhaya (b. 1 Jul 1949-) [105].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-SENS20??-PAQUINL-BARRAGS [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1949 #105=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Barragato Stefano Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI? or HŌSHI? (year?) [105].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [105]. Teaches at the Dragon Cliff Zen Center.
end of the 3rd generation teachers in Barragato Stefano Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Glassman Line
Bastien, James Daikan (b. 19??-) [443].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-SENS2011-BASTIEN-GLASSMA [585].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-ROSH20??-BASTIEN-GLASSMA [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1979) [585].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1979 #585 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2011 #585 minus 1979 #585=32) 32 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus 2011 #585=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2011) [585]; RŌSHI? (y-rosh) [src].
Data:
In 1979, started meditating under senior students of Dainin Katagiri (Soto) at the Nebraska Zen Center in Omaha [585].
"After training for three years, I received Jukai [in 1982? - tmc] from Katagiri Roshi in Minnesota" [1015].
Between 1990-2000, trained for 10 years under Soeng Hyang [= Bobbie Rhodes - tmc, #1015.in the Kwan Um School of Zen in Rhode Island and Massachusetts [585].
Since 2005? a student and then a Dharma Successor (Mar 2011) of Bernard Glassman [585].
Teacher at Howling Dragon (www.howlingdragon.org), anaffiliateof the Zen Peacemaker Order (zenpeacemakers.com) [443].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
Member of the White Plum Asanga [443].
Coordinator of "Veterans Homeless Services for theU.S. Department of Veteran's Affairsinthe State of Vermont andthe four western counties of New Hampshire" [443].
BRANTSCHEN, NIKLAUS GOUN-KEN JINSHU S.J. (Societas Iesu - the Jesuit Order) (b. 25 Oct 1937-) [981].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS1988-BRANTSC-YAMADAK-L1999 [779].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-SENS1999-BRANTSC-GLASSMA [473].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1975?) [981].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1975? #981 minus 1937 #473=38?)
38? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1988 #779 minus 1975? #981=13?) 13? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (1999 #585 minus 1988 #779=11) 11 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (1988) [779];
LEFT the Kubota headed (1989-2004) Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School (bef. 1999) [585]
ESTABLISHED A NEW SPIRITUALLY but not ORGANISATIONALLY INDEPENDENT ZEN SCHOOL: Brantschen-Gyger (Glassman-Lassalle) (2003?) or (2024?) as a sub-branch of White Plum Asanga [473] or [679].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (1999) [585][779].
Data:
As a 22 years old [= in 1959, tmc] joined the Society of Jesus [981].
From 1973 was an "assistant of [Christian - tmc] meditation teacher Klemens Tilmann [1904-1984, #982], followed [from 1975? - tmc] by [Zen]
meditation courses with Karlfried Graf Dürckheim [1896-1988, #983]" [981].
From 1987 to 1993 a university chaplain in Zurich. "During this time he completed his formal training as a Zen teacher" under Koun Yamada [585].
"From 1976 he made regular education stays for Zen studies in Kamakura, Kamakura/Japan with Hugo Makibi Enomiya-Lassalle and Yamada Kōun Roshi" [981].
Was also meeting with Heinrich Dumoulin, Willigis Jaeger and Johannes Kopp [981].
A Sanbo Kyodan teacher appointed by Koun Yamada (1907-1989) (see Yamada Line).
On 18 Jan 1999, he was authorised to teach by Bernard Glassman (1939-2018), who named him Jinshu [473][585].
In 2003 co-founder [473] (in 2004, acc. to [679]), with Sr. Pia Gyger of the Brantschen-Gyger (Glassman-Lassalle) Line in the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen [473][679]
Teacher at the Go Un Zendo, Zurich, Switzerland. Teaches at the Lassalle-Haus, Bad Schoenbrunn,
Switzerland [152].
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): five (5) 3rd generation teachers in Brantschen-Gyger Line called "Glassman-Lassalle Zen Line GLZL" <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
The lineage is named after two prominent Zen personages in the US and Europe -
Bernard (Bernie) Baisen Tetsugen Glassman (1939-2018) and, in Japan and Europe - Hugo Makibi Enomiya-Lassalle (1898-1990).
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + CHRISTIAN ZEN TRADITION + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
- GAMMA, ANNA MYOAN KANZEON MARIA (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-GLZ-F-3-SENS2003-GAMMAAN-BRA&GYG [674].
Teacher appoint. #-GLZ-F-3-ROSH2012-GAMMAAN-BRA&GYG-L2015 [472]/L2015 [474].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1977?) [476].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1977? #476 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2003 #674 minus 1977? #476=16) 16 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2003 #674 minus 1977? #476=26?) 26? years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Brantschen-Gyger Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2003) [674]; RŌSHI (2012) [472];
LEFT the Brantschen-Gyger (Glassman-Lassalle) Lineage (2015) [474].
Data:
A psychologist and author.
From the late 1970s [in 1977? - tmc] till 1990, a student of Zen under Father Hugo Enomiya-Lassalle [476].
In 2003, appointed a Zen teacher (Sensei?) and given the Dharma name 'Myoan' by Pia Gyger and Niklaus Brantschen [674].
In 2006, together with Gerhard Hüppi, established in Lucerne "Zen-Zentrum Offener Kreis/Zen Center Open Circle" [474].
In 2012, as the first Dharma Successor named within the GLZL [474], received 'Inka' fromPia Gyger
and Niklaus Brantschen [472].
In 2015, she left the lineage [474]. She continues to head the Zen Center Open Circle [476].
She is the Director of the Institute Zen & Leadership GmbH in Lucerne, Switzerland, where
she conducts "training programs for leaders and executive coaches" [477]. "Dr. Anna Myoan Gamma Roshi is [...] a member of the White Plum Asanga and leader of the international Sangha Open Circle." [674].
A member of the Phoenix Clouds Sangha [674].
"In 2020, she ordained Vanja Palmers Roshi as a Zen priestess" [674].
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): one (1) 4th generation teacher in Gamma Line <= Brantschen-Gyger Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Hoppensack, Hans-Walter Doshin (b. 1957-) [675].
Teacher appoint. #-???-M-4-SENS2014-HOPPENS-GAMMAAN [674].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1992) [675]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice 1992 #675 minus 1957 #675=35)
35 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2014 #675 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Gamma Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [551]; SENSEI (2014) [675].
Data:
Since 1984 a parish priest in Schwanden/Gl [675].
A student of Zen 1992-2014 with Anna Gamma and Niklaus Brantschen [675].
Senior Assistant Zen Teacher ('Hōshi') [551].
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- Egloff, Erwin Mu I No Shinnin (b. 19??-19 Sep 2019) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-GLZ-M-3-HOSH2003?-EGLOFFE-BRA&GYG [551].
Teacher appoint. #-GLZ-M-3-SENS2004-EGLOFFE-BRA&GYG [676].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2004 #676 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Brantschen-Gyger Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2003?) [551]; SENSEI (2004) [676];
LEFT? the Brantschen-Gyger (Glassman-Lassalle) Lineage (2013) [676].
Data:
One of the first students of Niklaus Brantschen [676], who co-founded Brantschen-Gyger line in 2003 [473].
Senior Assistant Zen Teacher ('Hōshi') [551]. In 2004 received Dharma Transmission,
permission to teach Zen as well as the name "Mu i no shin nin" [676].
In 2013, after almost 10 years of continuous teaching he resigned from his Zen functions [has he left the lineage? - tmc][676].
- Hug, Erna Daiji (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-GLZ-M-3-HOSH1998?-HUGERNA-BRA&GYG [src].
Teacher appoint. #-GLZ-M-3-SENS2009-HUGERNA-BRA&GYG [600].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1996) [472].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1996 #472 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2009 #680 minus 1996 #472=13) 13 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Brantschen-Gyger Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (ca. 1998?) [680][551]; SENSEI (2009) [680].
Data:
In the early or mid-1980s "began Christian contemplation with Pia Gyger and became a student of hers" [680].
"When Pia Gyger received the authorization ['Hōshi'(1996) #472] to be a Zen teacher from Aitken Roshi, I became her Zen student. Soon [ca. 1998? - tmc] she gave me permission to give introductions to Zen meditation" [680].
Senior Assistant Zen Teacher ('Hōshi') [551]. In 2009 "received Dharma Transmission and the Zen teaching authorization (Sensei) from Pia Gyger Roshi and Niklaus Brantschen Roshi" [680].
Zen teacher at the Kanzeon Zendo, Basel, Switzerland [680].
- Steiner, Marcel Kyosa (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-GLZ-M-3-HOSH20??-STEINER-BRA&GYG [src].
Teacher appoint. #-GLZ-M-3-SENS2009-STEINER-BRA&GYG-L2024 [677].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1993) [677].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1993 #677 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2009 #677 minus 1993 #677=16) 16 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Brantschen-Gyger Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [551]; SENSEI (2009) [677];
LEFT the Brantschen-Gyger (Glassman-Lassalle) Lineage (2024) [677].
Data:
Protestant priest [677].
Zen training since 1993 [677]. Senior Assistant Zen Teacher ('Hōshi') [551]. In 2009 Niklaus Brantschen gave him Dharma
transmission, permission to teach the Zen (as a Sensei) and the name Kyosa [677]. Founder and director of Zendo Casa des Aguas Calmas (www.casadasaguascalmas.com),
Tenoca, Portugal [677]. Marcel Steiner left the Glassman-Lassalle Zen lineage in the summer of 2024 [677].
- Schmittfull, Hildegard Cho Shin (b. 19??-) [src]. RR
Teacher appoint. #-GLZ-F-3-HOSH20??-SCHMITT-BRA&GYG [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Brantschen-Gyger Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [551].
Data:
Senior Assistant Zen Teacher ('Hōshi') [551].
end of the 3rd generation teachers in Brantschen-Gyger Line called "Glassman-Lassalle Zen Line GLZL" <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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Byalin, Kenneth (Ken) Tetsuji (b. 19??-) [187][201][585].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS19??-BAYALIN-GLASSMA [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-ROSH2007-BAYALIN-GLASSMA [585].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (mid-1960s, say 1966? - tmc) [766].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1966? #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 1966? #766=41) 41 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2007 #src minus 2007 #680=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (2007) [587][762]
Data:
On 8 Feb 2007 received 'Inka' from Bernard Glassman [585]. Teacher at the Zen
Community of Staten Island and the Interfaith Zen Group resident teacher at Mount Manresa [187].
"Roshi Ken Byalin is [..a]n ordained priest in the Soto Zen lineage and [...] a Dharma Successor of Roshi Bernie Glassman.
Ken also studied with Roshis Jishu Holmes, Robert Kennedy, S.J., and Kyudo Nakagawa." [765]
Ciepielewski, Jakub Bokkuren (b. 19??-) [525].
Since 31 July 2021, listed as a Roshi in the lineage of Bernard Glassman [1182].
Comments:
Most likely, a practical, Wikipedia-based joke on Bernard Glassman's followers [1183] - tmc, 31 Jul 2025.
Coen, Sousa aka de Souza, Cláudia Dias Baptista aka Monja [Nun] Coen aka Shingetsu Coen (b. 30 Jun 1947-) [751][756].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS?1995?-COENSOU-GLASSMA-L1983 [752].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1975) [759, p.4].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1975 #759 minus 1947 #751=28)
28 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1980? #585 minus 1975 #759=5?) 5? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (1997? #752 minus 1980? #585=17?) 17? years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: ?indeterminable? (Sensei?) (bef. 1983?, say 1980? - tmc) [585].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yogo Zengetsu Suigan lineage of Sōtō Zen: SENSEI (in or bef. 1995) [752].
PRIMARY? FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in ?indeterminable? lineage of Sōtō Zen: RŌSHI (aft. 1995?, say 1997? - tmc) [752&585].
LEFT the Glassman SCHOOL (1983) [585].
Data:
A buddhist nun [751]. A student from Brasil, joined in 1975 [759,p.4] the Zen Center of Los Angeles ZCLA.
She was ordained a nun in 1983 by Taizan Maezumi [756],
the same year [the year of his admission that he is an alcoholic and philander #659] she went to Japan where she studied Zen for 12 years [1983+12=1995, tmc][585].
"Sister Coen Roshi is an official missionary of the Japanese Soto Zenshu tradition" [752][585].
Completed her master's degree at the Nagoya Women's Monastery [convent], in Japan, where she practiced for twelve years" [752].
In Japan, for the first 8 years [585] she studied Zen at [751][753] the Aichi Senmon Niso-do Shoboji [754][585] and Tokubetsu Niso-do [585] nun training temples in Nagoya [754][].
Was a student [756] of Abbess Aoyama Kakusen Shundō Docho [755][758].
Is a Dharma successor? or heir? [756] of Yogo Zengetsu Suigan (1912-1996) [757].
"Returned to Brazil in 1995 to lead the Busshinji Temple in Sao Paulo" [752], in the Liberdade neighborhood of the city [585].
Appointed Abbess, on 12 Oct 2007 [751].
No details are available of her studies with either Taizan Maezumi or
Bernard Glassman, nevertheless, she is listed [in 585] as the Glassman's Dharma successor [tmc].
Appointed Rōshi [585]. Has five Sōtō Zen Dharma heirs [753].
von Collande, Cornelius (b. 1952-) [910].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Ryoun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: HŌSHI/ASSISTANT ZEN TEACHER (2006) [585].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jaeger Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI/ZEN TEACHER (2009) [585].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: RŌSHI/ZEN MASTER (2015) [911].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Cornelius v. Collande in the Jaeger Line (3rd gen.)
Couch, Grant Fuku [1016] (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-SENS2016-COUCHGR-GLASSMA [585].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1990) [585].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1990 #585 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2016 #585 minus 1990 #585=26) 32 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2016) [585].
Data:
Since 1990, started exploring Tibetan Buddhism and Vipassana (Theravada) Buddhism [585].
Since 2010 Bearning Witness Retreat in Auschwitz-Birkenau, Poland, a Zen student of Bernard Glassman [585].
A graduate with B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (year?) from Leigh U. [585]
30 Apr 2016, authorised as a Zen teacher (Sensei) by Bernard Glassman [585].
Dobbs, Michel Engu "Nocando" (b. 19??-) [1020].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Matthiessen Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2005) [585].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: RŌSHI (2018?) [1020];
Data redirection:
See the full data in Michel Dobbs in the Matthiessen Line (3rd gen.)
Dubois, Michel Genko [1067] (b. 1947-) [1067].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-SENS2007-DUBOISM-MERZELD [1374].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-ROSH2015-DUBOISM-GLASSMA [585].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1978) [1067].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1978 #1067 minus 1947 #1067=31)
31 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2007 #585 minus 1978 #1067=28) 28 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2015 #585 minus 2007 #585=8 8 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2007) [1067];
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: RŌSHI (2015) [1067].
Data:
"Born in 1947, Michel Genko Dubois has practiced Zen since 1978" [1067].
In 2007, received Shiho from Dennis Merzel [510][1067] LAssociation Dana, Paris [1354].
Sensei (2007) [585].
Received 'Inka' from Bernard Glassman [1067].
Appointed Rōshi on Oct. 30, 2015 [585].
Also has studied with Taizan Maezumi and Taisen Deshimaru (Soto Zen) [1067].
Also, has studied with "several Tibetan lamas, such as Chhoje Tulku Rinpoche, Tsoknyi Rinpoche and Anam Thubten Rinpoche" [1067].
Was a teacher at the Dana Sanga, Paris, France [255]. Was an Assistant Teacher [193].
In 2025 taught at the Dana Zen Center at Montreuil, suburban Paris [1067].
"[R]egularly leads retreats in France and Catalonia, Spain" [1067]
A professional translator [1067].
Fariha al Jerrahi, Koji Friedrich (b. 1947-)[585].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-2-HOSH20??-FARIHAJ-GLASSMA [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-2-SENS2008-FARIHAJ-GLASSMA [585].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-start) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-start #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'] (2011 #585 minus 1971 #585=40) 40 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Muzaffer Ozak Ashki al-Jerrahi Line of the Nur Ashki Jerrahi Sufi Order (aka Jerrahi Sufi Order) of Sunni Islam: Shaykha (1980) [585];
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2011) [585]; RŌSHI (20??) [src].
Data:
"[B]orn in 1947 into a socially committed, eclectic Catholic family in Houston, Texas" [585].
"At the age of 29 [in 1972], she met her teacher, Shaykh Muzaffer Ozak of Istanbul, and received
direct transmission from him in 1980" [585].
Appointed Sensei by Bernard Glassman on Apr 18 2020 [585].
Gauntt, Grover Genro (b. 19??-)[203][585].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-HOSH20??-GAUNTTG-GLASSMA [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-SENS2011-GAUNTTG-GLASSMA [585].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1971) [585].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1971 #585 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2011 #585 minus 1971 #585=40) 40 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus 2011 #585=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2011) [585]; RŌSHI (20??) [src5].
Data:
In 1971, started Zen training under Taizan Maezumi at the Zen Center of Los Angeles [585].
Sensei [203]. Appointed Sensei on Jan 18 2011 [585].
"Co-Director of the Hudson River Peacemaker Center in Yonkers, NY, with [...] Francisco 'Paco' Genkoji Lugovina" [585].
GYGER, PIA ICHIDO JINJI (2 Nov 1940-14 Jul 2014) Sr.[62][223][472][585].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-2-SENS1996-GYGERPI-AITKENR-L1999 [472].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-2-ROSH1999-GYGERPI-GLASSMA [472].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1976) [834].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1976 #834 minus 1940 #62=36)
36 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1996 #472 minus 1976 #834=20) 20 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (1999 #472 minus 1996 #472=3) 3 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Aitken Line of the Diamond Sangha School: HŌSHI (1996) [472]; SENSEI (1996) [472].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: RŌSHI (1999) [472][473][585].
LEFT the Aitken SCHOOL (in or bef. 1999) [473]
Data:
"In the years 19761999 she was educated in Zen in Kamakura, Kanagawa/Japan with Hugo Makibi
Enomiya-Lassalle and Yamada Kōun Roshi in Hawaii." [834]
Between 1982-1993 was General Director of the Katharina-Werk spiritual community in Basel, Switzerland [471][473].
From 1983 trough 1988 underwent Zen training under Koun Yamada in Kamakura [585].
In May 1996, Assistant Teacher [Sensei? - tmc], authorised and named One Ground (Ichido) by Robert Aitken [472]
(see Aitken line).
In the second half of the 1990s, was a teacher at the One Ground Sangha, Luzern, Switzerland [472].
In Feb 1999 received from Bernard Glassman 'Inka' and was named Jinji [472][473][585].
"[Niklaus] Brantschen and she founded in 2003 the Lassalle-Zen-line and the school of contemplation Via Integralis" [834]".
In 2003, co-founder, with Niklaus Brantschen, of the Brantschen-Gyger (aka Glassman-Lassalle Line [473])
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): one (1) 3rd generation teacher in Gyger Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Widmer, Peter Ki Gen (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-HOSH2002?-WIDMERP-GYGERPI [551].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2004-WIDMERP-GYGERPI [681].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2002? #551 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Gyger Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (bef. 2004?, say 2002? - tmc) [551]; SENSEI? (2004) [681].
Data:
Psychologist, Ph.D [681]. "Zen teacher since 2004 [Sensei? - tmc] in the tradition of the Zen Peacemakers and the Glassman-Lassalle-Zen lineage. Zen practice since 1982" [681]
Senior Assistant Zen Teacher ('Hōshi') [551]
Teacher at the Zen Zentrum Basel (zen-integral.com), Switzerland [681].
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HALIFAX, JOAN JIKO (b. 1942-) [682][125].
Teacher appoint. V-RIN-F-?-SENS1990-HALIFAX-THICHNH [682].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-2-ROSH1999-HALIFAX-GLASSMA [585].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (ca. 1966, say 1966? - tmc) [682].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1966? #682 minus 1942 #682=24?)
24? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1990 #682 minus 1966? #682=24) 24 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (1999 #585 minus 1990 #682=9) 9 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Thich Nhat Hanh Line of Lam Te school of Rinzai Zen: SENSEI? (1990) [682].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: RŌSHI (1999) [585].
Data:
For 10 years (ca. 1966-1976) [682] was a student of Seung Sahn (1927-2004), the head of the Kwan Um school of Korean Zen
(an amalgam of elements of Pure Land and Rinzai Zen [683] - tmc). Was ordained as a Kwan Un nun in 1976 [682].
In the mid-1980s [say, in 1985? - tmc] she met Thich Nhat Hanh [Lam Te (Rinzai) Zen] Rōshi [682], first became his student, then (in 1990) his Dharma successor [sensei?] [682],
continued to be his Zen student till 1995 [684, s.58].
Independently, she received 'Inka' from Bernard Glassman on 17 Jan 1999 [585]. Teacher at the Upaya Zen Center, New Mexico. Co-founder of the Zen Peacemaker Order (now The Peacemaker Community) [src].
In 2002, founded at Upaya, Santa Fe, NM the Prajna Mountain Buddhist Order [1278].
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): eleven (11) 3rd generation teachers in Halifax Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Bakker, Irène Kaigetsu Kyojo (b. 1945-) [310][311][686].
Teacher appoint. #-PRA-F-3-SENS2012-BAKKERI-HALIFAX [685].
Teacher appoint. #-PRA-F-3-ROSH2024-BAKKERI-HALIFAX [685].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1986?) [685].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1986? #685 minus 1945 #310=41?)
41? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2012 #685 minus 1986? #685=26) 26 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2024 #685 minus 2012 #310=12) 12 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2011?) [145][193][686].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Halifax Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2012) [685]; SENSEI (2012) [310][311][685]; RŌSHI (2024) [685].
Data:
Studied Zen in the White Plum Sangha from 1986 2011, with Dennis Merzel, "of which six years full-time at the Kanzeon Zen Center in Salt Lake City" [686]
In 1977 met Joan Halifax, for the first time, at a Zen ceremony at Auschwitz, Poland [685].
In 1989 during Jukai ceremony received from Dennis Merzel her Dharma name Kyojo [685].
In March 2012 Joan Halifax gave Irène 'Denkai' transmission of precepts and the Dharma Transmission 'Denbo' [685] "making her a fully authorized Zen teacher", 'Sensei' [685].
At the ceremony she received from Joan Halifax the name Kaigetsu [685],
"On 20 April 2024, during a pilgrimage through Japan, Irène received 'Inka' from Roshi Joan Halifax: 'the final seal of approval'" [685]
Also, is a Dharma successor [date? Hoshi?] of Dennis Merzel [145][193].
Teacher at the Upaya Zen Center, New Mexico [311].
- Bristol, James Edwin Fushin (b. 4 Apr 1966-) [1083][1080].
Teacher appoint. #-PRA-M-3-HOSH2022-BRISTOL-HALIFAX [1080].
Teacher appoint. #-PRA-M-3-SENS2025-BRISTOL-HALIFAX [1080].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1993) [1080].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1993 #1080 minus 1966 #1083=31)
31 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2025 #1080 minus 1993 #1080=32) 32 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Halifax Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2022) [1080]; SENSEI (2025) [1080].
Data:
In 1993, began sitting zazen [1080].
In 1998, met Joan Halifax at Upaya, in Santa Fe, AZ [1080].
In winter 2018, ordained by Joan Halifax as a Zen priest [1080].
In 2022 appointed by Joan Halifax as a Hoshi [1080].
In Jan 2025 received Dharma Transmission [Sensei? - tmc] from Joan Halifax [1080].
Has a Masters in Social Work and a Masters of Divinity degree (1999) from Loyola U of Chicago [1081].
Has a J.D. (2006) from U. of New Mexico School of Law [1081].
He currently serves on the board of directors of the Prajna Mountain Buddhist Order [1080].
Works as a family lawyer and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker [1080][1082].
- Byrnes, Brian Joshin (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-PRA-M-3-SENS2017-BYRNESB-HALIFAX [282].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2017 #282 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Halifax Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2017) [282].
Data:
Upaya Zen Center’s Vice Abbot. Received Dharma Transmission 'Denbo' from Joan Halifax on 6 Jan 2017 [282].
- Kazniak, Al Genkai (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-PRA-M-3-SENS2010-KAZNIAK-HALIFAX [258].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2010 #258 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Halifax Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2010) [258][551].
Data:
Received Dharma Transmission 'Denbo' from Joan Halifax in May 2010. Member of the White Plum Asanga (WPA) (www.whiteplum.org) [258].
- Lau, Wendy Dainin (aka Wan Sze Lau [1085]) (b. 19??-) [1084].
Teacher appoint. #-PRA-F-3-HOSH2024-LAUWEND-HALIFAX [1084].
Teacher appoint. #-PRA-F-3-SENS2025-LAUWEND-HALIFAX [1084].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2010 #258 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Halifax Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2024) [1084]; SENSEI (2025) [1084].
Data:
In 2019, moved to Santa Fe [1084].
In 2020, ordained by Joan Halifax as a Zen priest [1084].
In 2024, was appointed a Hoshi by Joan Halifax [1084].
In Jan 2025, received Dharma Transmission ('sensei'') from/by Joan Halifax [1084].
In 2025, lived and worked at Upaya [1084].
An Emergency Medicine and Addiction Medicine physician, an MD [1084].
"Originally from Hong Kong" [1084].
Has a B.S. in computer science from Yale University [1084].
Upon completing medical school at Cornell U. worked at the emergency departments in hospitals in New York City [1084].
- Ostaseski, Frank Ko-i Jido (b. 19??-) [569].
Teacher appoint. #-PRA-M-3-HOSH20??-OSTASES-HALIFAX [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Halifax Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [570].
Data:
Cofounder of the Zen Hospice Project, and founder of the Metta Institute.
Empowered as a Dharma Holder (Hōshi) by Joan Halifax [570].
- Palevsky, Matthew Kozan (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-PRA-M-3-HOSH2020-PALEVSK-HALIFAX [569].
Teacher appoint. #-PRA-M-3-SENS2022-PALEVSK-HALIFAX [569].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2022 #569 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Halifax Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2020) [569]; SENSEI (2022) [569].
Data:
President and Guiding Teacher at the Upaya Zen Center [569]. Ordained as a novice priest by Joan Halifax in Jan 2016, empowered by her as Dharma Holder (Hōshi) in early 2020, and received 'Denbo' from Joan Halifax on 22 Sep 2022 [569].
- Palma, Jos Shinzan (b. 19??-) [525].
Teacher appoint. #-PRA-M-3-HOSH2010-PALMAJO-HALIFAX [1206].
Teacher appoint. #-PRA-M-3-SENS2015-PALMAJO-HALIFAX [571].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1996) [1206].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1996 #1206 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2015 #346 minus 1996 #1206=19) 19 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Halifax Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2010) [1206]; SENSEI (2015) [571].
Data:
Born in Mexico City [571].
Born in Veracruz, Mexico [1206].
"Met his former teacher, Korean Zen Master Samu Sunim in Mexico City and trained under him for 8 years" [1206].
Since 1996, has been practicing Zen [1206].
A student of Ven. Samu Sunim at Toronto Zen Buddhist Temple 1996-2005 [571].
In 2004, ordained as a novice priest by Samu Sunim [1206].
"[D]id a residential training for 4 years at the Zen Buddhist Temple in Toronto, Canada" [1206].
Since then, in San Diego, CA. [571].
In 2006, after leaving Canada, was invited by Joan Halifax to come to Upaya [1206].
Shinzan Palma asked J. Halifax to be her student and was re-ordained as a Priest in 2007 by Joan Halifax [1206].
In Mar 2010, became Dharma holder in her lineage [1206].
A student and Dharma Successor ('Denbo', Jan 2015) of Joan Halifax 2006-2015 [571].
- Quennell, Genzan (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-PRA-M-3-SENS2017-QUENNEL-HALIFAX [282].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2017 #282 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Halifax Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2017) [282].
Data:
Upaya’s Temple Coordinator. Received Dharma Transmission 'Denbo' from Joan Halifax on 6 Jan 2017 [282].
- Roen, Noah Kodo (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-PRA-M-3-HOSH2020-ROENNOA-HALIFAX [572].
Teacher appoint. #-PRA-M-3-SENS2022-ROENNOA-HALIFAX [572].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2009) [572].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2009 #572 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2020 #572 minus 2009 #572=11) 11 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Halifax Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2020) [572]; SENSEI (2022) [572].
Data:
A student of Zen since 2009 [572]. "Kodo received Jukai from Roshi Joan Halifax in 2014, was ordained as a novice priest in 2015, served as Shuso in 2019, received Hoshi in Jan 2020, and received Dharma Transmission from Roshi Joan on September 22, 2022" [572].
In 2024 was the Director of Upaya Zen Center [572]
- Stolte, Beate Genko Seishin [1199]&[1205] aka Stolte-Overtheil, Beate Elisabeth [1200] (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-PRA-F-3-HOSH2008-STOLTEB-HALIFAX [1208].
Teacher appoint. #-F3-SENS2009-STOLTEB-HALIFAX [1205].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1995?) [1199].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1995? #1199 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 1995? #1195=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Halifax Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens)525][551].
Data:
Born in Germany [1208].
[Had an MBA and a master degree in fiscal law, was a successful business woman [1208].
A Zen teacher and the first Dharma disciple ('sensei', appointed Nov 2008,#1205) of Joan Halifax [1199]. ????
[By 2025] she has been practicing Zen Buddhism for over 30 years [= started Zen circa 1995? - tmc] [1199].
Is a part of the Soto lineage of Shunryu Suzuki, SFZC [1199].
Was ordained nun by Richard Baker Roshi [1199].
Has lived, practiced and taught in Buddhist communities in the USA, Switzerland and Germany,
visited Japan for her Zen studies [1199].
Was a founding member of the Buddhistischen Studienzentrum/Deutschland (Buddhist Study Center/Germany, a non-profit GmbH, #1200) [1199] and
twice was its managing director, first between 12.08.1996 - 03.11.2005 and, again, 20.01.2012 - today [i.e. 2025] [1200].
Between 2002 and 2005, a business www page referred to her as "Executive Director: Sensei Beate Genko Stolte" of the Upaya Zen Center, e
st. 2002, 1404 Cerro Gordo Rd., Santa Fe NM, is a Zen Buddhist practice, service, and training center,
Annual Budget: $750,000 - $999,999, Personnel: 1 to 5 FTE [1209].
In Nov and Dec 2007 (also in Feb 2008, Apr 2008, May 2008, Jun 2008), was referred to as
Beate Seishin Stolte-Overtheil, and Vice Abbot of the Upaya ZC [1207].
In Dec 2007, Sensei Fleet Maull and Vice Abbot Beate Stolte-Overtheil received Denkai (full priest ordination) from Joan Halifax [1201].
In Jul 2008, was referred to as Vice Abbot Beate Stolte [1203].
In Dec 2008, was referred to as Beate Genko Stolte, and Co-Abbot [1208].
In Dec 2008, has practiced Zen for more than 20 years [started zazen = 2008 minus, say 22? years = in 1986? [1208].
In Dec 2008, was a Zen teacher (a Hoshi?, appointed in 2008?) and in the [J. Halifax's] lineage of Taizan Maezumi [1208].
In Dec 2008, described by J. Halifax as priest ordained in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki [1208].
In May 2009, a magazine reported "She [J. Halifax] recently promoted Beate Seishin Stolte from vice abbot to co-abbot,
and will give dharma transmission ['Denbo?] to Stolte in november" [1205].
In Jun 2009, was referred to as Sensei Beate Genko Stolte [1202].
In Aug 2011, was referred to (in anticipation of the Nov 2008 transmission - tmc) as Sensei Beate Stolte [1204].
Subsequently, she led the Upaya Zen Center in the USA for several years (2005? to 2013 - tmc, #1200) as co-abbess and teacher [1199].
In 2013 she returned to Europe [1199]. Now teaches both in the USA and Europe [1199].
In the 2020s, conducted long-term retreats in Spain [1199].
end of the 3rd generation teachers in Halifax Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Glassman Line
Harkaspi, Helen Kobai Yuho aka Helen K Harkaspi, Helen Glassman [126][1272] (b. 1943-) [1272].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS1982?-HARKASP-GLASSMA [585].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1943 #1272=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1982? #585 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1982?) [585].
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (Sensei - 1982?) [585].
Data:
1st WIFE of BERNARD GLASSMAn [126].
Was 82 in Aug 2025 (= b. 1943) [1272].
Between 1982 and 1989, teacher at the Zen Community of NY [585] [= has she became a Sensei in 1982? - tmc].
Since 1993, teacher of Zen at the Plain Water Practice, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Poughkeepsie (UUFP), NY [585][1027].
Between 1997 and 2005, teacher at the Core Energetics Institute, New York, NY [585].
Psychotherapist, since 1993; Painter, since 2000 [585].
Hixon, Lex Nur Jikai (born Alexander Paul Hixon, #1022) (25 Dec 1941-1 Nov 1995) [17][514][585].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS1995? or 1996?-HIXONLE-GLASSMA [1022].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1968?) [1023].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1968? #1023 minus 1941 #17=27?)
27? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1995? #src minus 1968? #1023=27?) 27? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Muzaffer Ozak Ashki al-Jerrahi Line of the Nur Ashki Jerrahi Sufi Order (aka Jerrahi Sufi Order) of Sunni Islam: SHEIKH (1980) [1023][1026].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1995? or 1996?) [1022].
Data:
HUSBAND, since 1965, of his 2nd wife, Sheila Hixon [1022].
In the late 1960s (say, in 1968? - tmc) started Zen practice under Eido Shimano (Rinzai) [at the the New York Zendo Shobo-Ji in Manhattan founded in 1968?, #1024][1023]
In 1976, obtained Ph.D. at Columbia U. for a dissertation on the 'Gaudapadakarika', a Hindu philosophical Sanskrit text from ca. 6th c. CE [1022][1023].
Around 1980 converted to Islam and in 1980 went on "a Hajj, or pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina, with my Sheikh [Muzaffer Ozak]" [1023]
In 1980, received direct Sufi transmission (and the name Shaykh Nur al-Jerrahi) from Sheikh Muzaffer Ozak of Istanbul [(1916-1985, #1021][585]
Received posthumously (in 1995? or 1996? - tmc] from Bernard Glassman the title of 'Sensei' [1022].
"[P]oet, philosopher and spiritual practitioner and teacher, extensively explored the truth of the great religious traditions" [585]
Hixon, Sheila Jinen Angyo (b. 1940-)[1025][585]
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-2-SENS2007-HIXONSH-GLASSMA [191].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1968?) [1025a].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1968? #1025a minus 1940 #1025=28?)
28? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2007 #191 minus 1968? #1025a =39?) 39? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Sōtō#Rinzai Zen: SENSEI (2007) [191][1025].
Data:
2nd WIFE, since 1965, of Lex Hixton [1022].
In 1962, graduated from Smith College [1025].
"Sheila shared Lex’s spiritual studies and practices, traveled with him, held spiritual events at their home,
and hosted long-term guests from various spiritual traditions" [1025a]
Studied Zen under Bernard Glassman for 12 years [= since 1995, tmc], before receiving Dharma Transmission (as a 'Sensei') in 2007 [1025].
Empowered by Bernard Glassman as Sensei on 25 Feb 2007 [191][585].
Holmes, Sandra Jishu Angyo (1941-20 Mar 1998) [59][60][402].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS1995-HOLMESA-GLASSMA [1392].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1981) [835].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1981 #835 minus 1941 #59=40)
40 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1995 #1392 minus 1981 #835=14) 14 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [src].
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (Sensei - year 1995) [1392].
Data:
2nd WIFE of BERNARD GLASSMAN [835].
In 1983, ordained by Bernard Glassman [1392].
In 1995, received Dharma Transmission from Bernard Glassman [1392].
Co-founder of the Zen Peacemaker Order (now The Peacemaker Community).
Rōshi [514][525][585].
A biochemist [835].
Keally, Sally Sonen [1374] (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-SENS2011-KEALLYS-GLASSMA [1393].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1976) [1393].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-start #y-start minus y-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 #1374 minus 1976 #1393=35) 35 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2011)[1393].
Data:
Since 1976, a student of Zen [1009].
"Her first teachers were Sr. Elaine McInnis and Yamada Koun Roshi whom she met while in the Philippines" [1009].
In 1980, met Bernard Glassman and became his student [1009].
In 1987, received lay ordination (jukai) from Bernard Glassman [1009].
Next, received priest novice ordination (Tokudo) [1009].
in 1998, received Denkai from B. Glassman [1009].
In 2011, received Dharma Transmission from Bernard Glassman [1009].
On April 24, 2011 B.Glassman recognized Sally Kealy as a Zen Teacher [1009].
In 1998, following priest novice ordination, received 'Denkai' from B. Glassman [1009].
On 24 Apr 2011 appointed by B. Glassman a 'Sensei' [1009].
Studied Tai Chi and Taoism [1009]
Co-teacher with Eve Marko at the Green River Zen Center [1009]
"[H]as a Masters Degree from NYU and four-year post graduate degree in Gestalt psychotherapy [1009][585].
A psychotherapist [1009].
KAHN, PAUL KUZAN GENKI (b. 1947-) Rev. [362][421].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-HOSH19??-KAHNPAU-MERZELD [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-SENS2007-KAHNPAU-GLASSMA [585].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-ROSH2009-KAHNPAU-GLASSMA [585].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1970) [1393].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1970 #1393 minus 1947 #362=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2007 #362 minus 1970 #1393=37) 37 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2009 #362 minus 2007 #362=2) 2 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src]; SENSEI (2007) [362], RŌSHI (2009) [362]
Data:
Since 1970, he has been practicing Zen [1393].
"Genki Kahn came to Zen practice in 1970, studying first under Robert Baker Aitken in Hawaii" [1394].
from 1972 to 1980, studied Zen at the Zen Center of Los Angeles [1394].
In 1975, was ordained a priest by Hakuyu Taizan Maezumi [1394].
Was a Jisha (an attendant) to both Taizan Maezumi and Bernard Glassman [778].
"[R]eceived Final Vows as a Priest from Roshi Dennis Genpo Merzel" [585].
Dharma and Lineage Holder in both Dennis Merzel and Bernard Glassman lineages [146][166][185][193][225].
Participation in Merzel's line is NOT mentioned, even in passing, in the Paul Kahn's bio published at [778].
"[A]lso studied [Zen] with Seung Sah Nim, a Korean Zen Master and Kyudo Nakagawa, a Successor of Soen Nakagawa" [585].
Received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' [from Bernard Glassman [778] - tmc] on 18 Feb 2007 and 'Inka' on 2 Apr 2009 [362].
Was a teacher at the High Mountain Crystal Lake Zen Community, Wyckoff, NJ, US. Also, he
was a Circle Steward: Zen Peacemaker Circle International; he was the Executive Director of the Maezumi Institute and Zen Peacemakers Sangha
in Montague, MA [167][187][212][284]. Founder (in 2010) [363] and Teacher of the Zen Garland Order (zengarland.org), a Residential Zen Center located in Airmont, NY, US with affiliates in the US and Germany [284][362].
Assistant Teacher [98][146][193]. Rōshi (Apr. 2, 2009) [585].
Jesuit priest, professor of theology, psychoanalyst and Zen master in the White Plum lineage.
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): twenty-two (22) 3rd generation teachers in Kahn Paul line (Zen Garland Order) <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Ackerman, Joan Noge (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-HOSH20??-ACKERMA-KAHNPAU [285].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Paul Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [285].
Data:
Dharma Holder [285]. Elder,Flowing Heart Zen Temple, Palisades NY [421].
- Brown Tucker Sansui (b. 19??-) [src]. Rev.
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-HOSH20??-BROWNTU-KAHNPAU [285].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2019?) [778].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2019? #778 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Paul Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2020) [421][778].
Data:
"He began studying with Roshi Genki in 2019 and received 'Denkai' in 2020 (i.e., a public ceremony was held in 2023)" [778].
Dharma Holder -Desert Bone Zen Hermitage, Cornville, AZ [421].
"Dharma Holder & Zen Priest, Savannah, Georgia" [778]
- Bruce Susan Kijin (b. 1949-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-HOSH20??-BRUCESU-KAHNPAU [421].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1949 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Paul Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [421].
Data:
Dharma Holder -Flowing Heart Zen Temple, Palisades, NY [421].
- Bruner, David Moksui (b. 1947-16 Feb 2020) Rev. [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-HOSH19??-BRUNERD-KAHNPAU [285].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1947 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Paul Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [285][421].
Data:
Dharma Holder [285][421].
- Cacciatore, Joanne Kyouji (b. 19??-) [src]. Rev. [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-HOSH19??-CACCIAT-KAHNPAU [775].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Paul Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src].
Data:
"Dharma Holder & Zen Priest, Cornville, Arizona" [778]
- Calderone, Yves Keichi (b. 19??-) [src]. Rev. [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-HOSH19?-CALDERO-KAHNPAU [778].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Paul Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src].
Data:
"Dharma Holder & Zen Priest, Memphis, Tennessee" [778]
- Dowd, Cathleen Kanno (b. 1944-), Rev.
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-HOSH19?-DOWDCAT-KAHNPAU [778].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1944 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Paul Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src].
Data:
Flowing Heart Zen Temple, Palisades NY [421].
"Retired Zen Teacher and Priest" [778]
- DuFrene, Troy Kyokai (b. 19??-) [src]., Rev. [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-HOSH19?-DUFRENE-KAHNPAU [778].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Paul Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [421].
Data:
Dharma Holder -Desert Bone Zen Hermitage, Cornville, AZ [421].
- Duncan, "Grandfather" Shoko Sings-Alone(b. 1932-), Rev. [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-ROSH19??-DUNCANG-KAHNPAU [778].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1932 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Paul Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [285][362][778].
Data:
"Grandfather Shoko Sings-Alone, Roshi" [778]
Rōshi [285][362]. Enrolled Cherokee, Founder and Director of Red Path/Native
American Zen Hermitage (www.redpathzen.org), Upton, MA [362][421][551].
- Gerpheide, Sato Karen C. (KC) Zero Kyozen (b. 1955-) [1146].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Paul Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2010?) [#1147].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Sato Gerpheide in the Merzel Line (2nd gen.)
- Greenberg, Bill Jikai (b. 1945-) Rev. [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-ROSH19??-GREENBE-KAHNPAU [778].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1945 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Paul Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Rōshi [285][362][421].Teacher at Zen Garland [285][551].
"Retired Master Zen Teacher and Priest." [778]
- Kahn (née Jacks) Jocelyn Myoen (b. 1953-) [src].
aka Jocelyn A Kahn, Jocelyn Jacks Kahn [1212].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-HOSH19??-KAHNJO-KAHNPAU [778].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1953 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Paul Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src].
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (Hōshi - year?) [364].
Data:
1st WIFE of Paul Kahn [364].
Was 72 in Aug 2025 (= b. 1958) [1212].
In Fall 2008 was married to Paul Kahn [364]. Dharma Holder [285][421].
In May 2012, she taught Zen at the Zen Garland in Airmont, NY [365].
- KAHN (née Brunner), MONIKA SEIRYO GENMITSU TARA-SINGER (b. 1964-) Rev. [778],
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-SENS2012-KHANMS-KAHNPAU [778].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1997) [363b].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1997 #365b minus 1964 #778=33)
33 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2012 #363 minus 1997 #363b=15) 15 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2022? #362 minus 2012 #363=10?) 10? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Paul Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2012) [363]; RŌSHI (bef. 2024), say 2022? - tmc [362][363ab][421][778].
2nd WIFE of Paul Kahn [363b].
Data:
Rōshi [362][363ab][421].
In Sep 2012 (and Apr 2013 [285]), Monika Seiryo Genmitsu was known as Brunner, Monika Seiryo Sensei [661]. In Jun 2015 as Greenberg, Monika Seiryo [551].
Since about Aug 2016 she was known as Khan, Monika Seiryo Genmitsu [363b].
In Jan 2012, she received a Dharma Transmission from Paul Kahn [363].
"Rev. Monika Genmitsu Kahn is a Zen Master Teacher and Zen Buddhist Priest ordained and empowered by Roshi Paul Genki Kahn, in the lineage of Taizan Maezumi Roshi. Roshi Genmitsu began her spiritual practice in 1977, studying for three years under Pastor Paul Huber who taught Christian contemplation and social action in Bern, Switzerland. Rev. Kahn practiced contemplation daily and tutored disabled children at a special school.
From 1996 1997 she practiced a full year of the Christian Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola under Christian Rutishauser SJ in Bern, Switzerland. Rev. Kahn began her Zen practice in 1997 with Pierre Stutz (priest until 2004, today author) in the open monastery '‘Abbaye de Fontaine-André' in Neuchâtel.
To become a Zen Buddhist Priest, Rev. Kahn studied with four organizations in the White Plum Asanga beginning in 1999: Lassalle Haus, Edlibach, Switzerland,
Peacemakers Circle Switzerland, Bern, Switzerland, Zen Peacemakers Seminary, Montatague, MA, USA, and with her Teacher Roshi Paul Genki Kahn and the Sangha of
Zen Garland, in Wyckoff, NJ, and now in Airmont, NY, USA." [363b]. She lives at the Sanctuary
in Airmont, NY and has been a Priest and Chief Operating Officer for Zen Garland since its founding in 2010 [363].
"Co-Founder of The Zen Garland Order and Ancient Oaks Zen in Savannah, GA. Master Zen Teacher, Board Member of the Zen Garland Order" [778]
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): four(4) 4th generation teachers in Monika Kahn Line <= Kahn Paul Line (Zen Garland Order) <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Bruce, Susan Kijin (b. 19??-) [src]. Rev. [778].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-4-HOSH19?-BRUCESU-KHANMS [778].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Monika Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [421]; SENSEI (y-sens) [778].
Data:
"Dharma Holder and Zen Novice Priest. Princetown, NJ" [= "Princeton, NJ"? - tmc][778].
- Johnson, Trish Kojindo Baishin (b. 1972-) Rev. [778].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-4-HOSH19?-JOHNSON-KHANMS [421].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-4-SENS19?-JOHNSON-KHANMS [778].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1972 #778=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Monika Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [421]; SENSEI (y-sens) [778].
Data:
Dharma Holder -Dharma River Zen Temple, Winona, MN [421]. "Sensei Trish Baishin Johnson,
Zen Teacher & Priest, Co-Founder of the Dharma River Zen Community in Winona, MN, Board member of the Zen Garland Order" [778]
- Mancuso, John Mitsudo (b. 19??-) [src]. Rev. [778].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-4-HOSH19?-MANCUSO-KHANMS [421].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Monika Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [421][778].
Data:
Dharma Holder [421]. "Dharma Holder & Zen Novice Priest. Founder of the Infinite Circle Zen Community in Fishkill, NY" [778]
- Trollman, Kai-Uwe Juushin (b. 19??-) [src].[421].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-4-HOSH19?-TROLLMA-KHANMS [778].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Monika Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [778].
Data:
"Dharma Holder & Zen Novice Priest [778]. Founder of the Dharma Herz Zen Community in Duisburg, Germany" [778].
end of the 4th generation teachers in Monika Kahn Line <= Kahn Paul Line (Zen Garland Order) <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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continuation of the 3rd generation teachers in Kahn Paul line (Zen Garland Order) <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Kolman, Phil Sengetsu (1939-2020) [514].
aka Philip K Kelman, Phillip Koleman, Phillip Kolman [1213].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-HOSH2010-KOLMANP-KAHNPAU [834].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2014-KOLMANP-KAHNPAU [834] or SENS2013-KOLMANP-KAHNPAU [1374]
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1994) [834].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1994 #834 minus 1939 #514=55)
55 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2014 #834 minus 1994 #834=10) 10 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Paul Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2010) [834]; SENSEI (2014) [834].
Data:
Dharma Holder [285][362][551].
In 1994, started Zen studies at Mountains and Rivers Order (ZMM) (1994 - 2004), under John Loori.
In 1997 received Jukai from John Loori and was given the name Kyosei [834].
Assisted Bonnie Treace in founding Fire Lotus Temple in Brooklyn,
and continued to practice under her at the FLT [834].
In 2008, joined High Mountain Crystal Lake Zen Community and commenced
studying with Bill Greenberg and Paul Kahn [834].
In Dec 2009 ordained as a Novice Priest (Tokudo)[834]
In 2010, made a Dharma Holder [834].
In Dec 2011, completed Denkai, was empowered as a Full Priest [834].
In Jun 2014, received Transmission from Paul Khan [834].
Sensei [778]. "Zen Teacher & Priest" [778].
- Koopalethes, Wally Toryu (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-HOSH20??-KOOPALE-KAHNPAU [834].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Paul Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [285].
Data:
Dharma Holder [285].
- Noble, Gregory Lee Tensho [778] (b. 19??-) [src]. Rev.
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-ROSH20??-NOBLEGR-KAHNPAU [285].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Paul Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [285][421][551].
Data:
Rōshi - Zenshinkai, Washington, DC [285][421][551].
"Master Zen Teacher, Founder of the Zenshinkai Association. Zenshin (https://)www.zenshinkai.org/" [778]
- Peterman, John Reizan (b. 1948-) [421].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-HOSH2013-PETERMA-KAHNPAU [724].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2005) [724].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2005 #724 minus 1948 #421=57)
57 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Paul Khan Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2013) [724].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Vardi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Since the 1970s a student [724] of the Vipassana teacher, Dhiravamsa (1934-2021) [726]. Took part in various retreats in New England [724].
In 2005 he joined the Zen Garland Sangha and begun studying under Paul Genki Kahn [724].
In 2006 took Jukai from Paul Genki Kahn, and in 2013 was appointed by him a Dharma Holder [724].
In 2018 joined the Eiryu-ji Sangha and continued Zen training under Eran Junryu Vardi [724].
A retired philosophy professor from William Paterson Univ. [724]. Was associated with Flowing Heart Zen Temple, Palisades, NY [421].
- Schmachtenberg, Wolfgang Okami (b. 1949-) Rev.
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS19??-SCHMACH-KAHNPAU [421].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-ROSH19??-SCHMACH-KAHNPAU [778].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1949 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Paul Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [421]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [778].
Data:
Sensei -Eido-Ji, Goch, Germany [421].
"Master Zen Teacher & Spiritual Director of Eternal Way in Germany" [778]. Rōshi [778].
- STERN, PAUL KISHO (b. 19??-) [src]. Rev.
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS19??-STERNPA-KAHNPAU [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-ROSH19??-STERNPA-KAHNPAU [421].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Paul Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [421].
Data:
"Master Zen Teacher, President of the Zen Garland Order & Spiritual Director of Dharma River, Winona" MN [778]
Rōshi [421].
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): one (1) 4th generation teacher in Stern Line <= Kahn Paul Line (Zen Garland Order) <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Hansen Eileen Toshin (b. 19??) Rev. [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-4-HOSH19??-HANSENE-STERNPA [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Stern Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [421].
Data:
Dharma Holder -Dharma River Zen Temple, Winona, MN [421].
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continuation of the 3rd generation teachers in Kahn Paul Line (Zen Garland Order) <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Tirch, Dennis Doshin (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-HOSH19??-TIRCHDE-KAHNPAU [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Paul Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [421].
Data:
Dharma Holder - Flowing Heart Zen Temple, Palisades, NY [421].
- VARDI, ERAN KYOKA JUNRYU (b. 1964-) Rev. [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-ROSH19??-VARDIEE-KAHNPAU [285].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1964 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Paul Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [285][362].
Data:
HUSBAND of Rev. Yvonne Myogen Vardi [724].
In 1997 founded Aikido of Ramapo Valley, to teach "the art of Aikido with a strong integration of
regular Zazen practice" [724]
Rōshi [285][362] - founder of Eiryu-Ji, Wyckoff, NJ [421][551].
"Master Zen Teacher and Founder of the Eiryu-Ji Zen Community in Wyckoff, NJ." [778]
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): three (3) 4th generation teachers in Vardi Line <= Kahn Paul Line (Zen Garland Order) <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Biagioli, Alexander Daibō Kōjin (b. 19??-) [src]., Rev.
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-HOSH20??-BIAGIOLI-VARDIER [724].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2011) [724].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2011 #724 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Vardi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [724].
Data:
In 2002 completed "the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, a 30-day retreat of Christian Contemplation" [724].
Later "began sitting meditation regularly, alone and on Jesuit Retreat.
In 2011 he met his first Zen Teacher, Roshi Paul Genki Kahn, and began practicing Zen" [724].
In 2014, joined the Zen Garland Sangha [724]. Received Jukai (the Buddhist Precepts) from Paul Khan and the Dharma name Daibō [724].
In 2018, joined the Eiryu-Ji Sangha and became a student of Eran Vardi [724].
Subsequently received 'Denkai' (Soto Zen Priest Ordination) from Eran Vardi and the ordination name Kōjin [724].
Is a Dharma Holder? (year?) [724].
- Petroni, Ricardo Daikyo Mitsugen (b. 19??-) [src], Rev.
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-HOSH2022-PETRONI-VARDIER [724].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2008?) [724]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2011 #724 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Vardi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2022) [724].
Data:
Since 2009 a student of Akido [724].
In 2011 took the Zen vows (Jukai) [= after studying Zen for about, say 3? years, i.e. since 2008? - tmc] and started to study Zen under Eran Junryu Vardi's guidance [724].
In 2019 received from him 'Denkai'
(Full ordination), and in 2022 was appointed Hōshi (Dharma Holder) [724].
- Vardi, Yvonne Myogen (b. 19??-) [src]. Rev.
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-4-HOSH20??-VARDIYV-VARDIER [724].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (bef. 2012, say in 2007? - tmc ) [724].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2007? #724 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Vardi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [724].
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (Hōshi - year?) [724].
Data:
WIFE of Rev. Eran Kyoka Junryu Vardi [724].
"Began her training as an aikido practitioner at Aikido of Ramapo Valley, where there was at the time a consistent weekly meditation practice"'" [724].
In 2010 took 'Jukai' [= after studying Zen for about, say 3? years, i.e. since 2007? - tmc] [724]
In Sep 2012, "was ordained as a Zen Buddhist Priest in the then newly-founded Eiryu-ji Zen Center" [724].
Is "also a Dharma Holder [(year?)], or assistant teacher in the lineage [724].
A special education teacher in Upper Saddle River, NJ [724].
end of the 4th generation teachers in Vardi Line <= Kahn Paul Line (Zen Garland Order) <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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continuation of the 3rd generation teachers in Kahn Paul Line (Zen Garland Order) <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- WAGNER, ANN ANKAI (1937-19 May 2023) [834].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-SENS19??-WAGNERA-KAHNPAU [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-ROSH2011-WAGNERA-KAHNPAU [834].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1937 #834=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Paul Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (2011) [834].
Data:
Founder and Director of Christian Zen and Christian Zen Minister, works in the tradition of Thomas Merton.
A member of the White Plum Asanga (WPA) (www.whiteplum.org). A member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace Lay Associates [285].
Rev. Rōshi [285][362][551].
"Master Zen Teacher & Spiritual Director of Christian Zen (deceased)" [778]
"A student of Roshi Paul Genki Kahn, she received inka on March 5, 2011, and became the first Christian Zen Minister in the Zen Garland Order, working in the tradition of Thomas Merton, and later founded the Living Presence Sangha, inspired by the writings of Eckhart Tolle." [834]
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + CHRISTIAN ZEN TRADITION + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): one (1) 4th generation teacher in Wagner Line <= Kahn Paul Line (Zen Garland Order) <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Senegeto, Thomas Kian (b. 19??-) [src]. Rev.
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-SENS20??-SENEGET-WAGNERA [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Wagner Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Sensei - Christian Zen [421].
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Glassman Line
KENNEDY, ROBERT E. JINSEN (b. 20 Jun 1933-) S.J. (Societas Iesu - the Jesuit Order) [37][54]
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS1991-KENNEDY-GLASSMA [585].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-ROSH1997-KENNEDY-GLASSMA [54].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1971?) [894].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1971? #894 minus 1933 #37=38?)
38? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1991 #585 minus 1971? #894=20?) 20? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (1997 #585 minus 1991 #585=6) 6 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1991) [585]; RŌSHI (1997) [585].
Data:
On 8 Aug 1951, joined the Jesuits [894].
In 1965, on completion spiritual and academic training was ordained a Catholic priest in Japan [894].
In the 1970s [say, starting in 1971? - tmc], studied with Yamada Koun in Japan [984]
Trained under Koun Yamada in Kamakura, Japan; Taizan Maezumi in Los Angeles, and Bernard Glassman in New York [585].
A Jesuit priest and Zen teacher in the White Plum lineage [984].
In 1991, installed as sensei by Bernard Glassman [585].
On 30 Dec 1997, received 'Inka' from Bernard Glassman [54].
Teacher at Morning Star Zendo, 50 Glenwood Ave., Jersey City, NJ 073060, US][65].
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Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): twenty one (21) 3rd generation teachers in Kennedy Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Abels, Gregory Hosho (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2006-ABELSGRE-KENNEDY [585].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2006 #198 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kennedy Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2006) [198].
Data:
Teacher. Received Dharma Transmission 17 Dec 2006 [198]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Abels, Janet Jiryu (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-RISH20??-ABELSJA-KENNEDY [585].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kennedy Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].RŌSHI (y-rosh) [86][453].
Data:
Teacher at Still Mind Zendo in Manhattan, NY. [143].
J. Abels is Robert Kennedy's 4th Dharma Successor [143]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
Rōshi (n.d) [86][453].
- Bachman, Carl Genjo (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2010-BACHMAN-KENNEDY [258].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2010 #258c minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kennedy Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2010) [258].
Data:
Received Dharma Transmission from Robert Kennedy in Dec 2010 [258]. Member of the White Plum Asanga (WPA) (www.whiteplum.org) [258]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- BIRX, CHARLES SHINKAI (b. 24 Dec 1944-)
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-ROSH2014-BIRXCHA-KENNEDY [304].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1944 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2014 #304 minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kennedy Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [year?]; RŌSHI (2014) [304].
Data:
Co-founder [with his WIFE, Ellen Birx, below] and teacher at New River Zen Community
in Radford, VA, US [272] Charles Birx is Robert Kennedy's 2nd Dharma Successor [65]. Rōshi [37][304]
On 15 Mar 2014, Robert Jinsen Kennedy conferred 'Inka' on Charles Birx, and gave him the title Rōshi [304].
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): two (2) 4th generation teachers in Birx Line <= Kennedy Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Pumphrey, Ben Mui (b. 14 Jul 1978-) [350].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-SENS2015-PUMPHRE-BIRXCHA [329].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1978 #350=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Birx Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2015) [2015]; SENSEI (2016) [350].
Data:
Teacher at Shenandoah Zen, Shenandoah Valley, VA. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
Became an Assistant Teacher at New River Zen Community in May 2015 [329]. Sensei [350].
On Sept. 10, 2016, received Dharma Transmission from Charles Birx [350].
- Thompson, Scott Zengen (b. 7 Feb 1948-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-SENS20??-THOMPSO-BIRXCHA [271].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1948 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Birx Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [271][301].
Data:
Initally with n Shasta Abbey (Sōtō), and since 2001, with New River Zen Community [272].
In 2013, the teacher at Southern West Virginia Zen Group [301].
Sensei [271][301].
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- Birx, Ellen Jikai (b. 01 Jan 1950-) [37].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-ROSH2014-BIRXELL-KENNEDY [304].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1950 #37=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2014 #304 minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kennedy Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (2014) [304].
Data:
Co-founder [with her husband, Charles Birx, above] and teacher at New River Zen Community in Radford, VA, US [272].
E. Birx is Robert Kennedy's 3rd Dharma Successor [65].
On 15 Mar 2014 Robert Jinsen Kennedy conferred 'Inka' on Ellen Birx and gave her the title Rōshi [304].
- Butler, Tim Tomei (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS20??-BUTLERT-KENNEDY [368].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kennedy Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [368][453].
Data:
Sensei [368][453]
- CICETTI, RAYMOND RUZAN (b. 10 May 1950-) [128][153][328].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-ROSH2004-CICETTI-KENNEDY [328].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1950 #128=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2004 #328 minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kennedy Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (2004) [328].
Data:
Resident teacher at Empty Bowl Zendo (www.emptybowlzendo.org), Morristown, NJ, US., Morristown, NJ, US. In Dec 2004, R. Cicetti became Robert Kennedy's 5th Dharma Successor [328]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): one (1) 4th generation teacher in Cicetti Line <= Kennedy Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Daniels, Michele Keido (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-4-SENS2018-CICETTI [441].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2018 #441 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Cicetti Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2018) [441].
Data:
Sensei [441]. Teacher at the Empty Bowl Zendo (www.emptybowlzendo.org). Received "Dharma transmission in Mar 2018 and is Sensei Cicetti’s first dharma successor" [441]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
Retired "public school educator who supervised the district’s English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education Program" [441].
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continuation of the 3rd generation teachers in Kennedy Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- EASTMAN, PATRICK KUNDO [363] (b. 1939-2019) [834].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS19??-EASTMAN-KENNEDY [834].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-ROSH2015-EASTMAN-KENNEDY [375].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1939 #834=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2015 #375 minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kennedy Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (2015) [375].
Data:
Ordained as a Christian priest on Jun 1, 1969. [375]
"Ruben Habito Roshi was his first teacher. In time he would also come to study with John Daido Loori Roshi
(and Patrick Kundo Roshi was deeply influenced by and always remained grateful for his association with Zen Mountain
Monastery), Bernie Tetsugen Glassman Roshi and, finally,
Robert Jinsen Kennedy Roshi, who gave him Dharma Transmission, followed later by Inka." [834]
In 2005, he founded the Wild Goose Zen Sangha, UK (wildgoosesangha.org.uk)
and has been their director and teacher since then. Received 'Inka' from Robert Kennedy Rōshi on Apr 30, 2015 [375].
"In time he gave Transmission to three of his students Marcus Hozan Averbeck, Jeremy Ryokan Woodcock and Christopher Ryushin Collingwood who between them have themselves either given Transmission to students or have students in training to be teachers." [834]
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Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): three (3) 4th generation teachers in Eastman Line <= Kennedy Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Averbeck, Marcus Hōzan (b. 19??-) [375].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-SENS2014-AVERBEC-EASTMAN [375].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2014 #375 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Eastman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2014) [375].
Data:
Teacher at Wild Goose Zen Sangha, Canterbury, UK [375]
Received Dharma Transmission from Eastman Rōshi and was installed as a teacher on 1 Jun 2014 [375].
- Collingwood, Chris (Christopher) Ryushin (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-SENS2016-COLLING-EASTMAN [374].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2016 #374 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Eastman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2016) [374].
Data:
Teacher at Wild Goose Zen Sangha, York, UK [375] and Canterbury, UK [455]. An Anglican priest.
Since Jul 2013, the Canon Chancellor at York Minster, UK [375]. Received Jukai in Oct 2015.
Received Dharma Transmission from Patrick Eastman and was installed as a teacher on 24th Jul 2016 [374].
- Woodcock, Jeremy Ryokan (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-SENS2015-WOODCOC-EASTMAN [375].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2015 #375 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Eastman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2015) [375].
Data:
In 2006 studied at Bodhi Zendo in India with Fr. Ama Samy S.J. [455]. Teacher at Wild Goose Zen Sangha, Canterbury, UK [455],
Cirencester and the Woodchester Valley Zendo, UK [375].
Received Dharma Transmission from Patrick Eastman and installed as a teacher on 19 Apr 2015 [375].
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- Efird, Susan KoDo (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-SENS20??-EFIRDSU-KENNEDY [453].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kennedy Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [453].
Data:
Sensei [453].
- Healy, Miriam Yukan (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-ROSH20??-HEALYMI-KENNEDY [453].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kennedy Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh)[368][453].
Data:
Rōshi [368][453].
- Holleran, Michael Koryu (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS20??-HOLLERA-KENNEDY [453].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kennedy Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [453].
Data:
Sensei [453], a Catholic priest and a former Carthusian Monk [368].
continuation of the 3rd generation teachers in Kennedy Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- HUNT, KEVIN JIUN (b. 01 Oct 1933-) Rōshi, O.C.S.O (Order of Cistercians of the Strict Order) [95][97]
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS20??-HUNTKEV-KENNEDY [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1933 #95=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kennedy Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
St. Joseph's Abby, Spencer, MA, US. [142][143]. Teacher at an inter-religious Zen sangha Day Star Zendo (daystarzen.org), Wrentham, MA.
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Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): four (4) 4th generation teachers in Hunt Line <= Kennedy Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Seul, Jeff Kōgen (b. 1962-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-SENS2018-SEULJEF-HUNTKEV [447].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1962 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2018 #447 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Hunt Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2018) [447].
Data:
"Author of a "Turning Words" Zen blog [450]. Received Dharma Transmission from Kevin Hunt and installed as a teacher in 2018 [447].
Sensei (2018) [447].
- St. Onge, Timothy Mangetsu (b. 1952-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-SENS2018-STONGET-HUNTKEV [447].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1985?) [449].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1985? #449 minus 1952 #src=33)
33 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2018 #447 minus 1985 #449=33) 33 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Hunt Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2018) [447].
Data:
"In the 1980s [say, 1985? - tmc], Tim was introduced to the Buddhist experience through the work of Vietnamese monk, Thich Nhat Hanh [Lam Te (Rinzai) Zen] and under the direction of Senior Teacher Annabel Laity. In 2000, Tim studied Zen with Robert Kennedy Rōshi and in 2004 became a koan student with Kevin Hunt" [449]. "Founded Transfiguration Zendo (Southbury, CT) in 1999. Zendo now in New Mexico: Sky Zen" [452]. Received Dharma Transmission from Kevin Hunt and installed as a teacher in 2018 [447].
Sensei (2018) [447][449][452]
- Taberner, Cynthia Kin Ryu (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-4-SENS2017-TABERNE-HUNTKEV [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2017 #440 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Hunt Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2017) [440].
Data:
Sensei (2017) [440].
Teacher at an inter-religious Zen sangha Day Star Zendo (daystarzen.org), Wrentham, MA [440].
Received Dharma Transmission from Kevin Hunt and installed as a teacher on 15 Jul 2017 [440]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Sr. Tacy, Madeleine Seikai OP (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-4-SENS2018-TACYMAD-HUNTKEV [448].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2018 #448 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Hunt Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2018) [448][450].
Data:
Catholic nun. Teacher at the Day Star Zendo (daystarzen.org), Wrentham, MA [448].
Received Dharma Transmission from Kevin Hunt and installed as a teacher on 26 Sep 2018 [448][450].
Sensei (2018) [447][448][451].
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continuation of the 3rd generation teachers in Kennedy Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Kealy, John (b. 19??-) [1009].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS19??-KEALYJO-KENNEDY [1090].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-start) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-start #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-start #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [1090].
Data:
"[A] former Catholic priest and a Zen practitioner of 40 years [counted from what year? - tmc]" [1009].
"[A] dharma successor [i.e. heir, Sensei - tmc] of [...] Robert Kennedy" [1090]
A medical doctor [1090].
- Laheen, Mary Soshin (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-SENS19??-LAHEENM-KENNEDY [453].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kennedy Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [453].
Data:
Sensei [453].
- Maher, Carl Chimon (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS19??-MAHERCA-KENNEDY [453].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kennedy Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [453].
Data:
Sensei [453].
- Montecel, Maria "Cuca" Kosen Roblwedo (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-SENS19??-MONTECE-KENNEDY [368].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kennedy Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [368][453].
Data:
Sensei [368][453].
- RICHARDSON, JANET DAVIS JINNE [997] (b. 1925-) [1151], CSJP (Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace csjpvocations.org) [37][39][54]
aka Janet Sister Richardson, Janet R Csjp, Jane T Richardson [1151].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-SENS1994-RICHJAN-KENNEDY [585].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-HOSH19??-RICHJAN-GLASSMA [54].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-2-ROSH1997-RICHJAN-GLASSMA [54].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-ROSH1999-RICHJAN-KENNEDY? [585].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1974?) (1925 #1151 plus 49? #955 = 1974?) [calc. by tmc].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (49?) [995]
49? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1994 #585 minus 1974? #s#995 & #1151 = 20?) 20? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (1997 #54 minus 1994 #585=3) 3 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [525]; RŌSHI (1997)[54].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kennedy Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1994) [585]; RŌSHI (1999?)[585].
Data:
Was 100 in Jul 2025 (= b. 1925) [1151].
In 2015, celebrated 60th anniversary of becoming [in 1955 - tmc] a nun of the Sister of St. Joseph of Peace order [996].
"[W]as nearly 50 years old [say, 49? - tmc] when she first became involved with Zen [and became a student of Robert Kennedy]" [995]
In (y-hosh?) Janet Richardson became Dharma Holder of Bernard Glassman [525]
In 1994, received Dharma Transmission from Robert Kennedy [585] and is R. Kennedy's 1st Dharma Successor [65].
On 30 Dec 1997, received 'Inka' from Bernard Glassman [54].
18 Jan 1999, received 'Inka' from Robert Kennedy? (18 Jan 1999) [585]
Teacher at Clare Sangha (The Zen Community of Baltimore), Baltimore, MD, US (www.zcbclaresangha.org).
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + CHRISTIAN & INTERFAITH ZEN TRADITION + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): four (4) 4th generation teachers in Richardson Line <= Kennedy Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- BLACKMAN, BRUCE SEIRYU (06 Nov 1942-3 May 2021) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-HOSH2001-BLACKM-RICHJAN [834].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-SENS2004-BLACKM-RICHJAN [834].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-ROSH2020-BLACKM-RICHJAN [834].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-ROSH2020-BLACKM-KENNEDY [834].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1981) [834].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1981 #834 minus 1942 #src=39)
39 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2004 #834 minus 1981 #834=13) 13 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2020 #834 minus 2004 #834=16) 16 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Richardson Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2001) [834]; SENSEI (2004) [834]; RŌSHI (2020) [834].
Data:
Sensei [92][150][511]. Janet Richardson's 3rd Dharma Successor [92][150][511].
Studied Zen several years with Elaine MacInnes (Sanbo Kyodan), and later with Robert Aitken (Diamond Sangha) [834].
In 2001, appointed a Dharma holder [834]. In 2004, appointed sensei [834]. In 2020, installed as Roshi by Janet Richardson and Robert Kennedy [834].
Teacher at Clare Sangha (The Zen Community of Baltimore), Baltimore, MD, US (www.zcbclaresangha.org) [354]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- CRAIG, BARBARA SHŌSHIN, R.S.M. (Religious Sisters of Mercy) (18 Jul 1932-20 Dec 2022) [37][116][511].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-4-HOSH1997-CRAIGBA-RICHJAN [834].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-4-SENS2002-CRAIGBA-RICHJAN [834].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (early 80's, say 1983? - tmc) [834].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1983? #834 minus 1932 #37=51?)
51? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2002 #834 minus 1983? #834=19) 19 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Richardson Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2002) [834].
Data:
Janet Richardson's 2nd Dharma Successor. Teacher at Flowing River Sangha, Wilkes-Barre, PA, US (www.geocities.ws/frsangha/).
"In 1997, as an apprenticing teacher, Barbara and Stephanie Olek, a Sister of Mercy, started a zen group in Wilkes-Barre, PA."
[834]. Was "as a Sister of Mercy for over fifty years." [834].
"In June of 2002, Barbara was installed as a zen teacher (Sensei) with the Dharma name of Shoshin. She is Dharma Successor of [...] Janet Jinne Richardson."[834]
The two senseis, Craig and Blackman, are now "team teaching" an upcoming group of teachers in the White Plum lineage, thus establishing a joint "Blackman/Craig line" [354].
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): three (3) 5th generation teachers in Blackman-Craig Line <= Richardson Line <= Kennedy Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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- Falcone, Anthony Hoetsu (b. 29 Nov 1949-) [372].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-5-SENS2016-FALCONE-BLA&CRA [372].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1949 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2016 #372 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Blackman-Craig Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2014) [372]; SENSEI (2016) [372].
Data:
Dharma Transmission on 3 Dec 2016 by Blackman/Craig Senseis. An Assistant Teacher from 2014 at Clare Sangha (www.zcbclaresangha.org), Baltimore, MD [372].
- Hebb, John Joho (b. 1 Feb 1952-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-5-HOSH2014-HEBBJOH-BLA&CRA [372].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-5-SENS2016-HEBBJOH-BLA&CRA [372].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1952 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2016 #372 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Blackman-Craig Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2014) [372]; SENSEI (2016) [372].
Data:
Dharma Transmission on 3 Dec 2016 by Blackman/Craig Senseis, an Assistant Teacher from 2014 at Clare Sangha (www.zcbclaresangha.org), Baltimore, MD [372].
- Sullivan, Edward Sangetsu (b. 14 Jan 1951-) [354].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-5-SENS2016-SULLIVA-BLA&CRA [372].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1951 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2014 #354 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Blackman-Craig Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2014) [354].
Data:
In Jun 2014, Dharma Transmission by Blackman/Craig Senseis [354.
Teacher at Clare Sangha (www.zcbclaresangha.org), Baltimore, MD and Red Rose Sangha
(www.redrosesangha.org), Lancaster, PA [354].
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continuation of the 4th generation teachers in Richardson Line <= Kennedy Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- DOUGHERTY, ROSE MARY MYOAN (22 Jul 1939 - 28 Feb 2019) [420][419].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-4-SENS2006-DOUGHER-RICHJAN [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (the 1990s, say 1995? - tmc) [834].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1995? #834 minus 1939 #420=56?)
56? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2006 #515 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Richardson Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2006) [515].
Data:
"[B]]egan her Zen studies with Charlotte Joko Beck in the 1990s and received dharma transmission in 2006 from Janet Jinne Richardson Roshi." [834]
Catholic Nun (the order of School Sisters of Notre Dame SSND) [420].
"[S]tudied Zen with Charlotte Joko Beck, and later with Roshi Janet Richardson and Roshi Bob Kennedy" [1248].
Received Dharma Transmission 12 Jul 2006 [ref. needed] from Janet Richardson [515].
First Guiding Teacher and founder (sangha started by her in 2001, was officially
founded by Sister Rose Mary Doherty in 2006) of One Heart Sangha/Silver Spring Zendo (www.silverspringzendo.org), MD, US [353].
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): three (3) 5th generation teachers in Dougherty Line <= Richardson Line <= Kennedy Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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- Dietrich, William (Bill) Ji An (Jian) (b. 1949-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-5-SENS2015-DIETRIC-DOUGHER [340].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1949 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2015 #340 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Dougherty Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [340][353]; SENSEI (2015) [340].
Data:
Sensei. Received Dharma Transmission 5 Sept 2015 [340] from Sensei Rose Mary
Myoan Dougherty in the lineage of the White Plum Asanga. An Assistant Teacher. A member of the White Plum Asanga (WPA) (www.whiteplum.org) [340][353].
Was "a trustee for the Ariel Investment Trust, a registered investment company (mutual fund)" [1249]
- ERTMAN, ROBERT JIN GEN (b. 1949-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-5-SENS2015-ERTMANR-DOUGHER [340].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1949 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2015 #340 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Dougherty Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [340][353]; SENSEI (2015) [340].
Data:
Sensei. Received Dharma Transmission 5 Sept 2015 [340] from Sensei Rose Mary Myoan Dougherty in the lineage of the White Plum Asanga [515]. An Assistant Teacher.
A member of the White Plum Asanga (WPA) (www.whiteplum.org) [340][353]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): two (2) 6th generation teachers in Ertman Line <= Dougherty Line <= Richardson Line <= Kennedy Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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- Hawes, Rebecca MuSeiDo (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-6-SENS20??-HAWESRE-ERTMANR [525].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ertman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [525].
Data:
Sensei [525].
- Palmiter, Martine Taikai (b. 1958-) [1247].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ertman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2019) [443].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Martine Palmiter in the Dougherty Line (5th gen.)
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continuation of the 5th generation teachers in Dougherty Line <= Richardson Line <= Kennedy Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- PALMITER, MARTINE TAIKAI [445] (b. 1958-) [247].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-5-SENS2019-PALMITE-DOUGHER [443].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-5-SENS2019-PALMITE-ERTMANR [443].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2001) [1247].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2001 #1247 minus 1958 #1247=43)
43 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] 2019 #515 minus 2001 #1247=18) 18 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ertman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2019) [515].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Dougherty Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2019) [443].
Data:
A long-time student of Rose Mary Dougherty. Has Dharma Transmission [Sensei, 2019 #1247] from her root teacher,
Rose Mary Myoan Dougherty in the lineage of the White Plum Asanga [515].
Also, independently,
authorisation to teach from Sensei Robert Ertman on 7 Sep 2019 [443].
Teacher and founder of Joyfulmindzendo.org [443].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435] and American Zen Teachers Association (azta.org) [1247].
Was the teacher at One Heart Sangha and Silver Spring Zendo (www.silverspringzendo.org) [443].
In 2025 recorded as teacher and founder of Joyfulmindzendo.org [443].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435] and
American Zen Teachers Association (azta.org) [1247].
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): one (1) 6th generation teacher in Palmiter Line <= Dougherty Line <= Richardson Line <= Kennedy Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Gary, Jan JinKai (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-6-SENS20??-GARYJAN-PALMITE [525].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Palmiter Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [525].
Data:
Sensei [525].
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end of the 5th generation teachers in Dougherty Line <= Richardson Line <= Kennedy Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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- McQuaide, Rosalie Jishin (b. 19??-) [src]. CSJP (Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph
of Peace, csjpvocations.org) [55].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-4-SENS20??-MCQUAID-RICHJAN [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Richardson Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Rōshi Richardson's 1st Dharma Successor [src].
end of the 4th generation teachers in Richardson Line <= Kennedy Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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- Schubert, Paul Seiko (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS20??-SCHUBE-KENNEDY [453].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kennedy Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [453][454].
Data:
Sensei [453][454].
- Yee, Amy Enhai (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-SENS20??-YEEAMYY-KENNEDY [453].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kennedy Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [453].
Data:
Sensei [453].
- Viggiani, Carl A. Chimon (8 May 1922-16 Jan 2010) [368][369][927].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS20??-VIGGIAN-KENNEDY [453].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1922 #927=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kennedy Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
[forthcoming]
- von Wobeser-Hopfner, Inge Eigen (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-SENS20??-WOBESER-KENNEDY [368].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kennedy Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [368][453].
Data:
Sensei [368][453].
end of the 3rd generation teachers in Kennedy Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Glassman Line
Krajewski, Andrzej Getsugen (b. 1939-) [585].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-SENS2011-KRAJEWSK-GLASSMA [1012].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-ROSH2015-KRAJEWSK-GLASSMA [1012].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1975) [1011].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1975 #1011 minus 1939 #981=46)
46 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2011 #1012 minus 1975 #981=36) 36 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2015 #585 minus 2011 #1012=4) 4 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (1993?) [193].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2011) [1012] RŌSHI (2015) [585].
Data:
General info. [525]
In Aug 1975, took part in a short Zen workshop led by Philip Kapleau, in Katowice, Poland [1011].
In 1980, began practicing Zen with Dae Soen Sa Nim [Korean Zen] [585].
In 1983, continued his Zen practice with Dennis Merzel [585], became Assistant Teacher [193] [sometime between 1983 and 1997, say in 1993? - tmc].
Since 1997, Zen training with Bernard Glassman [585].
Appointed Sensei 2011 by Bernard Glassman [1012]
On 4 Aug 2015, appointed Rōshi by Bernard Glassman [585].
Lee, Robert Sokan (1926-2018) [514][191][585].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-HOSH19??-LEEROBE-MERZELD [193].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS1991-LEEROBE-GLASSMA [585].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-ROSH2007-LEEROBE-GLASSMA [191].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1968) [585].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1968 #981 minus 1926 #514=42)
42 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1991 #191 minus 1968 #981=23) 23 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2007 #191 minus 1991 #191=16) 16 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [193].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1991) [585]RŌSHI (2007) [191][585].
Data:
Medical doctor [585] and a psychotherapist [834]. Empowered by Bernard Glassman as Rōshi on 25 Feb 2007 [191].
"A Zen Buddhist since 1968, Bob studied meditation practice with [Hakuun] Yasutani" [585].
"Another major teacher was Koryu Osaka Roshi" [585]. He also was a student of Taizan Maezumi, Soen Nakagawa, Dennis Merzel and Bernard Glassman,
and has served on the boards of their organizations [585]
LUGOVIÑA (LUGOVINA), FRANCISCO GENKOJI "PACO" [191] (b. 8 Jan 1939-) [985]
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-SENS2007-LUGOVIN-GLASSMA [191].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-ROSH20??-LUGOVIN-GLASSMA [767].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1968) [834].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1968 #834 minus 1939 #985=29)
29 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2007 #191 minus 1968 #834=39) 39 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2007) [191]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [767].
Data:
"I'll be 86 years old 1/825" [sic!] [985][= 8 Jan 2025 minus 86 = DOB 8 Jan 1939, tmc]
A Zen meditator since 1968 [834]. Studied with Hakuun Yasutani. "Another major teacher was Koryu Osaka" [834].
Also, a student of Taizan Maezumi, Soen Nakagawa, Dennis Merzel and Bernard Glassman [834].
Empowered by Bernard Glassman as Sensei on 25 Feb 2007 [191].
Received 'Denbo' and 'Inka' from Bernard Glassman [767].
Graduate of Morris HS & Iona College
BBS Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law,
(1954-1963); Iona University, BBA Finance (1958-1964) [958]
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): three (3) 3rd generation teachers in Lugovina Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Nelson, Craig Daiken (b. 19??-) [525]
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2013-NELSONC-LUGOVIN [762].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-ROSH2021-NELSONC-LUGOVIN [762].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1976?) [762].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1976? #762 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2013 #762 minus 1976? #762=37) 37 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2021 #762 minus 2013 #762=8) 8 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Lugovina Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2013) [762]; RŌSHI (2021) [762].
Data:
Sensei .
"[B]egan Zen Practice 37 years ago [= in 1976? - tmc, #763] at the Iowa City Zen Center"[762], which was founded 1976 [763].
Practiced with several Teachers within the White Plum Asanga Lineage of Taizan Maezumi" [762]
In Oct 2013, "received Shiho (Dharma Transmission/Authorization to Teach) from Roshi Francisco Paco Genkoji Lugoviña" [762]
In Nov 2021, received 'Inka' from Francisco Lugovina [762]
- Salazar, Joaqin Ryusho (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2010-SALAZAR-LUGOVIN [768].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Lugovina Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2010) [768].
Data:
Sensei [525]. Joaqin Salazar studied with several zen masters including Philip Kapleau, Eido Shimano, Lou Nordstrom,
Bernard Glassman and John Loori [768]. Took precepts and obtained Buddhist name (year?) from Eido Shimano [768].
In 2000 was ordained (by whom?, year?) a Soto Zen priest in 2000 [768]. In 2010 received [from Francisco Lugovina] Soto Shiho, or direct transmission [768]
- Williams, angel Kyodo (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2013-WILLIAM-LUGOVIN [585].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-ROSH20??-WILLIAM-LUGOVIN [764].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Lugovina Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [525][764]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [764].
Data:
"Rev. angel [lower case "angel" - tmc] Kyodo Williams, Roshi, is a Dharma teacher, Zen priest, author, activist, master trainer" [764]
Sensei [525][764]. Roōshi [764]. "[T]he second Black woman to receive transmission in the Japanese Zen lineage" [764].
[#764, the official biography page of angel Kyodo Williams is unusually silent on dates and details that help with checking/verification the data - tmc, 29 Sep 2004]
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MARKO, EVE MYONEN (b. 19??-) [90][179][442].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS19??-MARKOEV-GLASSMA [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-2-ROSH2011-MARKOEV-GLASSMA [585]
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2011 #585 minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (2011) [585].
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (Sensei - year?) [src]; (Rōshi - 2011) [585].
Data:
Bernard Glassman's third WIFE [178].
Co-founder of the Zen Peacemaker Order (now The
Peacemaker Community) [178]. The head of Montague farm Zendo
attached to the House of One People at the Maezumi Institute in Montague, MA [178].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435]. Rōshi, appointed by Glassman on 18 Jan 2011 [585]
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): one (1) 3rd generation teacher in Marko Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Sprague, John Genyo [435] (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2015-SPRAGU-MARKOE [442].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2015 #442 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Marko Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2015) [442].
Data:
Since 2005, studied Zen with Roshi Eve Marko [1013].
Was also a student of Bernard Glassman [1014].
Received Dharma Transmission from Eve Marko in Aug 2015 [442]. Was a Teacher at the Green River Zen Center (www.greenriverzen.org) [435].
A graduate (1999) of Vermont College, and an interfaith minister through the Universal Life Church [442].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
M.A. from Vermont College (1999) in comparative world religions and creativity studies [1014].
A musician, composer and performer [1013].
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MATTHIESSEN, PETER ISHIN MURYO (22 May 1927-05 Apr 2014) [48][307][771,p.33]
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS1984-MATTHIE-GLASSMA [769].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-ROSH1997-MATTHIE-GLASSMA [59].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1970) [771,p.4].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1970 #771 minus 1927 #48=33)
33 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1984 #769 minus 1970 #771=14) 14 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (1997 #59 minus 1984 #769=13) 13 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1984) [769]; RŌSHI (1997) [59][842].
Data:
[N]ovelist, naturalist, wilderness writer and CIA agent" [834].
Started Zen training in Dec 1970 [771,p.4].
On 20 Nov 1971, during a weekend sesshin, experienced the first 'kensho' [771,pp.20-22].
In summer 1972 Soen Nakagawa gave him a name Ishin [771,p.33].
In Oct 1972 received 'Jukai' from Eido Shimano [771,p.36].
Bernard Glassman's first Dharma successor [585][842]. In 1984 received Dharma Transmission from Bernard Glassman [769].
'Inka' conferred upon, on 30 Dec 1997 [59][585] (or in January 1997 [842])
See also Kay Bonetti's interview with
P. Matthiessen [552].
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): four (4) 3rd generation teachers in Matthiessen Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- BASTIS, MADELINE KO-I (1940-2007) [770].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-SENS1993-BASTIEN-MATTHIE [183].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1940 #770=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1993 #180 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Matthiessen Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1993) [180][202][551].
Data:
"An ordained Buddhist priest and hospital chaplain" [834].
Sensei, received Dharma Transmission in 1993 [180][202][551].
- CANTOR, MITCHELL DOSHIN (1935-25 Dec 2021) [514][841].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2006-CANTORM-MATTHIE [202].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1978) [841].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1978 #841 minus 1935 #514=43)
43 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2006 #202 minus 1978 #841=28) 28 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Matthiessen Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2006) [202].
Data:
In 1978 [841][842], began Zen studies with Peter Mathiessen and Madeline Koi-Bastis at the Ocean Zendo in
Sagaponick, Long Island [842].
In 1995, established Southern Palm Zen Group, Boca Raton, FL [834][841].
In 1995, founded "The Prison Outreach Project which brought meditation practices into the Florida Prison System
to help inmates find their inner freedom." [841]
Also studied with Bernard Glassman and Madeline Koi-Bastis [834]. Dharma Transmission (sensei) from Peter Matthiessen [834].
Received Dharma Transmission on 15 Oct 2006 [202].
As teacher, Mitchell Cantor gave transmission to four of his students [834].
Please note that, due an entirely avoidable editorial error, for 17 years 2007-2024 Mitchell Cantor was incorrectly listed in this document
as a Dharma successor within the non-existent "Madeline Koi-Bastis" Line. My deepest apologies. Please apply this correction where necessary - tmciolek, 27 Nov 2024.
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): three (3) 5th generation teachers in Cantor Line <= Matthiessen Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Faysash, Gary Zochi (b. 21 Oct 1945-) [1373].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-SENS2017?-FAYSAGA-CANTORM [897].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2001) [897].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2001 #897 minus 1945 #1373=56)
56 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2017 #897 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Cantor Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2017) [897].
Data:
HUSBAND of Jane Faysash [897].
In 2001, started Zen meditation [897]. In 2017 received 'Denkai' as a senior priest [897].
Dharma Transmission (as Dharma Holder, Hōshi) from Mitchel Cantor in 2017? [897].
- FAYSASH, JANE JISHIN (b. 30 Apr 1946-) [1372].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-4-SENS2014-FAYSAJA-CANTORM [551].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1999?) [897].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1999? #897 minus 1946 #1372=53?)
53? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2014 #897 minus 2001 #897=13) 13 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Cantor Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2014) [551].
Data:
WIFE of Gary Faysash [897].
Sometime bef. 2001 (say 1999? - tmc), "first encountered Zen Buddhism at a retreat given by Robert Kennedy" [897]. In 2001 became a student of Mitchell Cantor [897]. ,
Sensei, received Dharma Transmission in 2014 [551].
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): one (1) 6th generation teacher in Faysash Line <= Cantor Line <= Matthiessen Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- GROSSMAN, ANN GEIDO (b. 20 Apr 1954-) [899].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-5-HOSH2023-GROSSMA-FAYSAGA [897].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-5-SENS20??-GROSSMA-FAYSAGA [897].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1997) [897].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1997 #897 minus 1954 #899=43)
43 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2025 #1371 minus 1997 #897 #src=28) 28 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Faysash Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2023) [897][899] Sensei (2025) [1371]
Data:
Commenced Zen meditation in 1997 [897]. In 2010, took Jukai with Enkyo O'Hara [895].
On Jul 5 2010, ordained as a Buddhist Chaplain by Enkyo O'Hara [899]. "[P]"racticed in hospice and hospitals for many years" [899].
Since 2006, a student of Enkyo O'Hara before moving to Florida in 2017 [897].
From 2017 onwards, a student and subsequently a Dharma successor of Jane Jishin Faysash at the Southern Palm Zen Group [897].
In Nov 2019 received Tokudo and 'Denkai' in May 2023 [897].
In 2019, ordained by Jishin Jane Faysash as Novice Priest [899].
In 2021, ordained as Senior Student [899].
In 2023, received transmission as Hōshi (Denkai) [899].
Functions "as Hoshi for Southern Palm Zen Group in Boca Raton, Florida" [899].
In 2025, received transmission from Jane Faysash as Sensei (Denbo) [1371].
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): three (3) 7th generation teacher in Grossman Line <= Faysash Line <= Cantor Line <= Matthiessen Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Cicalese, Michael Shindo [1371] (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-6-HOSH2025-CICALES-GROSSMA [1371].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-start) [1371].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-start #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] y-sens #src minus y-start #y-src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Grossman Ann Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2025) [1371].
Data:
In y-start, got introduced to Zen practice at a group-name Zen group [src].
In 2025, received transmission as Hōshi (Denkai) from Ann Grossman [1371].
Functions "as Hoshi for Southern Palm Zen Group in Boca Raton, Florida" [1371].
- Marshall, Karl Kaijun [1371] (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-6-HOSH2025-MARSHAL-GROSSMA [1371].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-start) [1371].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-start #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] y-sens #src minus y-start #y-src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Grossman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2025) [1371].
Data:
In y-start, got introduced to Zen practice at a group-name Zen group [src].
In 2025, received transmission as Hōshi (Denkai) from Ann Grossman [1371].
Functions "as Hoshi for Southern Palm Zen Group in Boca Raton, Florida" [1371].
- McGovern, Thomas Tosu [1371] (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-6-HOSH2025-MCGOVER-GROSSMA [1371].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-start) [1371].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-start #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] y-sens #src minus y-start #y-src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Grossman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2025) [1371].
Data:
In y-start, got introduced to Zen practice at a group-name Zen group [src].
In 2025, received transmission as Hōshi (Denkai) from Grossman Line rossman [1371].
Functions "as Hoshi for Southern Palm Zen Group in Boca Raton, Florida" [1371].
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- May, Wilbur Mushin (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS20??-MAYWILB-CANTORM [551].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Cantor Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [525].
Data:
Commenced Zen studies, first "at Hosshinji Monastery, Japan, under Harada Roshi. Training periods followed with
Aitken Roshi in Hawaii, John Tarrant in Australia" [842]
Sensei [525]. Received Dharma Transmission (year?) [551].
end of the 4th generation teachers in Cantor Line <= Matthiessen Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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- Dobbs, Michel Engu "Nocando" (b. 19??-) [1020].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2005-DOBBSM-MATTHIE [585].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-ROSH2018?-DOBBSM-GLASSMA 1020].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1992) [585].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1992 #585 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2005 #585 minus 1992 #585=13) 13 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (2018? #1020 minus 2005 #585=13?) 13? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Matthiessen Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2005) [585].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: RŌSHI (2018?) [1020];
Data:
General info. [180][202][551].
In 1992, commenced Zen training under the late Kyudo Nakagawa [(1927-2007), Soto, Dharma heir of Soen Nakagawa, #1019] at the NYC Sangha [585].
In 1994, started training with Peter Matthiessen [585].
Ordained Zen priest (2001) and a co-teacher at the Ocean Zendo in Bridgehampton, NY [585].
Dharma heir (Sensei, 2005) of Peter Matthiessen [585].
Was still a Sensei in 2017 [1017].
Referred to as Roshi in Mar 2024 [1018].
Received 'Inka' from Bernard Glassman [1020].[later than Aug 2017 #1017 but bef. Glassman's death in Nov 2018, say in early 2018? - tmc, 11 Apr 2025].
Since 2012, teaches Zen "meditation to juvenile inmates at the Suffolk County Correctional Facility in Riverhead, NY [585].
A baker and bakery manager [585].
- FRIEDMAN, DOROTHY DAI-EN (DAIEN) (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-SENS20??-FRIEDMA-MATTHIE [551].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Matthiessen Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [180][551].
Data:
Sensei. Received Dharma Transmission (year?) [180][551].
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): two (2) 4th generation teachers in Friedman Line <= Matthiessen Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Campbell, Chodo (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-SENS20??-CAMPBELC-FRIEDMA [525].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Friedman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [525].
Data:
SENSEI (y-sens) [525].
- Paley, Ellison Koshin (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-SENS20??-PALEYEL-FRIEDMA [525].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Friedman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [525].
Data:
SENSEI (y-sens) [525].
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Glassman Line
Maull, Fleet Shinryu [191] (b. 1951?-) [986].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-SENS2007-MAULLFL-GLASSMA [191].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-ROSH2017-MAULLFL-GLASSMA [585].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1991) [989].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1991 #989 minus 1951? #986=40?)
40? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2007 #191 minus 1991 #989=16) 16 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2017 #585 minus 2007 #191=10) 10 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Sakyong Mipham Line of the Chogyam Trungpa Line in the Kaygyu School of Vajrayana Buddhism: SENIOR TEACHER (ACHARYA) (1995?) [990].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2007) [191][585]; RŌSHI (2017) [585].
Data:
Fleet Maull was 69-year-old in 2020 [986][= he was born in 2020 minus 69 = 1951?, tmc].
In 1968, graduated from high school [987].
In 1969, while working in a village in Peru, began practicing various types of Buddhist meditation [585].
In 1976, moved back to the U.S. settled with his Peruvian wife in Colorado, and "eventually enrolled and graduated from Naropa [in Boulder, CO; now Naropa University] in 1979
with an M.A. in contemplative psychotherapy" [987].
In 1977, while at Naropa, "met his first Buddhist teacher, Chogyam Trungpa", [a Tibetan master (1939-1987, #988] [585].
In the early 1980s, in addition to being Chogyam Trungpa's student, become his close personal assistant [987].
In 1985, was indicted on cocaine smuggling charges and spent "14 years [1985-1999, #986] in a federal prison" [986].
In 1985, "after seven months in the county jail, I received a thirty-year, no-parole sentence" [990].
"Practice became my lifeline. I knew from the minute I got locked up that I had to pursue it with great seriousness.
I began to sit two, three, four hours a day." [987]
"My basic practice was shamatha-vipashyana meditation [calm abiding and insight meditation]" [987].
"In 1989, Thrangu Rinpoche [(1933-2023) #991], a very important [Tibetan] Kagyu lama, kindly came to the prison to give me the Vajrayogini abhisheka,
a sadhana [in this case, deity visualization] practice empowerment. I also took novice vows in the Tibetan monastic tradition" [987]
Quite early during his imprisonment [say, in 1987? - tmc], possibly prompted by the death of his teacher Chogyam Trungpa in the same year
- tmc], got interested in Zen teachings and social activism of Bernard Glassman [990].
In 1991, was a student of
"Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche [(1962-) #992] and Roshi Bernie Glassman, as well as [...] Thrangu
Rinpoche and Khenpo Tsultim Gyatso [(1934-2024) #993]" [989].
In 1994, undertook formal Zen training [koan studies?] with Bernard Glassman [990].
Between 1994 and 1998 [say, in 1996? - tmc] ordained as a Zen peacemaker priest in a ceremony performed
in the prison chapel by Bernard Glassman and his late wife, Sensei Sandra Holmes (1941-1998 - tmc) [990].
Since leaving prison on parole in 1999, attended the street retreats in New York City with Bernard Glassman, and started lead yearly street retreats in Denver [990].
In Nov 1996 participated in an outdoor retreat on the grounds of a WWII Nazi extermination camp Auschwitz-Birkenau, Poland [990].
In parallel with his interest in Zen was also a senior student of Sakyong Mipham [990]. Has lead "many programs and retreats throughout the worldwide Shambhala Meditation Community" [990].
A "senior teacher (Acharya) appointed by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche in the Shambhala Meditation Community" [990].
From 1995 to 2009, served on the Naropa University faculty, "where he taught courses in psychology, meditation, socially engaged Buddhism and
contemplative and integral approaches to social action, peacemaking, and political science" [990]
On 25 Feb 2007 empowered by Bernard Glassman as Sensei [191].
In Dec 2007, Sensei Fleet Maull and Upaya's Vice Abbot, Beate Stolte-Overtheil, received Denkai (full priest ordination) from Joan Halifax [1201].
In Nov, 2017 received 'Inka' from Bernard Glassman [585].
Merzel, Dennis Genpo (b. 1944-) [80].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maezumi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1980) [670].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen: RŌSHI (1996) [585].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Dennis Merzel in the Maezumi Line (1st gen.)
Metzger, Hans-Jürgen Taichi [1374] (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-SENS2011-METZGER-GLASSMA [1374][1390].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1985) [1390].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1985 #1390 minus y-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 #1374 minus y-start #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Rech Line of the Deshimaru (Soto) Zen School: SENSEI (2015) [1390].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2011)[1390].
Data:
Since 1985, practiced zazen in the lineage of Taisen Deshimaru (Soto Zen) [1390].
In 1991, received monastic ordination from Zen master Roland Yuno Rech [1390].
In 2010, received 'Shiho' [1390].
Since 1996, a member of the spiritual leadership of the Auschwitz retreat founded by the American Zen master Bernard Glassman [1390].
In 2011, he also received confirmation of the Dharma transmission from Bernard Glassman [1390].
In 2015, recognized as a Zen teacher by the Japanese Sotoshu [1390].
Is the spiritual director of the Buddha Way Sangha/ der BuddhaWeg Sangha [1390].
Conducts sesshins in Germany, France and Italy [1390].
Mininberg, Mark Sando [1395](b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-SENS2011-MININBE-GLASSMA [1395]
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-ROSH2021-MININBE-BYALINK [1395]
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-ROSH2021-MININBE-LUGOVIN [1395]
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2011 #585 minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (2011) [585].
Data:
In 1987, entered the Zen path [1395].
In 1987, was a student [of what?, where? - tmc] [1395].
Since 1987?, "trained for 20 years with John Daido Loori Roshi at Zen Mountain Monastery"[1395].
Later was a student of Bernard Glassman, teacher of the Zen Peacemaker Order [1395].
In 2011, received dharma transmission from Bernard Glassman [1395].
In 2021, received inka from Ken Byalin, Roshi and Paco Lugovina, Roshi [1395].
"[A] lay teacher affiliated with Awakening Dharma" (awakeningdharma.org) [1395].
In 2026, a member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (LZTA)
NAKAO, WENDY LOU EGYOKU [59][265] (b. 1948-) [994].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-2-SENS1997-NAKAOWE-GLASSMA [585].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-2-ROSH2002-NAKAOWE-GLASSMA [713] or ROSH2004-NAKAOWE-GLASSMA [585]
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1975) [713].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1975 #713 minus 1948 #994=27)
28 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1997 #585 minus 1975 #713=22) 22 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2004 #585 minus 1997 #585=7) 7 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1997) [585]; RŌSHI (2004) [585].
Data:
In 1975, commenced zazen meditation with various teachers [713]. In 1978, became a student of Taizan Maezumi at the ZCLA [713].
"She ordained as a Zen Priest with Maezumi Roshi and trained with him until his death in 1995" [713].
In 1996 commenced her training with Bernard Glassman [713].
In 1997, received from Bernard Glassman Preceptor and Dharma Transmission (Shiho) in the White Plum Lineage [585].
Either in 2002 [713] or in Jun 2004 [585], received 'Inka' from Bernard Glassman [713][585].
Teacher at the Zen Center of Los Angeles, CA [265]. In Jun 2001, Vice-President of the Board of The White Plum Asanga (WPA) (www.whiteplum.org) [265].
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): fourteen (14) 3rd generation teachers in Nakao Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Berge, Raul Etsubai Ensho (1945-2017) [834].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-HOSH2006-BERGERA-NAKAOWE [200].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2009-BERGERA-NAKAOWE [834].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1986) [834].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1986 #834 minus 1945 #834=41)
41 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2009 #834 minus 1986 #834=23) 23 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nakao Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2006) [200]; SENSEI (2009) [834].
Data:
Sensei [514]. Dharma Holder (2006) [200]. Jukai from Taizan Maezumi (1984) [834].
Dharma Transmission from Wendy Nakao in May 2009 [834]
- Bloodgood, Mark Kizan Shogen (b. 1949-) [713][714].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-HOSH2019-BLOODGO-NAKAOWE [713].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2019-BLOODGO-NAKAOWE [713].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1949 #713=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nakao Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2019) [713]; SENSEI (2019) [713].
Data:
"On his 50th birthday [1999-50=1949 - tmc], [...] he read an article in Tricycle magazine [from the Fall 1999, #714 - tmc] celebrating the anniversary of Hermann Hesse’s Siddhartha.
Shōgen realized he needed to [...] look for a teacher." [713]
In Oct 1999 became a student of Wendy Nakao at ZCLA [713]. In 2019 appointed Dharma Holder by Wendy Nakao [713].
In 2019 received 'Denbo' from Wendy Nakao [713].
- Boyd, Merle Kodo Plum-Dragon (1944-20 Feb 2022) [834].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-SENS2006-BOYDMER-NAKAOWE [834].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-ROSH2015-BOYDMER-NAKAOWE [834].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1985?) [834].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1985? #834 minus 1944 #834=41?)
41? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2006 #834 minus 1985? #834=21?) 21? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: 2015 #834 minus 2006 #834=9) 9 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nakao Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2006) [834]; RŌSHI (2015) [834].
Data:
"[T] he first fully transmitted African American Zen teacher in the United States" [834].
"[b]egan Zen sitting on her own in the 1980s [say, 1985? - tmc]" [834]
In the 1990s, a student of Bernard Glassman and Sandra Holmes
In 1996 she received "jukai, the Buddhist precepts, and tokudo, ordination as a Zen Buddhist priest" from Sandra Holmes [834]. "In 1994, with two other practitioners, Bill Nordahl and Peter Nyodo Ott,
she co-founded the Lincroft Zen Sangha" in NJ [834].
Sensei [514]. Rōshi [711]. In Mar 2006 Received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Wendy Nakao [834]. In 2011, served as the Abbot Seat Holder of ZCLA during Nakao’s sabbatical year" [834].
In 2015 rceived 'Inka')from Wendy Nakao [834].
Teacher at the Lincroft Zen Sangha [200][209].
- Buksbazen, John Daishin (1939-2022) [834].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-HOSH2003-BUKSBAZ-NAKAOWE [834].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2008-BUKSBAZ-NAKAOWE [834].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1967) [834].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1967 #834 minus 1939 #834=28)
28 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2008 #834 minus 1967 #834=41) 41 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nakao Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2003) [834]; SENSEI (2008) [834].
Data:
In 1967, commenced Zen practice in Philadelphia "receiving both lay and Priest ordination in the Korean Chogye Order of
Zen from the Venerable Seo Kyung-bo"[834]. Later a student of (then) Maezumi Sensei at the ZCLA [834]. In 1999 returned to ZCLA in order to study with Wendy Nakao [834]. In 2003 appointed a Dharma Holder [834].
Received Dharma Transmission from Wendy Nakao in Jun 2008 [834].
- Fjeld, Darla Myoho (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-HOSH2020-FJELDAR-NAKAOWE [711].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-SENS202?-FJELDAR-NAKAOWE [1061].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1996) [713].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1966 #713=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nakao Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2020) [711];
Data:
SPOUSE of Katherine Senshin Giffith [713].
In 1996 "began her practice at the Zen Studies Society in New York" [713]
In 2001 became a student at ZCLA [713]. In May or June 2020 appointed Dharma Holder by Wendy Nakao [711]
"[A] M.Div and STM from Union Theological Seminary in New York from 1981-1985 [713]. "[A] Ph.D. in the Philosophy of Religion from
Drew University, Madison, NJ" [713].
In Apr 2025 listed as 'Sensei' [1061].
- Gautier, Jitsujo (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-HOSH2020-GAUTIER-NAKAOWE [711].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nakao Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2020) [711];
Data:
In (year?) became a student at ZCLA [src]. In May or June 2020 appointed Dharma Holder by Wendy Nakao [711]
- Griffith, Katherine Daiki Senshin (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-HOSH2018-GRIFFIT-NAKAOWE [713].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-SENS2019-GRIFFIT-NAKAOWE [713].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1987) [713].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1987 #713 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2019 #713 minus 1987 #713=32) 32 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nakao Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2018) [713]; SENSEI (2019) [713].
Data:
SPOUSE of Darla Myoho Fjeld [713].
In 1987 started Zen studies in the Rinzai tradition at New York Zendo Shobo-Ji (Rinzai) [713]. At Dai Bosatsu Zendo,
In 1994 received Jukai [and the name 'Daiki'? - tmc] from Eido Shimano, with whom she studied until 2000, when she moved to Los Angeles"[713]
In 2001 became a student at ZCLA [713]. In 2018 appointed Dharma Holder by Wendy Nakao [713].
In 2019 empowered by Wendy Nakao as an indep. Zen teacher and Preceptor [713].
"[A] professional actor, comedic performer and writer" [713].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (LZTA), the American Zen Teachers Association (AZTA) and the White Plum Asanga (WPA) [713]
- Guzy, Patricia Shingetsu [1385] (b. 1943-) [1387].
Also known as Patricia Faith Guzy[1387].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-HOSH20??-GUZYPAYT-NAKAOWE [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-SENS20??-GUZYPAYT-NAKAOWE [src].
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'] (2019 #713 minus 1987 #713=32) 32 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nakao Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2018) [713]; SENSEI (2019) [713].
Data:
In Jun 2017, was a teacher at the ZCLA's Valley Sangha, CA [1336].
Was 83 in Mar 2026 (= b. 1943) [1387].
In 2026, lived in Woodland Hills, CA.[1387].
- Hawley, Kipp Ryodo (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2007-HAWLEYK-NAKAOWE [200].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-ROSH2019-HAWLEYK-NAKAOWE [713].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1980?) [713].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1980? #713 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2007 #200 minus 1980? #713=27) 27 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2019 #713 minus 2007 #200=12) 12 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nakao Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: RŌSHI (1999) [713]; SENSEI (2007) [200]; RŌSHI (2019) [713].
Data:
In 1980 joined the ZCLA [713]. In 1981 received Jukai from Taizan Maezumi [713].
"Since 1999, he has been assisting Roshi Egyoku Nakao as a lay teacher" [as an instructor, hoshi? - tmc][713]
In Jun 2007 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Wendy Nakao [200].
In 2015 was appointed by Wendy Nakao Lay Preceptor [713]
In 2019 received 'Inka' from Wendy Nakao [713].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Horner, George Mukei (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-HOSH2019-HORNERG-NAKAOWE [713].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2022-HORNERG-NAKAOWE [713].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1984?) [713].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1984? #713 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2022 #713 minus 1984 #713=38) 38 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nakao Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [713]; SENSEI (2022) [713].
Data:
In 1984 became a student at ZCLA [713]. In (year?) appointed Dharma Holder by Wendy Nakao [713].
In 2022 received 'Denbo' from Wendy Nakao [713].
- Janka, Gary Myogen Koan (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2010-JANKAGA-NAKAOWE [258].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2010 #258 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nakao Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2010) [258].
Data:
Sensei [258]. Received Dharma Transmission 'Denbo' from Wendy Nakao in Oct 2010. Member of the White Plum Asanga (WPA)
(www.whiteplum.org) [258].
- Levy, Jonathan Kaigen (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-HOSH2020-LEVYJON-NAKAOWE [711].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nakao Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2020) [711]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
In (year?) became a student at ZCLA [src]. In May or June 2020 appointed Dharma Holder by Wendy Nakao [711].
- Perez, Ilia Shinko [1034] (b. 19??-) [src].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Wick Line in the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen : SENSEI (2000) [1034].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nakao Line in Glassman Line of the Maezumi the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen: RŌSHI (2015) [1034].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Ilia Perez in the Wick Line (2nd. gen.)
Reichert, Tom Dharma-Joy (b. 19??-) [712].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-HOSH2020-REICHER-NAKAOWE [711].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2022-REICHER-NAKAOWE [713].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2022 #713 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nakao Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2020) [711]; SENSEI (2022) [713].
Data:
In 1999 became a student at ZCLA [713].
In May or June 2020 appointed by Wendy Nakao a Dharma Holder [711].
In April 2022 installed as Head Priest & Preceptor [712].
In Dec 2022 received 'Denbo' from Wendy Nakao [713].
Since May 2023, ZCLA’s fifth Abbot [1061]
end of the 3rd generation teachers in Nakao Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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NORDSTROM, LOUIS MITSUNEN KYŌGEN (b. 1943-) [197][863].
Teacher appoint. R-RIN-M-?-SENS1982-NORDSTR-NAKAGAW [668].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-SENS1998-NORDSTR-GLASSMA [663].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1969) [863].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1969 #863 minus 1943 #197=26)
26 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1998 #863 minus 1969 #863=29) 29 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] y-rosh #src minus 1998 #863=13) 13 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1998) [668]; RŌSHI? (y-rosh) [src].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Sōen Nakagawa Line of Rinzai Mushroom Monk Lineage: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (1982) [16 years prior to becoming Glassman's Sensei' - tmc] [863].
Data:
Zen practice since the late 1960's [1968?] [861].
"[A] Ph.D. in philosophy from Columbia University, where he taught until 1970" [861].
In 1974 became a Rinzai Zen monk with Eido Shimano [863]. Was the head monk at Dai Bosatsu Zendo Kongo-ji in the Catskill Mountains (1974-1976) [863].
In 1980, he commenced studied with Taizan Maezumi and Bernard Tetsugen Glassman [863].
"During the beginning of this time, Maezumi Rōshi expressed his desire for Mitsunen to be his successor [heir? - tmc]. However, he would need to stay in New York and help build the Zen Community of New York, where he would serve as director of Training, Liturgy and Study under" Bernard Tetsugen Glassman [863].
"In 1983, Mitsunen received the formal written kirigami of Forbearance from Tetsugen [Glassman - tmc] promising Dharma Transmission." [863]
In 1982 received 'Inka' from one of his teachers, Sōen Nakagawa [863].
Dharma Transmission from Bernard Glassman in 1998 [668][863].
A suggestion [197] that he was also a Dharma successor of Taizan Maezumi is incorrect [668]. Teacher at the Brevard Zen Center, FL.
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): ninie (9) 3rd generation teachers in Nordstrom Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Boyles, Sarah Nanshin Kanzeon [1329] (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-SENS19??-BOYLESS-NORDSTR [525].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nordstrom Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
SENSEI (y-sens)[525].
- Cummins, Paul Doshin (b. 19??-) [1327].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2025-CUMMINS-NORDSTR [1327].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1999) [1331].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1999 #1331 minus y-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 #1327 minus 1999 #1327=26) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nordstrom Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2025) [1331].
Data:
Commenced Zen training 26 years prior to Nov 2025 (in 1999?) [1331].
Sensei (16? Nov 2025)[1331]. Received Dharma Transmission ()'Denkai and Denbo') in Nov 2025 from Lou Nordstrom [1327].
Teacher at Brevard Zen Center/Ryugen-JI Temple - Cocoa, Florida [1327].
- Denton, Timothy Issan (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2003-DENTONT-NORDSTR [1977].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2003 #197 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nordstrom Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2003) [197].
Data:
Sensei (2003)[197]. Received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' in 2003.
Priest and teacher at Wagyoji Temple, Oceanside, NY [197].
- Gallagher, James (Jim) J. Jr. Genjo [1332] (b. 1954-) [1332].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nordstrom Line of the Maezumi
(Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2006) [1328]. SENSEI (2014) [1328].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-HOSH(2006)-GALLAGJ-NORDSTR [1328].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS(2014)-GALLAGJ-NORDSTR [1328].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1995) [1328].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1995 #1328 minus 1954 #src=41)
41 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2014 #1328 minus 1995 #1328=19) 19 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nordstrom Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2014) [1328].
Data:
Was 71 in Dec 2025 (= b. 1954) [1332].
In 1995, began zen practice after reading S.Suzuki's '"classic book, Zen Mind, Beginners Mind" [1328].
"[A]ttended several sesshins at different centers around the country to deepen his practice
as there were no centers near his home in Melbourne Florida".
"[R]eceived Jukai [when?] at the Upaya center (headed Joan Halifax) in Santa Fe New Mexico [1328]. Attended several retreats there [1328]
At one retreat there he met Mitch Doshin Cantor of the Southern Palm Zen Group of Boca Raton Florida.
At a sesshin at the Southern Palm Zen Group in Boca Raton FL organised by Mitch Doshin Cantor
met Lou Mitsunen Nordstrom Sensei and became his student [1328].
In 1999 received Tokudo, novice priest ordination [1328]
"Shortly thereafter, Genjo established a group in Melbourne Florida which evolved into
the Brevard Zen Center, Ryugen-ji temple of Cocoa, Florida."
In 2006 he became Nordstroms Dharma Holder and on March 29, 2014 received Dharma Transmission
from L. Nordstrom at a sesshin at Ryugen-ji [1328].
He is also the teacher at White Sands Buddhist Center in Mimms Florida,
a Vietnamese Zen Buddhist center [1328].
Is an avionics engineer at "Principle [or is it 'Principal'? - tmc, 13 Apr 2026] Systems" [1328].
"[L]ives with his wife, Karen in Palm Bay Florida" [1328].
Head Monk at the
Brevard Zen Center, Cocoa, FL
- Hawkins, Roger Shikan (b. 1949-) [862].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS20??-HAWKINS-NORDSTR [197].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1971) [862].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1971 #862 minus 1949 #862=22)
22 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nordstrom Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
"[B]]egan practicing Zen Buddhism at the San Francisco Zen Center in 1971 at the age of 22" [862].
He spent ten years as a practicing residential student (3 years at Tassajara Monastery, 3 "at Green Gulch Farm, as well as the City Center in San Francisco" [862].
"He studied under Richard Baker and Tenshin Reb Anderson [862]
SENSEI (y-sens)[197]. Received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' (year?) [197]. A Lay Successor with a community in Florida [197].
- Hicks, Greg ShinShyou (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS20??-HICKSGR-NORDSTR [525].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-ROSH20??-HICKSGR-NORDSTR [525].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nordstrom Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [525].
Data:
Rōshi (y-rosh) [525]. Received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho'[525].
- Olmos, Mico Mushin Ryuōtaku (b. 1975?-) [863].
Teacher appoint. #-???-M-3-HOSH2019-OLMOSMI-NORDSTR [863].
Teacher appoint. R-RIN-M-2-SENS2021-OLMOSMI-NORDSTR [863].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2023-OLMOSMI-NORDSTR [863].
Teacher appoint. R-RIN-M-2-ROSH2023-OLMOSMI-NORDSTR [863].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (at the age 24, bef. 2001, in 1999?) [863].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1999? #863 minus 1975? #863=24?)
24 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2023 #863 minus 1999? #863=24) 24 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nordstrom Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2019) [863]; SENSEI (2023) [863].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Sōen Nakagawa Line of Rinzai Mushroom Monk Lineage: SENSEI (2021) [863]; RŌSHI (2023) [863].
Data:
In 2001, Jukai; in 2002 Tokudo (monk ordination) from Louis Nordstrom [863].
In 2019, named Dharma Holder by Louis Nordstrom allowing him to teach [863].
SENSEI (y-sens) [525]. Received from Louis Nordstrom Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' (2021) [863] in Sōen Nakagawa Line of Rinzai Mushroom Monk Lineage [863].
Received from Louis Nordstrom Dharma Transmission 'Inka' (2023) [863] in Sōen Nakagawa Line of Rinzai Mushroom Monk Lineage [863].
Received from Louis Nordstrom Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' (2023) [863] in the White Plum Lineage [863].
- Rubin, Jeffrey Jiko (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS20??-RUBINJE-NORDSTR [525].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nordstrom Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [525].
Data:
SENSEI (y-sens) [525]. Received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho'[525].
- Thompson, Phil Zenkai (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS20??-THOMPSO-NORDSTR [261].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nordstrom Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [261].
Data:
SENSEI (y-sens) [261]. Received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' [261].
end of the 3rd generation teachers in Nordstrom Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Glassman Line
O'HARA, PAT ENKYO (b. 19??-) [168].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS1977-OHARAPA-GLASSMAN [585].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-ROSH2004-OHARAPA-GLASSMAN [585].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-start #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1977 #585 minus y-start src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2004 #585 minus 1977 #585=27) 27 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1977) [585]; RŌSHI (2004) [585].
Data:
LIFE PARTNER of Barbara Joshin O'Hara [168][204][212]. Sensei (1977) [585]. Rōshi (Jun 2004) [585].
Teacher at the Village Zendo, New York. Abbott of Dotoku-ji / Village Zendo New York, NY. Since May 2005, Co-Spiritual Director of the Zen Peacemaker Family. Abbot of Soji Zen Center, Lansdowne, PA.
In Jun 2001, Member of the Board of The White Plum Asanga (WPA) (www.whiteplum.org) [265].
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): ten (10) 3rd generation teachers in O'Hara Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- EIGER, RANDALL RYOTAN (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2008-EIGERRA-OHARAPA [242].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-ROSH2020-EIGERRA-OHARAPA [872].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1989) [871].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1989 #871 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2008 #242 minus 1989 #871=19) 19 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2020 #872 minus 2008 #242=12) 12 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in O'Hara Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2005) [871]; SENSEI (2008) [242][071]; RŌSHI (2020) [872].
Data:
In 1989, commenced formal practice of Zen at Zen Mountain Monastery where for eight years was a student of John Loori [871].
Since 1997, a student of Pat O’Hara [871].
In August 2005 received from Pat O’Hara the title of 'Hōshi' (Dharma Holder) [871].
In Dec 2008 received Dharma Transmission from Pat O’Hara [242][871]. In 2020 received 'Inka' from Pat O’Hara [872]. A psychotherapist [871].
Since Apr 2019, Guiding Teacher of the Empty Hand Zen Center in New Rochelle, NY [872].
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): three (3) 4th generation teachers in Eiger Line <= O'Hara Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Dineen, Douglass Fugan (b.19??-) [870].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-HOSH2018-DINEEND-EIGERRA [884].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-SENS2024-DINEEND-EIGERRA [874].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1986) [878].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1986 #878 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2024 #874 minus 1986 #878=38) 38 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Eiger Line of O'Hara Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2018 or 2019) [884] or [884]; SENSEI (2024) [874].
Data:
Sensei [870].
He began practicing in the mid-1980s [1985? - tmc] under the guidance of
Thich Nhat Hahn, with whom he ordained as a lay member of the Order of Interbeing [884].
Fugan also undertook long-term residential training in the Kuan [Kwan - tmc] Um School of [Korean] Zen [884]
In 1986, began Zen practice in New Haven with a Korean lineage Zen group [878].
In 2000, attended his first retreat with Village Zendo [878].
In Jul 2001 received Jukai, in Aug 2004 - Tokudo, in 2008 - Shuso [878].
In 2009 Douglass Dineen and Amy Walenga organised Hyannis Zendo [878].
In Jul 2022 [most likely, a typo, it should read 'Jul 2024' - tmc] received Dharma Transmission [878].
On July 30 2024, Randall Eiger gave Dharma Transmission (appointed him a Sensei) to Douglass Dineen [874].
Teacher at the Hyannis Zendo, a Village Zendo affiliate in Hyannis, MA [874].
A musician ethnomusicologist [874] at the Boston College [873]. Lives on Cape Cod with his partner, Amy Seijin Walenga [883].
Douglass Dineen and Amy Seijin Walenga host the practice. Both are students of Pat O’Hara.
A fully ordained Soto Zen priest.
in 2001 Douglass Dineen received precepts under Pat O'Hara and ordained with her in 2004 [884].
Was shusofor in summer 2008 and received oshō in 2015 [884].
In 2018, Douglass Dineen was appointed Hōshi (novice teacher) [884]
In 2019 has received 'Denkai' [884].
- Dufour, Lisa Soshin (b.19??-) [870].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-4-HOSH2106-DUFOURL-EIGERRA [879].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-4-SENS2024-DUFOURL-EIGERRA [874].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2002?) [879].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2002? #879 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2024 #874 minus 2002 #879=20) 20 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Eiger Line of O'Hara Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School:
HŌSHI (2016) [879]; SENSEI (2024) [874].
Data:
Sensei [870].
In 2002, began her Zen practice with Catherine Hondorp [879]. Lisa became a formal student of the Village Zendo in 2004 and received the precepts and Dharma name, Zuisho,
in 2005 [879].
She received the name, Soshin, In 2010 was ordained as a Soto priest [879], received the 'Denkai' in Oct 2016 [879].
Received Dharma Transmission in Jul 2022 [most likely, a typo, it should read 'Jul 2024' - tmc][879].
On July 30 2024, Randall Eiger gave her Dharma Transmission (appointed her a Sensei) [874].
She is "the director of Human Resources for a non-profit environmental organization" [874] and teaches at Oxbow Zen, in Northampton, MA.
a VZ affiliate in Western MA [874].
- Tucker, Timothy Bokushu (b.19??-) [870].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-4-SENS2024-TUCKERT-EIGERRA [874].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2007?) [877].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2007? #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2024 #874 minus 2007 #877=17) 17 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Eiger Line of O'Hara Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School:
SENSEI (2024) [874].
Data:
Sensei [870].
He first attended an Intro to Zen’ session at the Village Zendo in Nov 2007 [877].
He sat Tangaryo in November 2008, and received the precepts from Pat O'Hara in Aug 2009 [877].
He began koan study and also joined the
Sing Sing sangha during 2010, led by Ryotan Sensei [877].
He was the Village Zendo’s Shuso for Summer Ango 2014 [877].
In Jul 2022 [most likely, a typo, it should read 'Jul 2024' - tmc] received Dharma Transmission [877].
On July 29 2024, Pat O'Hara appointed him a Lay Preceptor [874].
On July 30 2024, Randall Eiger gave him Dharma Transmission (appointed him a Sensei) [874].
[A] certified teacher of the Alexander Technique [874] "[T]eaches at the Village Zendo in New York City [874].
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- Gunn, Robert Jingen Kaizen Kaku (1943-2021) [834][514].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2024-GUNNROB-OHARAPA [874].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1943 #834=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in O'Hara Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2019) [514].
Data:
"[F]irst received the precepts from John Daido Loori in May of 1993 and was given the Dharma name, Jingen" [834].
"In 2001, then received the precepts from Enkyo Roshi in 2005, who gave him the Dharma name KaiZen","[834]. "In 2012, she ordained him a Soto Zen priest and gave him the name of Kaku" [834].
"After 38 years as a Christian pastor of churches in Maine, Boston and New York in the United Church of Christ, in December of 2017,
Kaku became the Guiding Teacher for the Empty Hand Zen Center in New Rochelle, N.Y." [834]
In Mar of 2019, Pat O'Hara gave him Dharma Transmission [514].
"In 2001, then received the precepts from Enkyo Roshi in 2005, who gave him the Dharma name KaiZen","[834]. "In 2012, she ordained him a Soto Zen priest and gave him the name of Kaku" [834].
A psychotherapist in private practice [834].
- HARRIS, JULES SHUZEN (6 Dec 1939-8 May 2023) [751].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-HOSH2002-HARRISJ-MERZELD [751].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2007-HARRISJ-OHARAPA [243].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-ROSH2019-HARRISJ-OHARAPA [747].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (bef. 1999, say 1998? - tmc) [751].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1998? #751 minus 1939 #751=59?)
59? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2007 #243 minus 1998? #751=9) 9 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2019 #747 minus 2007 #243=12) 12 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2002) [751].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in O'Hara Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2007) [242]; RŌSHI (2019) [747].
LEFT the Merzel SCHOOL (between Feb 2005 and Jun 2007) [193].
Data:
Began his formal study of Zen Buddhism with Maezumi’s successor, John Loori, at Zen Mountain Monastery [747]. In 1999 moved to Salt Lake City to practice under Dennis Dennis Merzel [751]. Next he studied with Pat O’Hara, abbot of New York City’s Village Zendo, [747]
"[T]he first African-American man to receive transmission in the Soto Zen tradition" [747]. Zen Teacher. Vice Abbot of Soji Zen Center, Lansdowne, PA. Received Dharma Transmission in Dec 2007 [242].
In 2019, received inka transmission from Pat O'Hara [747].
Also, indep.ly he also received transmission from Dennis Merzel [Junior Assistant Teacher, Denkai, in May 2002 #751] and was a part of the Merzel Line (2nd gen.) until Merzel Rōshi
declared [later than 7th Feb 2005, #749; before 3 Jun 2007, #192 - tmc] him to be "no longer in good standing or authorized by Genpo [Merzel] Rōshi to teach Zen in any way shape or form." [193].
A psychotherapist [834].
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): two (2) 4th generation teachers in Harris Jules Line <= O'Hara Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Gruber, John Ango (b.19??-) [747].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-HOSH20??-GRUBERJ-HARRISJ [747].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-SENS2021-GRUBERJ-HARRISJ [741].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (bef. 1985, say in 1984?) [747].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1984? #747 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2021 #741 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Harris Jules Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (bef. 2021) [747]; SENSEI (2021) [741].
Data:
Received Jukai, priest ordination and 'Denkai' from Jules Harris [747]. Received from J. Harris Dharma transmission in Mar 2021 [741].
- RAPAPORT, AL TENDO FUSHO (b. 19??-) [446][98][525][530].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS20??-RAPAPOR-MERZELD [531].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-SENS2008-RAPAPOR-HARRISJ [531].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-4-ROSH20??-RAPAPOR-HARRISJ [446].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1960?) [531].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1960? #531 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2008 #531 minus 1960? #531=48?) 48? years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [193].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Harris Jules Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2008) [531].
Data:
"Al Fusho Rapaport Rōshihas practiced and taught Zen for almost 50 years [2008-ca.48 yrs? = start 1960? #531]. He studied with Kozan Rōshi, Maezumi Rōshi,
and Genpo [Merzel] Rōshi until receiving Dharma transmission ['Denbo'] from [Harris Jules] Shuzen Rōshi in 2008" [531].
Teacher, formerly in Salt Lake City. Since 2004, he heads Open Mind Zen School in Melbourne, FL, US [155][210].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
Has also received Dharma transmission 'Denbo' from Dennis Merzel (see Merzel Line (2nd gen.), who later
declared Rapaport [later then 7th Feb 2005, #749; bef. 3 Jun 2007, #192] to be "No longer in good standing or authorized by Genpo Rōshi to teach Zen in any way shape or form" [192][193].
Rōshi [446][98][525][530]
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): fifteen (15) 5th generation teachers in Rapaport Line <= Harris Jules Line <= O'Hara Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Diaz, Frank Michael Seisho (b. 1975-).
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-5-SENS2021-DIAZFRA-RAPAPOR [531].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1975 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2021 #531 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Rapaport Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2021) [531].
Data:
Sensei [531]. Ph.D., faculty member at Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University [446]. Received Dharma Transmission from Al Rappaport in 2021 [531]. Resident teacher at Open Mind Zen Indiana, formed in 2016: www.openmindzenbloomington.org [531]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Epstein, Robert (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-5-HOS2020-EPSTEIN-RAPAPOR [531].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (bef. 2015, say in 2014? - tmc) [446].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2014? #446 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Rapaport Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2020) [446].
Data:
Senior Assistant Zen Teacher ('Hōshi') in the Open Mind Zen Lineage [446].
Student of Al Rapaport since 2015. Received Hōshi status in 2020 [446].
Teacher of Iyengar Yoga and deep tissue massage [446]. Ordained by the New Seminary as an Interfaith Minister [446].
- Garner, Angie Reed Shinho (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-F-5-HOSH?2022-GARNERA-RAPAPOR [531].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Rapaport Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2022) [530].
Data:
Was made an Assistant Teacher in 2022 (Hoshi?)[530].
- Garza, Kellie Shojaku (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-F-5-HOSH2019-GARZAKE-RAPAPOR [446].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Rapaport Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2019) [446].
Data:
Assistant Teacher at Open Mind Zen Melbourne since 2016 [446]. Senior Assistant Zen Teacher (Hōshi) in the Open Mind Zen Lineage since early 2019 [446].
Licensed mental health counsellor (LMHC) [446]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Langdell, Tim Ryuko (b. 19??-) [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-M-5-HOSH2022-LANGDELL-RAPAPOR [446].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Rapaport Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2022) [530].
Data:
Was made an Assistant Teacher (Hoshi?) in 2022 [530].
- LEHRHAUPT, LINDA MYOKI RYUGO [918] (b. 1949-) [1314].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-F-2-HOSH1999-LEHRHAU-MERZELD [1314].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-F-5-SENS2012-LEHRHAU-RAPAPOR [446].
Teacher appoint. #-OMZ-F-5-ROSH2022-LEHRHAU-RAPAPOR [1314].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1979) [916].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1979 #916 minus 1949 #1314=30)
30 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2012 #446 minus 1979 #916=33)
32 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (2022 #1314 minus 2012 #446=10) 10 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (1999) [1314].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Rapaport Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2012) [446];RŌSHI (2022) [1314].
Data:
"Born and raised in New York City, she has been living in Germany and France since 1983." [1334].
Appointed Hoshi by Dennis Merzel (1999)[1314]. Zen practitioner since 1979 [916]. Ordained as a Zen priest in 1992 [446].
Studied with Dennis Merzel (who made her a teacher
within his Merzel Line) and with Nico/Niko Tydeman [446].
Assistant Teacher (Hoshi, 1999) in Dennis Merzel Line (2nd gen.) [1314][98][145][193]. Also,
indep., received Dharma transmission from Al Rapaport in 2012 [446][1314].
"[P]racticing Zen since 1979 and is a teacher of the Zen Heart Sangha (White Plum Asanga)" [916].
Received 'Inka' [from Al Rapaport - tmc] 14 Feb 2022 [1314][917] and the name Ryugo [918].
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): five (5) 6th generation teachers in Lerhaupt Line <= Rapaport Line <= Harris Jules Line <= O'Hara Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Abrecht, Gudrun Yushin (b. 19??-) [918].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-6-SENS2024-ABRECHT-LEHRHAU [1335].
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 #1335 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Lerhaupt Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2024) [1335].
Data:
Long-time student of Linda Lerhaupt [918].
On 24 Sep 2024, apppointed (given 'Shiho') by Linda Lerhaupt as Zen teacher (Sensei) [1335].
Teacher of "Stress Management through Mindfulness" (MBSR) since 2008/2009 [918].
Certified Therapist in Essential Psychotherapy [918].
Independent trainer in the field of stress management [1336].
Alternative practitioner for psychotherapy [1336].
- Dittrich, Susanne Jushin (b. 19??-) [917].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-6-SENS2024-DITTRIC-LEHRHAU [1335].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1999) [917].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1999 #917 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2024 #1335 minus y-born #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Lerhaupt Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2024) [1335].
Data:
Since 1999, practices Zen [917]. Between 1999-2015 studied with Rolf Drosten [917].
From 2016-onwards, studied with Linda Lerhaupt [917].
On 24 Sep 2024, apppointed (given 'Shiho') by Linda Lerhaupt as Zen teacher (Sensei) [1335].
Teacher of "Stress Management through Mindfulness" (MBSR) [917].
Psychoanalyst [917].
- Mayer, Heike Kaido (b. 19??-) [1335].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-6-SENS2024-MAYERHE-LEHRHAU [1335].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2000) [1337].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2000 #1337 minus y-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 #1335 minus 2000 #1337=24) 24 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Lerhaupt Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2024) [1335].
Data:
Has trained in Zen and Vipassana, and with Thich Nhat Hanh since 2000 [1337].
Since 2012, a student of Linda Lehrhaupt [1337].
On 24 Sep 2024, apppointed (given 'Shiho') by Linda Lerhaupt as Zen teacher (Sensei) [1335].
- Siegfried, Regula Kaishin (b. 19??-) [1335].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-6-SENS2024-SIEGFRI-LEHRHAU [1335].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1999) [1335].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1999 #1335 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Lerhaupt Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2024) [1335].
Data:
On 24 Sep 2024, apppointed (given 'Shiho') by Linda Lerhaupt as Zen teacher (Sensei) [1335].
- Siegwardt, Martina Kaisei (b. 19??-) [918].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-6-SENS2024-SIEGWAR-LEHRHAU [1335].
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 Lerhaupt Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2024) [1335].
Data:
Since 2012, Zen student with Linda Lerhaupt [918].
On 24 Sep 2024, apppointed (given 'Shiho') by Linda Lerhaupt as Zen teacher (Sensei) [1335].
Child and adolescent psychotherapist [918]. Teacher of "Stress Management through Mindfulness" (MBSR) [918].
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- Mitchell, Russell Kyofu Seikyo (b. 19??-) [530].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-5-HOSH2020-MITCHEL-RAPAPOR [918].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-5-SENS2023-MITCHEL-RAPAPOR [918].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] 2023 #446 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Clear Mind Zen West Line of Sōtō Zen: HŌSHI (2020) [446]; SENSEI (2023) [446][672].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Rapaport Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2023) [530].
Data:
Student of Al Rapaport since 2012. ReceivedHōshi status in 2020 [446]. A "Dharma transmitted priest in the Clear
Mind School of Zen" [446]. Certified Safety Professional and a Fellow of the International System Safety Society Inc. [446].
Received Dharma Transmission 'Denbo' from Al Rapaport in 2023 [530].
- Owen, Rick (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-5-SENS2??-OWENRIC-RAPAPOR [155].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Rapaport Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Teacher [155][210].
- Paszkiewicz, Joshua Sunyananda Kojo (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-5-HOSH2019-PASZKIE-RAPAPOR [446].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-5-SENS2022-PASZKIE-RAPAPOR [530].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Rapaport Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2019) [446]; SENSEI (2022) [530].
Data:
Sensei [530] and Zen priest [446].
"Fully authorized teacher in Vietnamese and Korean Zen schools" [446]. A student of Rapaport Rōshi, from whom receivedHōshi (Assistant Teacher) status in 2019 [446]. A "Dharma transmitted priest in the Clear Mind School of Zen" [446]. Received Dharma Transmission 'Denbo' from Al Rapaport in 2022 [530].
An "M.A. in Religion, a Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Psychotherapy, and board certification as both a Pastoral Counselor and a Clinical Chaplain" [446].
- Smith, Betsy (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-5-HOSH20??-SMITHBE-RAPAPOR [155].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Rapaport Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [2010].
Data:
Assistant Teacher (Hoshi)[210].
- Smith, Kevin (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-5-HOSHS20??-SMITHKE-RAPAPOR [155].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Rapaport Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [210].
- Solis, Andy Hoseki (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-5-SENS2020-SOLISAN-RAPAPOR [446].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1997?) [446].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2020 #446 minus 1997? #446=23?) 23? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Rapaport Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2020) [446].
Data:
SENSEI (y-sens)[446].
Studied Zen with Thich Nhat Hanh [Lam Te (Rinzai) Zen] in the late 1990’s (say, in 1997? - tmc)[446]. Received Dharma Transmission from Al Rapaport in 2020 [446].
A lawyer, martial artist and professional tennis player [446]. Graduate of Chaplaincy Institute in Berkeley, CA and ordained as an interfaith chaplain/minister in 2010 [446].
- Stamper, Michael Jiun (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-5-SENS2020-STAMPER-RAPAPOR [446].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2005) [446].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2005 #446 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2020 #446 minus 2005 #446=15) 15 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Rapaport Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2020) [446].
Data:
Sensei [446].
Zen practitioner since 2005 [446]. Received Dharma Transmission from Al Rapaport in 2020 [446].
Ph.D. in Mythological Studies/Depth Psychology, and a BA/MA in Economics [446]. Graduate of Chaplaincy Institute in Berkeley, CA and ordained as an interfaith chaplain/minister in 2010 [446]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Vititoe, David Jitsusan (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-5-SENS2019-VITITOE-RAPAPOR [446].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2009) [446].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2009 #446 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2019 #446 minus 2009 #446=10) 10 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Rapaport Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2019) [446].
Data:
Sensei [446].
Zen practitioner since 2009 [446]. Received Dharma Transmission from Al Rapaport in 2019 [446].
Ph.D. in Physics [446]. Software engineer [446]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Zivin, Gail (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-5-HOSH2019-ZIVINGA-RAPAPOR [446].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2001) [446].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2001 #446 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Rapaport Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Sensei [446].
Studied Theravada Buddhism since 1991 and Zen (with Pat O’Hara) since 2001 [446].
Subsequently, a student of Al Rapaport who made her "Assistant Teacher with Open Mind Zen in 2016 and Hōshi, or Senior Assistant Zen Teacher in 2019" [446].
Ph.D. and Professor of Psychiatry at Thomas Jefferson University [446].
end of the 5th generation teachers in Rapaport Line <= Harris Jules Line <= O'Hara Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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end of the 4th generation teachers in Harris Jules <= O'Hara Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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continuation of the 3rd generation teachers in O'Hara Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Hondorp, Catherine L Anraku Eishun aka Hondorp Catherine C , Hondorp Catherine A [1264] (b. 1957-) [1264].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-SENS2009-HONDORP-OHARAPA [586].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1987) [880].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1987 #880 minus 1957 #1264=30)
30 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2009 #242 minus 1987 #880=22) 22 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in O'Hara Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2009) [242].
Data:
Was 68 in Aug 2025 (= b. 1957) [1264].
Began Zen studies with John Loori at Zen Mountain Monastery in 1987 [880], later becoming a student and Dharma successor
of Pat O’Hara in 2009 [880].
Founding Teacher of the The Zen Center on Main Street, Northampton, MA [242].
In Dec 2009, Received Dharma Transmission [242]. Sensei (Dec 2009) [586].
A Soto Zen Buddhist Priest [880]. Co-founder
with her spouse Ryūmon Hilda Baldoquin [a Dharma successor of Blanche Zenkei Hartman, Zen Centre of SF, Soto Zen]
of Two Streams Zen in Westhampton, Massachusetts, USA. [twostreamszen.org] [880]
- Manasia, Jeremy Francis Tokuyu [874][1265] (b.1971-) [1265].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2024-MANASIA-OHARAPA [874].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2003?) [875].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2003? #875 minus 1971 #1265=32?)
32? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2024 #874 minus 2003? #875=21) 21 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in O'Hara Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2024) [874]; SENSEI (2024) [874].
Data:
Was 54 in Aug 2025 (= b. 1971) [1265].
Sensei [874].
In Jun 2003, began formal study with Pat O’Hara [875].
In August 2005 received the precepts and Dharma name, Tokuyu [875].
Since 2010 a member of the Sing Sing prison program [875].
[n 2024 and later - tmc] served as the Village Zendo’s liturgy master [875].
In Apr 2012 ordained as a Soto Zen priest and received the Buddhist monk name, Kasho. [875].
In Jul 2022 [most likely, a typo, it should read 'Jul 2024' - tmc] received Dharma Transmission [875].
On Jul 29 2024, Pat O'Hara gave him 'Denkai' [874].
On Jul 30 2024, Pat O'Hara gave him the Dharma Transmission (appointed him a Sensei) [874].
"Teaches at the Village Zendo in New York City" [874].
A jazz pianist and piano teacher at the Manhattan School of Music [875].
- O'Hara, Barbara Joshin (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-SENS2006-OHARABA-OHARAPA [242].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-ROSH2019-OHARABA-OHARAPA [881].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1986?) [881].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1986? #881 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2006 #242 minus 1986? #881=20) 20 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2019 #881 minus 2006 #242=13) 13 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in O'Hara Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2006) [242]; RŌSHI (2019) [881].
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (Sensei - 2006) [242]; (Rōshi - 2019) [881].
Data:
Sensei. LIFE PARTNER of PAT O'HARA [204][212].
In 1986, began her formal Zen training with John Loori [881],
spending three years in monastic residency at Zen Mountain Monastery [881].
In Apr 2006, received Dharma Transmission [242].
In Apr 2006, received Dharma Transmission from Pat O’Hara [881],
In Aug 2019, received 'Inka' [881]. A co-founder of Village Zendo, NY [881]. A psychoanalytically trained psychotherapist [881]
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Rice, Traven Fusho (19??-) [886].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-HOSHS2022-RICETRA-OHARAPA [886].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2006?) [886].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2006? #886 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2024 #886 minus 2006? #886=18) 18 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in O'Hara Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2022) [886]; SENSEI (2024) [886].
Data:
In 2006, began her Zen studies at the Village Zendo, NY [886]. In 2009, received Jukai [886].
"[B]ecame a senior student in 2016 and was given the title of Dharma Holder in 2022 [886].
In May 2024, became a Lay Preceptor and received Dharma Transmission [886].
An indep. filmmaker [886].
- Terestman, Julie Myoko Kirin (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-HOSHS2008-TERESTM-OHARAPA [242].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2011-TERESTM-OHARAPA [258].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2011 #258 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in O'Hara Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2008) [242]; SENSEI (2011) [258].
Data:
Sensei [258]. Became Dharma Holder in Jul 2008 [242]. Received 'Denkai' transmission of precepts and Dharma Transmission 'Denbo' from Pat O'Hara in Feb 2011 [258]. Member of the White Plum Asanga (WPA) (www.whiteplum.org) [258].
- Thomson, Sinclair Shinryu (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-HOSH?2007-THOMSON-OHARAPA [882].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2009-THOMSON-OHARAPA [242].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-ROSHS2021-THOMSON-OHARAPA [882].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1990?) [882].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1990? #882 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2009 #242 minus 1990? #882=19) 19 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2021 #882 minus 2009 #242=12) 12 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in O'Hara Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI? (2007) [882]; SENSEI (2009) [242]; RŌSHI (2021) [882].
Data:
Started Zen meditation bef. 1992 [say, 1990? - tmc] [882].
The abbot of the Village Zendo, NY [882].
In Aug 2007, received 'Denkai' (full priest ordination), from Enkyo O’Hara [882].
Teacher. Received Dharma Transmission in Dec 2009 [242].
In Dec 2009, received from her Dharma Transmission [882]. In Jan 2021, received from her the 'Inka' [882].
Affiliated with the Village Zendo since 1998 [882]
Co-founder, in 1992 [882][885], and member of the Phajjsi Qollut Jalsu Zen Center in La Paz, Bolivia.
Teaches Latin American History at New York University [882].
- Tibbetts, Allan JoAn aka Allan M Tibbets, Allan Jo An Tibbetts [874][1266](b.1966-) [1266].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-HOSH2008-TIBBETT-OHARAPA [876].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2024-TIBBETT-OHARAPA [874].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1997?) [876].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1997? #876 minus 1966 #1266=31?)
31? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2024 #874 minus 1997? #876=27) 27 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in O'Hara Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2008) [876]; SENSEI (2024) [874]].
Data:
Was 59 in Aug 2025 (= b. 1966) [1266].
In 1997, began Zen practice with Fire Lotus Zendo [876].
In 2000, became a student of Pat O'Hara and began practice with the Village Zendo sangha [876].
Took lay precepts in 2001, was ordained in 2004, and was practice leader in 2008" [876].
In Jul 2022 [most likely, a typo, it should read 'Jul 2024' - tmc] received Dharma Transmission [876].
On Jul 29 2024, Pat O'Hara gave him 'Denkai' [874].
On Jul 30 2024, Pat O'Hara gave him the Dharma Transmission (appointed him a Sensei) [874].
"[A]registered nurse and teaches at the New Paltz Zen Center, a VZ affiliate in New Paltz", NY [874].
end of the 3rd generation teachers in O'Hara Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Pannavati, Bhikkhuni [1374] (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-SENS2011-PANNAVA-GLASSMA [1374].
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'] (2011 #1374 minus y-start #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [525]; SENSEI (2011)[54].
Data:
[forthcoming]
- Panos, Christopher [1391] (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2012-PANOSCH-GLASSMA [1374].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-ROSH20??-PANOSCH-??? [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1975?) [1391].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1975? #1391 minus y-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 #1374 minus 1975 #1391=37) 20 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus 2012 #1374=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Gassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2012) [1374]; RŌSHI (20??) [src].
Data:
Since 1975 studied Tibetan Buddhism, Korean Zen, and American Japanese Zen [1391].
In 2012, received from Bernard Glassman Dharma Transmission [1374].
- SAUNDERS (formerly Fletcher), ANNE SEISEN [59][111][265][370][1124] (b. 29 Apr 1948-) [1425].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS1996-SAUNDER-GLASSMA [1219].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-2-ROSH2007-SAUNDER-GLASSMA [585].
aka Anne Dorothy Saunders, Anne D Living Saunders, Anne D Saunders Living, Anne D Fletcher, Anne S Saunders [1124]
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1976?) [1425].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1976? #1425 minus 1948 #1124=28)
28 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1996 #1219 minus 1976? #1425=20) 20 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2007 #585 minus 1996 #1219=10) 10 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1996) [1219]; RŌSHI (2007) [585].
Data:
Formerly WIFE of CHARLES TENSHIN FLETCHER (from Maezumi (2nd gen.) [370].
Was 77 in Jul 2025 (= b. 1948) [1124].
Circa 1976, began practicing Zen [1425].
in 1976, began living and working at the Zen Center of Los Angeles [1425].
Was a student of the Taizan Maezumi [585].
In Feb 1978, took Jukai from Taizan Maezumi [1425].
In Jan 1982, received priest ordination, 'tokudo' from Taizan Maezumi [1425].
In Oct 1996, received 'Shiho; (Dharma Transmission) from Bernard Glassman [1425] (appointed 'Sensei').
In Jun 2001, Secretary-Treasurer of the Board of The White Plum Asanga (WPA) (www.whiteplum.org) [265].
In 1996, "received dharma transmission in the Maezumi lineage from Bernard Glassman [1219].
On 17 Feb 2007, received 'Inka' from Bernard Glassman [585].
In Apr 2009, "appointed Kokosaifukyoshi (Soto Zen teacher) by Japanese Soto Headquarters" [1425]
Teacher at the Sweetwater Zen Center, San Diego, CA (www.swzc.org).
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): four (4) 3rd generation teachers in Saunders Line <= Glassman Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Deer, Herb Ein Eko [998][999](b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS2011-DEERHER-SAUNDER [1002].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1995?) [998].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1995? #998 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2011 #988 minus 1995? #998=16?) 16? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Saunders Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2011) [998].
Data:
"He left Dallas, TX and moved to Yokoji Zen Mountain Center in 1997 to study full time" [998] [= started Zazen pracice a few years earlier, say in 1995? - tmc].
Since 1995, practicing Zen under Anne Saunders [998].
In 1999, helped start the Sweetwater Zen Center [1002].
on 9 Oct 2011, received 'Denbo' [appointed Sensei] from Anne Saunders [1002].
Teacher at the Sweetwater Zen Center, National City near San Diego, CA [525].
- Velez, Valerie Kyoshin aka Valerie Suzanne Velez [998][1267] (b. 1956-) [1267].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-HOSS2010-VELEZVA-SAUNDER [998].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-SENS2023-VELEZVA-SAUNDER [998].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1983) [998].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1983 #998 minus 1956 #1267=27)
27 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 1983 #998=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Saunders Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2010) [988]; SENSEI (2023) [998].
Data:
Was 69 in Aug 2025 (= b. 1956) [1267].
Since 1983, practicing Zen in the White Plum lineage [998].
Since 2009, leads Idyllwild Community Zen group, CA [998].
In 2010, appointed Dharma Holder by Anne Saunders [998].
In 2023, received 'Denkai' from Anne Saunders [998].
Public health educator [998].
- Werner, Bobby Chowa (b. 19??-) [998].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-3-SENS20??-WERNERB-SAUNDER [998].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2005?) [998].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2005? #998 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 2005? #998=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Saunders Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [998].
Data:
Since 2005, practicing at Sweetwater Zen Center under Anne Saunders [998].
Received ''Denbo' [appointed Sensei] from Anne Saunders (y-sens) [998].
On February 2, 2025, appointed Abbot of Sweetwater Zen Center [998]
Teacher at the Sweetwater Zen Center, National City near San Diego, [998].
A musician and composer [998].
- Wildi, Sara Koky (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-SENS2012-WILDISA-SAUNDER [1001].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-3-ROSH20??-WILDISA-SAUNDER [1000].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2012 #1001 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (y-rosh #src minus 2012 #1001=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Saunders Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2012) [1001]; RŌSHI (y-hosh) [1000].
Data:
Sensei. Teacher at the Sweetwater Zen Center, National City near San Diego, CA [525].
On 29 Jul 2012, received 'Denbo' from Anne Saunders [1001].
In (y-rosh) received 'Inka' from Anne Saunders [1000].
Adult Educator and certified Yoga teacher [1000].
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- Richardson, Janet Jinne (b. 19??-) [src].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [525]; RŌSHI (1997)[54].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kennedy Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1994) [585]; RŌSHI (1999?)[585].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Janet Richardson in the Robert Kennedy Line (3rd gen.)
- Singer, Don Ani Shalom [1048] (b. 1931- 11 Jan 2023) [1048].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS1995-SINGERD-GLASSMA [1048].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Reform Judaism (aka Liberal Judaism or Progressive Judaism) School: RABBI (y-rabb) [1048].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1995) [1048].
Data:
General info. [59][525]
dob 1931 - dod 1995 [834].
Died at the age of 87 on 11 Jan 2023 [= dob 1936] [1048].
Rabbi, and SENSEI (1994) [585]
In 1995, appointed sensei by Bernard Glassman "following long years of the mutual studying of Zen koans and the old Hasidic stories" [1048].
1995, "a Rabbi for decades having ordained as a Reform Rabbi from Hebrew Union College" [1048].
"For a time, he and I [Wendy Egyoku] read Martin Buber’s 'I and Thou' together, as he did with many spiritual friends far and wide.
He often spoke about how discovering Buber as a college student [5 years rabinical ordination curriculum of study and spirtitual formation, #1051 - tmc]
opened up new worlds for him. He was so moved by these writings, he told me, that he would go out into his garden and read Buber to the trees. He said, 'the trees answered.'" [1048].
"[A]teacher of contemplative Judaism, ordained at Hebrew Union College" (HUC)[585]
Zen Teacher in Malibu, CA [src].
- Waele, Frank de (b. 19??-) [525].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Pages Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2005) [687]; RŌSHI (2015) [687].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2011) [687]; RŌSHI (2015) [687].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Frank de Waele in the Pages Line (3rd gen.).
- Wegmueller, Barbara Salaam (b. 1952-) [1006].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-2-SENS2011-WEGMUBA-GLASSMA [1003].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-F-2-ROSH2015-WEGMUBA-GLASSMA [585].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1999) [585].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1999 #585 minus 1952 #src=47)
47 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2011 #585 minus 1999 #585=12) 12 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2015 #585 minus 2011 #585=4) 4 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2011) [585]; RŌSHI (2015) [585].
Data:
WIFE of Roland Wegmueller [585].
Between 1989-1999, practiced meditation, yoga, and Sufism under a Sufi teacher, Annette Kaiser (Irina Tweedie lineage, #1006) [585].
"[A]lso studied Tibetan Buddhist practice with Lama Tsultrim Allione" [1006].
In 1999, met Bernard Glassman at the Bearing Witness Retreat in Auschwitz and became his student [585].
In 2005, during the Jukai, received from B. Glassman the Dharma name Salaam (arabic for Peace) [585].
On 23 Apr 2011, B. Glassman gave Barbara Transmisssion as a teacher [Sensei] in his lineage [1003].
On 10 May 2008, Eve Marko (Bernard Glassman's wife #178, a Rōshi #585) gave Barbara Transmission as a Preceptor in the Zen Peacemaker Sangha [1004].
On 30 Oct 2015 received 'Inka' from Bernard Glassman [585]
Together with her husband Roland Wegmueller teaches at the Training Center Spiegel Sangha in Berne, Switzerland [585].
Sensei (2011) [585]. Rōshi (30 Oct 2015) [585]
- Wegmueller, Roland Yakushi (b. 1954-) [1007].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-SENS2011-WEGMURO-GLASSMA [1003].
Teacher appoint. #-ZPO-M-2-SENS2017-WEGMURO-GLASSMA [585].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1999) [585].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1999 #585 minus 1954 #1007=45)
45 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2011 #585 minus 1999 #585=12) 12 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2017 #585 minus 2011 #585=7) 7 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2011) [585]; RŌSHI (2017) [585].
Data:
HUSBAND of Barbara Wegmueller [585].
From 1982 to 1985, lived in West Africa (was directing a vaccination program #2007) and "[i]n the early eighties [say, in 1983? - tmc], he received initiations as a West Afican shaman" [585].
Between 1990 and 2000, studied meditation and dream-work under a Sufi teacher, Annette Kaiser (Irina Tweedie lineage #1006) [585].
Since 1999, he has studied Zen under Eve Marko, and Genro Gauntt [585]. Studied koans under G. Gauntt for 10 years [1007]. Since 2000 a student of Bernard Glassman [1007].
On 10 May 2008, Eve Marko (Bernard Glassman's wife #178, a Rōshi #585) gave him Transmission as a Preceptor in the Zen Peacemaker Sangha [1004].
On 23 Apr 2011, B. Glassman gave him Transmisssion as a teacher [Sensei] in his lineage [1003].
On 25 Jul 2017 received 'Inka' from Bernard Glassman [585].
Together with her wife Barbara Wegmueller teaches at the Training Center Spiegel Sangha in Berne, Switzerland [585].
Since 1982, a medical doctor [1005].
end of the 2nd generation teachers in Glassman Line
continuation of the 1st generation teachers in Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- LOORI, JOHN DAIDŌ (14 Jun 1931 - 9 Oct 2009) [85].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-1-SENS1986-LOORIJO-MAEZUMI [834].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-1-ROSH2009?-LOORIJO-MERZELD [1354].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1972) [834].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1972 #834 minus 1931 #85=41)
41 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1986 #834 minus 1972 #834=14) 14 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maezumi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1996) [834].
Data:
In 1972, John Loori began formal Zen practice [834].
Studied first in New York under Soen Nakagawa, later in Los Angeles under Taizan Maezumi [834].
In 1983, made a Zen priest by Taizan Maezumi [834].
In 1986, received shiho (dharma transmission) from Taizan Maezumi [834].
One of Taizan Maezumi's twelve Dharma Successors [590]. Founder and abbot of the Mountains and Rivers Order (MRO),
Abbot of the Zen Mountain Monastery.
Rōshi [235]
Sometime between Oct 1996 and Oct 2009 was named a Successor of/received 'Inka' from Dennis Merzel [1354].
Known online teachings by John Daido Loori.
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): six (6) 2nd generation teachers in Loori Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- ARNOLD, GEOFFREY SHUGEN (b. 1957-) [52].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-HOSH1986-ARNOLDG-LOORIJO [834].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS1997-ARNOLDG-LOORIJO [1388].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1975) [1388].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1975 #1388 minus 1957 #52=18)
18 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1997 #229 minus 1975 #1388=22) 22 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Loori Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen
School: SENSEI (1997) [229][1388].
Data:
In 1975, began practicing Zen meditation [1388].
In 1984, began his formal training at Zen Mountain Monastery [1388].
In 1988, received 'tokudo'', full monastic ordination [1388].
In Jul 1997, received 'shiho' or dharma transmission, from John Loori [1388].
Training Coordinator and Director of Operations at ZMM, and manages the
National Buddhist Prison Sangha. Received Dharma Transmission in 1997 [229]
Rōshi [52][383]
Known online teachings by Geoffrey Shugen Arnold
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): five (5) 3rd generation teachers in Arnold Line <= Loori Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Ankele, Danica Shoan [1388](b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-HOSH20??-ANKELED-ARNOLDG [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-SENS20??-ANKELED-ARNOLDG [1388].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2017 #384 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Arnold Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2007) [384]; SENSEI (2017) [384].
Data:
WIFE of Bear Gokkan Bonebakker [1389].
In 2007, began full-time residential training under John Loori [1389].
in 2009, became a senior student with John Loori [1389].
in 2015, took full monastic ordination ('tokudo') with Geoffrey Arnold [1389].
In 20?? received from Geoffrey Arnold transmission of the precepts 'Denkai' [src].
In 20?? received 'Denbo' from Geoffrey Arnold [src].
- Bonebakker, Bear Gokkan [1389](b. 19??-) [1389].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-HOSH2025-BONEBAK-ARNOLDG [1389].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1994?) [1389].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1994? #1389 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2017 #384 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Arnold Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2007) [384].
Data:
HUSBAND of Danica Ankele [1389].
"[F]"irst came to the Monastery in 1994" [started regular Zen practice? - tmc][1389].
In 2007, began full-time residential training under John Loori [1389].
in 2008, became a senior student with John Loori [1389].
in 2014, took full monastic ordination ('tokudo') with Geoffrey Arnold [1389].
In Feb 2025 received from Geoffrey Arnold transmission of the precepts 'Denkai' [1389].
In 20?? received 'Denbo' from Geoffrey Arnold [src].
- Goddard, Vanessa Suisei [1388](b. 19??-) [1388].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS20??-GODDARD-ARNOLDG [1388].
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'] (2017 #384 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Arnold Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi
aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENS20?? (20??) [1388].
Data:
In 20?? received 'Denbo' from Geoffrey Arnold [1388].
- Greeen, Ron Hogen [1388](b. 19??-) [1388].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS20??-GREEENR-ARNOLDG [1388].
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'] (2017 #384 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Arnold Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi
aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENS20?? (20??) [1388].
Data:
In 20?? received 'Denbo' from Geoffrey Arnold [1388].
- Kimmel, Jody Hojin (b. 19??-) [229][383].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-HOSH2007-KIMMELJ-LOORIJO [384].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-SENS2017-KIMMELJ-ARNOLDG [384].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2017 #384 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Arnold Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2007) [384]; SENSEI (2017) [384].
Data:
WIFE of Konrad Ryushin Marchaj (see below) [663].
Zen Mountain Monastery (ZMM)’s training coordinator [663].
"[E]ntered residency at the Monastery in 1990 and began studying with Daido Loori" [384].
In 2007, Daido Loori recognized her as a dharma holder [384]
In 2009, initial transmission of the Precepts) from Daido Loori, who began the process; Geoffrey Arnold completed the transmission of the precepts 'Denkai' in 2012 [868].
In 2012 received from Geoffrey Arnold transmission of the precepts 'Denkai' [384]. On 18 Jun 2017 received 'Denbo' from Geoffrey Arnold [384].
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- Goddard, Vanessa Zuisei (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-SENS19??-GODDARD-LOORIJO [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Loori Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [383]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Dharma Holder [383]. "[I]n full-time residential training at the Monastery [ZMM] from 1995 to 2014, fourteen of those years as a monastic.
She’s now a senior lay student in the MRO." [383].
- Green, Ron Hogen [383](b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-HOSH1993-GREENRO-LOORIJO [868].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS2016-GREENRO-LOORIJO [868].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1978) [868]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1978 #868 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2016 #760 minus 1978 #868=38) 38 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher the Kapleau Line (Rochester Zen Center)/Sanbo Kyodan School: HŌSHI (1993?) [868].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Loori Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2016) [868].
Data:
Formally began practicing Zen in 1978 with Philip Kapleau [868]. Together with his "wife, Cindy Eiho Green, helped run the Denver Zen Center, an affiliate of Kapleau Roshi’s Rochester Zen Center" [868].
Podiatrist, [868].
"1988, and not long after began studying with Daido Roshi. In 1993, Hogen completed his training in the Kapleau Lineage and was designated a senior student [Hōshi? - tmc] in the Mountains and Rivers Order. He and Eiho left Denver in 1995 and
entered full time residency at ZMM. At the Monastery, Hogen served as Director of Operations for Dharma Communications for 10 years and, in 2000, ordained as a monastic." [868]
Zen student "since 1978, and was in residential training at the Monastery [ZMM] for twelve years. In 2007, Hogen returned to lay life.
He currently lives with his family on a farm in Pennsylvania." [383].
- Hintz, Joy Jimon (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS20??-HINTZJO-LOORIJO [229].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Loori Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [229]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Assistant Teacher (year?)[229].
- Marchaj, Konrad Ryushin (b. 1 Jun 1953-) [662].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS2009-MARCHAJ-LOORIJO-L2015 [229].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1983?) [980].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1983? #980 minus 1953 #662=30?)
30? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2009 #229 minus 1983? #890=26?) 26? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Loori Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2009) [229].
LEFT the Loori SCHOOL (2015) [390].
WAS AFFLICTED with Red Threaded Entanglements [844] (bef. 2015) [663].
HUSBAND of Jody Hojin Oshi Kimmel [663].
Data:
Sensei [228]. Born in Warsaw, Poland [662].
migrated to the United States in 1967 [980].
Practicing Buddhism since 1983 [980].
Initially, a pediatrician and a psychiatrist [390].
In Jun 2009 received 'Shiho' Dharma Transmission and authorisation to teach [229][662].
From Oct 2009 [since John Loori death on 9 Oct 2009) #85] to Jan 2015 the abbot of Zen Mountain Monastery (ZMM)[980]
On 25 Jan 2015, because of his infidelities and sexual misconduct [663].
Konrad Ryushin Marchaj was asked by Geoffrey Shugen Arnold [the New York-based abbot] to permanently step down as abbot of the ZMM and
take six months' leave from his responsibilities as a teacher [389]. Since 2015, he teaches indep.ly [390].
- Treace, Bonnie Myotai (b. 1956-) [237].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS1996-TREACEB-LOORIJO-L2004 [237].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1956 #237=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1996 #237 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Loori Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1996) [237].
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (Sensei - 1996) [237].
Data:
LIFE PARTNER [wife? - tmc] of J. D. LOORI [138]. Received Dharma Transmission from John Loori in 1996 [237].
The former Vice-Abbess at Zen Mountain Monastery (ZMM) and former spiritual director (abbess) atZen Center of New York City, the
city branch of the Monastery. Member of the White Plum Asanga (WPA) (www.whiteplum.org) [258].
In 2004 Bonnie Treace departed from
the Mountains and Rivers Order and formed her own Hermitage Heart Sangha [843,#Kolman (1939-2020)].
In 2007 the teacher at the newly establishedHermitage Heart sangha [207]
Sensei [52][237]
Known online teachings by Bonnie Myotai Treace and
Teisho, Mondo, and Informal Teachings by Bonnie Myotai Treace
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): one (1) 3rd generation teacher in Treace Line <= Loori Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Kolman, Phil Sengetsu (b. 19???-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS2016-KOLMANPHI-TREACEB [1211].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1956 #237=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2016 #1211 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Loori Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2016) [1211].
Data:
In 2016, Bonnie Trace gave 'shiho' to Phil Sengetsu Kolman, Sensei [1211].
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- MERZEL, DENNIS PAUL SOTEN GENPO [1137](b. 1944-) [80][1137]
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-1-HOSH1979-MERZELD-MAEZUMI [607].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-1-SENS1980-MERZELD-MAEZUMI-L2011 [607].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-ROSH1996-MERZELD-GLASSMA [1220].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1972) [1074].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1972 #src minus 1944 #80=28)
28 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1980 #670 minus 1972 #1074=8) 8 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (1996 #585 minus 1980 #670=16) 16 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maezumi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1980) [670].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen: RŌSHI (1996) [1220].
LEFT the Kanzeon SANGHA (2011) [264][391][392][436].
WAS AFFLICTED with Red Threaded Entanglements [844] (bef. 2011) [671].
HUSBAND of Charlotte Juul (see below) [1363].
Data:
One of Taizan Maezumi's twelve Dharma Successors [590]. Founder of the Kanzeon Sangha [80][192].
Started serious zen practice in Mar 1972, during a sesshin conducted at ZCLA by Koryu Osaka and assisted by Taizan Maezumi [1074].
In 1973, received the name Soten Genpo from Taizan Maezumi [1037].
Sensei (1980) [607], Rōshi (1996) [27] or (1995) [585]. Ordained as a "Zen monk under Zen Master Taizan Maezumi in 1973.
Completing formal Koan study in 1979 he became Maezumi Roshi’s second Dharma Successor in 1980,
the first being Bernie Tetsugen Glassman. He received 'Inka' (final seal of approval as Zen Master) from Roshi Glassman in 1996" [670].
Received from Maezumi "the title Hoshi (Dharma-Holder) after completing koan study in 1979" [1220].
On 4 Jul 1995, Dennis Merzel married Stephanie Young [1355].
In Oct 1996, "received Inka from his elder Dharma brother, Tetsugen Glassman Roshi, in New York City" [1220].
Student and Dharma Successor, in 1980 of Taizan Maezumi [607].
On 10 Oct 1996,
Bernard Glassman conferred 'Inka' upon Dennis Genpo Merzel Sensei [27].
Simultaneously, Bernard Glassman transferred to Dennis Merzel's leadership of the White Plum Asanga (WPA) (www.whiteplum.org) [27].
"In 1982 Genpo Sensei [... ] founded the international group he named the Kanzeon (Love and Compassion) Sangha, centered in Salt Lake City, Utah, with
affiliates in France, Holland, Poland, Belgium, Germany, England, and Malta.
[in Jan 2007 he had] "[S]ix Dharma Successors: Catherine Genno Pages, John Shodo Flatt, Anton Tenkei Coppens, Malgosia Jiho Braunek,
Daniel Doen Silberberg, Nico Sojun Tydeman. He has given 'Inka' to three Zen teachers: John Daido Loori, Catherine Genno Pages and Anton Tenkei Coppens" [670]
"In the late ’80s, Genpo was the abbot of a Zen community in Bar Harbor, Maine,
which dissolved in part because of an affair he had with one of the members" [1074]. This was not an isolated development.
Approx. 20 years later, in Feb 2011, Dennis Merzel resigned from White Plum Asanga membership as well as an Elder of the White Plum.
This resignation is a result of his recent disclosures regarding sexual misconduct with several of his students. [264][391][392][436].
On 19 Apr 2011 sixty-six Zen teachers from White Plum Asanga and other lineages in The US "have issued and signed [..an] open letter, which refers also to Merzel’s own communication, 'Owning My Responsibility:
A Personal Statement from Dennis Merzel'" and asked him to "[A]ddress [...his] repeated unethical and exploitative behaviors. And, [...] to honor [...his initial]
commitment to step aside from Kanzeon [Sangha] and allow a remediation process to happen there as well" [671].
Following the scandal, Dennis Merzel self-disrobed as a Zen priest [391][436].
After a few years spent outside institutional Zen,
he reassumed his pastoral duties by conferring (presumably on the strength of his superior spiritual
attainments) a 'shiho' (Dharma transmission) on Mark Daitoku Esterman of the Salt Lake Zen Group,
Utah [1426]. Such Dharma transmissions were followed 11 times between 2014 and 2025 [1426]. Also,
there were strategically buffered between 2015 and 2025 through bestowal of 'inka" seals on 9 of his students
including DanielSilberberg [1280], Tamara Gabrysch [1135], Anton Coppens [900],
Nico Tydeman [399] or his own (Merzel's) wife, Charlotte Jigen Juul (b.1965-) [1366].
He made her a Hoshi in Oct 2022 [1367], a Sensei in Aug 2024 and - either the same or the following year - a Roshi [1354].
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): forty-nine (49) 2nd generation teachers in Merzel Line
- Andersen-Palmer, Susan MyōYu (b. 1950-) [85][537].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maezumi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1995) [345].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: RŌSHI (2005) [345].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Susan Andersen-Palmer in the Maezumi Line (1st gen.)
- Bakker, Irene Kaigetsu Kyojo (b. 19??-) [145][193][310]
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2011?) [145][193][686].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Halifax Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2012) [310][311][685]; RŌSHI (2024) [685].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Irene Bakker in the Halifax Line (3rd gen.).
- Braunek, Malgosia Jiho (30 Jan 1947-23 Jun 2014) [834].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS2003-BRAUNEKM-MERZELD [510].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-ROSH2011-BRAUNEKM-MERZELD [834].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1979) [834].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1979 #834 minus 1947 #834=32)
32 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2003 #834 minus 1979 #834=24) 24 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2011 #834 minus 2003 #834=8) 8 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2003) [834]; RŌSHI (2011) [834];
Data:
Film actress [834]. Sensei, Dharma Successor [144][227][309][510]. "[B]egan the practice of Korean Zen with Master Dae San Sa
Nim in 1979 [834].
She practiced with Genpo Roshi since 1983, and since 1986, he had been her main teacher" [834]".
Teacher at the Kandzeon Sangha, Warsaw, Poland [510]. Received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Dennis Merzel in 2003 [510].
"Received authorization to teach methods of Big Mind Big Heart from Dennis Merzel [834].
She also studied with Catherine Pages, Bernard Glassman "and with teachers of other, non-Buddhist spiritual traditions" [834].
In 2003, received the robe and bowls from Dennis Merzel (was appointed 'Sensei') [1287] in Warsaw [1354].
in 2011, in Ameland in the Netherlands, received 'Inka' from Dennis Merzel [1287].
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): one (1) 3rd generation teacher in Braunek Line <= Merzel Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen/font>
- Jakubowicz, Joanna [1391] (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-HOSH19??-JAKUBOW-BRAUNEKM [1391].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1966) [1391].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1966 #1391 minus y-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 Braunek Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Since 1996, practices Zen within the Kanzeon Sangha in Poland [1391].
In 2011, attended her first Auschwitz Retreat, "eventually became a [Kanzeon Sangha] staff member" [1391].
Bef. 2014, was appointed Hoshi by Malgosia Braunek [1391].
Graphic designer, in Warsaw, Poland [1391].
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- Buddemeier, Kamie Keiyaku [1426] (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS2025-BUDDEME-MERZELD [193][1352][1360].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-star #src minus y-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 #1426 minus y-born #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line (The Big Mind), since Feb 2011 a lineage independent of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src] SENSEI (2025) [1426].
Data:
[forthcoming]
- van de Bunt, Kees Kongo (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-HOSH19??-BUNTKEE-MERZELD [193].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [193].
- Caille, Laurent Hozan (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS19??-CAILLEL-MERZELD-L1996 [193].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
LEFT the Merzel SCHOOL (1996) [98][112]
Data:
Assistant teacher, departed Kanzeon Sangha in 1996 [98][112].
Declared to be "No longer in good standing or authorized by Genpo Rōshi to teach Zen in any way shape or form" [193].
- Christofferson, Richard (Rich) Taido [1148] (b. 1960-)[1149].
aka Richard Christofferson Jr.
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS2007-CHRISTO-MERZELD [510].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-ROSH20??-CHRISTO-MERZELD [510].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1982) [1148]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1982 #1148 minus 1960 #1149=22)
22 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or
'Denbō'] (2007 #510 minus 1982 #1148=15) 15 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi
aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (2007) [510][1148].
Data:
Was 65 in Jul 2025 (= b. 1960) [1149].
In 1982, "attended his first Sesshin in New York," and started regular Zen practice [1148].
In 1988, received Jukai from Dennis Merzel [1148]
"at the Wasatch Zen Group in Salt Lake City, later to merge with Kanzeon Zen Center" [1148].
In 1992, became a resident practitioner there [1148]
in 1994, received Tokudo (Ordination) in 1994.
In 2007, received, Transmission from Dennis Merzel [1148].
in 2007, received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Dennis Merzel [510] in Seattle, WA [1354].
From around 2000 till he left Utah in 2009, "was the Godo (in charge of the training hall)"
at the Kanzeon Zen Center, Salt Lake City, UT [1148].
Since 2009, when he left Utah, continues to visit Zen Mountain Center in Idyllwild CA,
to train under Charles Fletcher [1148].
In the 2020s, employed at a company in Seattle as a Systems Administrator [1148].
Teacher at the Trikaya Zen Center, Seattle, WA [255].
Assistant Teacher [145][193]. Zen Master [510].
- COPPENS, ANTON TENKEI (b. 1949-)[16][80][98][112][144][510].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-HOSH19??-COPPENS-MERZELD [900].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS1996-COPPENS-MERZELD [510].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-ROSH2006-COPPENS-MERZELD [900].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1976) [900][901]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1976 #900 minus 1949 #16=25)
25 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1996 #510 minus 1976 #900=20) 20 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2006 #900 minus 1996 #510=10) 10 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line (The Big Mind), since Feb 2011 a lineage independent of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1996) [510]; RŌSHI (2006) [900][901].
Data:
HUSBAND of TAMARA GABRYSCH [213].
Rōshi, Dharma Successor [900][901]. Born in the Netherlands [900][901].
In 1976, started Zen practice in England [900][901].
Between 1993 and 1998, Coppens and Gabrysch were full-time residents and workers at the Kanzeon Center in Utah [1135].
In 1996, received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Dennis Merzel [510][901].
In 2000, "went to Japan with his wife Myoho [Tamara Gabrysch - tmc] to study with Maezumi Roshi’s brother, Junyu Kuroda
Roshi. Later, in Zuijoji, he completed the training necessary for accreditation by the Japanese Soto School" [901].
In 2002, Coppens and Gabrysch settled in the Netherlands, where they established Zen River Temple,
"a community of residents and members with an ongoing daily programme and monthly sesshins" [1135].
Abbot and Teacher at the Zen River, The Netherlands [900][901].
In 2006, received 'inka' from Dennis Merzel [900][901]
"[H]as a background in art and art history" [901]. By Feb 2025, has appointed nine Dharma successors [900][901].
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): nine (9) 3rd generation teachers in Coppens Line <= Merzel Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen/font>
- de Boer, Simon Senko [1374] (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-3-SENS2014-BOERSIM-COPPENS [551].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2014 #551 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Coppens Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2014) [551].
Data:
Sensei. Dharma Successor. Assistant Teacher [317][318]. Received Dharma Transmission in 2014 [551].
Completed Soto temple training in Toshoji [900][901].
Moved "to the Zen Boat [= Zen River Centre - tmc] in Groningen, where he now leads the program with his partner, Jifu [Vulink, Helma Jifu - tmc]" [900][901].
"He also teaches weekly classes at Zentrum in Utrecht" [900][901]
LIFE PARTNER of VULINK, HELMA JIFU (see below) [900][901].
- Fischer, Hans Daishin (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-3-HOSH2008-FISCHHA-COPPENS [1288].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-3-SENS2014-FISCHHA-COPPENS [1374].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1989) [900][901].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1989 #900 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2014 #1374 minus 1989 #900=25) 25 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Coppens Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2014) or (2015) [1374] or [901][90].
Data:
Born in Eibergen, The Netherlands [1288].
To styart with, received a technical education, "but then changed studies and became a social worker [1288].
Travelled for "one year, visiting Israel, Egypt, India, Nepal and Myanmar" [1288].
In 1989, started Zen meditation [1288]. Two years later, in 1991, met Dennis Merzel during a sesshin [1288].
Since then "Zen practice quickly became his highest priority" [1288].
Studied also with Catherine Pages, Nico Tydeman, and finally with Anton Coppens [1288].
In 1999 he received Jukai from Dennis Merzel "who gave him the dharma name Daishin" [1288].
In 2001, learning that A. Coppens and his wife, Tammy Gabrysch, "were planning to start a residential practice center
in The Netherlands, he immediately joined their team" and, as the master electrician, worked on repairs and restoration of
the building they acquired in Uithuizen village, N. of Groningen [1288].
Once the "Zen River opened [in 2002, #1289] he asked Tenkei [Coppens] to become his second teacher, which had the full approval of Genpo [Merzel]"
[1288].
"In 2007 he also completed a Lay-Ango as Head-trainee and in 2008 received Hoshi" [1288].
"[L]eads the Zen River group Zutphen and, since dharma transmission, started to conduct workshops" in The Netherlands and Germany [1288].
Lay Dharma Successor and Assistant Teacher [317][318]. Received Dharma Transmission in 2014 [551] or in 2015 [900][901].
- den Hollander, Peter Gakudo (b. 1957-) [845].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-3-SENS2013-HOLLAND-COPPENS [845].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-3-ROSH2023?-HOLLAND-COPPENS [845].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1997) [845].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1997 #845 minus 1957 #845=40)
40 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2013 #551 minus 1997 #845=16) 16 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2023 #845 minus 2013 #551=10) 10 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Coppens Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2013) [551]; RŌSHI (2023) [845].
Data:
HUSBAND of Koren Kasman (below)[845].
Dharma Successor. Assistant Teacher [317][318]. Received Dharma Transmission in 2013 [551].
"In 1997, he began his Zen practice with Genpo [Merzel] Roshi, and later,
in October 2000, he started practicing with Tenkei [Coppens] Roshi, who became his root teacher." [845]
In Dec 2013 Shiho from Anton Coppens [845]. In December 2023 received 'Inka' from Antony Coppens [845].
"Received inka in 2024 from Tenkei [Anton Coppens] Roshi" [900][901].
"After receiving Dharma transmission in 2013, Gakudo completed his Soto temple training in Shogoji and Toshoji.
He then followed his calling to the Spanish Pyrenees, where he began constructing Keiruiji Zen and
retreat centre of which he is the current abbot.)" [900][901]
- du Hullu, Ingrid Ranka (b. 19??-) [900][901].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-F-3-SENS2016-HULLUIN-COPPENS [900].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2006) [900][901].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2006 #900 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Coppens Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2016) [900][901].
Data:
Sensei and Dharma Successor [900][901]. In 2006, started practising under Anton Coppens at Zen River [900][901].
In 2016, received Dharma Transmission from Anton Coppens [900][901]. In 2017, went to Toshoji for Soto temple training [900][901].
In 2020, moved to Haren, near Groningen, where she set up a sewing studio specializing in Zen apparel [900][901]. A professional seamstress and an accountant [900][901].
- Kasman, Anjo Koren (1956-22 Aug 2016) [514][1105].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-F-3-SENS2013-KASMANA-COPPENS [551].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1999) [834].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1999 #834 minus 1956 #514=43)
43 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2013 #551 minus 1999 #834=14) 14 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Coppens Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2013) [551].
Data:
WIFE of Peter den Hollander (above)[845].
In 1999 started Zen practice with Anoton Coppens [834].
Dharma Successor. Assistant Teacher [317][318]. Received Dharma Transmission in 2013 [551].
"[C]ompleted her Soto temple training in Yokoji and Toshoji" [900][901]
Together with her husband Peter den Hollander was one of the
founders of Keiryuji (2015), in Spain [845].
Administrative manager in a Hospital in Leiden [834].
- Klopman Gert Zen'etsu (b. 19??-) [901].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-3-SENS2024-KLOPMAN-COPPENS [900].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2024 #900 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Coppens Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2024) [900][901].
Data:
Sensei. Dharma Successor [900][901]. Concurrently trained Zen under Nico/Niko Tydeman, Jiun Hogen, and Harada Tangen [900][901].
Since ca. 2003, practiced under Anton Coppens at Zen River [900][901].
In 2024, received Dharma Transmission from Anton Coppens [900][901].
A coastal engineer and designer of buildings [900][901].
- Lopez-Doriga, Jorge Ryusho (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-3-HOSH2009-LOPEZDO-COPPENS [1297].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-3-SENS2014-LOPEZDO-COPPENS [551].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1994) [1298].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1994 #1298 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2014? #551 minus 1994 #1298=20) 20 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Coppens Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2009) [1297]; SENSEI (2014) [551][1298].
Data:
Was born in Madrid and was raised in Spain during Franco and pre-post Franco times [1297].
In 1994, joined Zen River Temple "since its foundation over 10 years ago" (10 yrs since 2014 = in 1994)[1298].
In 2014, has been practising Zen for 20 years (= since 1994) [1298].
In London, UK, he did his first sesshin with Dennis Merzel [1297].
Later, "moved to Salt Lake City to train at Kanzeon Zen Center. There he met Tenkei [Anton Coppens];" [1297].
When A. Coppens and T. Gabrysch established Zen River Temple in The Netherlands in 2001,
Jorge Lopez "was one of the first ones to join" [1297].
In 2003, received Jukai from Tammy Gabrysch [1297].
Has set up a "Zen River group in Madrid that Anton Coppens and Tammy Gabrysch visit annually [1297].;
Did the same in Lima and later, in Bangkok [1297].
In 2005, completed his Lay Hossenshiki [1297].
In 2009, received from A. Coppens 'Hoshi' [1297].
In 2014, received Dharma Transmission [551].
In 2014 received from A. Coppens ('Sensei') [1297].
"Received Dharma transmission in 2015" [900][901].
Zen Teacher ('Sensei') at Zen River Temple, Netherlands, since 2014 [1298].
Under the guidance of the Abbot Tenkey Roshi, had open Zen River groups in Madrid, Lima and Bangkok [1298].
Around 2025 lived in Bangkok where worked "as the CMO of a large beverage company" [1297].
Education: The American Univ. of Paris (1982-1985) [1298].
Georgia State Univ., Bachelor (B.B.A.) of Business Admin. and Management, General (1985-1987)[1298].
Thunderbird School of Global Management, Intl. Management (1990-1991) [1298].
Work: The Walt Disney Company, Madrid Spain (1991-1995), London UK (1995-1998);
Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG), Miami USA (1998-2003);
Innitiative Entertainment, Madrid Spain (2003-2008);
AJE [a beverage company] Lima Peru (since 2009-)[1298].
Lay Dharma Successor. Assistant Teacher [317][318].
- van de Roer, Robert Doin (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-3-SENS2014-ROERROB-COPPENS [551].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2000) [900][901].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2000 #900 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2014 #551 minus 2000 #900=14) 14 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Coppens Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2014) [551].
Data:
Dharma Successor. Assistant Teacher [317][318]. Received Dharma Transmission in 2014 [551]. "[D]id his Soto temple training in Toshoji" [900][901]
- Vulink, Helma Jifu (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-F-3-SENS2014-VULINKH-COPPENS [551].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2002) [900][901].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2002 #900 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2014 #551 minus 2002 #src=12) 12 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Coppens Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2014) [551].
Data:
LIFE PARTNER of de BOER, SIMON SENKO (see above), with who she leads the Zen River Centre (Zen Boat) in Groningen [900][901].
Sensei. Dharma Successor. Assistant Teacher [317][318].
In 2003, started Zen practice with Tenkei at Zen River [1299].
"[M]oved in as a ful-time resident a few years later" [1299].
In 2007, received Shukke Tokudo (monk ordination)[1299].
in 2010, served as Shuso and later again in 2013 with Seido Suzuki Roshi in the position of Jokeshi during her Hossenshiki.
Is the yoga teacher during daily excercise classes at at Zen River [1299].
works in maintenance and gardening at Zen River [1299].
In 2014, received Dharma Transmission [551].
In Jan 2014, received Shiho (attended by Musai from Santa Fe, NM) from Anton Coppens [1299].
In the Winter of 2014/2015 participated in Soto Ango training in Toshoji [1299].
"[F]inished her Soto temple training in Toshoji. She currently lives with Senko [Simon de Boer - tmc] on the Zen Boat in Groningen" [900][901]
Since spring 2018, Helma Vulink lives and teaches at the Zen Boat in Groningen [1299].
In 2020, Helma Vulink "also became the spiritual leader for Kanzeon Zen Centrum Rotterdam" [900][901].
"[S]tudied literature and theater in Amsterdam, her hometown" [1299].
"[S]et up her own company and worked for many years as an actress and drama-teacher" [1299],
end of the 3rd generation teachers in Coppens Line <= Merzel Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen/font>
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Merzel Line
- Coppens, Stefan Kenjitsu (b. 1931?-) [inferred from 909].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-2-SENS2019-COPSTE-MERZELD [909][1354].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1983) [909].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1983 #909 minus 1931? #909=52?)
52 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2019 #src minus 1983 #909=36) 36 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher inin Merzel Line (The Big Mind), since Feb 2011 a lineage independent of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2006) [909]; SENSEI (2019) [909].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [145][193].
In 1952, graduated [at the age, say 21? = 3 years of undergraduate studies? = born in 1931?, inferred from #909 - tmc] as a social pedagogue at the University of Utrecht [909].
In 1983 commenced Zen training and became a student of Dennis Merzel, "with whom he also followed the koan training" [909].
In 1992, received Jukai from Dennis Merzel and the dharma name 'Kenjitsu' [909].
In 1996 received from Dennis Merzel 'Shukke Tokudo' (monk ordination) [909].
In 2006, received the priestly transmission (Denkai), "which allows him to pass on the Buddhist Vows (Jukai)" [909].
In 2019, "received Shiho, [and] full dharma transmission, (Denbo) and thus officially became the successor of [Dennis Merzel]" [909].
- Curtice, Jim Kuzan (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS20??-CURTISJ-MERZELD [193].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [193].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [193].
- Dubois, Michel Genko [1067] (b. 1947-) [1067].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2007) [1067];
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: RŌSHI (2015) [1067].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Michel Dubois in the Glassman Line (2nd gen.)
- Esterman, Mark Daitoku Kanchi [1139] (b. 1943-) [1369].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-HOSH2010-ESTERMA-MERZELD [1139].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-2-SENS2014-ESTERMA-MERZELD [510].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-2-ROSH2022-ESTERMA-MERZELD [1139].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1969) [1139].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1969 #1139 minus 1943 #1369=26)
26 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2014 #510 minus 1969 #1139=45) 45 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2022 #1139 minus 2014 #510=8) 8 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line (The Big Mind), since Feb 2011 a lineage independent of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2010) [1139]; SENSEI (2014) [510][1139]; RŌSHI (2022) [1139];
Data:
Was 82 in Dec 2025 (= b. 1943) [1369].
Born and raised in the New York City area [1139].
In 1969 began Zen training under Japanese Rinzai Zen Master Seikan Hasegawa [1139].
Between 1969-2002 trained with "him "in locations on the East coast of the U.S. as
well as in Japan" [1139].
In 1997, was ordained by Rev. Hasegawa
and served under him, 1970-2002, as Head Monk of Rock Creek Buddhist Temple of America [est. in 1973 by Seikan Hasegawa in Derwood, MD #1140]
and Vice-Abbott 1999-2002 [1139].
In 2003, began studying Zen with Dennis Merzel at Kanzeon Zen Center in Salt Lake City, UT [1139].
In 2004, received Jukai and Shukke Tokudo (monk ordination) from Dennis Merzel [1139].
In 2010, appointed Hoshi (Lineage Holder) [1139].
In 2012 founded the Salt Lake Zen Group [1139].
In 2014 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Dennis Merzel [510] in Salt Lake City, UT [1354].
On 17 Oct 2014, received from Dennis Merzel 'Shiho' [1139].
On 3 Jun 2022, received from Dennis Merzel 'Inka' [1139].
A graduate of Amherst College [1139].
Has a Ph.D. in English and American Literature from Brandeis Univ. [1139].
He has taught classes on Zen, Big Mind and meditation at Kanzeon Zen Center [1139].
Teacher at the Salt Lake Zen Group, Utah [src].
Rōshi [510].
- Flatt, John Shodo (27 Aug 1913-5 Feb 1994) [src, 510?].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS1994-FLATTJO-MERZELD [510].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1913 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1994 #510 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus 1994 #510=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1994) [510]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [510]
Data:
Rōshi [510]. Dharma Successor [112][144]. Received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Dennis Merzel in 1994 [510]
"[O]ne of the founders of the British White Plum Sangha. He was the chairman of the Zen Practice Centre Trustees.
He received shiho from Genpo Merzel in the year he died" [834]
- Fletcher, Charles Tenshin (b. 1955-)[1123]
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maezumi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1994) [702].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: RŌSHI (2006) [702].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Charles Fletcher in the Maezumi Line (1st gen.)
- Fraser, Colin Gonin (b. 26 Aug 1958-) [1136].
aka Colin Gonin Fraser, Colin G Fraser [1136].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS19??-FRASERC-MERZELD [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [19][98].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [19][98].
Was born on 08/26/1958 [1136].
"Previous to Colin's current city of Beachwood, OH, Colin Fraser lived in Shaker Heights OH, Salt Lake City UT
and Erie PA" [1136].
Declared to be "No longer in good standing or authorized by Genpo [Merzel] Rōshi to
teach Zen in any way shape or form" [193].
- Gabrysch, Nancy Genshin (b. 1937-) [1153].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS2006-GABRYSNA-MERZELD [1153].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-F-2-ROSH2016-GABRYSNA-MERZELD [1153].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1983?) [1153].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1983? #1153 minus 1937 #src=46?)
46? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2006 #510 minus 1983? #1135=23?) 23? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2016? #510 minus 2006 #1153=10) 10 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line (The Big Mind), since Feb 2011 a lineage independent of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (1998) [1153];SENSEI (2006) [510][1153]; RŌSHI (2016?) [510].
Data:
In 1937, born in Scotland [1153].
In 1954, commenced [5 yrs (3 BFA+2 MFA years long?)#1154 tmc] fine art graduate studies at the Slade School Univ. College in London,
"followed by a year [starting, say in 1959?, tmc] of post graduate studies" at the London Univ. Institute of Education [1153].
In 1978, became "certified in art therapy and worked in hospital and private settings" [1153].
In 1983, while studying Individual Psychotherapy at Liverpool Univ., she met Dennis Merzel [1153].
Commenced regular zazen in 1983?, or soon thereafter [1153].
In 1988, invited Dennis Merzel to come to lead a sesshin in Northern England [1135].
In (year?), has moved to Bar Harbor and then Salt Lake City, to continue studies with Dennis Merzel [1153].
Her Zen training there included more than 12 years of residential practice [1153].
In Jan 1998, received Hoshi from Dennis Merzel [1153].
Between 1999 2004, led a satellite group of Kanzeon Zen Center in Park City, Utah [1153].
In 2006, received 'Shiho' from Dennis Merzel [510] in Bilsborrow, England [1354].
In May 2006, received 'Shiho' (Dharma-Transmission) from Dennis Merzel [1153].
Dharma Successor [98][146][192][510].
In 2006, returned to England where she established the zendo Kannon-ji zendo [1155]
In the 2020s lived "in England where she has a zendo (Kannon-ji) in Bilsborrow, near Preston, Lancashire" [1153].
In 2016? 'Inka' from Dennis Merzel? [510]. Roshi [1153].
MOTHER of Tamara Myoho Gabrysch Sensei [318][1153].
- Gabrysch, Tamara (Tammy) Myoho (b. 1961-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-HOSH1998-GABRYSTA-MERZELD [1135].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS2008-GABRYSTA-MERZELD [1135] or SENS2006-GABRYSTA-MERZELD [1374].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-F-2-ROSH2018-GABRYSTA-MERZELD [1135].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1988) [901]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1988 #1135 minus 1961 #src=27)
27 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2008 #510 minus 1988 #1135=20) 20 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2018 #901 minus 2008 #510=10) 10 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line (The Big Mind), since Feb 2011 a lineage independent of the Maezumi of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (1998) [1135]; SENSEI (2008) [510][318][1135]; RŌSHI (2018) [901][1135].
Data:
WIFE of Anton Coppens [213][901].
DAUGHTER of Nancy Genshin Gabrysch [318].
Was born in Edinburgh, Scotland [1135].
1986-1988, worked as a freelance artist [1135].
In Aug 1988 attended a sesshin with Dennis Merzel in Northern England [1135].
In 1988, started Zen practice under Dennis Merzel [901].
In 1988, went to "Bar Harbor, Maine, where Roshi was setting up Kanzeon Zen Center" [1135].
In Nov 1988 received Jukai [1135].
In March 1991 "received Shukke Tokudo (monk ordination)" [1135].
Between 1988 and 2000 underwent residential training at Kanzeon Zen Centres in Maine and Utah, USA [901].
In 1993, after the Center's relocation to Utah "she began to cook for the residential programme and was the Tenzo (head cook) for many years" [1135].
Between 1993 and 1998, Gabrysch and Coppens were full-time residents and workers at the Center in Utah [1135].
In early 1998, Dennis Merzel appointed her "Hoshi (dharma holder) and gave her Denkai (precept holder for priestly activities)" [1135].
In 1998, during a mountain retreat, Tamara Gabrysch and Antony Coppens, were married by Dennis Merzel [1135].
In 2000, together with her husband Anton C., studied for six months in Japan under Junyu Kuroda Roshi [901].
and later undertook official Soto temple training in Toshoji [901].
In 2000, Gabrysch and Coppens "left Salt Lake City in 2000 after 12 years of residential training,
and went on to live and practice for six month[s] in Japan with Junyu Kuroda Roshi (Hojo-san), the younger brother of Maezumi Roshi" [1135].
In 2002, Gabrysch and Coppens settled in the Netherlands, where they established Zen River Temple,
"a community of residents and members with an ongoing daily programme and monthly sesshins" [1135]
Tammy served as "Tenzo, webmaster and as PR administrator" [1135].
On May 10, 2008 received Shiho from Dennis Merzel in Salt Lake City [1135].
Since then she, Sensei, commenced formal teaching in the Netherlands [1135].
In 2013, "completed formal training in Japan at Toshoji monastery in Okayama" and was certified by the Soto School as Kyoshi (priest) [1135].
On 26 Jun 2018, received Inka, 'the final seal of approval', from Dennis Merzel [1135].
In 2018, received 'Inka' from Dennis Merzel [901].
Rōshi [510]. Dharma Successor [98][146][193][214].
A freelance artist and a musician [901].
- Gericke, Alexandra Mushin (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-HOSH2002-GERICKE-MERZELD [1368].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS2022-GERICKE-MERZELD [1354].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1994) [1368].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1994 #1368 minus y-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 #1368 minus 1994 #1368=28) 28 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line (The Big Mind), since Feb 2011 a lineage independent of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2002) [1368] SENSEI (2022) [1368].
WIFE of Frank de Waele, a Roshi in two lineages - Cathrine Pages' and Bernard Glassman's (see below)[1368].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [145][193]. Sensei [1368].
Born and raised in Southern Germany [1368].
Was a skier for the German national youth team [1368].
In 1994, came to Salt Lake City to study Psychology at the U.of Utah [1368]
In 1994, "had her first encounter with Zen practice at the Kanzeon Zen Center" [1368].
Wanting to study with her teacher, Soten Genpo Roshi, she
In 1996, became a resident student of Dennis Merzel at the Kanzeon ZC [1368].
Between 1996-2004, she lived at the KZC for eight years [1368].
"[S]he trained in both the more ]traditional forms of Zen as well
as in [Dennis Merzel's] Big Mind process" [1368].
In 1998, received Shukke Tokudo (monk ordination) [1368].
Was's Dennis Merzel's attendant for many years (1998?-2006?) [1368].
in 2002 become Hoshi (Lineage Holder) [1368].
In 2006, receivied Denkai [1368].
In Aug 2022, received Shiho (Dharma Transmission) from Dennis Marzel [1368].
In 2022, received 'Shiho' from Dennis Merzel in Ghent [1354].
In 2022? started the No Mind Zendo [1368].
In 2008, married "a Belgian Zen teacher Frank De Waele Roshi" [1368].
"They live in Ghent with their two daughters" [1368].
Works there as "a certified Iyengar Yoga teacher" [1368].
- Gerpheide, Sato Karen C. Zero Kyozen [1145][1146] (b. 1955-) [1146].
aka KC Kyozen Sato, Karen C Sato Gerpheide,
Karen Cecelia Sato, Karen C Kc Sato, Gerpheide Karen Sato, Karen S Gerpheide,
Karen X Sato, Karen Sato Gerpheide [1146]. Also known as Roshi Ma Sato [1145].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-HOSH20??-GERPHEI-KAHNPAU [145].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS2009-GERPHEI-MERZELD [1354].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2001) [1145].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice 2001 #1145 minus 1955 #1146=46?)
46? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2010? #1147 minus 2001 #1145 =9?) 9? years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kahn Paul Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2010?) [#1147].
WAS AFFLICTED with Red Threaded Entanglements [844] (bef. 2011) [436].
Data:
Was 70 in Jul 2025 (= b. 1955) [1146].
"In 1999 she started her spiritual quest looking for a teacher in [...] Nepal" [1145].
"Her search ended in 2001 just a few miles away from her home when she found the Kanzeon Zen Center,
Salt Lake City, UT and became a student of Roshi Dennis Genpo Merzel" [1145].
Genpo Roshi ordained her in 2009 [1145].
"She became a teacher at Kanzeon and was given Denbo, Dharma Succession," by Dennis Merzel [1145].
"in both Maezumi Roshis Zen tradition and in [Merzel's] the Big Mind Process" [1145].
Sensei [391][392][437][1147]. Appointed Sensei in 2009 [1354] in Salt Lake City, UT [1354].
Independently, a student and Dharma Holder of Paul Kahn [src] (see Paul Kahn Line).
"Roshi Ma teaches her own version of the Big Mind Process called Morningstar" [1145].
There is no info, at present, on who and when bestowed on her the 'Inka' [tmc, 19 Jul 2025].
Simultaneously, student and Dharma successor of Dennis Merzel [391][392] .
For many years was a secret lover of Dennis Merzel [436].
In early 2011 revelations [1147]of their scandalous extramarital affair forced Merzel, a married man,
"to disrobe as a Zen priest and resign his elder status with the White Plum Asanga" [436].
Their joint sexual misconduct has brought about her departure from White Plum Asanga [391][392].
and his resignation (Feb 2011) from both leadership and membership of the Asanga, as well as self-disrobing as a Zen priest [391][392].
Founded online Muhei-an (No Walls Hermitage) out of St. George Utah [1145]. Was the teacher at the online system (zengarland.org/hermitage-without-walls/)[421].
In 1993, received MBA in Marketing [1145].
For 5 years was a member of the Board of Directors of Cirque Corporation
(developing input devices for laptop computers) [1145].
"[H]as a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and has practiced as a sports medicine
orthopedic physical therapist since 1990" [1145].
Physiotherapist [437]. Certified instructor of yoga [437]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Gregory, Oscar Sodo Zerafa (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-HOSH20??-GREGORY-MERZELD [193].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line (The Big Mind), since Feb 2011 a lineage independent of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [193].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [193].
- Groenewoud, Wilma Shinko (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-HOSH20??-GROENEW-MERZELD [98].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line (The Big Mind), since Feb 2011 a lineage independent of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [98][112][146][193].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [98][112][146][193].
- HAMILTON, DIANE MUSHO (15 Dec 1958-) [703].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS2006-HAMILDI-MERZELD [510].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-F-2-ROSH2018-HAMILDI-WALTERS [1100].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1997) [703].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1997 #703 minus 1958 #src=19)
19 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2006 #510 minus 1997 #703=9) 9 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2018 #1100 minus 2006 #510=12) 12 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2006) [510];
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Walter Line <= Ancheta Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen: RŌSHI (2018) [1100].
Data:
WIFE of Michael Mugaku Zimmerman (see below) [510][1099][1152].
Since 1983 [till 1997? - tmc] Buddhist studies at Naropa University (www.naropa.edu) with Choygam Trungpa Rinpoche [703][1093][1152].
In 1997 became a Zen student of Dennis Merzel [703][1152].
In 1998 received the precepts (Jukai) from Dennis Merzel [704].
In 1998, she and Michael Zimmerman were married by Dennis Merzel [1152].
In 2003 received ordination (Tokudo) from Dennis Merzel [703].
In 2003, "[t]hey received Tokudo and became monks together" [1152].
In 2003, "she "received ordination as a Zen monk with her husband Michael Zimmerman" [1099].
"Since 2004, she has worked with Ken Wilber and the Integral Institute in Denver, Colorado" [1099].
In May 2006 Dharma Transmission from Dennis Merzel [510].
In 2006, received dharma transmission from Dennis Merzel [1099].
In May 2006, seven months before Michael [1150], received Dharma Transmission from Dennis Merzel [510][1152] in Boulder Mountain Zendo, Utah [1354].
In (year?) became Dennis Merzel's Dharma Successor [192][255].
Teacher at The Boulder Mountain Zendos, in Salt Lake City and Torrey, Utah [255].
In 2018, received the 'Inka' from Sidney Musai Walter, a successor of Dennis Merzel [1100][1152].
In 1977, was a lawyer at a Utah court [704].
"[W]as the first Director of the Office of Alternative Dispute Resolution for the Utah Judiciary [1099].
In 2008, co-founded with her husband Michael Zimmerman "Two Arrows Zen",
a practice center in Salt Lake City and Torrey, Utah [1099].
Is the Executive Director of Two Arrows Zen [1099]
In 2025, a practitioner of various meditation techniques for over 35 years [1099].
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): four (4) 3rd generation teachers in Diane Hamilton Line <= Merzel Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen/font>
- Gibson, Lisa Genki [1096](b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS2023-GIBSONL-HAMILDI [1096].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2008?) [1096].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2008? #1096 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2023 #1096 minus 2008? #src=1096) 15 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Diane Hamilton Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src]; SENSEI (2023) [1096].
Data:
Since 2008, been practicing with Diane Hamilton [1096].
In 2023, received from her Dharma Transmission (Sensei) [1096].
Descends from "the Squamish, Musqueam and Tsleil-Wauthuth Nations" [1056].
Lives in Vancouver, Canada and "works as a coach, facilitator and educator" [1096].
A teacher at Dragon Moon Zen, Vancouver [1096].
- McNamara, Rob Daishin [1096](b. 19??) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS20??-MCNAMRO-HAMILDI [1097].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Diane Hamilton Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
HUSBAND of Brooke Teisui McNamara (below)[1093].
Sensei [1097].
"[A] transmitted Zen teacher, advisor, consultant and executive coach" [1097].
"[I]s a former Harvard University Teaching Fellow" [1097].
Sensei [1097].
A teacher at Dragon Moon Zen, Colorado [1096].
- McNamara, (nee Gessay) Brooke Teisui aka Brooke Julia Gessay [1097][1347](b. 1981-) [1347].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-HOSH2018-MCNAMBR-HAMILDI [1094].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-F-3-SENS2023-MCNAMBR-HAMILDI [1095].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2010) [1095].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2010 #1095 minus 1981 #1347=19)
19 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2023 #1096 minus 2010 #1095=13) 13 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Diane Hamilton Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2018) [1094]; SENSEI (2023) [1095][1096].
Data:
WIFE of Rob Daishin McNamara (above)[1093].
Was 44 in Dec 2025 (= b. 1981) [1347].
"Prior to 2010, she was a student of non-dual teacher and poet, Dorothy S. Hunt, in the lineage of Adyashanti" [1095].
Moved to from SF, CA to Boulder, CO in 2009 and soon after [in 2010, #1095] met there, Diane Hamilton [1094][1095].
Was practicing and training in Zen with Diane Hamilton ever since [1094].
In 2012, ordained by Diane Hamilton as a monk [1094].
On 2018, become a Senior Monk and was appointed by Diane Hamilton a Dharma Holder [1094].
In 2023, received Dharma transmission [1095][1096].
One of the founding teachers at Dragon Lake Zen [1095].
A teacher at Dragon Moon Zen, Colorado [1096].
"[A] poet, dance-theater artist and academic teacher" [1093].
"[H]as taught at Naropa University in Yoga Studies and at the University of Colorado, Boulder in Dance" [1093].
"[Holds a BA in Dance and English/Creative Writing from Connecticut College" [1097].
- Turner, Brian Butsudo [1097](b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-F-3-SENS2023-TURNERB-HAMILDI [1097].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2006?) [1348].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2006? #1348 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2023 #1097 minus 2006? #1348=17?) 17? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Diane Hamilton Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src]SENSEI (2023) [1097].
Data:
In 2012, received monk ordination from Diane Hamilton [1097].
In 2023, received Dharma Transmission from Diane Hamilton [1097].
In 2023, "been practicing Zen in the White Plum branch of the Soto lineage for over fifteen years
(say, since 2008? - tmc, 07.06.2025)" [1349].
In Dec 2025, "been practicing Zen in the White Plum branch of the Soto lineage for nearly twenty years.
(say, since 2006? - tmc, 21.12.2025)" [1348].
A teacher at Dragon Moon Zen, Colorado [1096].
""[L]ives in Erie [PA - tmc] with his wife and daughter" [1349].
Has a Ph.D. in physics [1096]. "[W]orks as an engineer in an optics manufacturing company" [1096].
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- Harris, Jules Shuzen (6 Dec 1939-8 May 2023) [751].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2002) [751].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in O'Hara Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2007) [242]; RŌSHI (2019) [747].
LEFT the Merzel SCHOOL (between Feb 2005 and Jun 2007) [193].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Jules Harris in the O'Hara Line (3st gen.)
- Juul, Charlotte Jigen [1354] (b. 8 Feb 1965-) [1366].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-HOSHbef.2022-JUULCHAR-MERZELD [1367].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS2024-JUULCHAR-MERZELD [1354].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-ROSH2025-JUULCHAR-MERZELD [1354].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2008) [1365].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2008 #1365 minus 1965 #1366=43)
43 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2024 #1354 minus 2008 #1354=16) 16 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (2025 #1354 minus 2024 #1354=1) 1 year [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line (The Big Mind), since Feb 2011 a lineage independent of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (bef. Oct 2022) [1367] SENSEI (2024) [1354] RŌSHI (2025) [1354].
WIFE of Dennis Merzel (see above) [1363].
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (Sensei - 2024) [1354]; (Roshi - 2025) [1354].
Data:
In 1965 [1366], born in Denmark [1364].
Was a film actress [1366].
"[B]egan her spiritual journey in the mid 90s,
and in 2000 gave up her professional and personal life to join Andrew Cohens
spiritual community EnlightenNext and focus full-time on awakening" [1365].
In 2008, left the EnlightenNext and attended a retreat with Dennis Merzel [1365].
Since then (2008) she follows the path of Zen Buddhism [1365].
In 2010, received Jukai from Dennis Merzel [1365].
In 2018, received Shukke Tokudo (monk ordination) from Dennis Merzel [1365].
Bef. 01 Oct 2022 received Hoshi from Dennis Merzel [1367].
"[C]ompleted koan study after several years of intense training as well as a one-year solo retreat" [1365].
Has "M.A. in Buddhist Psychology from Naropa University, Colorado, and a B.A. in Transpersonal
Psychotherapy from Psychosynthesis Trust, London" [1365].
Is "a certified Somatic Experience Practitioner (SEP), and a certified Big Mind Facilitator" [1365].
Assistant Teacher [src].
In Aug 2024, received 'Shiho' from Dennis Merzel in Yokoji Zen Mountain Center [1364].
Sometime between 2024 [1354] and 2025 was named a Successor of/received 'Inka' from Dennis Merzel [1354].
- Kaales, Reindert Konpo (b. 1946-) [551].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-HOSH20??-KAALESR-MERZELD [98].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [98][146][193].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Silberberg Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Reindert Kaales in the Silberberg Line (3rd gen.)
- Kahn, Paul Kuzan Genki (b. 1947-) [362][421].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [146][166][193];
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen : HŌSHI (y-hosh) [146][166][193];
Data redirection:
See the full data in Paul Khan in the Glassman Line (2nd gen.)
- Kerssies, Lida Myoen (b. 1942-13 Mar 2023) [1350] [1351].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-HOSH1994-KERSSIE-MERZELD [193][1352][1360].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1984? #1353 minus 1942 #1350=42?)
42 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? #1353=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (1994) [1360].
Data:
"'Somewhere in the 80s [in 1984? - tmc, 22.12.2025] I was taken by a friend to a Zen weekend,' says Lida.
'I was politically active, had a job, studied, knew nothing about meditation. [...]
Then for the first time in contact with Zen Buddhism. [...]
I ended up in the 'zen attic', where Niko [Tydeman] Sensei taught me the first principles,
later I met Genpo [Dennis Merzel] Roshi. I gave up my life in Amsterdam and moved to the Zen center in America'" [1353].
Since 1986, studied with Genpo Roshi [1353].
Has spent eight years [1986-1994 - tmc] in the Kanzeon Zen Center, Utah, US
"where she was trained as a Zen priest" [1353].
"At the Zen Center in Salt Lake City, she gave [as Hoshi? in 1990? - tmc, 22.12.2025] introductory courses in Zen meditation" [1353].
Since 1986, a student of Dennis Merzel [1352].
"She studied with him in Bar Harbor and Salt Lake City" [1352].
In 1999 she was ordained by Dennis Merzel a monk [1350].
In 1994, Appointed Hoshi by Dennis Merzel [1360].
"Since 2003 she has been teaching [as Hoshi - tmc] at the Zen Center Amsterdam with a fixed group on Wednesdays
and assisting with the weekends and the city sesshins" [1352].
On 3 Feb 2007, she officially became a student of her dharma brother, Nico/Niko Tydeman [1350].
When Nico/Niko Tydeman "offered to give her formal transmission [in addition to the 1994 #1360 Hoshi from Dennis Merzel - tmc],
she thanked for [= declined - tmc] the honor" [1350].
In Jan 2018, "step[ped] down as a teacher in the zendo of Zen Centrum Amsterdam for health reasons" [1352].
Assistant Teacher [193].
- Knegtel, Maurice Shonen (b. 17 May 1963-) [1131].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-HOSH2008-KNEGTEL-MERZELD [1374]
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS2009-KNEGTEL-MERZELD [1131].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-2-ROSH2018-KNEGTEL-MERZELD [1131].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1997?) [1131].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1997? #src minus 1963 #1131=34?)
34? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2009 #510 minus 1997? #1131=12?) 12? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2018 #1131 minus 2009 #510=9) 9 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line (The Big Mind), since Feb 2011 a lineage independent of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2009) [1131]; RŌSHI (2018)[1131]
Data:
Born in Rotterdam, NL in 1963 [1131].
Rōshi [193][510][1131].
"[S]tudied comparative philosophy and Sanskrit and specializes in Indian Buddhist philosophy" [1131].
Graduated [in 1996? - tmc] in Buddhist philosophy from U. of Amsterdam [1131].
Before 1996?, in Amsterdam, was a student [1131] of the philosopher Bernardus Delfgaauw (1912-1993)[1132].
Some time since completion of his studies [in 1997? - tmc] took "an introductory course in Zen meditation with Nico Tydeman at De Kosmos" [1131].
In 1989, attended a sesshin ran in Tiltenberg by Dennis Merzel [1131].
He was Nico Tydemans' teacher and came to the Tiltenberg for intensive Zen training (sesshin).
In 1991, I went to Merzel's "monastery in Bar Harbor, Maine, USA, for six months of monastic training" [1131]".
In 1992, he "began lecturing on Indian and Chinese Buddhism philosophy and religion at the Zen Center Amsterdam [1131].
From the mid-1990s, taught freelance "early history of Buddhism in China (and the origins of Chinese Ch'an)"
at various universities (Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Antwerp) [1131] .
Additionally, he lectured at "community colleges (Arnhem, Apeldoorn, Zevenaar) and Zen groups (Rotterdam, Utrecht),
where [..he also] led workshops (Zen meditation) and study classes" [1131].
From 2002 to 2006, "was affiliated with Amsterdam Zen Center as a teacher" [1131].
For over twelve years [2006 minus 12 yrs = since approx. 1994? - tmc], was Dennis Merzel's permanent assistant in the Netherlands
and witnessed firsthand the development of Merzel's Big Mind process [1131].
In May 2006, founded Izen, "an organization with like-minded people that integrates Zen meditation
and exercises with body and movement, focused on [organized spiritual] practice in daily life [... outside]
religious institutions and formal traditions"".
Since Sep 2006, Izen started offering courses in Utrecht and Amsterdam [1131].
in 2009, Dharma Transmission from Dennis Merzel [510] in Izen, The Netherlands [1354].
In Jan 2009, received from Dennis Merzel "Dharma transmission, or Shiho" [1131].
This made him a Sensei "in the Soto Zen tradition and
one of the thirteen successors worldwide of Genpo Roshi" [1131].
On 26 June 2018, received 'Inka' from Dennis Merzel [1131].
- Krajewski, Andrzej Getsugen (b. 1939-) [585].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (1993?) [193].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Andrzej Krajewski in the Glassman Line (2nd gen.)
- Lambson, Bruce Hogen aka James Bruce Lambson, Bruce J Lambson [1368][1370] (b. 1951-) [1370].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-HOSH2022-LAMBSONB-MERZELD [1368].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1999?) [1368].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1951 #1370 minus 1999? #1368=48?)
48? 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? #1368=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line (The Big Mind), since Feb 2011 a lineage independent of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src].
Was 74 in Dec 2025 (= b. 1951) [13270].
In the 1990's, joined a Seattle "group affiliated
with Tibetan Dzogchen teacher Sogyal Rinpoche" [(1947-2019)][1368].
In 1998, met Dennis Merzel for the first time [1368].
In 2003 "moved to Salt Lake City to join Kanzeon Zen Center. [1368].
In 2004, received Jukai (Precepts) from Dennis Merzel [1368].
in 2005, received Shukke Tokudo (monk ordination) from Dennis Merzel [1368].
In 2022, received Hoshi from Dennis Merzel [1368].
"Bruce and his wife Jenny, who [in 2025 was...] nearing completion of her studies to be a Buddhist Chaplain
through Upaya Zen Center, have a daughter, Celeste, and live in Sandy Utah" from Dennis Merzel [1368]."
With business background "he currently serves in both administrative and teaching roles
for Kanzeon Big Mind" [1368].
Data:
- Lee, Robert Sokan (1926-2018) [514][191][585].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [193].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1991) [585]RŌSHI (2007) [191][585].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Robert Lee in the Glassman Line (2nd gen.)
- Lehrhaupt, Linda Myoki (b. 1949-) [1314].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [98][145][193].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Rapaport Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2012) [446].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Linda Lehrhaupt in the Rapaport Line (5th gen.)
- Leśniak, Krzysztof Furyu [1354] (b. 1959) [1359].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-HOSH2018-LESNIAK-MERZELD [1361].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS2019-LESNIAK-MERZELD [1354].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1977) [[1361]].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1977 #[1361] minus 1959 #1359=18)
18 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2019 #1354 minus 1977 #1361=42) 42 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line (The Big Mind), since Feb 2011 a lineage independent of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2018) [1361] SENSEI (2019) [1354].
Data:
Born in Lublin, Poland in 1959 [1359].
In 1977 has embarked on intensive Zen practice, and frequently attended
group zazen sessions conducted by an est. in 1975 Warsaw-based group "Kolo Zen" ["Zen Circle" - tmc]. The practice was inspired by visits and
teachings of Philip Kapleau, Rochester, NY, US [1362].
In 1979 took part in a sesshin led by Philip Kapleau [1359].
At that time he took 'Jukai'[1359].
In 1982 trained for a few months under Tangen Harada at Bukkokuji in Obama, Japan [1361].
In 1983 encountered Polish translation (1983) [925] of Philip Kapleau's "Three Pillars of Zen"[1359].
Left the Kapleau's RZC Sangha, when learned about doubts regarding the actual status
of Philip Kapleau as a Zen teacher [1359].
In 2018, was appointed Hoshi by Dennis Merzel (seconded by Catherine Pages [1359]), some 15 years since the year of Dharma Transmission to Malgosia Braunek (2023, #1287)[1361].
Assistant Teacher [1361].
In 2019, received 'Shiho' from Dennis Merzel [1354].
- Miller-McMahon, Nicolee Jikyo (b. 19??-) [src].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [510]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [510]
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maezumi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1995) [590].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Nicolee Miller-McMahon in the Maezumi Line (1st gen.)
- McNamara, Lynn Shozen aka Lynn H Holbrook aka Lynn Helena McNamara-Holbrook [1356] (b. 12 Mar 1961-) [1358].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-HOSH197?-MCNAMLY-MERZELD [1131].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS2019-MCNAMLY-MERZELD [1354].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line (The Big Mind), since Feb 2011 a lineage independent of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (bef. 1994) [98][112].
LEFT the Merzel SCHOOL (1994) [98][112].
REJOINED the Merzel SCHOOL (bef. 2019) [1354].
Data:
Was 64 in Dec 2025 (= b. 1961) [1357].
Lynn McNamara is 63 years old and was born on 03/13/1961 [13 Mar 1961 - tmc][1358].
In 2019 received from Dennis Merzel 'Shiho' in Salt Lake City, UT [1354].
Assistant teacher, departed Kanzeon Sangha in 1994 [98][112].
Declared [before or around 2007 - tmc, 23.12.25] to be "No longer in good standing or authorized by Genpo Rōshi to teach Zen in any way shape or form" [193].
Sometime between 2024 [1354] and 2025 was named a Successor of/received 'Inka' from Dennis Merzel [1354].
- Malinowski, Hank Yoshin (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-HOSH19??-MALINOW-MERZELD [1131].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS2019-MALINOW-MERZELD [1131].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line (The Big Mind), since Feb 2011 a lineage independent of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [145].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [145].
In 2019, received 'Shiho' from Dennis Merzel in Amsterdam [1354].
continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Merzel Line
- PAGES, CATHERINE GENNO (b. 1942-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS1992-PAGESCA-MERZELD [238].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-ROSH2005-PAGESCA-MERZELD [231].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1992 #238 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2005 #231 minus 1992 #238=13) 13 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1992) [238]; RŌSHI (2005) [231].
Data:
Rōshi, Dharma Successor [80][144][154][348].
Received Dharma Transmission in 1992 (becoming a Sensei) [238][510] in Paris [1354].
Received 'Inka' on 16th Jan 2005 [231][238].
Teacher at the L'Association Kanzeon, and subsequently L'Association Dana, France [98][112][255].
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): five (5) 3rd generation teachers in Pages Line <= Merzel Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen/font>
- FROTTIER, CORINNE JOIE PARTAGE [Shared Joy - tmc] [1291] (b. 1953-) [1291].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-SENS2009-FROTTIE-PAGESCA [551].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-ROSH2023-FROTTIE-PAGESCA [1291].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1984) [1291].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1984 #1291 minus 1953 #1291=31)
31 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2009 #1291 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2023 #1291 minus 2009 #551=14) 14 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Pages Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2009) [551].
Data:
Was born in Brussels in 1953 [1291].
"[G]rew up in Austria and has lived in Hamburg for more than 40 years
1291]. In 1984 she met her first Zen [amateur? - tmc] teacher, Lies Groening [A German Therapist / Respiratory Therapist, lived 1900-1987, #1293. Btw. 1957 and 1959, and again btw. 1966 and 1968, she lived and trained at the Shokokuji Zen monastery (Rinzai) in Kyoto #1292 - tmc] [1291].
Since 1989, a student of Catherine Genno Pags [1291].
In 1999, took part in the Bernard Glassman-led Bearing Witness retreat in Auschwitz [1291].
In 2009, received Shiho (the transmission) from Catherine Pags [1291].
Sensei [230][238][348]. Received Dharma Transmisssion in 2009 [551].
Teacher at GenjoAn zen centre in Hamburg, Germany (www.genjoan.net/en/) [348].
In Nov. 2023, received 'Inka' from Catherine Pags [1291].
Has led retreats in Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, Belgium and France [1291].
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): two (2) 4th generation teachers in Frottier Line <= Pages Line <= Merzel Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen/font>
- Henning, Matthaei Ryumon (b. 1964-) [1295].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-HOSH2022-HENNING-FROTTIE [1295].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1993) [1295].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1993 #1295 minus 1964 #1295=29)
29 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2009 #551 minus 1995? #1295=14?) 14? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Frottier Line <= Pages Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HłSHI (2009) [551]SENSEI (2021) [1295].
Data:
Was born in 1964 [1295].
Grew up near Braunschweig in Lower Saxony [1295]. Since 1998, has lived in Hamburg [1295].
In 1993, he met his first Zen teacher, Gregory Campbell from the Rinzai school of Kyozan Sasaki (Rinzai) [1295].
"From 2007 until his death in January 2019, he was a student of Kugen Musai Roshi [Walter Sydney Musai (1935-Jan 2019 #1295 - tmc) in the White Plum Asangha tradition" [1295].
Since 2008, he also practiced zazen with Corinne Frottier and became her student after Musai Roshi's death [1295].
Was appointed a Hoshi (Dharma Holder) in Oct 2022 [1295].
Runs "a couples' coaching and dialogue training practice in Volksdor" [1295].
- Jin Dong, Jong Shin [1294] (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS2023-JINDONG-FROTTIE [1294].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2023 #1294 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Frottier Line <= Pages Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2023) [1294].
Data:
Was born in Seoul, S. Korea [1294] "and has lived in Paris since the age of eight" [1294].
Works as a computer scientist [1294].
In 2006, "met [...] Corinne Frottier in Montreuil, France, where she spent several years at the home of her teacher, [...] Genno Pags"[1294].
Since 2007, a student of Corrinne Frottier [1294].
In Sep 2023, received Dharma transmission ('Shiho') [1294].
"[L]eads a meditation group in Le Plessis-Robinson near Paris" [1294].
Sensei [1294].
- Lauth, Hildegard Vajra-Herz [Diamond Heart - tmc] (b. 1953-) [1290].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-HOSH2009-LAUTHHI-FROTTIE [551].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-SENS2021-LAUTHHI-FROTTIE [1290].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1995?) [1290].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1995? #1290 minus 1953 #1290=42?)
42? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2009 #551 minus 1995? #1290=14?) 14? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Frottier Line <= Pages Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HłSHI (2009) [551]SENSEI (2021) [1290].
Data:
Sensei [230][238][348]. Received Dharma Transmisssion (Hoshi?) in 2009 [551].
Teacher at GenjoAn zen centre in Hamburg, Germany (www.genjoan.net/en/) [348].
"Her love of Zen has accompanied her for three decades [bef. meeting with C. Frottier in 2008 = 1978?. Say, started regular zazen practice, in 1995? - tmc] and deepened when she met her teacher,
Roshi Corinne Frottier, in 2008 at Guteneck Castle" [1290].
In 2021 received Shiho [1290].
Since 2021, has been teaching the Dharma in Wiesau/Upper Palatinate [1290].
Works in Wiesau/Upper Palatinate as a non-medical practitioner for psychotherapy [1290].
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- Hollowell, Amy (b. 1958-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-SENS2004-HOLLOWE-PAGESCA [551].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Pages Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Rōshi [154][238]. Received Dharma Transmisssion in 2004 [551].
Teacher at Wild Flower Zen in Paris, France (www.wildflowerzen.org) [348].
- Oltheten, Michel (b. 1954-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS2014-OLTHETE-PAGESCA [551].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Pages Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Sensei [232][233][348]. Received Dharma Transmisssion in 2014 [551].
Teacher at the Dana Zen Center The Hague, Netherlands (www.zenhaag.nl) [233]. Teacher at Zen Heart Sangha in Den Haag,
the Netherlands (www.zenheart.nl/?Michel-Oltheten) [348].
- Rey, Marzena Ryonen (b. 19??-) [src].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Pages Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Miller-McMahon Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2014) [349].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Marzena Rey in the Pages Line (3rd gen.)
- Waele, Frank de (b. 19??-) [525].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS2005-WAELEFR-PAGESCA [687].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-3-ROSH2015-WAELEFR-PAGESCA [687].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS2011-WAELEFR-GLASSMA [687].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-2-ROSH2015-WAELEFR-GLASSMA [687].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1987) [585].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1987 #585 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2005 #687 minus 1987 #585=18) 18 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2015 #687 minus 2005 #687?=10) 10 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Pages Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2005) [687]; RŌSHI (2015) [687].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen: SENSEI (2011) [687]; RŌSHI (2015) [687].
HUSBAND of Alexandra Gericke, a Sensei in Dennis Merzel lineage (see above) [1368].
Data:
"[B]egan Zen meditation [...] in 1987 with the Sangha of [Soto] master Deshimaru and then with Dutch Teacher Ton Lathouwers"." [585]
In 1991 sommenced training under Catherine Genno Pages [585].
"After a residential Zen training in Paris, Frank received dharma transmission from French Zen teacher
Catherine Genno Pagès Roshi in 2005. However, Frank also worked for a long time with Bernie Glassman Roshi,
whom he first met at the Bearing Witness Retreat at Auschwitz in 1996. [...] Frank received transmission
from Bernie Roshi during the April 2011 street retreat in New York, becoming his dharma
successor in the Zen Peacemakers lineage." [687.] On October 30, 2015, Frank Waele received 'Inka' from both Cathrine Pages
and Bernard Glassman [687].
Zen teacher at the Zen Sangha, Ghent (zensangha.be) [687].
end of the 3rd generation teachers in Pages Line <= Merzel Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen/font>
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Merzel Line
- Rapaport, Al Tendo Fusho (b. 19??-) [446][98][525][530].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [193].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Harris Jules Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2008) [531].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Al Rapaport in the Jules Harris Line (4th gen.)
- Roberson, George Jisho (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-HOSH19??-ROBERSO-MERZELD [145].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [145][193].
- Rottini, Jeremy Jitsue Daiki [1354] (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-HOSH20??-ROTTINI-MERZELD [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS2023-ROTTINI-MERZELD [1354].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2023 #1354 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line (The Big Mind), since Feb 2011 a lineage independent of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src]. SENSEI (2023) [1354].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [src].
In 2023 received 'Shiho' from Dennis Merzel in Larimer, CO [1354].
- Scott, David Dohi Shoji (b. 1944-) [1180].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2002) [254].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Fletcher Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School:
Data redirection:
See the full data in David Scott in the Fletcher Line (2nd gen.)
- Shigeoka, Mark Seiryo (b. 1955-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-HOSH19??-SHIGEOK-MERZELD [98].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [98][146][193].
- SILBERBERG, DANIEL DOEN (b. 1947-) [98][144][510]
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS2003-SILBERB-MERZELD [510][1426] or 2004-SILBERB-MERZELD [1374] or 2006-SILBERB-MERZELD [1280].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-2-ROSH2015-SILBERB-MERZELD [1280].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1980?) [1280].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1980? #1280 minus 1947 #98=33?)
33? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2003 #510 or 2006 #1280 minus 1980? #1280=23? or 26?) 23? years or 26? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2015 #687 minus 2003 #98 or minus 2006 #1280=10 or 7) 10 years or 7 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line (The Big Mind), since Feb 2011 a lineage independent of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2003) or (2006) [510] or [1280]; RŌSHI (2015) [1280].
Data:
Received Shiho (2003) from Dennis Merzel [510] in San Francisco [1354].
Sensei ("Dharma Successor") (2003) [510][1426].
"[R]eceived Zen transmission in the White Plum Lineage in 2006 [error, should read 2003 #1354 - tmc 22.12.25] and Inka in 2015,
after 35 years (= started systematic Zen in 1980? - tmc)of traditional practice with three Zen teachers [= Taizan Maezumi, John Loori and Dennis Merzel #1282 - tmc]" [1280].
"Prior to that he spent 15 years [1980? #1280 minus 15 = 1965? - tmc] studying with [George Gurdjieff's (1886-1949) #1281 - tmc] Fourth Way teachers
and received permission to teach Fourth Way groups" [1280].
Founded Lost Coin Zen, Inc., in San Francisco, CA [1280].
Teacher at the Lost Coin Group [255].
The Lost Coin Zen "training incorporates traditional essentials of Zen and the Fourth Way practices
including zazen, koan study, close work with Roshi, study and exercises" [1280].
Is "a practicing psychologist and award-winning composer" [1280].
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): one (1) 3rd generation teacher in Silberberg Line <= Merzel Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen/font>
- Kaales, Reindert (Rein) Richard Konpo [1285][1286] (b. 1946) [551].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-HOSH19??-KAALESR-MERZELD [98].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS20??-KAALESR-SILBERB [1283].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-ROSH2022?-KAALESR-MERZELD [1283].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1982) [1233].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1982 #1283 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 1982 #1283=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel in Merzel Line (The Big Mind), since Feb 2011 a lineage independent of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [98][146][193].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Silberberg Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (20??) [1283]; RŌSHI (20??) [1283].
Data:
Born in the Netherlands [1283].
Became interested in meditation while living in Amsterdam in the mid-1960s (say, in 1965? - tmc) [1283].
He first practiced with Tibetan master Lama Yeshe [same as the Gelug teacher, Thubten Yeshe (19351984), #1284? - tmc],
who remained his teacher until he passed away in 1981 [1283].
"The following year [1982? acc. to #1283, or 1985? acc. to #1284? - tmc] Konpo met his current teacher", Dennis Merzel [1283].
In 1990, began monastic study at Kanzeon Zen Center International in Salt Lake City, UT under Dennis Merzel [1283].
Received transmission from Daniel Silberberg in the White Plum lineage [1283].
In 2002, left Salt Lake City to start a Zen center in Pocatello, ID [1283].
Together with his wife, Terry Chowan Kerler, they set up a branch of White Cloud Zen Center
in Boise, ID [1283].
Received Inka from Genpo Merzel [1283].
Sometime between 2018 [399] and bef. 2022 [1139] was named a Successor of/received 'Inka' from Dennis Merzel [1354].
In 19??, assistant Teacher in Merzel's line '[98][146][193].
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- Sloan, Mary Ellen Seien (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-2-SENS2017-SLOANMA-MERZELD [510].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-2-ROSH2023-SLOANMA-MERZELD [1138].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2001) [1138].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2001 #1138 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line (The Big Mind), since Feb 2011 a lineage independent of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2017) [510]; RŌSHI (2023) [1138].
Data:
Born in Montana, in 1960 moved to Salt Lake City [1368].
In 1972, graduated from the University of Utah [1368].
In 1975, graduated from the College of Law [1368].
In 1975, admitted to the Bar [1368].
In 1980, "became the mother of one daughter, while working full time and then as a single parent" 1368]
In 2001, became a student of Dennis Merzel [1138].
In 2005, received Shukke Tokudo (monk ordination)[1138].
Since 2011, has been Dennis Merzels assistant [1368].
In 2017, received Shiho from Dennis Merzel [510].
In Sep 2017 received Shiho (Dharma transmission) [1138] in Salt Lake City, UT [1354].
In Jun 2023 received Inka [1138]. Is a certified Big Mind Facilitator [1138].
Teacher at the Salt Lake City, Utah [510].
Started working [in 1975?] as a lawyer at South Dakota Legal Services on the Lakota Rosebud Sioux Reservation [1368],
Later practiced federal Indian Law in in Salt Lake City, where she represented "Tribes and individual
Native Americans" [1368].
In the early 90s was President of Women Lawyers of Utah [1368].
In 1988, "became a Salt Lake County Assistant District Attorney,
and Civil Division Assistant Director (first woman to hold that position), retiring in 2010" [1368].
Was a member of the Utah State Bar [1138].
continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Merzel Line
- TYDEMAN, NICO/NIKO SOJUN TENKO (b. 1942-) [1158].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS2004-TYDEMAN-MERZELD [398].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-2-ROSH2018-TYDEMAN-MERZELD [399].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1971) [1158].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1971 #1158 minus 1942 #1158=29)
29 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2004 #398 minus 1971 #1158=33) 33 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2018 #399 minus 2004 #398=14) 14 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line (The Big Mind), since Feb 2011 a lineage independent of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2004) [398][510]; RŌSHI (2018) [399].
WAS AFFLICTED with Red Threaded Entanglements [844] (from 2010 to 2013) [399].
Data:
Sensei/Rōshi [98][135][144][398][567].
In the 1960s [tmc's conjucture], Nico Niko Tydeman studied theology in Nijmegen, Holland [1156][567]
In 1971 [1158], obtained his first Zen instruction from Karlfried Dürckheim [567][1156].
Next continued his Zen training with Richard Baker [Sōtoō]
in San Francisco [sometime between Baker's abbacy 1971-1984, #1157 - tmc] and with Thich Nhat Hanh [Lam Te (Rinzai) Zen] [567][1156].
Since 1983 a student of from Dennis Merzel [1156].
In 2004, received the dharma transmission from Dennis Merzel [398][510][1156] in Amsterdam [1354].
Nico Tydeman has given transmission to twelve students,
including Meindert van den Heuvel, Joke Huiberts [future wife of Nico/Niko Tydeman - tmc], Cornelia Wierenga, Lolit ten Hengel, and Marieke Heijman [1156].
On 26 Jun 2018 [1156] (or, on 30 Jun 2018 [399] - tmc), in ZCA, Nico Tydeman received Inka, the final seal of approval,
from Dennis Merzel [1156].
The latter ceremony took place despite the Feb 2011 scandal at White Plum Asanga [392], an abdication of Dennis Merzel
from its membership and self-disrobing as a Zen priest [391].
Nico/Niko Tydeman himself was involved in a scandal in 2017 centered on his secret sexual
misconduct from 2010 to 2013 with a female Zen student [399].
By Jul 2018 Nico/Niko Tydeman "the founder, spiritual leader and teacher of the Zen Center Amsterdam (ZCA)",
announced his intention "to resign his position as spiritual leader to that center" [399].
On 8 Jan 2019 "Niko Tenko Roshi transferred the spiritual leadership of Zen Centrum Amsterdam to
Joke Heldere Dharma Traan Huiberts [wife of Nico/Niko Tydeman - tmc], Lolit Abhaya ten Hengel, Marieke Virya Heijman and Julia Jinne Veldkamp" [1156].
Was the teacher at the Zengroep Rotterdam Kanzeon the Netherlands [106].
Was Teacher at the Zen Centre of Amsterdam (ZCA).
and a teacher of concentration meditation at the Yoga Academy Netherlands (YAN) [1156].
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): seventeen (17) 3rd generation teachers in Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen/font>
- AERTS, GRETHA MYOSHIN (b. 1947-) [193][308][404][408].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-HOSH19??-AERTSGR-MERZELD [193].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-SENS2011-AERTSGR-TYDEMAN [308].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-ROSH2019-AERTSGR-TYDEMAN [408]
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1985) [1279].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1985 #1279 minus 1947 #193=38)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2011 #308 minus 1985 #1279=26) 26 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2019 #408 minus 2011 #308=8) 8 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [193];
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2011) [308]; RŌSHI (2019) [408].
Data:
In 1985, "came into contact with Zen Buddhism through Niko Sojun Tydeman" [1279].
In 1995, was ordained by Dennis Merzel a Zen priest [1279].
Received (when?) from Dennis Merzel permission to teach as an Assistant Teacher [193].
Received Dharma transmission (year?)('Sensei')from Niko Tydeman, making her Zen teacher (Sensei) "in the lineage of the White Plum
Asangha" [1279].
In Feb 2011, received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [308].
"[L]ived and worked for several years "in Merzel' Zen center in Salt Lake City, US" [1279].
"Her training included Zen meditation, koan study and the Big Mind process developed" by Dennis Merzel [1279]..
In Jan 2019, received 'Inka' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [408].
Is spiritual leader of Zen Center Rotterdam [1279].
Also, runs a seating group in Bergen (Nth Holland) [1279].
Teacher at the Zen Center Rotterdam/Zengroep Rotterdam Kanzeon, Netherlands [308].
Studied at the Academy of Visual Arts in The Hague [1279].
Worked as a visual artist [1279].
Was a lecturer at Amsterdam Univ. of Applied Sciences [1279].
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): two (2) 4th generation teachers in Aerts Line <= Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen/font>
- Huijg, Leo Ahimsa Sumitra (b. 1949-)[900].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-4-SENS2019-HUIJGLE-AERTSGR [408].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1991) [900].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1949 #900=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2019 #408 minus 1991 #900=28) 28 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Aerts Line <= Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2019) [408].
Data:
Commenced Zen training (1991) with Nico/Niko Tydeman [900].
On 11 Jan 2019 [900], received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Gretha Aerts [408].
Teacher at Zen Centrum Rotterdam [900].
- Lindeboom, Marli Jifu Daigen (22 Mar 1950-11 Jan 2022) [514].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-F-4-SENS2019-LINDEBO-AERTSGR [408].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1999) [834]
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1950 #514=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2019 #[408]#[514] minus 1999 #856 =20) 20 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Aerts Line <= Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen: SENSEI (2019) [408][514].
Data:
Head of a nursing home for the elderly and a physiotherapist [834].
In 1999, started Zen training at the Kanzeon Zen Center, Rotterdam with Nico/Niko Tydeman [834].
In 2011, received Jukai from Nico/Niko Tydeman and the name Jifu [834].
Sensei [408]. In Jan 2019, received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Gretha Aerts [408][514].
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- Bruin de, Daan Zazenshin Sensei (b. 19??-) [408].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-3-SENS2017-BRUINDA-TYDEMAN [408].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2017 #408 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2017) [408].
Data:
In 2017 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [408].
- Demmers Jacky Shobogenzo Sensei (b. 19??-) [408].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-F-3-SENS2017-DEMMERS-TYDEMAN[408].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2017 #408 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2017) [408].
Data:
In 2017 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [408].
- Eckhart, Rob Daigan Riki (b. 1935-) [408][900].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-3-SENS2018-ECKHARTR-TYDEMAN[408].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2000) [900].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1935 #900=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2018 #408 minus 2000 #900=18) 18 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2018) [408].
Data:
In 2018, received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [408].
Gave 'Denkai' to Suus Tetsugen Sanders, year? [900]. Leader of 'Zen centrum het Drents Friese woud' [900]
- Heijman, Marieke Virya Sensei (b. 19??-) [398][408].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-F-3-SENS2017-HEIJMAN-TYDEMAN [408].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2017 #408 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2017) [408].
Data:
In 2017 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [408].
- ten Hengel, Lolit Abhaya Gigen (b. 1954-) [900].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-F-3-SENS2017-HENGELLO-TYDEMAN [408].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-F-3-ROSH2024-HENGELLO-TYDEMAN [900].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1998) [900].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1998 #900 minus 1954 #900=44)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2017 #408 minus 1998 #900=19) 19 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2017) [408].
Data:
In 2017 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [398][408].
In 2024, received 'Inka' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [900].
- van der Heuvel, Meindert Musho (Mu Sho) Seiju (b. 1954-) [900][1160].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS2011-HEUVELM-TYDEMAN [408].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1980) [1160].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice 1980 #900 minus 1954 #900=26)
26 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2011 #193 minus 1980 #1160=31) 31 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2019 #408 minus 2011 #193=8) 8 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2011) [193].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2011) [308]; RŌSHI (2019) [408].
Data:
In Dec 1980, began Zen training under Nico/Niko Tydeman [902].
Since 1980, has been practicing Zen meditation [1160].
Studied with several teachers, chiefly with Dennis Merzel Roshi and Niko Tydeman [1160].
In 1986, received from Dennis Merzel Jukai’ [902]
In (year?), received from Dennis Merzel Shoken’ [900].
In 1993 Nico/Niko Tydeman asked him to conduct (as Hōshi?) the introductory Zen courses in Amsterdam and Zen groups in Greece, Portugal and Czech Republic [902]
In 1999, received from Dennis Merzel Shuke Tokudo’ [902].
In May 2011, received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [308][1160].
Later Nico/Niko Tydeman gave him Inka' + name: Seiju [902].
In Jan 2019, received 'Inka' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [408].
Earlier, received from Dennis Merzel permission to teach as an Assistant Teacher (Sensei?) [193].
In 1984, graduated as a clinical psychologist at the U. of Amsterdam [902].
Graduated as a clinical psychologist and Gestalt therapist [1160].
In 1998, became a gestalt therapist [902].
In 2014, got the Master of Religion from the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam [902].
A Buddhist chaplain in prisons [1160].
Rōshi [308][398][408][1160]. Teacher and leader at: https://www.zeninderoos.amsterdam/zen-weekenden/ [900]
- Huiberts, Joke Heldere Dharmatraan (Dharma Traan) Dajun [1159](b. 1958-)[900][1159].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-HOSH2007-HUIBERT-TYDEMAN [1159].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-SENS2011-HUIBERT-TYDEMAN [408].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-F-3-ROSH2019-HUIBERT-TYDEMAN [408].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1990) [900].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1990 #900 minus 1958 #900=32)
32 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2011 #193 minus 1990 #900=21) 21 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2019 #409 minus 2011 #193=8) 8 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2011) [193].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2007?) [1159]; SENSEI (2011) [308]; RŌSHI (2019) [409][900].
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (Hōshi - 2007 [1159]; Sensei - 2011 [408]; Rōshi - 2019[408].
Data:
WIFE of NIKO TYDEMAN [1159].
Commenced Zen training (5 Apr 1990) with Nico/Niko Tydeman [900].
Her Zen training started in 1990 started Zen training with her husband Niko Tydeman [1159].
Received Shoken (unifficially 24 Nov 1993 + Name 'Heldere Dharma Traan''), officially: 9 May 1995 [900].
On 23 Apr 2005 received Jukai from Nico/Niko Tydeman [900].
Since 2007, [Hoshi? - tmc] a teacher at Zenpunt Haarlem [1159].
In 2011, received Dharma transmission from Niko Tydeman [1159].
In Aug 2011 [308] received from Nico/Niko Tydeman 'Inka', in Jan 2019 [408][308][398].
In 2011, received from Nico/Niko Tydeman Dharma Transmissions ('Shiho' [308].
On 5 Feb 2019 received from Nico/Niko Tydeman 'Inka'+ Name 'Dajun' [900].
Fom 2007, teacher at Zenpunt Haarlem [900].
From 2019, teacher at Zen Centrum Amsterdam [900].
Studied music at the Sweelinck Conservatory Amsterdam [1159].
Was a recorder teacher at the Municipal Music School Bloemendaal for 32 years [1159].
Was "a mindfulness trainer at the University of Applied Sciences Utrecht" [1159].
Rōshi [308][398][1159].
- Klungers, Jan Mukan (b. 19??-) [408].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-3-SENS2017-KLUNGER-TYDEMAN [408].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2017 #408 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2017) [408].
Data:
In 2017 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [408].
- Lemaire, Maria Ryuzen Muki (b. 19??-) [900].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-F-3-SENS2017-LEMAIRE-TYDEMAN [408].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2017 #408 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2017) [408].
Data:
In 2017 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [408].
- Pol, Martin Myoki (b. 1969-) [900].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-3-SENS2018-POLMARTI-TYDEMAN [408].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2000) [900].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2000 #900 minus 1969 #900=31)
31 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2018 #408 minus 2000 #900=18) 18 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2018) [408].
Data:
In 2018 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [408].
- SCHEEPERS, WILLEM KANDO KAISHIN MUISHITSU (b. 1953-) [900].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-3-SENS2017-SCHEEPE-TYDEMAN [408].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-3-ROSH2024-SCHEEPE-TYDEMAN [506].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1976) [568].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice 1973 #900 minus 1953 #900=20)
20 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2017 #408 minus 1976 #568=41) 41 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2024 #566 minus 2017 #408=7) 7 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2017) [408]; RŌSHI (2024) [566].
Data:
A student of Zen since 1976 [568]. Trained with "Thich Nath Hanh [Lam Te (Rinzai) Zen], Genpo Roshi, Rients Ritskes and Nico/Niko Tydeman, among others.
From Genpo Roshi he received Jukai (the precepts) in 1988" [568].
Received Dharma Transmissions ('Shiho', 2017 [408] and 'Inka', 20 Jun 2024 [566]) from Nico/Niko Tydeman [506].
Teacher at the Zentrum, Utrecht, The Netherlands [566].
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): four (4) 4th generation teachers in Scheepers Line <= Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen/font>
- van Deutekom, Jeroen (b. ????-) [900].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-4-HOSH2021-DEUTEKO-SCHEEPE [900].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-start) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-start #900 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-start #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Scheepers Line <= Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2022) [900]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
In 2022, van Deutekom received 'Denkai' from Willem Scheepers [900].
- Jansen, Daniël Gerard Mitra (b. 9 Nov 1952-) [900].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-4-HOSH2021-JANSEND-SCHEEPE [900].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-4-SENS2025-JANSEND-SCHEEPE [900].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1998) [900].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1998 #900 minus 1952 #900=46)
46 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2025 #900 minus 1998 #900=27) 27 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Scheepers Line <= Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2021) [900]; SENSEI (2025) [900].
Data:
A student of Zen since 1998 [900]. Trained with Willem Scheepers, Nico/Niko Tydeman, Rients Ritskes, Cornelia Wieringa, Ton Lathouwers and Thich Nat Than [900].
In 2011, received Jukai (the precepts) from Nico/Niko Tydeman [568].
In 2021, received 'Denkai' from Willem Scheepers [900].
In 2025, received 'Shiho' from Willem Scheepers [900].
- ter Riet, René Jin Jun (b. 19??-) [900].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-4-HOSH2022-DEUTEKO-SCHEEPE [900].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2002) [900].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-start #900 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-start #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Scheepers Line <= Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2022) [900]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Started Zen training (2002) [900]. Student of Nico/Niko Tydeman and Willem Scheepers [900].
In 2006, received Jukai from Nico/Niko Tydeman [900].
In 2022 received Denkai from Willem Scheepers [900].
- DE WEERDT, John ChuanDeng (b. 1960-)[900].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-4-HOSH2020-WEERDTJ-SCHEEPE [900].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2012) [900].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2012 #900 minus 1960 #900=52)
52 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Scheepers Line <= Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2019) [408].
Data:
A student of Zen since 2012 [900]. Trained with Niko Tydeman and Willem Scheepers [900].
in 2015, received Jukai from Willem Scheepers [900]. Also, in 2015, received Shukke Tokudo (monk ordination) from Nico/Niko Tydeman [900].
In 2020, received 'Denkai' transmission from Willem Scheepers [900]. A teacher at Zentrum (Utrecht, NL) and Ming Zen Centrum (Ijsselstein, NL) [900].
Dharma Holder (2020)[900].
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- Scheres, Ben Verlichtende Natuur (b. 19??-) [408].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-3-SENS2018-SCHERES-TYDEMAN [408].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2018 #408 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2018) [408].
Data:
In 2018 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [408].
- Uijtdehaage, Ronald Keiyaku (b. 1953-) [900].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-3-SENS2018-UIJTDEH-TYDEMAN [408].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2000) [900].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2000 #900 minus 1953 #900=47)
47 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2018 #408 minus 2000 #900=18) 18 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2018) [408].
Data:
In 2018 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [408].
- Veldkamp, Julia Jinne (b. 19??-) [900].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-F-3-SENS2018-VELDKAM-TYDEMAN [408].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1989) [900].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1989 #900 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2018 #408 minus 1989 #900=29) 29 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2018) [408].
Data:
In 2018 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [408].
- Verstegen, Dick Benji Butsugen (b. 1940-) [408].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-HOSH1998-VERSTEG-TYDEMAN [900].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-3-SENS2017-VERSTEG-TYDEMAN [408].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-3-ROSH2024-VERSTEG-TYDEMAN [900].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1989) [900].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1989 #900 minus 1940 #408=49)
49 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2017 #408 minus 1989 #900=28) 28 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2024 #900 minus 2017 #408=7) 7 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2017) [408]; RŌSHI (2024) [900].
Data:
In 1989, commenced Zen training at Zentrum Utrecht [900].
In 1998, started teaching (was made Hōshi?) at Zentrum Utrecht [900].
In 2017 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [408].
In 2000, started first zen center in Eindhoven [900].
In 2010, started his current Kwan Yin Sangh zen center in Nijmegen [900].
In 2013, did shoken with Nico/Niko Tydeman [900]
In 2024, received 'Inka' and teaching name 'Benji' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [900].
- Wierenga, Cornelia Gyokushin (b. 19??-) [398].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-F-3-SENS2017-WIERENG-TYDEMAN [308].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-F-3-ROSH2024-WIERENG-TYDEMAN [566].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2017 #308 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2024 #566 minus 2017 #308=7) 7 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2017) [308]; RŌSHI (2024) [566].
Data:
In Jun 2017 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [308][408]
and on Jun 20, 2024 'Inka' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [566].
end of the 3rd generation teachers in Tydeman Line <= Merzel Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen/font>
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Merzel Line
- Warren, Judi Dell Kanchi [1142] (b. 25 Feb 1940 #1142 - 2010) [1141].
aka Judi D Warren, Judi D Deemer, Judi B Warren, Judy Warren, Judith Warren [1142].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS2010-WARRENJ-MERZELD [150].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2000?) [1144,#tmc].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2000? #1144,#tmc minus 1940 #1141=60?)
60? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2010 #150 minus 2000? #1144,#tmc=10?) 10? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2010) [150][1141].
Data:
Born on 25 Feb 1940 in Los Angeles, CA [1143].
Went to a college in San Francisco [1143].
"After college she worked as a teacher before marrying and moving to Oregon" [1143].
"[R]eturned to California and divorced her first husband" [1143].
"[W]orked as a physical therapist and social worker [...] before finding her calling
to a Christian mystical path. Ordained at the Church of Inner Light, [... became] the minister of the Church of Truth in Pasadena, CA." [1143].
Together with her second husband Paul B Warren, "explored their Christian mystical roots [... ] and expanded their wisdom through the Sufi teachings" [1143].
Assistant Teacher [145][193].
"In the years leading to her death, [... got interested in] the teachings of Zen Buddhism" [and established contact, maybe in 2005?, with Kanzeon Zen Center Affiliate Hawaii, in Wahiawa, Oahu, HI #1144 - tmc].
In Oct 2010, appointed a Zen Sensei [1143].
In 2010 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Dennis Merzel [150].
In 2010, appointed Sensei by Dennis Merzel [in Lahaina, HI #1142 - tmc] on the island of Maui [1141].
"She passed away on Maui [at the age of 70 #1142 - tmc] the same year, 2010" [1141].
Was a gifted self-taught painter [1143].
- Wellenstein, Jacqueline Shosui (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-HOSH20??-WELLENST-MERZELD [145].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS2019-WELLENST-MERZELD [1354].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line (The Big Mind), since Feb 2011 a lineage independent of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [145][193].
In 2019, received 'Shiho' from Dennis Merzel in Voorburg [1354].
- von Wolkahof, Christian Jikishin (b. 19??-) [193].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-M-2-SENS2018-WOLKACH-MERZELD [456].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2018 #456 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line (The Big Mind), since Feb 2011 a lineage independent of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2018) [456].
Data:
Since 1989, a student of Genpo Roshi [1368].
In 2007, received Shukke Tokudo (monk ordination) [1368].
In 2018, received Dharma Transmission (Shiho) [1368].
Received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Dennis Merzel in 2018 [456] in Dusseldorf, Germany [1354].
In 2007, was a husband Marci Forand [1368] [1368].
in 1996, co-founded Kanzeon Sangha Germany [1368].
in 2001, co-founded and till the end of 2007 managed with his then-wife Marci Forand the Kanzeon
Zen Center Dsseldorf [1368].
"From 2008 until 2012 the family lived with their children Carl and Toni at the Kanzeon Zen
Center International in Salt Lake City"".
"Lives in Dsseldorf, Germany, where he works in the state government" [1368].
Teaches Zen at Kanzeon Sangha Germany [1368].
Sensei [456].
His website is https://kanzeon.nl/" [456].
- von Wolkahof, Marcela Ensei (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-HOSH20??-WOLKAMA-MERZELD [193].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [193].
- Zimmerman, Michael Mugaku (b. 1943-) [704].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS2006-ZIMMERM-MERZELD [510].
Teacher appoint. #-KAN-F-2-ROSH2018-ZIMMERM-WALTERS [510].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1997) [1150].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1997 #1150 minus 1943 #704=54)
54 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2006 #510 minus 1997 #1150=9) 9 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2018 #1150 minus 2006 #1150=12) 12 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line (The Big Mind), since Feb 2011 a lineage independent of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2006) [704]; SENSEI (2006) [510][704][1150].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Walter Line <= Ancheta Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen: RŌSHI (2018) [1150].
Data:
HUSBAND of DIANE MUSHO HAMILTON (see above)[704][1150].
Born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1943 [1150].
[F]irst ventured into meditation in 1993 "during his first wifes yearlong struggle with terminal cancer" [1150].
In early 1997, at the suggestion of Diane Hamilton, "then a coworker in the Utah courts",
"he attended an introductory class at Kanzeon Zen Center" [1150].
In 1997 became a Zen student of Dennis Merzel [703][1150].
In 1998 received the precepts (Jukai) from Dennis Merzel [704][1150].
In 1998, he and Diane were married by Dennis Merzel [1150].
In 2003, "[t]hey received Tokudo and became monks together" [1150].
In 2003 received ordination (Tokudo) from Dennis Merzel [704].
In early 2006 received 'Denkai' transmission of precepts from Dennis Merzel [704][1150].
In Dec 2006, "seven months after Diane" [1150], received Dharma Transmission from Dennis Merzel [510][704][1150].
In (year?) became Dennis Merzel's Dharma Successor [192][255] in Boulder Mountain Zendo, Utah [1354].
In 2018, received 'Inka' "from Sidney Musai Walter Roshi, a successor of [Dennis] Genpo Merzel" [1150].
Graduated as lawyer from the U. of Utah, then attended its law school [1150].
A lawyer; was Justice [704] and Chief Justice of the Utah Supreme Court [1150].
In 2000 he returned to law practice as a partner in a multistate firm [1150].
In 2011 he started Utahs first appellate boutique,
the law firm of Zimmerman Booher, and continues in the active practice of law [1150].
"He and Musho Roshi [Diane Hamilton] have presented programs for the Utah State Bar
and other legal organizations" [1150].
In Jun 2001, was a Member of the Board of The White Plum Asanga (WPA) (www.whiteplum.org) [265].
Teacher at The Boulder Mountain Zendo,
Salt Lake City and Torrey, Utah [255].
end of the 2nd generation teachers in Merzel Line
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continuation of the 1st generation teachers in Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- MILLER-MCMAHON, NICOLEE JIKYO (b. 1944?-) [1344].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-1-SENS1995-MILLMCM-MAEZUMI [1222].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-ROSH2006-MILLMCM-MERZELD [1222].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus 1944? #1344=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] 1995 #1222 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2006h #1222 minus 1995 #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maezumi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1995) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [src]
Data:
WIFE of BARRY MCMAHON [1222].
Was 81 in Dec 2025 (= b. 1944) [1344].
Rōshi [84][85]. Dharma Successor [163][291].
Received Dharma Transmission from Taizan Maezumi in 1995 [1222]. She is a co-founder of Three Treasures Zen Community.
"In 1986, Taizan Maezumi [...] urged his senior student, Nicolee Jikyo Miller, to start a Zen Center in the San Diego area" [1222].
"In 1996, Nicolee [Miller] and Barry Kaigen McMahon married" [1222].
In 2006, received 'Inka' from Dennis Merzel [1222].
Together with her husband, Barry Kaigen McMahon (see McMahon Line), the teacher at the Three Treasures Zen Community.
Known online teachings by Nicolee Miller-McMahon.
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): seven (7) 2nd generation teachers in Miller-McMahon Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- ALTHOUSE, ROBERT JOSHIN (b. 29 Mar 1949-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS19??-ALTHOUS-MILLMCM [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1980?) [944].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1980? #944 minus 1949 #src=31?)
31? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 1980? #944=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Miller-McMahon Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
HUSBAND of June Tanoue (below)[941].
Data:
In 2023, was "practicing in the Zen and Vajrayana traditions for over 40 years (2023 minus say, 43? = 1980? - tmc) [944].
"His root teachers were Taizan Maezumi Roshi and Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche" [944]
Sensei. 1st Dharma Successor [29][84][163][541]. Teacher at the Zen Center of Hawaii, HI.
Teacher at the Zen Community of Oak Park, Chicago, IL. Teacher at Zen Life and Meditation Center, Chicago.
(ZLMC.org) [541].
"[A] Bachelor's in Sociology from the University of Redlands" [944].
An artist and painter of digital paintings [944].
Known online teachings by Robert Althouse.
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): two (2) 3rd generation teachers in Althouse Line <= Miller-McMahon Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Brunner, Michael Kōgen Shikan (b. 17 Aug 1972-) [936][939].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-HOSH2021?-BRUNNER-ALTHOUS [936].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS2023?-BRUNNER-ALTHOUS [935].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2009) [938].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2009 #938 minus 1972 #939=37)
37 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2023? #935 minus 2009 #938=14?) 14? years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Althouse Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (2021?) [936]; SENSEI (2023?), revoked in 2024 [935].
WAS AFFLICTED with Red Threaded Entanglements [844] (bef. 2024) [935].
LEFT the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen (spring 2024) [935].
JOINED Diane Martin line of the Dainin Katagiri Soto Zen (2024) SCHOOL [691].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Diane Martin line of the Dainin Katagiri Soto Zen School: SENSEI (2024?) [937].
Data:
Began experiments with Zen meditation in 2006 [938]. Commenced formal training in 2009 [938].
Received Dharma Transmission from Robert Althouse in y-sens [935].
In 2021, founded [as a Hōshi? - tmc] One River Zen (ORZ) in Ottawa, IL. [936].
In Feb 2024 was a Dharma Holder in the White Plum lineage [936]
In Feb 2024 was a Sensei in the White Plum lineage [936][937].
Was "a transmitted Priest and Teacher in the White Plum lineage of Soto Zen Buddhism" [936].
In Feb 2024, a One River Zen member filed against him a complaint of sexual misconduct with the WPA [935].
In US spring of 2024 "resigned his membership in the White Plum Asanga (WPA)" [935].
Later than 1 Jul 2024 [940] became a teacher in the Sōtō lineage of Dainin Katagiri through Sojun Diane Martin [937].
"In addition, Robert Joshin Althouse, has rescinded Michael Bruners’s transmission,
"thus revoking his permission to function as an empowered Zen teacher and priest" in Althouse’s Zen lineage [935].
- Tanoue, June Yoshiko Kaililani Ryushin (b. 6 Jun 1950-) [941][946].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-HOSH20??-TANOUEJ-ALTHOUS [941].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-SENS2014-TANOUEJ-ALTHOUS [945].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-SENS2022-TANOUEJ-ALTHOUS [945].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1993) [945].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1993 #945 minus 1950 #946=43)
43 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2014 #551 minus 1993 #945=21) 21 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2022 #945 minus 2014 #551=8) 8 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Althouse Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src]; SENSEI (2014) [945]; RŌSHI (2022) [945];
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (Sensei - 2014) [945]; (Rōshi - 2022) [945].
WIFE of Robert Althouse [941].
Data:
Has been practicing Zen since 1993 [945].
On 2 Jun 2007, received Shukke Tokudo (monk ordination) from Robert Althouse [945].
"An ordained Zen priest and Dharma Holder in the White Plum Lineage" [941].
Received Dharma Transmission ['Denbo'] from Robert Althouse in 2014 [551].
"[C]o-founded the Zen Life & Meditation Center of Chicago [in 2010, #943 - tmc] with her husband, Robert Joshin Althouse" [941].
On 12 Oct 2014, empowered as a Zen teacher (Sensei) and a Zen Buddhist Priest [945].
On 27 Dec 2022, received 'Inka' from Robert Althouse [945] (#942 mistakenly gives 2014 as the year of 'Inka's bestowal - tmc).
"[A]" Kumu Hula (master teacher of the hula) and founder of Halau i Ka Pono - The Hula School of Chicago" [941].
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- Gage, John (Jake) Jiyu (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS2003-GAGEJOH-MILLMCM [1223].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-ROSH2012-GAGEJOH-MILLMCM [1223].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2003 #1223 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2012 #1223 minus 2003 #1223=9) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Miller-McMahon Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2003) [1223]; RŌSHI (2012) [1223].
Data:
Rōshi, 3rd Dharma Successor [163][218][291][541]. In 2003 received Dharma Transmission from Nicolee Miller-Mcmahon [1223].
In 2012, received 'Inka' from N. Miller-Mcmahon [1223].
Founder of the Vista Zen Center, CA. Formerly a teacher at the Three Treasures Zen Community, CA][163][216][218].
- Hoeberichts, Joan Hogetsu (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS20??-HOEBERI-MILLMCM [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-ROSH20??-HOEBERI-MILLMCM [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Miller-McMahon Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Rōshi, 4th Dharma Successor [163][541]. Teacher at the Heart Circle Sangha, Ridgewood NJ [163]. In Jun 2001, Member of the Board of The White Plum Asanga (WPA) (www.whiteplum.org) [265].
- Jordan, William (Bill) Yoshin (b. 19??-) [85].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS20??-JORDANW-MILLMCM [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Miller-McMahon Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Sensei. 2nd Dharma Successor [541][163]. Teacher at the Santa Monica Zen Center, CA [162].
- Pirruccello, Ann (Annie) Purna Jyakunen (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS2009-PIRRUCE-MILLMCM [290].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-ROSH2018-PIRRUCE-MILLMCM [src].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2009 #290 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2018 #src minus 2009 #290=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Miller-McMahon Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Rōshi. 5th Dharma Successor [220][290][541]. Professor of philosophy at the University of San Diego, CA [435].
Received Dharma Transmission from Nicolee McMahon in 2009 [290].
Received 'Inka' from Nicolee Miller-McMahon in 2018,
Teacher at the Vista Zen Centre, CA [434]. Formerly a teacher at the Three Treasures Zen Community [290]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Rey, Marzena Ryonen (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-HOSH20??-REYMARZ-PAGESCA [551].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-SENS20??-REYMARZ-PAGESCA [232].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS2014-REYMARZ-MILLMCM [349].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Miller-McMahon Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (2014) [349].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Pages Line <= Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [551].
Data:
Hōshi ("Dharma Holder") appointed by C. Pages?. Assistant Teacher (Sensei) [232][234].
Sensei. 6th Dharma Successor [232][234][348][349][541]. Teacher at the Zen Kreis Mainz, Germany [234]
On 20 Jun 2014 received Dharma Transmission [349] from Nicolee Jikyo Miller-McMahon Rōshi, who also appointed her a teacher [348].
Earlier, an Assistant Teacher appointed by Catherine Pages [348].
- Sarian, Steve Aishi [1222] (b. 19??-) [src]. Rev.
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-HOSH20??-SARIANS-MILLMCM [221].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-SENS20??-SARIANS-MILLMCM [541].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Miller-McMahon Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
7th Dharma Successor[221][541]. Teaching Assistant [hoshi?] at the Three Treasures Zen Community, CA. [221]. Teacher at Vista Zen Center, San Diego, CA.
and Hotei Zen Temple [541].
end of the 2nd generation teachers in Miller-McMahon Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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continuation of the 1st generation teachers in Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Sanderson, John Tesshin (b. 19??-) [85][589].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-1-SENS1991-SANDERJ-MAEZUMI [1164].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-?-ROSH19??-SANDERJ-XXXXXXX [85].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] 1991 #1164 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus 1991 #1164=x) 16 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maezumi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [src].
Data:
One of Taizan Maezumi's twelve Dharma Successors [590].
In 1973, was ordained monk [1164].
In 1991, received from Taizan Maezumi Dharma Transmission [1164].
Rōshi [85][589].
"[S]piritual director of the Centro Zen de México in Coyoacán,
Mexico City [and of] the Comunidad Budista Zen Jardín de Luz" in Spain." [589].
- WICK, GERALD (GERRY) L. SHISHIN [85][265][1033] (b. 17 Aug 1941-) [1035].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-1-SENS1990-WICKGER-MAEZUMI [606]
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-?-ROSH2006-WICKGER-GLASSMA [585].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1966) [606].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1966 #606 minus 1941 #1035=25)
25 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1990 #606 minus 1966 #606=24) 24 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2006 #src minus 1990 #606=16) 16 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maezumi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1990) [606].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: RŌSHI (2006) [606].
Data:
LIFE PARTNER of Ilia Shinko Perez [1034].
Did Zen training under Shunryu Suzuki (Soto Zen) and Sochu Suzuki (Rinzai Zen) [585].
One of Taizan Maezumi's twelve Dharma Successors [590]. In 1990, after 24 years of Zen training [= commenced in 1966 - tmc] under Taizan Maezumi,
Shunryu Suzuki Rōshi, and Sochu Suzuki Rōshi,
received transmission from Taizan Maezumi and became his Dharma Successor [Sensei - tmc] [606].
On 18 Jan 2006 received 'Inka' from Bernard Glassman [585]. Is Co-Spiritual Director of the Great Mountain
Zen Center in Berthoud, CO [606].
Teacher at the Great Mountain Zen Center in Boulder, CO, US [28].
In 1967, obtained Ph.D. in Physics from the U. of California, Berkeley [1034].
"[W]as an adjunct Professor of Religious Studies at Naropa University" [1034].
In Jun 2001, President of the Board of The White Plum Asanga (WPA) (www.whiteplum.org) [265].
"Gerald Wick [...] was born on 08/17/1941" [1035].
"Previous to Gerald's current city of Berthoud, CO, Gerald Wick lived in Encinitas CA and Lafayette CO.
Other names that Gerald uses includes Gerald L Wick, Gerald Lee Wick, Gerry Wick and Geald Wick" [1035].
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): two (2) 2nd generation teachers in Wick Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Kempe, Karin Lynnea Ryuku [1250](b. 1950-) [1250].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-2-SENS2010-KEMPEKA-HENRYMI-L2019? [247].
Teacher appoint. &-SNB-F-2-SENS2010-KEMPEKA-HENRYMI-L2019? [592].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-ROSH2019-KEMPEKA-WICKGER [463].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1971) [602].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1971 #602 minus 1950 #1250=21)
21 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2010 #602 minus 1971 #602=39) 39 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2019 #463 minus 2010 #602=9) 9 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Henry line of the Diamond Sangha School: HŌSHI (betw. 2005 and 12 Sep 2010) [602]; SENSEI (2010) [602]; RŌSHI (2010) [602];
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Wick Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (2019) [463].
LEFT? the Henry SCHOOL (2019?) [src].
Data:
Was 75 in Aug 2025 (= b. 1950) [1250].
Medical doctor (MD 1981) [463]. Family physician [602]. In 1971 commenced Zen studies with Philip Kapleau and then with Toni Packer at Zen Center of Rochester [602].
1971 to 1981 studied with the two [463]. In 1997 received Jukai from Gerry Wick [src].
From 2001-2005 was the Head of Zendo at the Zen Center of Denver [215].
2000-2010 studied with Michael Henry [186]. Authorised to teach by Michael Henry [186].
In 2005 completed koan training with Michael Henry "at the Zen Center of Denver, and served as an assistant teacher until receiving dharma transmission in 2010" [602].
On 12 Sep 2010 received Dharma Transmission (Sensei?) from Michael Henry [247].
On 23 Sep 2010 appointed Rōshi by Henry Danan [592][378][557].
Since 2011 she has been the Spiritual Director of the Zen Center of Denver (zencenterofdenver.org)[463].
In 2019 Received 'Inka' from the Gerry Wick (see Wick Line) [463].
The appointment by Gerry Wick follows an earlier one by Michael Henry (see Henry Line) [463].
Studied with Gerry Wick at Great Mountain Zen Center since 1993 till 2019 [463].
Is "one of two Spiritual Directors at the Zen Center of Denver" and serves on the Board of Directors of White Plum Asangha [1034].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
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PEREZ, ILIA SHINKO [1034] (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-2-SENS2000-PEREZIL-WICKGER [1034].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-ROSH2015-PEREZIL-NAKAOWE [1034].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1980?) [1034].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1980? #1034 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2000 #src minus 1980? #1034=20?) 20? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Wick Line in the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen: SENSEI (2000) [1034].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nakao Line in Glassman Line of the Maezumi the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen: RŌSHI (2015) [1034].
Data:
LIFE PARTNER of Gerry Wick [1034].
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (Sensei - 2000) [1034].
In 2000, empowered to teach by Gerry Shishin after 20 years of Zen training [= started serious zazen in 1980? - tmc] under Gerry Shishin, Philip Kapleau, and Pat Hawk [1034].
In Oct 2015 received 'Inka' from Egyoku Nakao [1034].
Has an M.A. in Archeology from U. Autonoma, Madrid and taught at Caribbean U. College, Puerto Rico [1034].
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): four (4) 3rd generation teachers in Wick-Perez Line <= Wick Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
- Agostinelli, Paul (Guido) Gyudo [1034][1169] (b. 1964-) [1167].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-SENS2015-AGOSTIN-WICKPER [1034]
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1990?) [1034].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1990? #1034 minus 1964 #1167=26?)
26? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2015 #1034 minus 1990? #src=25?) 25? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Wick-Perez Line in the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen: SENSEI (2015) [1034].
Data:
Was 61 in Jul 2025 (= b. 1964) [1167].
In 2015, received Dharma Transmission (Sensei) from Gerry Wick and Ilia Perez, after 25 years of Zen practice [= started in 1990? - tmc][1034].
Is well versed "with the main Zen practice styles of koan (Rinzai) and shikantaza (Soto)" [1034]
Taught Zen as adjunct faculty at Naropa U. [1034].
B.A. in Physics from Dartmouth College and M.A. in English Literature from the U. of Chicago [1034].
Affiliate teacher of the the Great Mountain Zen Center [1034]. Founder and Spiritual Director of the Eon Zen Center (www.eonzen.org) in Boulder, CO [1034].
- Garrido, Anahi Russo Myozan [1034] (b. 19??-) [src].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-HOSH20??-GARRIDO-WICKPER [1034].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (2021) [1034].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (2021 #1034 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Wick-Perez Line in the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
In the 2001, started formal Zen training in Mexico City [1034].
A few years later [say, in 2004? - tmc], began practicing Zen at Cold Mountain Zen, NJ [Rinzai Zen, Teacher - Kurt Kankan Spellmeyer, #1037][1034].
In 2015 began Zen training the Great Mountain Zen Center, Berthoud, CO with [Gerry Wick? and Ilia Perez?] [1034].
Since (y-hosh) is a Dharma Holder [1034].
A professor at Metropolitan State U. of Denver [1034].
Has a PhD in Gender and Womens Studies at Rutgers Univ. [1168].,
Had postdoctoral fellowships at Carleton College and Brandeis Univ. [1168].
- Leahigh, Lisa K. Eko [1034][1167] (b. 1975-) [1167].
aka Lisa J Leahigh, Lisa K Leeahigh, Lisa K Vigil [1167].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-HOSH20??-LEAHIGH-WICKPER [1034].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1992?) [1034].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1992? #1034 minus 1975 #1167=17?)
17? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 1992? #1034=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Wick-Perez Line in the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Was 50 in Jul 2025 (= b. 1975) [1167].
In the early 1990s [say, in 1992? - tmc], started formal Zen training [1034].
Between 1995 and 2002, a resident at Hidden Mountain Zen Center, NM [1034].
In 2015 began Zen training with Gerry Wick and Ilia Perez [1034].
Since (y-hosh) is a Dharma Holder [1034].
Has "a bachelor’s degree in psychology and nursing and has a dual master’s degree in Public Health and Community Health Nursing" [1034].
Is "a Nyingma Institute Certified Kum Nye Instructor, Tai Chi Chih teacher, and a grief group and eco care group facilitator" [1034].
- Smith, Andrew (Andy) Hakuju [1034][1165] (b. 1959-) [1166].
aka Andrew W Smith, Andrew J Smith, Andy J Smith [1166].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-3-HOSH20??-SMITHAN-WICKPER [1034].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1997) [1034].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1997 #1034 minus 1959 #1166=38)
38 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 1977 #1034=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Wick-Perez Line in the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Was 66 in Jul 2025 (= b. 1959) [1166].
"[O]ne of the founding members of the Laughing Teabowl Sangha, [...] South Dakota that has been sitting together since 1997" [1034].
Lives in Deadwood [1165], Black Hills, South Dakota [1034].
For the past 20 years [web page read in Apr 2025, the current year was not stated, so, say, since 2004? - tmc] has been training at the
Great Mountain Zen Center, Berthoud, CO with [Gerry Wick? and Ilia Perez?] [1034].
Since (y-hosh) is a Dharma Holder [1034].
A bonsai nurseryman [1034][1165] and forester [1034].
end of the 3nd generation teachers in Wick-Perez Line <= Wick Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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end of the 2nd generation teachers in Wick Line <= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School of Sōtō#Rinzai Zen
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YEO, WILLIAM (BILL) SHIDO NYOGEN (10 Apr 1936-16? Dec 2024) [59][1040][1379].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-1-SENS1995-YEOWILL-MAEZUMI-L1997 [1047].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1968?) [1038].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1968? #src minus 1936 #59=33?)
33? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1995 #1038 minus 1968? #1038=27?) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maezumi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSEI (1995) [1038].
LEFT the Bernard Glassman headed (1995-2018) White Plum SCHOOL (1997) [1041].
ESTABLISHED A SPIRITUALLY SIMILAR and ORGANISATIONALLY INDEPENDENT ZEN SCHOOL: Hazy Moon Zen Center (Koun-ji Temple)(1997) [1041].
WAS AFFLICTED with Red Threaded Entanglements [844] (1997) [1041].
Data:
Hails from Colorado, US [1376].
One of Taizan Maezumi's twelve Dharma Successors [590].
The last one to be chosen as the Maezumi's successor [1038].
"[R]eceived Dharma transmission (authorization to teach) from Taizan Maezumi Roshi in 1995 after 26 years of intense practice and study [started Zen training in 1995 minys 26 = 1969 - tmc]" [1047].
"[S]tudied with Maezumi Roshi for 27 years [1995 minus 27 = 1968?] until his death in 1995" [1038].
In 1996 Nyogen Yeo "did his Zuise ceremonies at the training monasteries of Eiheiji and Sojiji (Japan)
and thus completed the traditional Soto rites of recognition as a Zen Teacher (Sensei)" [1380].
In 1996 "did his zuise ceremonies at the training monasteries of Eiheiji and Sojiji in Japan
and thus completed the traditional Soto rites of recognition as a Zen teacher (sensei)" [1047].
Teacher at Hazy Moon Zen Center (www.hazymoon.com), Los Angeles, CA, US [1038].
When Taizan Maezumi died in 1995, Bernard Glassman appointed three people to manage the ZCLA in his absence [1041].
William Nyogen Yeo became the Head Teacher, Grover Genro Gauntt became President of the Board of Directors,
Ed Mokunin Levin [#1042] became the Chief Administrator [1041].
Between Aug 1995 to Aug 1997, was the Head Teacher of ZCLA [1041].
In Jul 1997, having gotten "himself in trouble for an incident involving alcohol and
inappropriate intimacy with a female student [...] Nyogen left [the ZCLA] and
established the unaffiliated Hazy Moon Zen Center" [1041].
In 1997, following separation from ZCLA, founded the Hazy Moon Zen Center (Koun-ji Temple) [1039].
Despite his ethical transgression of 1997 and being sacked by Bernard Glassman (Aug 1997, #1041)
from position of the ZCLA's Head Teacher, between Dec 2005 and March 2009
was listed as a member of American Zen Teachers Association (AZTA) [1043].
In 1997, was admiringly described by one of his senior students, Claudia Politi [below] as "roshi" [1375]
Identified so far (13 Apr 2026): four (4) 2nd generation teacher in Yeo Line
- Levin, Ed Kenzan Mokunin [1042] (b. 7 Mar 1945-) [1064a].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-HOSH1997-LEVINED-YEOWILL-L2001 [1041].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1972) [1064e].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1972 #1064e minus 1945 #1064a=27)
27 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 1972 #1064e=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maezumi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENIOR INSTRUCTOR (1991) [1064h].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yeo Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌ:SHI (1997) [1041].
Data:
Born in Los Angeles "MARCH 7, 2021. Wow! I made it. 77th year and counting" [= b. 7 Mar 1945 - tmc [1064a].
From Sep 1962 to Mar 1965 a student (Honors English) at Stanford U. [1064b].
From Mar 1965 [1064c] to Jan 1972 [1064d], a member of hippies' communes, rock musician and LSD aficionado [1064c][1064d].
On 7 Sep 1972 attended first time a teisho of Taizan Maezumi at ZCLA; started Zen practice [1064e].
From Sep 1972 to Jul 2001, for 28 years, was on staff at ZCLA as a full time trainee at the Zen Centre of Los Angeles [1064f][1064g].
In 1974, received Jukai from Taizan Maezumi [1042].
In 1991 "[Maezumi] asked four of us [namely? - tmc, 21 Apr 2025], in 1991, to start giving the formal private interviews to students whenever he was away traveling.
[..]. He set up a new category, Senior Instructor, and asked us to begin to teach.
We were not being made formal Dharma Successors. None of us had yet completed one of the prerequisites to being authorized as a Sensei,
which was completion of the koan curriculum" [1064h].
On 16 Nov 1991, took the Tokudo vows of a priest [1064i].
In Spring 1995 "[..]. he [Maezumi] said something like, You know, Kenzan, we’re going to have to figure out a way to give you Dharma Transmission without finishing koan study.
This was the last conversation we had. He left for Green Gulch, and off to Japan, and I never saw him again" [1064j].
From Aug 1995 to Aug 1997, the Chief Administrator of ZCLA [1041].
In Feb 1997, became the first Dharma Holder to be empowered by William Yeo [1041].
In 1997, "When Nyogen Yeo left the Center amidst a lot of controversy, Bernie Glassman appointed Egyoku Nakao to be the Abbot of ZCLA.
When she arrived in April 1997 I was the only person living at the Center giving private interviews in the Founders’ Room and dokusan room,
authorized by Maezumi Roshi (1991) and made a Dharma Holder by Nyogen (Feb [... 1997])" [1064k].
In 5 Aug 1997 removed by W. Nakao from his job as Chief Administrator at ZCLA [1064l].
In 1997, when Wendy Nakao came to ZCLA, "I was the only student giving interviews and teaching one on one.
She sized up the situation and replaced me [in 1999 #1061] in that role with Ryodo [= Kipp Ryodo Hawley #1061]" [1064m].
In May 2000 Wendy Nakao, the ZCLA abbot, gave Ed Levine and his wife Mary "one year notice to leave the Zen Center" [1064n].
2001 July - has left the Zen Centre of Los Angeles [1064o].
In 1977 got BA in Buddhism and Psychotherapy at Antioch Los Angeles [1064p].
Sep 1981-Oct 1991, worked for Avnet Computer [1064r].
Aug 1983-Jul 1997, ran own computer consulting business [1064s].
- Miller, Karen Maezen [1381] (b. 1963-) [1383].
aka Karen Kay Miller, Karen K Tate, Karen T Lanzino, Karen Sierramadre Miller [1382].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-M-2-HOSH2009-MILLERK-YEOWILL [1381].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1993) [1381].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1993 #1381 minus 1963 #1383=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 1972 #1064e=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maezumi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENIOR INSTRUCTOR (1991) [1064h].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yeo Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌ:SHI (1997) [1041].
Data:
Was 69 in Mar 2026 (= b. 1967) [1382].
Was 40 in Dec 2023 (= b. 1963) [1383] - earlier year of her birth will be used - tmc, 24 Mar 2026.
"[B]egan her practice in 1993 as a student of Taizan Maezumi Roshi and continued with his successor,
William Nyogen Yeo" [1381].
In 1996, following taking 'Jukai' with William Yeo [1381] moved from Houston to Los Angeles [1381].
In 2003, was ordained as a Soto Zen priest William Yeo at the Hazy Moon Zen Center [1381].
In 2009, received Precept Transmission from W. Yeo and became a Hoshi or a Dharma Holder [1381].
Since about 2013 heads a Zen group, the Dewdrop Sangha (dewdropsangha.com) with members from various parts of US meeting for zen retreats in "Los Angeles, Madison,
Cincinnati, Washington DC, Kansas City, and upstate New York, locations" [1381]
At least since 2020, like her teacher William Yeo Sensei before her in 1997 [1375] or Philip Kapleau Hoshi of the Rochester Zen
Center since 1974 [620], used [1381] an honorific "Roshi" although the
Internet in 2026 does not register any information about the person who gave her the 'Inka' or
the place and circumstances of such an occasion [tmc, 24 Mar 2026]
Until 2003 was a lawyer in Los Angeles. Has quitted the job and became a full time lay Zen practioner,
with all her attention focused on her marriage, daugher (b. 2005) and restoration of a decades old
Japanese-style garden [1383] in Sierra Madre, CA [1384].
- Politi, Claudia Hosso [1374] (b. 19??-) [src.].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-HOSH2009-POLITIC-YEOWILL [1374].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (y-start) [src].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (y-start #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-start #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maezumi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENIOR INSTRUCTOR (1991) [1064h].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yeo Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: HŌ:SHI (1997) [1041].
Data:
Originally she came from Mexico City [1377].
In the early 1980s, an artist (painter) in Paris [1375].
In 1999 has met with Zen while attending a Japanese calligraphy workshop at the Zen Mountain Monastery in Mt.
Tremper, New York [1377].
In 2005, she was ordained as a priest [1377].
The first time she has met William Yeo, who was at the then Centro Zen de Maezumi Kuroda (Maezumi Kuroda Zen Center) in Mexico City [1377].
In 2008, has converted her painting studio of her home in Santo Domingo Ocotitln into the Temple of the Black Scorpion [1377].
In March 2008 opened in Tepoztlan, a town south of Mexico City a sister temple to the Hazy Moon Zen Center, Black Scorpion Temple [1374]
In 2009, received Dharma Transmission (Sensei) from William Yeo [1377].
- Stevens, Kelly H. Doman [1402] (b. 24 May 1965-) [1404].
aka Kelly Harrison Stevens, Kelly S Stevens [1404].
Teacher appoint. #-WPA-F-3-SENS200?-STEVENS-YEOWILL [1404].
STARTED regular Zen practice in (1985) [1404].
AGE STARTED regular Zen practice (1985 #1404 minus 1965 #1404=20)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2010? #404 minus 1985 #1404=25?) 25? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yeo Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) Zen School: SENSE (19??) [1404].
Data:
"Kelly Doman Stevens, Sensei, (born May 24, 1965)" [1404].
"[I]s the head priest of the Hazy Moon Zen Center in Los Angeles" [1404].
Later than in 1996 and bef. 2010 [in 2000?], received Dharma Transmission from William Yeo [1404].
Began his practice in 1985 as a student of Taizan Maezumi [1404].
In 1996, ordained as a priest by William Yeo [1404].
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