HARADA, DAIUN SOGAKU (13 Oct 1871-12 Dec 1961) [8].
STARTED Zen training (1883) [616]
AGE STARTED Zen training (1883 #616 minus 1871 #8=12)
12 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1895 #616 minus 1883 #616=12) 12 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (1911? #578 minus 1895 #616=16?) 16? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Harada Sodō Line of Sōtō Zen: SENSEI (1895) [616]; RŌSHI? (y-rosh) [src].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Dokutan Sosan Line of Rinzai Zen: v. likely [see discussion in #638], RŌSHI (1911?) [578].
Data:
"On April 8, 1883, Harada Roshi was ordained [as a 11.5 yrs old youngster - tmc] as a Soto Zen Monk by Harada Sodo Roshi, Master of the Bukkoku-Ji Temple, and received Dharma Transmission [appointed Sensei - tmc] on the 8th Mar 1895.
He studied at Soto-shu Daigakurin (now Komazawa University) and graduated in 1901. After graduation, he studied Zen with many Soto masters, such as
Akino Kodo Roshi, Oka Sotan Roshi, Hoshimi Tenkai Roshi, Adachi Tatsujun Roshi and Rizai masters such as Unmuken Taigi Sogon Rōshi (Master at Ibuka Shogen-Ji) and Kogenshitsu Dokutan Sosan Rōshi (Master at Kyoto Nanzen-Ji).
From 1911 until 1923, Harada taught at Soto-shu Daigakurin."[616].
Dharma heir of the Sōtō masterHarada Sodō Kakushō (1844-1931), 30th teacher within Sōtō lineage since Dōgen Kigen (1200-1253) [578] and a
Dharma heir of the Rinzai master Dokutan Sosan
(a.k.a Dokutan Kōgen-shitsu Toyota/Toyoda) (1840-1917) [578], the 8th teacher within Rinzai generation since Hakuin Ekaku (1686-1769) [578].
Founder of the Harada Sogaku Line labelled here "Sōtō@@Rinzai" to reflect it's innovative training program:
a combination of Sōtō's shikantaza with Rinzai'scomprehensive curriculum of "a standardized series of koans in order to receive certification" [657]. Likely, it was an idea modelled on the Nakahara Nantembō (1839-1925), aka Tōjū Zenchū Rōshi's 1883 attempted
drastic reform of Rinzai sect [657], which towards the end of the XIX c. seemed to have lost the vigour of Hakuin Ekaku (1686-1769) pedagogics.
Harada Sogaku had alltogether fourteen (14) Dharma heirs and successors [638]. The ten, who were so-far (16 Feb 2025) identified, are listed alphabetically below:
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): ten out of the total fourteen (14) 1st generation teachers in Harada Sogaku Line<= Harada Sogaku School of Sōtō@@Rinzai Zen
- Name? Dharma names? (18??-19??) [638] [details to be ascertained].
- Name? Dharma names? (18??-19??) [638] [details to be ascertained].
- Name? Dharma names? (18??-19??) [638] [details to be ascertained].
- Name? Dharma names? (18??-19??) [638] [details to be ascertained].
- BAN TETSUGYŪ SOIN (4 Jun 1910-21 Jan 1996) [22][49][562].
STARTED Zen training in (1917) [562]
AGE STARTED Zen training (1917 #562 minus 1910 #22=7)
7 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1938? #562 minus 1917 #562=21) 21 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (1948 #616 minus 1938? #562=10?) 10? years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Fuchizawa Chimyo Line of Sōtō Zen: SENSEI (bef. 1938?) [562].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Harada Sogaku Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: RŌSHI (1948) [616].
Data:
On Jul 9 1917 ordained Zen monk by Fuchizawa Chimyo Rōshi (Sōtō Zen) [562].
Later [bef. 1938 - tmc] received from him Dharma Transmission [562].
From 1931 till 1938, practiced in Hosshinji temple, in Obama [562], under Daiun Sogaku Harada [615]. In 1938 became a student at Komazawa University; graduated in 1941 [562]. In 1947, after the war, became a "tanto" of Hosshinji in 1947 [562]. In 1948 received "Dharma-success" (Inka) from Harada Sogaku [616].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): four (4) 2nd generation teachers in Ban Tetsugyū Line<= Harada Sogaku Line<= Harada Sogaku School of Sōtō@@Rinzai Zen -
- Deguchi, Tetsujyo (b. 12 Dec 1951-) [22] or (11 Dec 1951-) [811].
STARTED Zen training in (1967?) [616]
AGE STARTED Zen training (1967? #616 minus 1951 #22=15?)
15? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1983 #22 minus 1967? #616=16) 16 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (1983 #811 minus 1983 #22=0) 0 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ban Tetsugyū Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (1983) [22] or SENSEI (y-sens)[811]; RŌSHI (1983) [811].
Data:
MA in law from Chuo University in Tokyo [616]. "[B]egan practicing Zazen at the age of sixteen [in 1967? - tmc] and was ordained as a Sōto Zen monk at thirty [in 1981? - tmc]" [616].
Abbot, since 1992? [616], of Toshoji
International Zen Center, Tokyo [616]. "He received Dharma transmission [appointed Sensei in 1983, see #22]; given 'Inka', in 1992? - tmc] by succeeding Ban Tetsugyū in the lineage of Harada Sogaku [616]. Facilitated the growth of Zen Buddhism in Italy (http://village.infoweb.or.jp/~fwgc8522/italy.htm) [616].
- O'Halloran, Maura Shōshin (24 May 1955-22 Oct 1982) [562].
STARTED Zen training in (1979) [614]
AGE STARTED Zen training (1979 #614 minus 1955 #562=24)
24 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1982 #613 minus 1979 #614=3) 3 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (1982? #614 minus 1982 #613=0?) 0? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ban Tetsugyū Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (1982) [613]; RŌSHI (1982?) [614].
Data:
Born in Boston, US. When she was four the family moved to Ireland [614]. Graduated from Trinity College, Dublin [614]. On 7 Dec 1979 ordained at Toshoji Temple in Tokyo as a Zen nun, spent three-years training (1979-1982) under Ban Tetsugyu at Toshoji and Kannonji Temple in Iwate Prefecture [614].
In Jun 1982 completed the Denbōshiki ceremony [613]. On 7 Aug 1982 received 'Inka' from Ban Tetsugyū [614].
- Silverman, Paul Tesshin (6 Jun 1960-) [611].
STARTED Zen training in (1978) [562]
AGE STARTED Zen training (1978 #562 minus 1960 #611=18)
18 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1987 #562 minus 1978 #562=9) 9 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (1989 #611 minus 1987 #562=2) 2 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ban Tetsugyū Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (1983) [562]; RŌSHI 1989) [611].
Data:
Since 1978 a student of Ban Tetsugyū [562]. In 1987 became his Dharma successor [562]. In 1989 received 'Inka' from Ban Tetsugyū and became his heir [612].
Since 1993 the official ÒjushokuÓ (head abbott) of Tetsugyuji, a "shugyo dojo" (training temple) in Oita Prefecture, Japan [562]. In 1999, while still the head abbot of the temple, Paul Silverman relocated to New York [612].
- YAMAMOTO, KAKUDŌ TESSAI (19??-) [562].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src]
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become 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 Ban Tetsugyū Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI? (year?) [src].
Data:
In 2025, was the Abbot of Kannonji Temple in Morioka, Japan [903].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): one (1) 3rd generation teacher in Yamamoto Tessai Line<= Ban Tetsugyū Line<= Harada Sogaku Line<= Harada Sogaku School of Sōtō@@Rinzai Zen -
- Ruff, Gail Seiran Tenkū (b. 19??-)[562].
STARTED Zen training in (1995) [905]
AGE STARTED Zen training (1995? #905 minus y-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 #907 minus 1995 #905=15) 15 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (2010 #907 minus year #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamamoto Tessai Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (2010) [907]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [904].
Data:
In the mid-1990s [say, 1995? - tmc] commenced Zen training in Japan [905].
Initially, between 1995? and 1999 was a student of Paul Silverman [905].
Next spent 1 year in Asian Buddhist monasteries and "five years in residence in American temples [incl. San Francisco's Zen Center #908 - tmc] and monasteries as a layperson" [905].
In 2005 went back in Japan and became a student of Tessai Yamamoto [905].
Studied Zen with Yamamoto for the next 5 years (2005-2010)
and have completed (in 2009?, 2010?) the koan curriculum, and was made Sensei [905]
Was ordained (2006) by Tessai Yamamoto [907].
Received (2010) Dharma Transmission (Sensei) [907].
In 2010, obtained a Master of Divinity degree from Maitripa College, Portland, OR [905].
In 2025 was the Head Priest of Beacon Zen Temple in Beacon, NY [903].
Received (year?) 'Inka' from Tessai Yamamoto [904].
For six years (2017- 2023?) was the President of the Soto Zen Buddhist Association SZBA [905].
In Feb 2025, she was, strangely, NOT a member of the SZBA [906].
Worked as a "hospice chaplain and a palliative care chaplain" [904][907].
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- HARADA, DAISETSU TANGEN (24 Aug 1924-12 Mar 2018) [9][101][366][387].
STARTED Zen training in (1946) [533]
AGE STARTED Zen training (1946 #533 minus 1924 #9=22)
22 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1955 #533 minus 1946 #533=9) 9 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (ca. 1955-1961, say 1958? #650 minus 1955 #533=3?) 3? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Harada Sogaku Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (1955) [533]; RŌSHI (ca. 1955-1961, say 1958? - tmc) [650].
Data:
"[T]he last and youngest of Harada SogakuÕs fourteen successors" [638].
Between 1946 and 1955 a student of Harada Sogaku at Hosshin-ji [533]. Between 1955 and 2015 was the Head of Bukkoku-ji temple, Obama, Japan [553].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): two (2) 2nd generation teachers in Harada Tangen Line<= Harada Sogaku Line<= Harada Sogaku School of Sōtō@@Rinzai Zen
- Pluta, Zbigniew (Zbyszek) Genpo (b.19??-) [637][947].
STARTED Zen training in (1993?) [949].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1993 #949 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2009 #637 minus 1993? #949=16?) 16? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Harada Tangen Sogaku Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (2009) [637].
Data:
Born in Poland, was a member of Zen Buddhist Association "Bodhidharma", Warsaw [947]]
Genpo Pluta started practicing Zen in the Kapleau line and, in 2024,
has been practicing zazen for over 30 years (= systematic zazen since, say, 1993? - tmc) [949].
During the years 1999 Ð 2000 and 2001 Ð 2002 he stayed in the USA at the Rochester Zen Center [898].
In 2003, he went to Japan for three months [898].
In Mar 2004, commenced a 16 years [2004-2020 - tmc] training in the Bukkoku-Ji Monastery in Obama, Japan [898].
In 2009 received the Shiho (Dharma Transmission) from Daisetsu Tangen Harada [637][898].
In 2020, returned to Europe, where he runs a Zen center in Finland [898].
Teacher at the Ikian Zen Hermitage near Söderkulla, Finland [637].
- YAMAHATA, HŌGEN DAIDŌ (28 Sep 1935-31 Mar 2024) [12][553].
STARTED Zen training in (1951) [588].
AGE STARTED Zen training [588].
16 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1963? #588 minus 1951 #588=12) 12 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (1972 #588 minus 1963? #588=9?) 9? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Harada Tangen Sogaku Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (1972) [588]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [src].
Data:
Commenced Zen practice at age 16 [1935+16=start in 1951 - tmc] under Ban Tetsugyū [588]. At the age of 25, during a Nov 1960 sesshin worked on koan 'Mu' and had 'Kensho' [634]. In 1961 entered Bukkokuji Zen Monastery in Obama, Japan
to train under Harada Tangen, was ordained as a priest, on 8 Aug 1963 [also a Sensei? - tmc], taking the name Yamahata Daidō Hōgen [588]
"[R]eceived certification of Dharma transmission ['Inka'? - tmc] on 10 November 1972" [588]. Abbot of Chōgenji Temple, Japan. There, he "eschewed the title of Rōshi, and was simply known as Hōgen san." [588]
Teacher at the Open Way Association, Australia.
Zen master Hōgen also taught groups in England, Spain and Portugal [76].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): seven (7) 3rd generation teachers in Yamahata Hōgen Line<= Harada Tangen Line<= Harada Sogaku Line<= Harada Sogaku School of Sōtō@@Rinzai Zen
- Aalders, Nicholas Daigen Kakuji (b. 10 Dec 1950-) [206][366].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1950 #206=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2008 #366 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (2012 #366 minus 2008 #366=4) 4 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamahata Hōgen Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (2008) [366]; RŌSHI (2012) [366].
Data:
Became Yamahata Hōgen's Dharma successor on 19 Jan 2008 [366][316].
Note: In May 2009, acting on his own initiative, Nicholas Daigen Kakuji Aalders publicly relinquished his role as a Zen teacher and stopped being Yamahata Hōgen's Dharma successor [226].
In Oct 2016, Nicholas Aalders wrote to tmciolek: "After a subsequent period of reflection, I sought to amend that relinquishment and on 5 December 2012, Hōgen-san formally confirmed his original appointment of me as one of his dharma heirs and made it clear that, whatever I chose to do, the bond between us was for life and irrevocable.
On 19 January 2013, the fifth anniversary of my ordination, he formally stated that I "hold our proper transmission that I also was transmitted from my master Daisetsu Tangen Harada Rōshi, the master in Bukkoku-ji, Japan."
Both the confirmation of appointment as dharma heir of 5 December 2012 and the confirmation of Dharma transmission of 19 January 2013 are in writing" [366].
- Batten, Eric Dokan (b. 1951-) [843].
STARTED Zen training in (1990) [554].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1990 #544 minus 1951 #src=39)
39 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2014 #554 minus 1990 #554=24 24 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamahata Hōgen Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (2014) [554].
Data:
In 2001, took part in a sesshin led by Hogen-san, "and felt a fire was lit under his zafu!" [554]. Ordained in 2004 [554]. Became Yamahata Hōgen's Dharma sucessor in Aug 2014 [554].
- BRUZA, PETER GENJO (b. 1962-) [316][553].
STARTED Zen training in (1987?) [581]
AGE STARTED Zen training (1987? #581 minus 1962 #316=25)
25 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2008 #316 minus 1987 #581=21) 21 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (2008 #632 minus 2008 #316=0) 0 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamahata Hōgen Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (2008) [316]; RŌSHI (2008) [632].
Data:
Ph.D, Professor, Faculty of Science, School of Information Systems, Queensland U. of Technology,
Brisbane, Australia [555]. Initially, in the late 1980s, a student of Catherine Genno Pages at the Kanzeon Sangha (The Netherlands) [581].
Became Yamahata Hōgen's Dharma successor in Jan 2008 [316] and a Dharma heir in Aug 2008 [632].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): one (1) 4th generation teacher in Bruza Line<= Yamahata Hōgen Line<= Harada Tangen Line<= Harada Sogaku Line<= Harada Sogaku School of Sōtō@@Rinzai Zen
- Cain, Emma Genkō (b. 19??-) [554][556].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Bruza Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: HŌSHI (2022) [556].
Data:
Bruza Genjo-San gave her permission to teach in 2022; not fully transmittedÊyet [556].
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- Gallagher, Peter Daigyo Genyo (b. 1953-) [316][387].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1953 #316=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamahata Hōgen Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (2008) [316].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nordstrom Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [525].
Data:
"Ordained as a monk on 18 Apr 2003, and in January 2008, Hōgen Yamahata gave him
authority to teach, lead retreats, and give dokusan" [316]. Sensei [525].
- Hatchett, Michael Jikai Dōkō (b. 1970-) [390][316].
STARTED Zen training in (1989) [316]
AGE STARTED Zen training (1989 #316 minus 1970 #390=19)
19 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2007 #390 minus 1989 #316=18) 18 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (2009 #907 minus 2007 #390=2) 2 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamahata Hōgen Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (2007) [390]; RŌSHI (2009) [390]
Data:
Ordained as a monk in Hōgen San's lineage in 1994 [632]. Hatchett became Yamahata's Hōgen's Dharma successor in Nov 2007 and
"fully transmitted successor [= heir, tmc] and new ancestor in the lineage in January 2009.
He is the senior monastic of Open Way Zen Sangha, Abbot of Dochu-an and Shumpu-an Zen hermitages in
Northern NSW, and guiding teacher of Little Zen Sangha in Mullumbimby and Hobart, Australia [390].
He has been practising Zen since 1989" [316]. Since 1991 a disciple of Rev. Yamahata Hōgen [316].
- Reilly, Quentin Genshu (b. 19??-) [316].
STARTED Zen training in (1997?) [632]
AGE STARTED Zen training (1997? #632 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2008? #632 minus 1997? #632=12) 12 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamahata Hōgen Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: HŌSHI (later than 2005, bef. 2008?) [632] or SENSEI (later than 2005, 2008?) [632].
Data:
Medical doctor [632]. Ordained by Master Hogen-san on the 12th of Mar 2005 and given the Dharma name of Genshu [632].
In (year?) was given permisssion to teach [632].
- Togni, Mark Hogaku (b. 19??-).
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2016 #554 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamahata Hōgen Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (2016) [554]
Data:
In 2016 became Yamahata Hōgen's Dharma successor [554].
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- Ishiguro, Hōryū [580] (c.1887?-bef. 1971) [644]-[647,p.190].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1887? #644=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1927? #645 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (1935? #645 minus 1927? #645=8?) 8? years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Harada Sogaku Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (ca.1927?) [645,inference from p.28]; RŌSHI (ca.1935?) [645, inference from p.28]
Data:
"Master Horyu Ishiguro is a Zen master belonging to the Soto Sect, and one of the highest disciples of Master Sogaku Harada" [648,p.109]. In 1957 conducted a sesshins at "Myoo-ji [Soto] Zen Monastery, Sekigahara, which is located between Nagoya and Kyoto"
Ishiguro was "using at first the traditional [= Harada Sogaku's shikantaza+koans - tmc] method. But he wished to
improve the method in order to help people save themselves from inner pain as quickly and surely as possible. From January 1957 he began to apply his new
method of teaching"[645,p.28].
- Masakuma, Iida Daiken Tōin (1863 - 20 Sep 1937) [22][579][651].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1863 #22=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (1898 #652 minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nakahara Nantenbō Line of Rinzai Zen: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (1898) [652,p.82].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Harada Sogaku Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: RŌSHI (1922-1937?) [652,p.82].
Data:
Medical doctor. Lay student [651]. Dharma heir of Nakahara Nantenbō [Rinzai], and Dharma heir of Harada, Daiun Sogaku [578].
Received 'Inka' from Nakahara Nantenbō in 1898 [652,p.82]
"In 1922, however, Daiken Toin chose to become a priest under Taiun Sogaku [= Harada Sogaku (1871-1961) - tmc],
becoming his Dharma successor and contributing to the success of the Rinzai-flavored Soto lineage that still flourishes at Hosshin-ji [...] in Obama." [651,p.82]
- Nagasawa, Sozen (1880-1956) [64][351].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1880 #64=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Harada Sogaku Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [351].
Data:
Nun. "Abbot; only independent woman teacher in her time; many devoted students" [351].
- Nishiwaki, Etsudo (b. 1913-).
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1913 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Harada Sogaku Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [src].
Data:
"Tanto" at Soji-ji temple, Japan [22].
- Shiroyama, Tomiko Chisen (18??-19??) [641].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Harada Sogaku Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (bef. 1955) [641].
Data:
A lay woman, trained with Harada Sogaku "and received inka shomei from him. Later in life, she became a nun and attended to Daiun Rodaishi [= Harada Sogaku - tmc]
after Harada Tangen Roshi became [1955 - tmc] the abbot of Bukkoku-jiÓ [641].
- Taji, Genki (1889-1953) [721,p.12 - an unidentified reference to a printed material - tmc, 28/8/2024].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1889 #721,p.12=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Harada Sogaku Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [src].
Data:
[forthcoming]
- Watanabe, Hongyō Genshu (1869-1963) [352][912].
STARTED Zen training in (1892?) [913].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1892? #913 minus 1869 #352=13?)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1927? #913? minus 1892 #913=35?) 35? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Watanabe Gettan Shunryū [912] Line of the Soto Zen School: SENSEI (1927?) [913]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [352].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Harada Sogaku Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [352].
Data:
in 1892, was ordained by Watanabe Shunryu of Senryuji Temple, Saku City, Nagano Prefecture [913].
In 1897, moved to Koganji Temple in Toyama City, where he continued his training, and also attended the
Buddhist training course of the Philosophical Museum [913]. Following the graduation, he studied additionally Tendai Buddhism at Mt. Hiei,
and trained at Soto Eiheiji Temple for two years and at Zen Engakuji Temple (in Kamakura) for five years [913].
In 1927 entered [as sensei? - tmc] the Mahayana Temple and rebuilt it [913]. In Oct 1935, opened Soto Kozenji Temple in Yokohama City [913]
In 1943, became the Saido of Soto Soji-ji, and in 1944, he became the 17th head of the Soji-ji temple complex [352][913]. In 1957, retired and moved to Soji-ji Soin temple [913]
- YASUTANI, HAKUUN RYŌKŌ (5 Jan 1885-28 Mar 1973) [11][156][161].
STARTED Zen training in (1890) [795]
AGE STARTED Zen training (1890 #795 minus 1885 #11=5)
5 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1920? infer.#666 minus 1890 #795=30) 30 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (1943 #666 minus (1920? infer.#666=23?) 23? years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nishiari Bokusan (1821-1910) Line of Sōtō Zen: SENSEI? (ca. 1915?-1925?, say 1920? - tmc) [666].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Harada Sogaku Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (1938?) [666]; RŌSHI (1943) [666].
Data:
Founder of the Sanbō Kyōdan School of Zen (Sōtō&&Rinzai = Sōtō'sshikantaza & Rinzai'scomprehensive koan curriculum)
"At the age of five he was sent to a country
temple named Fukuji-in [Rinzai] near Numazu city. His head was shaved, and he was
educated by the abbot, Tsuyama Genpo. His training at this time was very
strict and meticulous, but also very loving, and left a deep impression on him
throughout his life." [795]
"Yasutani Roshi sat his first sesshin with Harada Roshi in 1925 and two years later at the age of forty-two was recognized as having attained kensho.
Some ten years later [aged ca. 53 years, in 1938? - tmc] he finished his koan study [became a sensei? - tmc] and then, at the age of fifty-eight, received dharma transmission [Inka? - tmc] from Harada Roshi on April 8, 1943". [666]
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): six (6) 1st generation teachers in Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani headed (1954-1973) Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- D'Ortschy, Brigitte Koun-an Doru Chiko Daishi (31 May 1921-9 Jul 1990) [70][196][253][640].
STARTED Zen training in (1964) [640]
AGE STARTED Zen training (1964 #640 minus 1921 #70=43)
43 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1968? infer.#640 minus 1964 #640=4) 4 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (1972 #640 minus 1968? #640=4?) 4? years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yasutani Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (1967?-1969?, say 1968? - tmc) [tmc, inferring from #640]; RŌSHI (1972) [640]
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: RŌSHI (1973) [639]; SHŌSHIKE/AUTHENTIC ZEN MASTER (1983) [639].
Data:
In Apr 1964 commenced Zen-training under Hakuun Yasutani in the Fukusho-ji in Tokyo and in the Mokuso-in in Kamakura [640].
Sometime between 1964 and 1972 she experienced kensho (year?) and was appointed SENSEI (y-sens) [tmc, inferring from #640]
Has completed the mandatory course of koans, and in 1972 received from Yasutani 'Inka' [640].
On 21 Oct 1973 she was also appointed Dharma successor of Yamada Kōun [639].
"In 1983 Yamada Roshi confirmed her as an authentic Zen-Master in her own right (Shoshike) of the Sanbo Kyodan lineage" [639]
- KAPLEAU, PHILIP (20 Aug 1912-6 May 2004) [147] [did not seem to use Buddhist names - tmc].
STARTED Zen training in (1953) [610]
AGE STARTED Zen training (1953 #610 minus 1912 #147=41)
41 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1965 #610 minus 1953 #610=15) 15 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yasutani Line of the Yasutani headed (1954-1973) Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: HŌSHI? or SENSEI? (1965) [610][619][623];
LEFT the Yamada Kōun headed (1973-1989) Sanbo-Kyodan SCHOOL (1986) [623].
ESTABLISHED A NEW SPIRITUALLY and ORGANISATIONALLY INDEPENDENT ZEN SCHOOL: Rochester Zen Center (1986) [623].
Referred to by a courtesy title : "Rōshi (in the sense of "Abbot/Abbess" or "Full Teacher") (since 1974?) [620].
Data:
Till 1953 a court reporter (stenographer). In 1946 served in Gemany as a member of US legal team at the Nurenberg Trials of the Major War Criminals [591].
In 1953 went to Japan. There studied Zen for 6 months with Soen Nakagawa at Hosshinji monastery, in Obama [610]. The next 3 years studied with
Daiun Sogaku Harada at Hosshinji [610]. Finally, became a lay student of Hakuun Yasutani [610]. In Aug 1958 experienced an awakening (kenshō)
[622,p.10][618]. In 1965 Hakuun Yasutani "ordained him as a Zen priest and sanctioned [appointed him a Dharma Holder? or Sensei? - tmc]
to begin teaching in the so-called Harada-Yasutani Line of Zen, which was to become
so important and influential in the West" [610]. His religious Buddhist name, if he had one, is unknown [tmc].
On return to the US, founded in 1966 "the Rochester Zen Center as a strong center of practice and, [... ] Widely
respected and acknowledged as a Zen master, his independent [from his vastly accomplished Zen teachers - tmc] status as a teacher of Zen raises
considerable questions regarding [traditional East Asian notions of - tmc] teaching authority and dharma transmission" [610].
Despite growing since the early 1960s estrangement of Kapleau and Yasutani, Hakuun Yasutani visited the Center to take part in sesshins in Oct 1996 and Sep 1967 [620,pp.12-13].
In the early 1970s Kapleau's students started addressing him by a courtesy (though technically inapplicable - tmc) honorific "Rōshi" [620].
Kapleau publicly accepted the unearned honorific in 1974 [620], i.e. following the death of Hakkuun Yasutani (end of Mar 1974), triggering thus in Jan 1986 a public letter of rebuke from his Dharma brother,
Koun Yamada [139]. Not having received a complete Dharma Transmission 'Denbo' from Hakuun Yasutani [139],
or his Japanese peers' approval of his efforts to bring Zen to the West, in 1986 Kapleau split from
the Sanbo Kyodan school and established an independent sangha centered on the RZC [623].
In 1986 he put abbacy of the Rochester Zen Center into hands of his 1986 Dharma successor Peter Bodhin Kjolhede [624]. From the 1986 onwards,
he retired from his teaching and executive duties [624].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): ten (10) 2nd generation teachers in Kapleau Line<= Yasutani headed (1954-1973) Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Bishop, Frances Mitra (b. 12 Apr 1941-) [24][278].
STARTED Zen training in (1974) [760]
AGE STARTED Zen training (1974 #760 minus 1941 #24=33)
33 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1996 #760 minus 1974 #760=22) 22 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher the Kapleau Line (Rochester Zen Center)/Sanbo Kyodan School: SENSEI (1996) [760].
Referred to by a courtesy title : "Rōshi (in the sense of "Abbot/Abbess" or "Full Teacher") (since 2015?) [761].
Data:
Began practicing Zen in 1974 while living in Turkey [760].
In 1986 was ordained by Philip Kapleau [760].
In 1992, completed her formal training under Kapleau, and went to Sogen-ji, a Rinzai Zen temple in Okayama, Japan, to study (1992-1996) under Harada Shodo, a Dharma heir of (1982) of Yamada Mumon (Rinzai) [760].
In 1996 she returned to the US and was "formally sanctioned to teach by Roshi Kapleau as a Dharma Heir [= successor - tmc]" [760]
Founder and head of the Mountain Gate monastic centre, NM and the Hidden Valley Zen Center, CA.
- Henry, Michael Danan (b. 12 Nov 1939-) [47].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher the Kapleau Line (Rochester Zen Center)/Sanbo Kyodan School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Aitken Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI? (year?) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [src].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Michael Henry in the Aitken Line (3rd gen.)
- Gifford, Dane Zenson (1949-13 Apr 2016) [331].
STARTED Zen training in (1970) [796]
AGE STARTED Zen training (1970 #796 minus 1949 #331=21)
21 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1981 #796 minus 1970 #796=11) 11 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher the Kapleau Line (Rochester Zen Center)/Sanbo Kyodan School: HŌSHI (1979) [796]; SENSEI (1981) [796].
Referred to by a courtesy title : "Full Teacher (since 1986) [622,p.18].
Data:
Began zazen practice under Philip Kapleau in 1970 [796].
Completed his formal training in 1979 and commenced teaching responsibilities at the RZC [796].
In 1981 named Dharma Heir [Sensei?] by Philip Kapleau [796].
On Toni Packer's departure from ZCR [in late 1981], briefly took over her teaching duties [797].
Was compromised by a sexual misconduct with one of his female students [797].
"Former teacher at the Toronto Zen Centre, resigned after admitting to having multiple sexual relations with students at both the Toronto and Polish Zen Centres he taught at" [798].
In 1981 left for an extended pilgrimage [796]. "During his pilgrimage, he lived in Japan for a year and a half,
training under Harada Tangen" [796] Was "Abbot of the Northern Zen Sangha, with centers in Toronto, Canada and Warsaw, Poland" [796].
In summer 1986 sanctioned by PK as full Zen teacher [622,p.18].
- GRAEF, SUNYANA (b. 1948-) [183][286].
STARTED Zen training in (1969) [673]
AGE STARTED Zen training (1969 #673 minus 1948 #183=21)
21 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1987 #673 minus 1969 #673=18) 18 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher the Kapleau Line (Rochester Zen Center)/Sanbo Kyodan School: HŌSHI? (1976) [44]; SENSEI (1987) [673].
Referred to by a courtesy title : "Rōshi (in the sense of "Abbot/Abbess" or "Full Teacher") (since year?) [673].
Data:
In 1969 began her Zen training as a disciple of Philip Kapleau [673].
Sunyana Graef was born in Boston in 1948 and grew up in New York [673]. In the sixties, studied religion and philosophy at Bard College [673].
S. Graef "spent over nine years [19??-19?? - tmc] on the staff of the Rochester Zen Center as Head Cook, secretary and attendant to Roshi Kapleau,
and as the Center's administrator" [673].
In Nov 1976 appointed Hōshi? by Philip Kapleau [44].
In 1986 ordained as a priest and "sanctioned as a Dharma Heir of Roshi Kapleau a year later [1987-tmc]"[673]
Former teacher at the Toronto Zen Centre, head of the Vermont Center [24].
Teacher at the and the Casa Zen in Costa Rica [270].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): two (2) 3rd generation teachers in Graef Line<= Kapleau Line (Rochester Zen Center)<= Yasutani headed (1954-1973) Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Henderson, Ian Arthur Taigen (b. 1949-)[183][330][335][961].
STARTED Zen training in (1970) [674]
AGE STARTED Zen training (1970 #674 minus 1949 #183=21)
21 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2005 #674 minus 1970 #674=35) 35 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Graef Line of the Kapleau (Rochester Zen Center) School: SENSEI (2005) [674].
Referred to by a courtesy title: "Rōshi" (since year?) [674].
Data:
"[G]rew up a nominal Anglican" [963]. Attended Anglican Trinity College School, in Port Hope, Ontario [963].
"In 1970, he [Henderson] attended a workshop on Zen at the Rochester Zen Center with Roshi Philip Kapleau. Shortly thereafter he began
to practice at the Toronto Zen Centre, which was then an affiliate of the Rochester Zen Center" [674].
"[G]rew up a nominal Anglican" [963]. Attended Anglican Trinity College School, in Port Hope, Ontario [963].
The Toronto Zen Centre became independent in 1986; in 1996 came under the direction of Sunyana Graef, the abbot
of the Vermont Zen Center and a Dharma Heir of Philip Kapleau [674].
Taigen Henderson became first a student and then a disciple of Sunyana Graef [674].
In 2004 was ordained by her as a priest [674]. In Jun 2005, sanctioned as Sunyana GraefÕs first Dharma Heir [674].
On 1 Jan 2010, was ordained as a priest [962].
Teacher and abbot at the Toronto Zen Centre.
Prior to his involvement in Zen was a house renovator in Toronto [963].
- Murillo (Murillo Rodriguez #978), Carlos Bodhi (b. 1951?) [977].
STARTED Zen training in (1974) [977].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1974 #977 minus 1951? #977=23?)
23? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2025 #976 minus 1974 #977=51) 51 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Graef Line of the Kapleau (Rochester Zen Center) School: SENSEI (2025) [676].
Data:
Was a college student in 1970s [977] [= born circa 1950?, say in 1951? - tmc].
A graduate in Economics from U. of Costa Rica (UCR) [977].
A professor and researcher at the National University (UNA) [977].
in 1974, commenced Zen training under Philip Kapleau [977]
On 14 Sep 2024, ordained as the first Zen Buddhist priest in Costa Rica [977].
A student at the Casa Zen de Costa Rica, under Susanna Graef and from 2 Nov 2025 her Dharma Heir (sensei)[976].
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Kapleau Line<= Yasutani headed (1954-1973) Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- KJOLHEDE, PETER BODHIN (b. 1948-) [69].
STARTED Zen training in (1970) [731].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1970 #731 minus 1948 #69=22)
22 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1986 #622 minus 1970 #731=16) 16 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher the Kapleau Line (Rochester Zen Center)/Sanbo Kyodan School: SENSEI (1986) [622,p.18][630].
FORMAL STANDING as a student in Sevan koan training course (2004-2006) modelled on the curriculum of the Tarrant (Pacific Zen Institute) School: GRADUATE (2006) [732].
Referred to by a courtesy title : "Rōshi (in the sense of "Abbot/Abbess" or "Full Teacher") (since year?) [624].
Data:
Since 1970 a student o Philip Kapleau at the Rochester Zen Center [731]
In 1976 ordained by Kapleau as Buddhist priest [731]
In summer 1986 sanctioned by Philip Kapleau as full Zen teacher [622,p.18][731].
No information about him ever receiving 'Inka' is available [tmc].
Post 2006 he wrote: "In 2006 I completed a course of additional koan training on the following collections
not done by Roshi Kapleau: the Shoyoroku (Book of Serenity), the Denkoroku (Transmission of Light), and TozanÕs Five Ranks.
These I worked through, Òknee-to-knee, eyeball-to- eyeball,Ó over the course of two years [2004-2006 - tmc] with one of my Dharma-heirs,
Sevan Ross-sensei, who himself had worked through them with Roshi James Ford, a Dharma-heir of Roshi John Tarrant.
After I finished this koan work, my other disciple-teachers, one by one, undertook the same Òpost-graduateÓ koan training with me.
These collections have now been added to the koan curriculum of the Cloud-Water Sangha, comprised of the Rochester Zen Center and the Sanghas of the se same disciple-teachers of mine." [732].
Since 1986[624]/1987[630] Abbot at the Rochester Zen Center [624]. Teacher at the Madison Zen Center, WI.
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): twelve (12) 3rd generation teachers in Kjolhede Line (Cloud-Water Sangha)<= Kapleau Line (Rochester Zen Center)<= Yasutani headed (1954-1973) Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Carpio, Manuel (b. 19???) [956].
STARTED Zen training in (1980) [956].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1980 #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 1980 #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kjolhede Line of the Philip Kapleau (Rochester Zen) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
In 1982 #954, one of the founding members of Casa Zen [956].
"He has practiced Zen since 1980. He has been a disciple of Roshi Kapleau, Roshi Gerardo Gally, Jeff Shore and currently practices" under Peter Kjolhede [956]
A teacher in the Kapleau lineage and, since 2004, the director of Casa Zen in Mexico City [956].
- Goldman, Robert (b. 19??-).
STARTED Zen training in (1975) [377]
AGE STARTED Zen training (1975 #377 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc]
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2007 #377 minus 1975 #377=32) 32 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kjolhede Line of the Philip Kapleau (Rochester Zen) School: SENSEI (2007) [377].
Data:
Medical doctor. Practicing Zen since 1975, since 1981, in the tradition of Philip Kapleau. In Aug 2007, he was sanctioned by Peter
Kjolhede in a public ceremony in Berlin as a full Zen teacher [377].
- Kowal, Donna Dhara (b. 19??-) [730][624].
STARTED Zen training in (1998?) [730]
AGE STARTED Zen training (1998? #730 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2022 #730 minus 1998? #730=24) 24 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kjolhede Line of the Philip Kapleau (Rochester Zen) School: SENSEI (2022) [730].
Data:
Since 1998 a member of the Rochester Zen Center [730].
In 2022 authorized as a Zen teacher (Sensei) by Peter Kjolhede [730]
She was ordained as a Zen priest on August 6, 2023. [730]
Served as Head of Zendo at Chapin Mill, the RZCÕs country retreat facility [730].
A professor and author, Ph.D. in Rhetoric & Communication, U. of Pittsburgh, 1996 [730].
- ODLAND, KANJA (b. 1963-) [244].
STARTED Zen training in (1984) [379].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1984 #379 minus 1963 #244=21)
21 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2001 #379 minus 1984 #379=17) 17 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kjolhede Line of the Philip Kapleau (Rochester Zen) School: SENSEI (2001) [379].
Referred to by a courtesy title : "Rōshi (in the sense of "Abbot/Abbess" or "Full Teacher") (2006) [818].
Data:
Started her Zen training in 1984 as a student of both Philip Kapleau and his successor Bodhin Kjolhede. Ordained as a priest in 1999.
In 2001 was authorised to teach by Peter Kjolhede. Established, together with herDharma brother Sante Poromaa Sensei, Zengarden
- a full-time training temple in rural Sweden [379].
"Received dharma transmission from Bodhin Kjolhede in 2006 and now has the title Roshi" [818]
- POROMAA, MIKAEL SANTE (b. 1958-) [58][73][244]
STARTED Zen training in (1983) [627].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1983 #627 minus 1958 #244=25)
25 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1998 #628 minus 1983 #627=15) 15 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kjolhede Line of the Philip Kapleau (Rochester Zen) School: SENSEI (1998) [628].
Referred to by a courtesy title : "Rōshi (in the sense of "Abbot/Abbess" or "Full Teacher") (2002) [818].
Data:
Started Zen training with P. Kapleau in 1983 [627] Ordained as a Zen priest in 1991. Bodhin Kjolhede gave him sanction to teach in 1998 [628]. Teacher at the Stockholm Zen Center, Sweden and its
affiliateHelsinki Zen Center, Finland.
"Received dharma transmission from Bodhin Kjolhede in 2002 and now has the title Roshi" [818]
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): five (5) 4th generation teachers in Odland-Poromaa Line<= Kjolhede Line (Cloud-Water Sangha)<= Kapleau Line (Rochester Zen Center)<= Yasutani headed (1954-1973) Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Kaliski, Karl (b. 19??-) [380].
STARTED Zen training in (1998) [380]
AGE STARTED Zen training (1998 #380 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2015 #730 minus 1998 #380=17) 17 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Odland-Poroma Line of the Kapleau (Rochester Zen Center) School: SENSEI (2015) [380].
Data:
A student of Bodhin Kjolhede since 1998. Subsequently, a student of Bodhin Kjolhede's Dharma heirs - Sante Poromaa and Kanja Odland in Sweden.
He completed his formal koan training in 2013 and was [jointly?] sanctioned [by ? Odland and ? Poromaa - tmc] as a Zen teacher in 2015.
Teacher at the Cloud Water Zen Group, Glasgow, UK. [380]
- Ödman (Oedman), Dharman (b. 19??-) [820].
STARTED Zen training in (1999?) [820].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1999 #820 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2019? #820 minus 1999 #820=20) 20 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Odland-Poroma Line of the Kapleau (Rochester Zen Center) School: SENSEI (2019) [820].
Data:
Authorised to teach (Sensei) in 2019 [820]. Teacher at Gšteborg Zen Center, Sweden [820]
- Salo, Sangen (b. 1967-) [819].
STARTED Zen training in (2004) [819].
AGE STARTED Zen training (2004 #819 minus 1967 #819=37)
37years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2018 #819 minus 2004 #819=14) 14 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Odland-Poroma Line of the Kapleau (Rochester Zen Center) School: HŌSHI (2018) [819]; SENSEI (2022) [819].
Data:
Between 1992-1997 studied at the Academy of Fine Arts; graduated as a sculptor [819].
Made three visits to Bukkokuji temple in Japan in 2008, 2009 and 2024 [819].
"Finished his formal koan-practice at the end of 2013 (Mumonkan, Hekiganroku, Shoyoroku, Jujukinkai) and was ordained
as a Zen Buddhist priest the following spring" [819]
Authorised to teach in Jan 2018 [819]. Received Dharma Transmission (Sensei) 26 Feb 2022 [819]. Teacher at Helsinki Zen Center, Finland [819].
On 26 February, 2022, installed a new abbot) in Sanneji under the direction
of Sante Poromaa [819]. In the ceremony Sangen Salo also became Sante PoromaaÕs "first Dharma heir [= successor - tmc]in the line of Roshi Philip Kapleau" [819].
By Oct 2021, studied Zen under Sante Poroma and Kanja Odland for 18 years [= started zazen 2003] [827]
- Virtaperko, Mitra (b. 1977-) [969].
STARTED Zen training in (2003) [967].
AGE STARTED Zen training (2003 #967 minus 1977 #969=26)
26 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] 2021 #820 minus 2003 #967=18) 18 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Odland-Poroma Line of the Kapleau (Rochester Zen Center) School: SENSEI (2021) [820].
Data:
On 10 Oct 2021, authorised to teach (as Sensei) [967]. Teacher at Tampere Zen Center, Finland. [820]
By Oct 2021, has studied Zen under Sante Poroma and Kanja Odland for 18 years [= started zazen 2021 minus 18 = 2003, tmc][967].
A graduate (M.A., Music, 2006) from the Sibelius-Akatemiasta/Sibelius Academy [968].
Teaches harpsichord, continuo and general bass at the East Helsinki Music Institute at the Tampere Zen Center and in Helsinki [968].
Most likely a younger sister of the great Finnish composer, Ollie Virtaperko (b. 1973) [970].
- Zetterberg, Kansan (b. 19??-) [821].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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 #821 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Odland-Poroma Line of the Kapleau (Rochester Zen Center) School: SENSEI (2024) [821].
Data:
Authorised to teach (as Sensei) on 28th Oct 2024 [821]
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- Prince-Cherry, Jeanette (b. 1967-).
STARTED Zen training in (1994) [733].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1994 #733 minus 1967 #src=27)
27 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kjolhede Line of the Philip Kapleau (Rochester Zen) School: HŌSHI? (1999) [733].
Data:
Since 1994 practiced Zen [733]. A student of B. Khjohelde [733.] Since 1999 began instructing others in Zen meditation [733].
In 2022, "ordained as a Zen Buddhist Priest of the Three Jewels Order of the Cloud-Water Sangha" [733]. Received [in 2022? - tmc] name
ÒJissaiÓ [733].
"Served in the United States Air Force for eight years and earned a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Southern Illinois" U. [733]
Serves (as a coordinator?, group leader?) in a sangha in Luisville, KY [733]
- Pulleyn, John (b. 19??-) [624].
STARTED Zen training in (1968) [734]
AGE STARTED Zen training (1968 #734 minus y-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 #730 minus 1968 #734=53) 53 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kjolhede Line of the Philip Kapleau (Rochester Zen) School: SENSEI (2021) [629].
Data:
In 1968 became a student of Philip Kapleau at the RZC [734].
"On August 20, 2021, he was sanctioned as a Zen teacher by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede" [629].
A BA in History in late 1960s from Oberlin College. Later than in 1990 got "BS in nursing and worked as a pediatric nurse for 10 years" [734]
- Ross, Lanny Sevan Keido Sei'an (b. 7 Sep 1951-) [58].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src]
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1951 #58=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1997 #800 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kjolhede Line of the Philip Kapleau (Rochester Zen) School: SENSEI (1997) [800].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ford Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: SENSEI (2007) [194].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Sevan Ross in the James Ford Line (5th gen.)
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): one (1) 4th generation teacher in Sevan Ross Line<= Kjolhede Line (Cloud-Water Sangha)<= Kapleau Line (Rochester Zen Center)<= Yasutani headed (1954-1973) Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- GRAHAM, JIM YUSAN (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (1989) [825].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1989 #825 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2009 #800 minus 1989 #825=20) 20 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Sevan Ross (Kjolhede style) Line of the Philip Kapleau (Rochester Zen) School: SENSEI (2009) [800].
Data:
In 1989 commenced Zen training in Chicago Zen Center [825].
In 2009 was appointed Sensei by Sevan Ross [800].
In 2010 become the new director of the Chicago Zen Center (www.chicagozen.com), CZC, in Evanston, IL, US [800], replacing his teacher
Sevan Ross, who "[a]fter almost decade and half [1997 to 2010=13 years, tmc] of tireless service" suddenly decided to depart [800].
In 2023, after 13 years of service, stepped down as the abbot [825].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): one (1) 5th generation teacher in Graham Line<= Sevan Ross Line<= Kjolhede Line (Cloud-Water Sangha)<= Kapleau Line (Rochester Zen Center)<= Yasutani headed (1954-1973) Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Geiman, Kevin Paul Shodhin (b. 19??-) [800][828]
STARTED Zen training in (1996) [826].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1996 #826 minus y-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 #800 minus 1996 #826=25) 25 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Graham Line of the Philip Kapleau (Rochester Zen) School: SENSEI (2021) [800].
Data:
In 1996 commenced Zen training in Chicago Zen Center [826].
Since 2010 a priest of the Chicago Zen Center [800].
in 2021 appointed sensei by Jim Graham [800].
In 2023 Jim Graham retired as abbot and designated Shodhin as his successor at the CSC [800].
A Senior Research Professor at the Dept of Philosophy and Theology, Valpariso Univ., Indiana, US and an author of two books on Buddhist and Christian spirituality [826][827].
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- Sturmer von, Richard (b. 1957-) [960].
STARTED Zen training in (1982) [960].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1982 #960 minus 1957 #src=25)
24 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2024 #960 minus 1982 #960=42) 42 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kjolhede Line of the Philip Kapleau (Rochester Zen) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src]; SENSEI (2024) [960].
Data:
In 1982, started systematic zazen after attending a workshop led by Philip Kapleau [960].
In 1986, became a student of Peter Kjolhede [960].
"[Trained for a decade [1994?-2004, tmc] at the Rochester Zen Center and completed the koan curriculum there" [960] and in 2004, returned to NZ [960].
In 2004, together with his Charlotte Wrightson, founded the Auckland Zen Centre [959].
A student of Peter Kjolhede [960].
In 2024, received 'Denbo', and authorisation as a Zen teacher fromy Peter Kjolhede [960]
A "writer, performer, and film-maker" [960]
- Taylor, Trueman (b. 19???) [955].
STARTED Zen training in (1997) [955].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1997 #955 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus xx #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kjolhede Line of the Philip Kapleau (Rochester Zen) School: HŌSHI (2008?) [957]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
In 1997, on completion of university studies in Canada, embarked for full-time residential training at the Rochester Zen Center [955].
A student of Peter Kjolhede [955]. In Aug 2008, ordained a Zen Buddhist priest Peter Kjolhede [955].
For nine years until 2024 (i.e. 2014-2023, tmc) was a Cook at the RZC [957]. Prior to being a Cook, for over six years (i.e. 2008-2014, tmc) was a Head of Zendo (= in 2008? became a Hōshi?)[957].
- Thomforde, Gerardo Gally aka Gerardo Gally (b. 1949-15 Mar 2024) [953][954].
STARTED Zen training in (1980) [955].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1980 #src minus 1949 #953=29)
29 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2002 #955 minus 1980 #src=22) 22 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kjolhede Line of the Philip Kapleau (Rochester Zen) School: SENSEI (2002) [955].
Referred to by a courtesy title : "Rōshi (in the sense of "Abbot/Abbess" or "Full Teacher") (since year?) [src].
Data:
Born in Mexico of a Spanish father and an American mother [955].
Dharma heir of Peter Kjolhede [624]
Since 2002, a student of Peter Kjolhede [952].
By Dec 2021 he practiced zazen for 38 years [2021 minus 38 = started zazen in 1983 - tmc][952]
In 1982, established Casa Zen [954].
"He committed to Zen at a 1980 sesshin led by [...] Philip Kapleau in Mexico [955].
After attending sesshin four times a year for 22 years [1980 plus 22 = 22; tmc] and completing Rochester Zen Center's koan curriculum,
Gerardo was sanctioned by Bodhin-roshi" [955].
Received 'inka' from Peter Kjolhede bef. Mar 2024 [954]
"A lay teacher in the Kapleau lineage and the director of Casa Zen in Mexico City" [952].
A bachelorÕs and masterÕs degrees in architecture (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, UNAM and University College, London [954]),
has worked in housing design and ran his own architecture firm [955].
- WRIGHTSON, CHARLOTTE AMALA (b. 1958-) [277][960].
STARTED Zen training in (1982) [960].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1982 #960 minus 1958 #277=24)
24 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2012 #277 minus 1998? #277=14) 14 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kjolhede Line of the Philip Kapleau (Rochester Zen) School: HŌSHI (2004) [277]; SENSEI (2012) [277].
Referred to by a courtesy title : "Rōshi (in the sense of "Abbot/Abbess" or "Full Teacher") (2024?) [959].
Data:
"She and her husband Richard von Sturmer began Zen practice in 1982 after attending a workshop led by [...] Philip Kapleau" [960].
In 1986, became a student of Peter Kjolhede [960].
In 1989, began full-time residential training in Rochester [960]
From 1996 to 2003 she was the CenterÕs Head of Zendo (head priest in charge of training) [960].
In late 2003, upon completion of formal koan training under Peter Kjolhede, returned to Auckland, New Zealand [960]
In 1999 ordained as a Zen priest [277][960]. In 2004 sanctioned to teach [277].
In 2004, together with her husband, Richard von Sturmer, Charlotte Wrightson founded [and became an Abbess? - tmc] the Auckland Zen Centre [959].
In Feb 2012 received 'Denbo' from Peter Kjolhede [277].
The teacher and Spiritual Director of the Auckland Zen Centre (www.aucklandzen.org.nz), New Zealand [277][959].
Completed (1989) an M.A. in Italian at Auckland U. [960]
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): one (1) 4th generation teacher in Charlotte Wrightson Line<= Kjolhede Line (Cloud-Water Sangha)<= Kapleau Line (Rochester Zen Center)<= Yasutani headed (1954-1973) Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Argetsinger, Kathryn Kanji Shinko (b. 19???-) [958][966].
STARTED Zen training in 2001) [958].
AGE STARTED Zen training (2001 #958 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 2001 #958=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Amala Wrightson Line of the Philip Kapleau (Rochester Zen) School: HŌSHI (2018?) [956]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
"[P]racticed and served at the Rochester and Auckland Zen Centers since 2001" [958].
She is currently RZCÕs Head of Zendo and offers Private Instruction [958].
In Nov 2018, ws ordained by Charlotte Wrightson as a lay member [Hōshi? - tmc] of the Three Jewels Order [966].
"Ordained as a Zen priest in 2022" [958], "[C]ontinues her work with her teacher, [Charlotte] Amala Wrightson-roshi" [958].
In 2010, she quit teaching Latin and Greek at the U. of Rochester to become a novice Zen priest [958].
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- Kjolhede, Sonja Sunya (b. 21 Apr 1951-) [561][948].
STARTED Zen training in (1970) [636]
AGE STARTED Zen training (1970 #636 minus 1951 #948=19)
19 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1994 #636 minus 1970 #636=24) 24 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher the Kapleau Line (Rochester Zen Center)/Sanbo Kyodan School: HŌSHI? (1976) [44]; SENSEI (1994) [636].
Referred to by a courtesy title : "Rōshi (in the sense of "Abbot/Abbess" or "Full Teacher") (since 2014) [948].
Data:
SISTER of Peter Bodhin Kjolhede, WIFE of Lawson David Sachter [24][56].
"When I was a teenager in the Ô60Õs, one of the few Zen books available was Nancy Wilson RossÕs The World of Zen [1st published on 1 Sep 1964, #951 - tmc]" [950]
On 21 April 2014 turned 63 y. old [thus 2014 minus 63 = 1951 - tmc] [948].
Since 1970 a student of Philip Kapleau [636].
In Nov 1976 appointed Hōshi? by Philip Kapleau [44].
"In 1994, Roshi Kapleau sanctioned her as a dharma heir [= successor, Sensei? [44] - tmc], and she took ordination vows the following [1995 - tmc].
year" [636].
In Apr 2024 received (from who? - tmc) 'Inka' [948].
Teacher at the Windhorse Zen Community, Rochester, NY. Teacher at the Warsaw, Poland affiliate Zen centre (established by D. Gifford) of the Rochester Zen Center [24][56].
- Low, Albert (16 Dec 1928-29 Jan 2016) [331][333].
STARTED Zen training in (1961) [743].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1961 #743 minus 1928 #331=33)
33 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1986 #741 minus 1961 #743=25) 25 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher the Kapleau Line (Rochester Zen Center)/Sanbo Kyodan School: HŌSHI (1979) [741]; SENSEI (1986) [741].
Referred to by a courtesy title : "Rōshi (in the sense of "Abbot/Abbess" or "Full Teacher") (since year?) [741].
Data:
In 1966 started Zen studies firtst with Hakuun Yasutani, then for the next 20 years with Philip Kapleau [742].
"In 1976, after having experienced a deep breakthrough, he retired from corporate life" [743].
In 1976 "went to the Rochester Zen Center for three years, where he served as editor of the Center's journal" [741].
"In 1979, he relocated to Montreal as a probationary teacher" [Hōshi - tmc]. In 1986, he finished his training and was authorized by Kapleau to teach as a Zen master [Sensei - tmc][741].
Teacher at the Montreal Zen Center (www.zenmontreal.ca), Canada [28].
- PACKER (née Eggert), TONI (5 Jul 1927-23 Aug 2013) [332][626].
STARTED Zen training in (1967?) [622,p.16].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1967? #622,p.16 minus 1927 #332=40)
40 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1976 #622 minus 1967? #622=9) 9 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher the Kapleau Line (Rochester Zen Center)/Sanbo Kyodan School: SENSEI (1976) [44][622,p.17][626].
LEFT the Sanbo Kyodan SCHOOL (1981) [622,p.20].
ESTABLISHED A NEW SPIRITUALLY and ORGANISATIONALLY INDEPENDENT ZEN SCHOOL: Springwater Center (1983) (a non-religious meditative inquiry & retreats organisation) [625].
Data:
A graduate student of psychology at the U. of Buffalo [626]. Since the late 1960s a student of Philip Kapleau at the Rochester Zen
Center [622,p.16]. Kapleau appointed her Sensei in ca. 1976 [626]. Transmission in Nov 1976 by Philip Kapleau [44].
In early 1979 she began to hold sesshins in at the RZC [622,p.17]
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A Zen teacher till late 1981, who upon becoming filled with deep doubts about "forms and rituals of traditional Zen" [626] and Buddhism as such [622,p.20].
took several of the RZC's Zen students with her and left the RZC [622,p.20]. On 31 Dec 1981 established [625] her
an independent meditation center (initially known as Genesee Valley Zen Center [625]) in a nearby suburb of Rochester.
In 1983 the T. Packer's group moved to Springwater NY, some 45 miles Sth of Rochester [625]. In 1986 the organization's name was changed to 'Springwater Center' [625].
Since 1983 resident teacher at a non-religious 'meditative inquiry and retreats'Springwater Center, NY. [626].
The Centre has survived T. Packer's death in 2013 and in 2020 celebrated it's 40th anniversary of existence [625].
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- SACHTER, LAWSON DAVID (b. 19??-) [23][561].
STARTED Zen training in (1969) [561].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1969 #561 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1996 #561-1969 #561=27) 27 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher the Kapleau Line (Rochester Zen Center)/Sanbo Kyodan School: SENSEI (1996) [561].
Referred to by a courtesy title : "Rōshi (in the sense of "Abbot/Abbess" or "Full Teacher") (since year?) [src].
Data:
HUSBAND of Sonja Kjolhede [561].
A psychotherapist [561]. Started sitting practice in 1969 [561]. A student of Philip Kapleau since 1971 [561].
"Completed his formal study and koan training in the mid 1980s. In 1996, [...] Kapleau sanctioned Lawson to teach, and
ordained him as a Zen priest three years later" [561].
Teacher at the Windhorse Zen Community, Alexander, NC [561].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): two (2) 3rd generation teachers in Sachter Line<= Kapleau Line (Rochester Zen Center)<= Yasutani headed (1954-1973) Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- George, Geoff (b. 19??-).
STARTED Zen training in (2010) [561].
AGE STARTED Zen training (2010 #561 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Sachter Line of the Kapleau (Rochester Zen Center) School: HŌSHI (bef. 2019) [561].
Data:
Licensed psychologist and a student of Lawson Sachter since 2010 [561].
Subsequently appointed by Lawson Sachter as the assistant Dharma teacher at the Clear Water Zen Center,
Clearwater, FL [561]. Ordained 27 Oct 2019 as a novitiate lay Zen priest by Lawson Sachter [561].
- Rosen, Ken (b. 19??-6 Oct 2018) [561].
STARTED Zen training in (1973?) [561].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1973? #561 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2013? #561 minus 1973? #561=36) 36 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Sachter Line of the Kapleau (Rochester Zen Center) School: SENSEI? (2013) [561].
Data:
Founded the Clear Water Zen Center, Clearwater, FL [561] in the 1980Õs [561].
Licensed psychotherapist and a student of "Philip Kapleau at the Rochester Zen Center in the early 1970Õs" [561].
In 2013 appointed by Lawson Sachter as the "Head of Zendo and Dharma Preceptor of the Clear Water Zen Center, Clearwater, FL [561].
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- CLARKE, RICHARD (31 Jan 1933-Jun 2013) [30][660].
SELF-DECLARED teacher (1980)[44].
STARTED Zen training in (1967)/(1968) [660]/[814].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1967 #660 minus 1933 #30=34)
34 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1976 #814 minus 1967 #610=9) 9 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher the Kapleau Line (Rochester Zen Center)/Sanbo Kyodan School: NONE [24] or HŌSHI?/SENSEI (1976) [44]/[814].
LEFT the Sanbo Kyodan SCHOOL (1980) [24][44].
ESTABLISHED A NEW SPIRITUALLY and ORGANISATIONALLY INDEPENDENT ZEN SCHOOL: Living Dharma Center of Zen Buddhist Training and Practice (1981) [814].
Data:
From 1967 to 1980, a student of Philip Kapleau [44].
Also, at some point in time, a student at Mt. Baldy Zen Center under Kyozan Joshu Sasaki, Rinzai [660].
In Nov 1976 appointed by Philip Kapleau as Hōshi? [44] or as Sensei? [814].
"Richard Clarke began in 1968 a thirteen year period of formal Zen training,
including the traditional koan system, in the Harada-Yasutani-Kapleau Lineage,
in which he received Transmission (validation of Awakening to Fundamental Reality) [sensei?]" [814]
"Richard evolved a teaching that preserves the essence of the ancient tradition of Zen,
while developing and translating this into forms appropriate to our time and culture" [814]
Acc. to Philip Kapleau R. Clarke was neither ordained by
P. Kapleau, nor sanctioned by him to teach [24]. In Kapleau's opinion, R. Clarke has no basis for claiming
any connection with Kapleau's Dharma heirship or lineage [24].
See also the References page for a dissenting note [44] by R. Clarke.
For R. Clarke's Dharma heirs and successors' account of Clarke's progress as a senior student of P. Kapleau see [660][814].
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Teacher at the Living Dharma Sangha Center, (originally est. 1972 in Sharon Springs, NY as a branch of RZC; redefined and renamed in 1981 [814]), later in Coventry, CT [30], now at Northampton, MA [660]
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- Kubota, Akira Ji'un-ken (b. 1932-).
STARTED Zen training in (1949) [273a-d]
AGE STARTED Zen training (1949 #273 minus 1932 #src=17)
17 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1970 #273a-d minus 1949 #273a-d=21) 21 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (1985 #273a-d minus 1970 #273a-d=15) 15 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yasutani Line of Yasutani headed (1954-1973) Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (in or bef. 1970) [273a-d];
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of Yamada Kōun headed (1973-1989) Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SHŌSHIKE/AUTHENTIC ZEN MASTER (1983) [273a-d]; RŌSHI (1985) [273a-d].
Data:
A student of Hakuun Yasutani for 21 years [273a-d][15 yrs acc. to #609,s.xvii] "1949, finishing
his koan training in 1970" [273a-d]. After Yasutani's death in 1973, continued Zen training under Yamada Koun [273a-d]
"In 1983 he was appointed
Zen Master [Shōshike] of the SANBŌZEN, and consequently succeeded to the Dharma of Yamada Kōun Roshi in 1985." [273a-d]
Following the death of Yamada Koun (Sep 1989) [273a-d], head (1989-2004) of the Sanbo Kyodan school [273a-d]. Taught at The Center for Health Care & Public Concern (Tokyo Kembikyoin Medical Center), Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan [157][159].
- MAEZUMI, TAIZAN HAKUYŪ (24 Feb 1931-14 May 1995) [217][653][655]
STARTED Zen training in (1942?) [725].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1942? #725 minus 1931 #217=11)
11 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1955 #659 minus 1942? #725=13) 13 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (1970 #659 minus 1955 #659=15) 15 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Hakujun KURODA Line of Sōtō Zen: SENSEI (1955) [659].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Hakuun YASUTANI Line of Sanbo Kyodan (Sōtō&&Rinzai) Zen: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (1970) [659][666][725].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kōryū ŌSAKA Line of Rinzai Zen: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (1973) [659][725].
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (Sensei - 1955) [659][725].
Data:
He was ordained as a Soto Zen monk at the age of eleven [725] [1931+11=1942? tmc]. Received degrees in Oriental Literature and Philosophy
from Komazawa University and studied at Sojiji, one of the two main Sōtō monasteries in Japan [725]. Received Dharma Transmission
from hisFATHER, Hakujun Kuroda, in 1955 [in Sōtō lineage - tmc] [725].
"In 1956 he was sent to the United States to serve as a priest at the Zenshu-ji in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles,
the Soto Zen Headquarters for the United States. Early in the 1960s, Maezumi began holding zazen at Zenshuji for
Western students, which eventually led to the opening of the Zen Center of Los Angeles in 1967" [725].
"When Yasutani Roshi [Sōtō&&Rinzai - tmc] came to Los Angeles [in 1962],
Maezumi started to do koan study with him. Between Yasutani's several trips to America and Maezumi's trips to Japan
to continue his study, the two developed their relationship further.
On December 7, 1970, Maezumi received the seal of dharma succession" [666].
On completion of studies with Yasutani, Maezumi in the next 3 years commenced and completed studies with
Kōryū Ōsaka [Shingon as well as Rinzai, 'Inka' in 1973, #725]
thus becoming a Dharma successor in three lines - Sōtō, Sanbo Kyodan and Rinzai - of Zen [653].
In 1979 founded an affinity organisation "White Plum Asanga, WPA" (www.whiteplum.org) [658].
The Maezumi Line is labelled here "Sōtō##Rinzai". Had "12 first generation successors" [795]
Maezumi's lineage adopted a training program modelled on the approach of Harada Sogaku school: a combination of Sōtō's shikantaza with
a selective curriculum [656] of Rinzai koans.
PLEASE NOTE
"Teachers in the lineage of Taezan Maezumi (White Plum Asanga), although drawing on both Soto and Rinzai
traditions in the manner partly pioneered by Yasutani Rōshi, do not generally regard themselves as "Sanbo Kyodan"
teachers, and neither does the international "Sanbo-zen" organisation regard them as members of that tradition,
so presenting "Sanbo Kyodan school" as a term synonymousÊwith the entire "Harada-Yasutani line" seems potentially
misleading (though the adoption of the name "Sanbo-zen" by the formal organisation does help to distance the two
categories). In my own experience, teachers in the Maezumi-Glassman line tend to trace their dharma succession through
Maezumi's first teacher, his father Baian Hakujun Kuroda (Japanese Soto lineage) and not through Yasutani [emphasis - tmc], and they
tend to distinguish their approach to Zen from that of the Sanbo-zen school. I have attempted on occasion to make
this distinction in the relevant Wikipedia articles, but it is an uphill battle when web pages such as yours are
cited as primary sources." - Jeremy Marshall
(member of the Woodchester Valley Zendo, UK; former member of the One Heart Sangha, Silver Spring, MD, and the
Oxford Zen Centre, UK), email to T. Matthew Ciolek, 11 Nov 2019 [419].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): twelve (12) 1st generation teachers in Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga (1979-present)) School
- ANCHETA, ALFRED JITSUDŌ (1943-2020) [585]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1943 #585=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1993 #127 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2012 #585 minus 1993 #127=19) 19 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maezumi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (1993) [127].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (1999) [127]; RŌSHI (2012) [585].
Data:
One of Taizan Maezumi's twelve Dharma Successors [590]. Received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' in 1993 [127].
In 1995 founded Hidden Mountain Zen Center, Albuquerque, NM [585]
In 1999, Ancheta Sensei was installed as abbot of Hidden Mountain Zen Center,
Albuquerque, NM [59].
in 1999, received his second Dharma Transmission from Bernard Glassman [127], followed by 'Inka' on 4 Aug 2012 [585]
(see Glassman line (3rd gen.). Member of the White Plum Asanga (WPA) (www.whiteplum.org) [258].
Later, was the founder and teacher of the "No Gate Zen Center" (nogatezencenter.org), at Nob Hill in Albuquerque, NM [583]
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): seven (7) 2nd generation teachers in Ancheta Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- Arbiter, Eric Kishin (b. 19??-) [525]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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 of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [525].
Data:
[forthcoming]
- Bruce-Fritz, Carol Myoshin (b. 19??-) [525]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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 of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [525].
Data:
[forthcoming]
- Elkin, Richard (Rick) Issan Mugai (b. 19??-) [525][583]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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 of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [525].
Data:
Teacher at the "No Gate Zen Center", Albuquerque, NM [583].
- Fritz, Ralph Kendo (b. 19??-) [525]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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 of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [525].
Data:
[forthcoming]
- Helzer, Douglas Red Heart (b. 19??-) [525]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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 of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [525].
Data:
[forthcoming]
- WALTER, SYDNEY MUSAI (1935-2019) [127]
STARTED Zen training in (1970) [834]
AGE STARTED Zen training (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 of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (1999) [510]; RŌSHI (1999) [525].
Data:
In 1970, commenced Zen studies under Shunryu Suzuki [834].
He later was a student (year?-1995) of Taizan Maezumi [834]. In 1995, following Maezumi's death became a student of
Alfred Ancheta [834].
In Jan 1999, Alfred Ancheta gave him Dharma Transmission [834]. Teacher at
Hidden Mountain Zen Center and at Prajna Zendo, Lamy, New Mexico [510].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): two (2) 3rd generation teachers in Walter Line<= Ancheta Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- BRIGHTON, DAVID DAISHIN (b. 19??-).
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2007 #551 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Walter Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (2007) [551].
Data:
Received Dharma Transmisssion in 2007 [551].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): two (two) 4th generation teachers Brighton Line<= Walter Line<= Ancheta Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- White, Josh Dainin (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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) School: SENSEI (2014) [551].
Data:
Received Dharma Transmisssion in 2014 [551].
- Halasan, Corazon Jishin (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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) School: SENSEI (2014) [551].
Data:
Received Dharma Transmisssion in 2014 [551].
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- Green, James Kando (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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) 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 (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training (1997?) [608]
AGE STARTED Zen training (1977? #608 minus y-born #src=x)
x 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 of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: 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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [525].
Data:
Medical doctor [584]. 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].
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]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School: SENSEI (1995) [345];
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) 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 (16 Apr 2025): two (2) 2nd generation teachers in Andersen-Palmer Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- Nelson Julie Myogen Seido [535](b. 1956-) [535].
STARTED Zen training in (2004?) [535].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School: HŌSHI (2021) [465].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Andersen-Palmer Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (2023) [535].
Data:
About 2004 [say, 2004? - tmc] began practicing Zen in theÊRobert AitkenÊlineage [535].
Since about 2003, practiced Zen [1028].
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].
- Wolff, John Gendo (b. 2 Dec 1958-) [342][344]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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
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continuation of the 1st generation teachers in Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- BAYS, JAN CHŌZEN SOULE (b. 9 Aug 1945-)
STARTED Zen training in (1973) [689].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1973 #689 minus 1945 #src=28)
28 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1983 #689 minus 1973 #689=10) 10 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (year? #src minus 1983 #689=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maezumi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (1983) [689]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [67][199][689].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
One of Taizan Maezumi's twelve Dharma Successors [590].
Has studied Zen Buddhism since 1973 [689].
Received "Jukai (lay precepts) in 1975 and Tokudo, PriestÕs Ordination, in 1979 from Taizan Maezumi"[689].
"From 1978 to 1983 she lived at Zen Center of Los Angeles, studying with Maezumi, Roshi" [689].
"She finished formal koan study in 1983 and she was given Dharma transmission (authorization to teach) that same year" [689]".
"Following the death of Maezumi, Roshi in 1995 she continued her training with Shodo Harada, Roshi,
a Rinzai Zen teacher and the abbot of Sogen-ji monastery in Japan"[689].
Dharma successor of Dennis Merzel [510.] WIFE of Laren Hogen Bays [src].
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 (16 Apr 2025): two (2) 2nd generation teachers in Jan Bays Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- BAYS, LAREN HOGEN (b. 1949-)
STARTED Zen training in (1968) [689].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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'] (2000 #433 minus 1968 #689=32) 32 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (year? #src minus 2000 #433=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Bays Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (2000) [433]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [199][433].
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (Sensei - 2000) [433].
Data:
HUSBAND of Jan Chosen Bays. Was practicing in 1968-1975 with Philip Kapleau [689].
Student of Taizan Maezumi at Zen Center of Los Angeles, from 1980-1984. [433].
In addition, since 1990 [432], he studied under a Rinzai teacher
Harada Shodo
of Sogenji Monastery, Japan [199][689]. Received Dharma Transmission from Jan Bays in 2000 [433][689].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): nine (9) 3rd generation teachers in Jan Bays-Laren Bays Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- Conover, Nancy Kodo (b. 19??-).
STARTED Zen training in (2000) [432].
AGE STARTED Zen training (2000 #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 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) School: SENSEI (2015) [432].
Data:
Practiced Zen since 2000. Received Lay Transmission from Jan Bays and Laren Bays in 2015. Teacher at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple [432].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Costenbader, Amy Kisei (b. 19??-).
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: HŌSHI (2018) [432].
Data:
Ordained Zen priest. Lives at Great Vow Zen Monastery since 2010. Made Dharma Holder in 2018 [432].
- Green, Patric Bansho (b. 19??-).
STARTED Zen training in (2004) [432]
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School: HŌSHI (2015) [432].
Data:
Practiced Zen since 2004 [432]. Made Dharma Holder in 2015 [432]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Hansen, Kim Koben (b. 19??-).
STARTED Zen training in (1995) [432].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School: SENSEI (2015) [432].
Data:
Practiced Zen since 1995 [432]. Received Lay Transmission from Chozen and Hogen Rōshis in 2015. Teacher at North Shore Zendo, Vancouver, Canada [432]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Lynch, Danney Soten (b. 19??-).
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) 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??-)
STARTED Zen training in (2004) [435].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [435].
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??-).
STARTED Zen training in (1977) [432].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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 [432]. Since 2011, a student of Dzogchen (Tibetan Buddhism) teacher, Keith Dowman [432].
- Trussell, Larry Fuho (b. 19??-).
STARTED Zen training in (1976) [432].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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 [432].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Welsh, Ed Gensho (b. 19??-).
STARTED Zen training in (2002) [432].
AGE STARTED Zen training (2002 #432 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) 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<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
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- Terris, Abby Mushin (b. 19??-).
STARTED Zen training in (1977) [435]
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School: SENSEI (2013) [432].
Data:
Zen practitioner since 1977. In 1992, started Corvallis Zen Circle (now Sangha Jewel Temple), where she teaches.
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<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
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continuation of the 1st generation teachers in Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- BECK, CHARLOTTE JŌKO (27 Mar 1917 - 15 Jun 2011) [32][256]
STARTED Zen training in (1965?) [706].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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 HakuÕun Yasutani Roshi [1885-1973 - tmc] and Soen Nakagawa Roshi [1907-1984 - tmc], passing the Mu koan with Soen Roshi" [706]
In 1978 Received Dharma Transmission from Taizan Maezumi [690].
In 1983 "broke with Maezumi over his actions and opened [in the same year - tmc] Zen Center of San Diego" [690].
Since the break up of 1983 "Charlotte Joko Beck and her dharma heirs adapted elements of the vipassana tradition" [706].
From 1983 to Jul 2006 [691] was the head teacher at the Zen Center of San Diego (ZCSD) [690].
In 1995 she 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 (16 Apr 2025): twelve (12) 2nd generation teachers in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), independent fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School
- BAYDA, EZRA SHINKOKU (b. 1944-) [136][252][692]
STARTED Zen training in (1973?) [691].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1973? #691 minus 1944 #136=29?)
29? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1998 #693 minus 1973? #691=25) 25 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), independent fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School: HŌSHI (1995) [693]; SENSEI (1998) [693].
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 and Santa Rosa Zen Group (2019)[485]
Data:
HUSBAND of Elizabeth Hamilton [136].
Practiced various styles of meditation since 1970 [693].
In the early 1970Õs studied with Osaka Koryu (Rinzai), Taizan Maezumi's teacher [691].
In 1978 began formal Zen practice with Taizan Maezumi at the Zen Centre of Los Angeles (ZCLA) [693].
Subsequently continued studied [post 1998?] with Jakusho Kwong (Sōtō) of Shunryu Suzuki lineage [693].
In 1992 started studying "with Charlotte Joko Beck [693].
In 1995 began teaching Zen [as a Hōshi/Dharma Holder] [693].
In 1998 Ezra Bayda received Dharma Transmission from Charlotte Beck [691][693].
In 2006 Joko Beck revoked Dharma Transmissions she previously gave to Ezra Bayda and Elizabeth Hamilton [250].
In 2008 during a ceremony, "in the ZCLA AncestorÕs Room, [...] officiated by ZCLAÕs 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 (16 Apr 2025): two (2) 3rd generation teachers in Bayda Line<= Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), independent fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School
- Moore, Diana (b. 19??-) [705].
STARTED Zen training in (1995?) [705]
AGE STARTED Zen training (1995? #705 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Bayda Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): HŌSHI? or SENSEI? (2016) [705].
LEFT the Bayda circle of students (2019?) [705].
Data:
Since 1995 practicing meditation with Ezra Bayda [705] "is one of the original members of the Santa Rosa Zen Group" [705].
On 23 Jul 2016 was "authorized as the group's teacher by Ezra Bayda and Elizabeth Hamilton" [705].
The Santa Rosa Zen Group (est. in 1995 by E. Bayda) [705] "is not Buddhist, although much of the teaching is consistent with Buddhism" [705]
- Zolynas, Al (b. 1945-) [697].
STARTED Zen training in (1979) [696].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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:
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]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), independent fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Teacher at the Zen Center of Portland, Portland, OR. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Christenson, Anna (b. 19??-) [51]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), independent 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??-)
STARTED Zen training in (1975) or (1976) [500][965] or [852,p.10-11]
AGE STARTED Zen training (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), independent fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School: SENSEI (2003) [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 AitkenÕs 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 "over the "way decisions were being made". In the aftermath, Tarrant has revoked Dawson's apprentice teacher 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 as a teacher.""
In the late 1990s, actually, following his separation from his subsequent 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 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 thingsÑmismanagement and testing of limits and personality clashesÑ led to GeoffÕs 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 (b. 19??-) [32]
STARTED Zen training in (1975?) [694].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1975? #694 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1994 #694 minus 1975? #694=19) 19 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), independent 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].
EXPELLED FROM the Beck (Ordinary Mind Zen) SCHOOL (2006) [690]
REMOVED FROM TEACHING POSITIONS at San Diego Zen Centre (2019)[485]
Data:
WIFE of Ezra Bayda [136][251].
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 AncestorÕs Room, [...] officiated by ZCLAÕs 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 WPAÕs 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]
STARTED Zen training in (1975?) [707].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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'] (2014 #346 minus 1975? #707=39) 39 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), independent fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School: HŌSHI (1996) [707]; SENSEI (2014) [346].
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 (16 Apr 2025): one (1) 3rd generation teacher in Howard Line<= Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), independent fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School
- Jensen, Vince (b. 19??-) [710]
STARTED Zen training in (1985) [707].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1985 #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'] (2021 #707 minus 1985 #707=36) 36 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Davison Line of the Diamond Sangha School: PRACTICE LEADER (Hōshi) (2016) [707].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Howard Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): PRACTICE LEADER (Hōshi) (2017) [707]; SENSEI (2021) [707].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Vince Jensen in the Davison Line (5th gen.)
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), independent fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School
- MAGID, BARRY [does not seem to use Buddhist names - tmc] (b. 19 Dec 1949-) [79][94]
STARTED Zen training in (1977?) [930].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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), independent 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 met and 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 independently [930].
Teacher atThe 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 (16 Apr 2025): five (5) 3rd generation teachers in Magid Line<= Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), independent fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School
- GEORGE, PAT JIKYO (b. 19??-) [934]
STARTED Zen training in (mid 1980s, say 1985? - tmc) [932, #933].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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, withJohn 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 (16 Apr 2025): three (3) 4th generation teachers in George Line<= Magid Line<= Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), independent fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School
- Koller, Bob (b. 19??-) [934]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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 MasterÕs Degree in Social Work from Washington U. [934]. A medical social worker [934].
- Nichols, Peter (b. 19??-) [934]
STARTED Zen training in (1988?) [934].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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 (y-hosg) [934]; SENSEI (2022) [934].
Data:
In the late 1980s and early 90s. [say, between 1988? and 1992? - tmc], a student of Bernard Glassman and John Loori [934].
In 2022, received from Pat George Dharma Transmission ('Sensei') [934].
A retired writer-editor [934].
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- Poirer, Marc (b. 1952-2 Aug 2015) [422][926]
STARTED Zen training in (1981) [422].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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]
STARTED Zen training in (1987?) [921].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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): HŌSHI? (2011) [347]; SENSEI (2014) [346].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Graef Line of the Kapleau (Rochester Zen Center) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [347]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
&
Data:
Megan Zen practice in the late 1980Õs (say 1987? - tmc) [921].
In the 1990s, a student of Hwalson Sunim, a teacher within the Chogye Order of Korea, a Lin-chi (Rinzai) school of Zen [422].
In 1998, she moved to Costa Rica [422], where she became a formal student
of Sunyana Graef (Philip Kapleau line) [347]. "In 2005 Karen returned to the United States where she spent 2 years in
residence at the [Sunyana Graef's - tmc] Vermont Zen Center [www.vermontzen.org - tmc]" [422].
In 2009 "retook her formal vows with her current teacher, Barry Magid" [347].
In 2011 received 'Denkai' transmission of precepts from Barry Magid [347].
On 14 Nov 2014 received 'Denbo' from Barry Magid [708][346]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
Known online teachings by Karen Terzano (www.ordinarymind.com).
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): three (3) 4th generation teachers in Terzano Line<= Magid Line<= Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), independent fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School
- Henttonen, Jani (b. 19??-) [709]
STARTED Zen training in (2012?) [921].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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]
STARTED Zen training in (1997?) [921].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1997? #921 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Terzano Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): HŌSHI (2019) [921]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Since the late 1990s (say, since 1997? - tmc) practiced mainly Soto Zen [921].
From 2013 and onward, a student of Karen Terzano [921].
In Oct 2019, received from Karen Terzano 'Denkai' and was given permission to teach [921].
Licensed psychologist [921].
- Teräväinen, Timo (b. 19??-) [921]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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].
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- Tootell, Andrew (b. 1956-) [347]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1956 #347=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2019 #422 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Magid Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): HŌSHI (2014) [347]; SENSEI (2019) [422].
Data:
Psychotherapist [347].
In 2014 received 'Denkai' transmission of precepts from Barry Magid [347]. On the 20th July 2019,
received 'Denbo' from Barry Magid [422].
In 2016 was a teacher at the Ordinary Mind Zen Center in Bellingen, NSW, Australia (www.ordinarymind.com.au) [347].
Known online teachings by Andrew Tootell (www.ordinarymind.com).
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- Nafstad, Gary (b. 1949-) [690][249]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), independent fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School: SENSEI (2004) [250].
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 (19??-2023) [690][248][249]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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), independent fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School: SENSEI (2004) [249].
Data:
Received Dharma Transmission from Joko Beck in 2004. Teacher at the Sandhills Zen Center, Southern Pines, NC [249].
- RIZZETTO, DIANE ESHIN (b. 30 Oct 1942-) [32][91]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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), independent 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 (16 Apr 2025): one (1) 3rd generation teacher in Rizetto Line<= Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), independent fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School
- Birnbaum, Dan Myoen Toshin (b. 19??-) [439].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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 ChildrenÕs 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]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1948 #18=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1992 #393 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), independent fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School: SENSEI (1992) [393].
Data:
In 1992 received Dharma Transmission from Joko Beck [393].
Teacher at the Prairie Zen Center in Champaign IL [393].
Known online teachings by Elihu Smith.
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): one (1) 3rd generation teacher in Smith Line<= Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), independent fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School
- Russel, Ed Mushin (b. 19??-) [393]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2015 #393 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Smith Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): SENSEI (2015) [393].
Data:
In 2015 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Elihu Smith [393].
Resident teacher at the Prairie Zen Center in Champaign, IL [393]. Teacher at the Sangamon Zen Group in Springfield, IL [393].
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- SYVERSON, PEG [Bushin KōAn] (b. 19??-) [438][486][487].
STARTED Zen training in (1996) [490]
AGE STARTED Zen training (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), independent 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,
including 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].
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 (16 Apr 2025): four (4) 3rd generation teachers in Syverson Line<= Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School), independent fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School
- Bankler, Todd (b. 19??-) [489]
STARTED Zen training in (2009) [699].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2022 #487 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Syverson Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen School (fmr branch of the Maezumi/White Asanga School): SENSEI (2022) [487].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Hartman Line of Sōtō Zen: SENSEI (y-sens) [487].
Data:
Former psychologist, Ph.D. [489]. Senior Teacher at the Appamada
Zen center, Austin, TX [489]. In 1995 took the precepts (Jukai) from Zenkei Blanche Hartman (Sōtō Zen) during ceremony at San Francisco Zen Center [700].
Flint Spark's "root teacher, who first authorized him to teach",
was Zenkei Blanche Hartman [487]. [Authorisation not listed in Hartman's Wikipedia entry #701 - tmc]. Authorised to teach by Peg Syverson in Mar 2022 [487].
Though a fully Dharma transmitted teacher, he does not use his Dharma nor teaching names at Appamada [487].
- Winnette, Laurie (b. 19??-) [489]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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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continuation of the 1st generation teachers in Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- FLETCHER, CHARLES TENSHIN (b. 19??-) [85][184][702]
STARTED Zen training in (1979) [702].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1979 #702 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1994 #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) School: SENSEI (1994) [702].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: RŌSHI (2006) [702].
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].
Teacher at the Yokoji Zen Mountain Center, CA [370].
Formerly HUSBAND of Anne Seisen Fletcher (now Anne Seisen Saunders, see Glassman line (3rd gen.) [370].
Also, a student and Dharma heir of Dennis Merzel [565].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): three (3) 2nd generation teachers in Fletcher Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- McMAHON, BARRY KAIGEN (b. 19??-) [149][163][219][291]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2003 #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2010 #src minus 2003 #src=7) 7 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Fletcher Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (2003) [src]; RŌSHI (2010) [src].
Data:
In 2003 received Dharma Transmission from Charles Tenshin Fletcher and, in 2010 'Inka' [src].
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 (16 Apr 2025): three (3) 3rd generation teachers in McMahon Line<= Fletcher Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- Gelb, Steve Konshin (b. 19??-) [541].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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) School: SENSEI (2020) [540].
Data:
"Received dharma transmission from Barry Kaigan McMahon in 2020" [540].
- Hicks, Steve Joshin (b. 19??-) [541].
STARTED Zen training in (2005?) [540].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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 him [540].
"He also studied extensively with Nicolee Jikyo McMahon Rōshi
and Annie Purna Pirruccello Rōshi" [540]".
- Topol, Becca Soshin (b. 19??-) Sensei [541].
STARTED Zen training in (bef. 2002, say in 2001? - tmc) [540].
AGE STARTED Zen training (2001? #540 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2022 #540 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in McMahon Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (2022) [540].
Data:
"A screenwriter and producer for film and television" [540]. Appointed Sensei by Barry Kaigen McMahon in Jun, 2022 [540].
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]. Has commenced studies "with Barry Kaigen McMahon Rōshi in 2010
and received Shiho (Dharma Transmission) in June 2022" [540].Ê
In 2021, "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].
end of the 3rd generation teachers in McMahon Line<= Fletcher Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
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- Scott, David Dohi Shoji Keizan (b. 19??-) [145][193][254]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become 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 Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [151].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Fletcher Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (2009) [254].
Data:
Initially, a senior student of Dennis Merzel (from whom he receivedHōshi) and
the teacher at the StoneWater Zen Sangha (formerly, Liverpool Zen Buddhist Group, UK [151]). In 2008, he formally became a student of Charles Fletcher, from whom, in Oct 2009, he received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' and the title of Sensei [254].
- Squire, Philip Shinko (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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) School: SENSEI (2006) [312]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [184].
Data:
Received Dharma Transmission in Oct 2006. Teacher at the Green Mountain Zen in Wellington, New Zealand [312].
Dharma Successor [184]
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- GLASSMAN, BERNARD (BERNIE) BENYAMIN BAISEN TETSUGEN [1008] (18 Jan 1939-4 Nov 2018)
STARTED Zen training in (1967) [842].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School: SENSEI (1976) [842]; RŌSHI (1995) [649].
Data:
Successively a HUSBAND of: (1) Harkaspi, Helen Kobai Yuho [divorced]; (2) Holmes, Sandra Jishu Angyo [835] and (3) Marko, Eve Myonen
One of Taizan Maezumi's twelve Dharma Successors [590].
"obtained 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 (Òin the month of AzaleasÓ) the document of inka
that recognized Tetsugen [Glassman] as roshi ('senior teacher')" [649].
Rōshi [59][401]
Co-founder of the Zen Peacemaker Order (nowThe Peacemaker Community).
Co-Spiritual Director of the Zen Peacemaker Family [168].
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 (16 Apr 2025): thirty-eight (38) 2nd generation teachers in Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- Ancheta, Alfred Jitsudo (1943-2020) [585].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maezumi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (1993) [127].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: 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]
STARTED Zen training in (1979) [585].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): two (2) 3rd generation teachers in Barragato Stefano Line<= Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- BARRAGATO, MARGARET NE-EKA (1945-Dec 2013) [834]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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.
Teacher at the Treetop Zen Center, Oakland, Maine [152].
Teacher [121][480][481][482][483]
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): one (1) 4th generation teacher in Barragato Margaret Line<= Barragato Stefano Line<= Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- WOHL, PETER SEISHIN (b. 19??-) [258][484]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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 Margaret Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: HŌSHI (2008) [152].
Data:
Received 'Denkai' transmission of precepts and Dharma Transmission 'Denbo' from Margaret Barragato in Dec 2008 [152].
Teacher at the Treetop Zen Center [152]. Member of the White Plum Asanga (WPA) (www.whiteplum.org) [258].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): three (3) 5th generation teachers in Wohl Line<= Barragato Margaret Line<= Barragato Stefano Line<= Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- HARRIS, PETER JORYU (b. 1949-) [484].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1949 #484=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2014 #480 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) School: SENSEI (2014) [480].
Data:
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].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): one (1) 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
- Nowik, Shindo Jim (b. 19??-) [484].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Harris Peter Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: HŌSHI (2018) [480].
Data:
Received 'Denkai' transmission of precepts and Dharma Transmission 'Denbo' in 2018 from Peter Joryu Harris [480]. Senior priest and teacher in residence at Treetop Zen Center [480].
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- McLeod, Jaime Heiku (b. 19??-) [484].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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) 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].
- Watson, Todd Hotai (b. 19??-) [484].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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) School: SENSEI (2016) [484].
Data:
Received Dharma Transmission from Peter Wohl in 2016 [484]. Priest & teacher at the Treetop Zen Center. Member of the White Plum Asanga [484]. Guiding
Teacher of Walking Tree Zen (walkingtreezen.org) [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
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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
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- Paquin, Linda-Lee Abhaya (b. 1 Jul 1949-) [105]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- Bastien, James Daikan (b. 19??-) [443]
STARTED Zen training in (1979) [585].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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 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) School: SENSEI (2011) [585].
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), anÊaffiliateÊof the ÊZen Peacemaker Order (zenpeacemakers.com) [443].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
Member of the ÊWhite Plum Asanga [443]. Ê
Coordinator of "Veterans Homeless Services for theÊU.S. Department of Veteran's AffairsÊinÊthe State of Vermont andÊthe four western counties of New Hampshire" [443].
- BRANTSCHEN, NIKLAUS GOUN-KEN JINSHU S.J. (Societas Iesu - the Jesuit Order) (b. 25 Oct 1937-) [981].
STARTED Zen training in (1975?) [981].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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 [473][679]
Teacher at the Go Un Zendo, Zurich, Switzerland. Teaches at the Lassalle-Haus, Bad Schoenbrunn,
Switzerland [152].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): five (5) 3rd generation teachers in Brantschen-Gyger Line called "Glassman-Lassalle Zen Line GLZL"<= Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
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??-)
STARTED Zen training in (1977?) [476].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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 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 (16 Apr 2025): one (1) 4th generation teacher in Gama Line<= Brantschen-Gyger Line<= Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- Hoppensack, Hans-Walter Doshin (b. 1957-) [675]
STARTED Zen training in (1992) [675]
AGE STARTED Zen training 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) 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),
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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) 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??-),
STARTED Zen training in (1996) [472].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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??-)
STARTED Zen training in (1993) [677].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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??-),
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) 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
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- Byalin, Kenneth (Ken) Tetsuji (b. 19??-) [187][201][585]
STARTED Zen training in (mid-1960s, say 1966? - tmc) [766].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src 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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
[forthcoming]
- Coen, Sousa aka de Souza, Cláudia Dias Baptista aka Monja [Nun] Coen aka Shingetsu Coen (b. 30 Jun 1947-) [751][756]
STARTED Zen training in (1975) [759, p.4].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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 Ð 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) School: RŌSHI/ZEN MASTER (2015) [911].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Cornelius v. Collande in the Jaeger Line (3rd gen.)
- Couch, Grant Fuku (b. 19??-) [1016]
STARTED Zen training in (1990) [585].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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) School: SENSEI (2005) [585].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: RŌSHI (2018?) [1020];
Data redirection:
See the full data in Michel Dobbs in the Mathiessen Line (3rd gen.)
- Dubois, Michel (b. 19??-) [525].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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 #585 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2015 #585 minus 2007 #src=8 8 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (2007) [585]; RŌSHI (2015) [585].
Data:
Sensei (2007) [585]. Appointed Rōshi on Oct. 30, 2015 [585].
- Gauntt, Grover Genro (b. 19??-)[203][585].
STARTED Zen training in (1971) [585].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 1971 #585=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2011 #585 minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [203]; RŌSHI (2011) [585].
Data:
In 1971, started Zen training under Taizan Maezumi at the Zen Center of Los Angeles [585].
Sensei [203]. Appointed Rōshi on Jan 18 2011 [585].
"Co-Director of the Hudson River Peacemaker Center in Yonkers, NY, with [...] Francisco 'Paco' Genkoji Lugovina" [585].
- GYGER, PIA ICHIDO JINJI (2 Nov 1940-14 Jul 2014) Sr.[62][223][472][585]
STARTED Zen training in (1976) [834].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School: RŌSHI (1999) [472][473][585].
LEFT the Aitken SCHOOL (in or bef. 1999) [473]
Data:
"In the years 1976Ð1999 she was educated in Zen in Kamakura, Kanagawa/Japan with Hugo Makibi
Enomiya-Lassalle and Yamada Kōun Roshi in Hawaii." [834]
From 1983 trough 1988 underwent Zen training under Koun Yamada in Kamakura [585].
In 2003, co-founder, with Niklaus Brantschen, of the Brantschen-Gyger (aka Glassman-Lassalle Line [473])
Between 1982-1993 was General Director of the Katharina-Werk spiritual community in Basel, Switzerland [471][473].
Assistant Teacher [Sensei? - tmc], authorised and named One Ground (Ichido), in May 1996, 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 ãVia IntegralisÒ" [834]".
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): one (1) 3rd generation teacher in Gyger Line<= Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- Widmer, Peter Ki Gen (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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) 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]
STARTED Zen training in (ca. 1966, say 1966? - tmc) [682].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; 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 she met Thich Nhat Hanh Rōshi [682], first became his student, then (in 1990) his Dharma successor [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 (nowThe Peacemaker Community) [src].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): nine (9) 3rd generation teachers in Halifax Line<= Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- Bakker, Irène Kaigetsu Kyojo (b. 1945-) [310][311][686]
STARTED Zen training in (1986?) [685].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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) School: HŌSHI (2012) [685]; SENSEI (2012) [310][311][685]; RŌSHI (2024) [685].
Data:
Studied Zen in the White Plum Sangha from 1986 Ð 2011, with Dennis Merzel, "of which six years full-time at the Kanzeon Zen Center in Salt Lake City" [686]
In 1977 met Joan Halifax, for the first time, at a Zen ceremony at Auschwitz, Poland [685].
In 1989 during Jukai ceremony received from Dennis Merzel her Dharma name Kyojo [685].
In March 2012 Joan Halifax gave Irène 'Denkai' transmission of precepts and the Dharma Transmission 'Denbo' [685] "making her a fully authorized Zen teacher", 'Sensei' [685].
At the ceremony she received from Joan Halifax the name Kaigetsu [685],
"On 20 April 2024, during a pilgrimage through Japan, Irène received 'Inka' from Roshi Joan Halifax: 'the final seal of approval'" [685]
Also, is a Dharma successor of Dennis Merzel [145][193].
Teacher at the Upaya Zen Center, New Mexico [311].
- Byrnes, Brian Joshin (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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) School: SENSEI (2017) [282].
Data:
Upaya Zen CenterÕs Vice Abbot. Received Dharma Transmission 'Denbo' from Joan Halifax on 6 Jan 2017 [282].
- Kazniak, Al Genkai (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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) 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].
- Ostaseski, Frank Ko-i Jido (b. 19??-) [569].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Halifax Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) 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??-).
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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) 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, JosŽ Shinzan (b. 19??-) [525].
STARTED Zen training in (1996?) [571].
AGE STARTED Zen training (199?6 #571 minus y-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? #571=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) School: SENSEI (2015) [571].
Data:
Born in Mexico City. A student of Ven. Samu Sunim at Toronto Zen Buddhist Temple 1996-2005 [571]. A student and Dharma Successor ('Denbo', Jan 2015) of Joan Halifax 2006-2015. Since then, in San Diego, CA. [571]
- Quennell, Genzan (b. 19??-).
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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) School: SENSEI (2017) [282].
Data:
UpayaÕs Temple Coordinator. Received Dharma Transmission 'Denbo' from Joan Halifax on 6 Jan 2017 [282].
- Roen, Noah Kodo (b. 19??-).
STARTED Zen training in (2009) [572].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School: SENSEI (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, Beata Genko (b. 19??-).
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src 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) School: SENSEI (y-sens)525][551].
Data:
[forthcoming]
end of the 3rd generation teachers in Halifax Line<= Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
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- Kealy, Sally Sonen (b. 19??-) [1009]
STARTED Zen training in (1976) [1009].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1976 #1009 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2011 #1009 minus 1976 #1009=25) 25 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (2011) [1009].
Data:
In 1976, started Zen meditation under Sr. Elaine McInnis and Yamada Koun [1009]
[T]ook a five year period to study Zen in the Kwan Um School of [Korean] Zen under Wu Kwang Zen Master (Richard Shrobe)" [585]
Since 1980, a student of Bernard Glassman [1009].
In 1986 took the lay Buddhist Precepts (jukai) from B. Glassman [585].
In 1993, became a Novice Priest (Tokudo)[585].
In 1987, received lay ordination (jukai) from B. Glassman [1009].
In 1997, received Denkai (Priest Vows) from B. Glassman [585].
In 1998, following priest novice ordination, received 'Denkai' from B. Glassman [1009].
On 24 Apr 2011 appointed by B. Glassman a 'Sensei' [1009].
Studied Tai Chi and Taoism [1009]
Co-teacher with Eve Marko at the Green River Zen Center [1009]
"[H]"as a Masters Degree from NYU and four-year post graduate degree in Gestalt psychotherapy [1009][585].
A psychotherapist [1009].
- Krajewski, Andrzej Getsugen (b. 1939-) [585].
STARTED Zen training in (1975) [1011].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: HŌSHI (1993?) [193].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) 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].
- Harkaspi, Helen Kobai Yuho (b. 19??-) [126]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=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) School: SENSEI (1982?) [585].
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (Sensei - year?) [src].
Data:
1st WIFE of Bernard Glassman [126].
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].
STARTED Zen training in (1968?) [1023].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School: SENSEI (1995? or 1996?) [1022].
Data:
Husband, since 1965, of his 2nd wife, Sheila Hixton [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]
STARTED Zen training in (1968?) [1025a].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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 LexÕs 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]
STARTED Zen training in (1981) [835].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1981 #835 minus 1941 #59=40)
40 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [src].
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (Sensei - year?; Rōshi - year?) [src];[src]
Data:
2nd WIFE of Bernard Glassman [835]. A biochemist [835]. Co-founder of the Zen Peacemaker Order (nowThe Peacemaker Community).
Rōshi [514][525][585]
- KAHN, PAUL KUZAN GENKI (b. 1947-) Rev. [362][421].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1947 #362=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2007 #362 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2009 #362 minus 2007 #362=2) 2 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src]; SENSEI (2007) [362], RŌSHI (2009) [362]
Data:
Was a Jisha (an attendant) to both Taizan Maezumi and Bernard Glassman [778].
""[R]eceived Final Vows as a Priest from Roshi Dennis Genpo Merzel" [585].
Dharma and Lineage Holder in both Dennis Merzel and Bernard Glassman lineages [146][166][185][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].
Rōshi (Apr. 2, 2009) [585].
Jesuit priest, professor of theology, psychoanalyst and Zen master in the White Plum lineage.
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): twenty-two (22) 3rd generation teachers in Kahn Paul line (Zen Garland Order)<= Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- Ackerman, Joan Noge (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [285].
Data:
Dharma Holder [285]. Elder,ÊFlowing Heart Zen Temple, Palisades NY [421].
- Brown Tucker Sansui (b. 19??-) Rev.
STARTED Zen training in (2019?) [778].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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 -ÊDesert Bone Zen Hermitage, Cornville, AZ [421].
"Dharma Holder & Zen Priest, Savannah, Georgia" [778]
- Bruce Susan Kijin (b. 1949-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [421].
Data:
Dharma Holder -ÊFlowing Heart Zen Temple, Palisades, NY [421].
- Bruner, David Moksui (b. 1947-16 Feb 2020) Rev. [src].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [285][421].
Data:
Dharma Holder [285][421].
- Cacciatore, Joanne Kyouji (b. 19??-) Rev. [src].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src].
Data:
"Dharma Holder & Zen Priest, Cornville, Arizona" [778]
- Calderone, Yves Keichi (b. 19??-) Rev. [src].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src].
Data:
"Dharma Holder & Zen Priest, Memphis, Tennessee" [778]
- Dowd, Cathleen Kanno (b. 1944-), Rev.
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src].
Data:
Flowing Heart Zen Temple, Palisades NY [421].
"Retired Zen Teacher and Priest" [778]
- DuFrene, Troy Kyokai (b. 19??-), Rev. [src.].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [421].
Data:
Dharma Holder -ÊDesert Bone Zen Hermitage, Cornville, AZ [421].
- Duncan, "Grandfather" Shoko Sings-Alone(b. 1932-), Rev. [src].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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].
- Greenberg, Bill Jikai (b. 1945-) Rev. [src]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Rōshi [285][362][421].Teacher at Zen Garland [285][551].
"Retired Master Zen Teacher and Priest." [778]
- Kahn, Jacks Jocelyn Myoen (b. 1953-) [src]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src].
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (Hōshi - year?) [364].
Data:
1st WIFE of Paul Kahn [364].
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]
STARTED Zen training in (1997) [363b].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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 Ð 1997 she practiced a full year of the Christian ÒExercises of St. Ignatius of LoyolaÓ 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 (16 Apr 2025): four(4) 4th generation teachers in Monika Kahn Line<= Kahn Paul Line (Zen Garland Order)<= Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- Bruce, Susan Kijin (b. 19??-) Rev. [778]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [421]; SENSEI (y-sens) [778].
Data:
"Dharma Holder and Zen Novice Priest. Princetown, NJ" [778]
- Johnson, Trish Kojindo Baishin (b. 1972-) Rev. [778]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [421]; SENSEI (y-sens) [778].
Data:
Dharma Holder -ÊDharma 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??-) Rev. [778]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) 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??-)[778]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [778].
Data:
"Dharma Holder & Zen Novice Priest, 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
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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
- Kolman, Phil Sengetsu (1939-2020) [514].
STARTED Zen training in (1994) [834].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [285].
Data:
Dharma Holder [285].
- Noble, Greg Tensho (b. 19??-) Rev.
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become 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) 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]
STARTED Zen training in (2005) [724].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School: HŌSHI (2013) [724].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Vardi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) 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 University [724]. Was associated with Flowing Heart Zen Temple, Palisades, NY [421].
- Sato Gerpheide, Karen C. (KC) Zero Kyozen (b. 19??-).
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become 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 Kahn Paul Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Sensei [437].
Teacher at the Hermitage Without Walls (Muhei An) (zengarland.org/hermitage-without-walls/), St. George, UT [421]. Physiotherapist [437]. Certified instructor of yoga [437]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
Simultaneously, student and Dharma successor of Dennis Merzel [391][392] (see Merzel Line). Also, for many years was a secret lover of Dennis Merzel [436]. In early 2011 revelations of the ir scandalous extramarital affair forced Merzel "to disrobe as a Zen priest and resign his elder status with the White Plum Asanga" [436].
- Schmachtenberg, Wolfgang Okami (b. 1949-) Rev.
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [421]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [778].
Data:
Sensei -ÊEido-Ji, Goch, Germany [421].
"Master Zen Teacher & Spiritual Director of Eternal Way in Germany" [778]. Rōshi [778].
- STERN, PAUL KISHO (b. 19??-) Rev.
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become 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) 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 (16 Apr 2025): one (1) 4th generation teacher in Stern Line<= Kahn Paul Line (Zen Garland Order)<= Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- Hansen Eileen Toshin (b. 19??) Rev. [src].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [421].
Data:
Dharma Holder -ÊDharma 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
- Tirch, Dennis Doshin (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [421].
Data:
Dharma Holder - Flowing Heart Zen Temple, Palisades, NY [421].
- VARDI, ERAN KYOKA JUNRYU (b. 1964-) Rev. [src].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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 (16 Apr 2025): three (3) 4th generation teachers in Vardi Line<= Kahn Paul Line (Zen Garland Order)<= Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- Biagioli, Alexander Daibō Kōjin (b. 19??-), Rev.
STARTED Zen training in (2011) [724].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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, he joined the Eiryu-Ji Sangha and became a disciple" 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??-), Rev.
STARTED Zen training in (2008?) [724]
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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??-) Rev.
STARTED Zen training in (bef. 2012, say in 2007? - tmc ) [724].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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
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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
- WAGNER, ANN ANKAI (1937-19 May 2023) [834].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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 (16 Apr 2025): one (1) 4th generation teacher in Wagner Line<= Kahn Paul Line (Zen Garland Order)<= Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- Senegeto, Thomas Kian (b. 19??-) Rev.
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Sensei - Christian Zen [421].
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end of the 3rd generation teachers in Kahn Paul Line (Zen Garland Order)<= Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- KENNEDY, ROBERT E. JINSEN (b. 20 Jun 1933-) S.J. (Societas Iesu - the Jesuit Order) [37][54]
STARTED Zen training in (1971?) [894].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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 atMorning Star Zendo, 50 Glenwood Ave., Jersey City, NJ 073060, US][65].
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Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): twenty one (21) 3rd generation teachers in Kennedy Line<= Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- Abels, Gregory Hosho (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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) 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??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become 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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].RŌSHI (y-rosh) [86][453].
Data:
Teacher atStill Mind Zendo in Manhattan, NY. 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??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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) School: SENSEI (2010) [258].
Data:
Received Dharma Transmission from Robert Kennedy in Dec 2010. 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-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [year?]; RŌSHI (2014) [304].
Data:
Co-founder [with his WIFE, Ellen Birx, below] and teacher atNew 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 (16 Apr 2025): two (2) 4th generation teachers in Birx Line<= Kennedy Line<= Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- Pumphrey, Ben Mui (b. 14 Jul 1978-) [350]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1978 #350=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) 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-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [271][301].
Data:
Initally withShasta 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]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [368][453].
Data:
Sensei [368][453]
- CICETTI, RAYMOND RUZAN (b. 10 May 1950-) [128][153][328]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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 (16 Apr 2025): one (1) 4th generation teacher in Cicetti Line<= Kennedy Line<= Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- Daniels, Michele Keido (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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) 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 CicettiÕs first dharma successor" [441]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435]. Retired "public school educator who supervised the districtÕs 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
- EASTMAN, PATRICK KUNDO [363] (b. 1939-2019) [834]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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 Ð Marcus Hozan Averbeck, Jeremy Ryokan Woodcock and Christopher Ryushin Collingwood Ð 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 (16 Apr 2025): three (3) 4th generation teachers in Eastman Line<= Kennedy Line<= Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- Averbeck, Marcus Hōzan (b. 19??-) [375]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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) 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??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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) 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??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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) 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??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [453].
Data:
Sensei [453].
- Healy, Miriam Yukan (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become 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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh)[368][453].
Data:
Rōshi [368][453].
- Holleran, Michael Koryu (b. 19??-),
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) 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
- HUNT, KEVIN JIUN (b. 01 Oct 1933-) Rōshi, O.C.S.O (Order of Cistercians of the Strict Order) [95][97]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
St. Joseph's Abby, Spencer, MA, US. [142][143]. Teacher at an inter-religious Zen sanghaDay Star Zendo (daystarzen.org), Wrentham, MA.
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + CHRISTIAN & INTERFAITH ZEN TRADITION + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): four (4) 4th generation teachers in Hunt Line<= Kennedy Line<= Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- Taberner, Cynthia Kin Ryu (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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) School: SENSEI (2017) [440].
Data:
Sensei (2017) [440].
Teacher at an inter-religious Zen sanghaDay 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??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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) 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].
- St. Onge, Timothy Mangetsu (b. 1952-).
STARTED Zen training in (1985?) [449].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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]
- Seul, Jeff Kōgen (b. 1962-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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].
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- Kealy, John (b. 19??-) [1009]
STARTED Zen training in (y-start) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [453].
Data:
Sensei [453].
- Maher, Carl Chimon (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [453].
Data:
Sensei [453].
- Montecel, Maria "Cuca" Kosen Roblwedo (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [368][453].
Data:
Sensei [368][453].
- RICHARDSON, JANET DAVIS JINNE (b. 19??-) [997], CSJP (Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace csjpvocations.org) [37][39][54]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (49?) [995]
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1994 #585 minus y-strt #src=x) x 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) 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) School: SENSEI (1994) [585]; RŌSHI (1999?)[585].
Data:
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 (16 Apr 2025): four (4) 4th generation teachers in Richardson Line<= Kennedy Line<= Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- BLACKMAN, BRUCE SEIRYU (06 Nov 1942-3 May 2021)
STARTED Zen training in (1981) [834].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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]
STARTED Zen training in (early 80's, say 1983? - tmc) [834].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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 Roshi 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 (16 Apr 2025): three (3) 5th generation teachers in Blackman-Craig Line<= Richardson Line<= Kennedy Line<= Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
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- Falcone, Anthony Hoetsu (b. 29 Nov 1949-).
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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-).
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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-).
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School: SENSEI (2014) [354].
Data:
Dharma Transmission in Jun 2014 by Blackman/Craig Senseis. Teacher at Clare Sangha (www.zcbclaresangha.org), Baltimore, MD and Red Rose Sangha
(www.redrosesangha.org), Lancaster, PA [354].
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- DOUGHERTY, ROSE MARY MYOAN (22 Jul 1939 - 28 Feb 2019) [420][419].
STARTED Zen training in (the 1990s, say 1995? - tmc) [834].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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].
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 (16 Apr 2025): three (3) 5th generation teachers in Dougherty Line<= Richardson Line<= Kennedy Line<= Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
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- Dietrich, William (Bill) Ji An (b. 1949-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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].
- ERTMAN, ROBERT JIN GEN (b. 1949-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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 (16 Apr 2025): two (2) 6th generation teachers in Ertman Line<= Dougherty Line<= Richardson Line<= Kennedy Line<= Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
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- Hawes, Rebecca MuSeiDo (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [525].
Data:
Sensei [525].
- Palmiter, Martine Taikai (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [445].
Data:
Sensei [445].
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- PALMITER, MARTINE TAIKAI (b. 19??-) [445].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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 #515 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Dougherty Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (2019) [443].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ertman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [515].
Data:
A long-time student of Rose Mary Dougherty. Has Dharma Transmission (Sensei) from her root teacher,
Rose Mary Myoan Dougherty in the lineage of the White Plum Asanga [515] and, independently,
authorisation to teach from SenseiRobert Ertman on 7 Sep 2019 [443]. Teacher at One Heart Sangha and Silver Spring Zendo (www.silverspringzendo.org) [443]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): one (1) 6th generation teacher in Palmiter Line<= Dougherty Line<= Richardson Line<= Kennedy Line<= Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- Gary, Jan JinKai (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) 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
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- McQuaide, Rosalie Jishin (b. 19??-) CSJP (Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph
of Peace, csjpvocations.org) [55]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Rōshi Richardson's 1st Dharma Successor.
end of the 4th generation teachers in Richardson Line<= Kennedy Line<= Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
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- Schubert, Paul Seiko (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [453][454].
Data:
Sensei [453][454].
- Yee, Amy Enhai (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training 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 Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [453].
Data:
Sensei [453].
- Viggiani, Carl A. Chimon (8 May 1922-16 Jan 2010) [368][369][927].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
[forthcoming]
- von Wobeser-Hopfner, Inge Eigen (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) 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
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- Lee, Robert Sokan (1926-2018) [514][191][585]
STARTED Zen training in (1968) [585].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) 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]
STARTED Zen training in (1968) [834].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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 (16 Apr 2025): three (3) 3rd generation teachers in Lugovina Line<= Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- Williams, angel Kyodo (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become 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) 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 would enable checking/verification the data - tmc, 29 Sep 2004]
- Nelson, Craig Daiken (b. 19??-) [525]
STARTED Zen training in (1976?) [762].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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 ÒPacoÓ Genkoji Lugoviña" [762]
In Nov 2021, received 'Inka' from Francisco Lugovina [762]
- Salazar, Joaqin Ryusho (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: SENSEI (2010) [768].
Data:
Sensei [525]. Joaqin Salazar studied with several zen masters including Philip Kapleau, Eido Shimano, Lou Nordstrom,
Bernard Glassman and John Loori [768]. Took precepts and obtained Buddhist name (year?) from Eido Shimano [768]. In 2000 was ordained (by whom?, year?) a Soto Zen priest in 2000 [768]. In 2010 received [from Francisco Lugovina] Soto Shiho, or direct transmission [768]
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- MARKO, EVE MYONEN (b. 19??-) [90][179][442]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become 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 or 2022 #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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (2004)/(2011) [585]/[585].
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (Sensei - year?) [src]; (Rōshi - 2004) or (Rōshi - 2011) [585] or [585].
Data:
Bernard Glassman's third WIFE [178].
Co-founder of the Zen Peacemaker Order (nowThe
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 (Jun 2004) [585] (also described as Rōshi (18 Jan 2011) [585] - resolve!)
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): one (1) 3rd generation teacher in Marko Line<= Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- Sprague, John Genyo [435] (b. 19??-).
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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) 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]
STARTED Zen training in (1970) [771,p.4].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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 took part in 'Jukai' ceremony conducted by 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 (16 Apr 2025): four (4) 3rd generation teachers in Matthiessen Line<= Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- BASTIS, MADELINE KO-I (1940-2007) [770]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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].
STARTED Zen training in (1978) [841].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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 (16 Apr 2025): three (3) 4th generation teachers in Cantor Line<= Matthiessen Line<= Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- Faysash, Gary Zochi (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (2001) [897].
AGE STARTED Zen training (2001 #897 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2017 #897 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Cantor Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: HŌSHI (2017) [897].
Data:
HUSBAND of Jane Faysash [897].
Started Zen meditation in 2001 [897]. In 2017 received 'Denkai' as a senior priest [897].
Dharma Transmission (as Dharma Holder, Hōshi) from Mitchel Cantor in 2017? [897].
- FAYSASH, JANE JISHIN (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (2001) [897].
AGE STARTED Zen training (2001 #897 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (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) School: SENSEI (2014) [551].
Data:
WIFE of Gary Faysash [897].
Sometime bef. 2001, "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 (16 Apr 2025): one (1) 5th generation teacher in Faysash Line<= Cantor Line<= Matthiessen Line<= Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- Grossman, Ann Geido (b. 20 Apr 1954-) [899].
STARTED Zen training in (1997) [897].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1997 #897 minus 1954 #899=43)
43 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Faysash Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: HŌSHI (2023) [897][899].
Data:
Commenced Zen meditation in 1997 [897]. In 2010 took Jukai with Enkyo O'Hara [895].
On Jul 5 2010, ordained as a Buddhist Chaplain by Enkyo O'Hara [899]. "[P]"racticed in hospice and hospitals for many years" [899].
Since 2006, a student of Enkyo O'Hara before moving to Florida in 2017 [897].
From 2017 onwards, a student and subsequently a Dharma successor of Jane Jishin Faysash at the Southern Palm Zen Group [897].
In Nov 2019 received Tokudo and 'Denkai' in May 2023 [897].
In 2019, ordained by Jishin Jane Faysash as Novice Priest [899].
In 2021, ordained as Senior Student [899].
In 2023, received transmission as Hōshi (Denkai) [899].
Functions "as Hoshi for Southern Palm Zen Group in Boca Raton, Florida" [899].
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- May, Wilbur Mushin (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) 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
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- Dobbs, Michel Engu "Nocando" (b. 19??-) [1020].
STARTED Zen training in (1992) [585].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School: SENSEI (2005) [585].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) 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??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [180][551].
Data:
Sensei. Received Dharma Transmission (year?) [180][551].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): two (2) 4th generation teachers in Friedman Line<= Matthiessen Line<= Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- Campbell, Chodo (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [525].
Data:
SENSEI (y-sens) [525].
- Paley, Ellison Koshin (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [525].
Data:
SENSEI (y-sens) [525].
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end of the 3rd generation teachers in Matthiessen Line<= Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
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- Maull, Fleet Shinryu [191] (b. 1951?-) [986]
STARTED Zen training in (1991) [989].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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, Colorado; 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 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) School: SENSEI (1980) [670].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: RŌSHI (1996) [585].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Dennis Merzel in the Maezumi Line (1st gen.)
- NAKAO, WENDY LOU EGYOKU [59][265] (b. 1948-) [994].
STARTED Zen training in (1975) [713].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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 (16 Apr 2025): twelve (12) 3rd generation teachers in Nakao Line<= Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- Berge, Raul Etsubai Ensho (1945-2017) [834]
STARTED Zen training in (1986) [834].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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 HesseÕs Siddhartha.
Shōgen realized he needed to [...] look for a teacher." [713]
In Oct 199 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]
STARTED Zen training in (1985?) [834].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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 NakaoÕs 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]
STARTED Zen training in (1967) [834].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School: HŌSHI (2003) [8340]; 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 aDharma Transmission from Wendy Nakao in Jun 2008 [834].
- Fjeld, Darla Myoho (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (1996) [713].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School: HŌSHI (2020) [711];
Data:
"[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]. 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]
- Gautier, Jitsujo (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) 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??-)
STARTED Zen training in (1987) [713].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School: HŌSHI (2018) [713]; SENSEI (2019) [713].
Data:
"[A] professional actor, comedic performer and writer [713]. 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 independent Zen teacher and Preceptor [713].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (LZTA), the American Zen Teachers Association (AZTA) and the White Plum Asanga (WPA) [713]
- Hawley, Kipp Ryodo (b. 19??-).
STARTED Zen training in (1980?) [713].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1980? #713 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2007 #200 minus 1980? #713=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2019 #713 minus 2007 #200=12) 12 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nakao Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (2007) [200]; RŌSHI (2019) [713].
Data:
In 1980 joined the ZCLA [713]. In 1981 received Jukai from Taizan Maezumi [713].
"Since 1999, he has been assisting Roshi Egyoku Nakao as a lay teacher" [713]
In Jun 2007 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Wendy Nakao [200].
In 2019 received 'Inka' from Wendy Nakao [713].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Horner, George Mukei (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (1984?) [713].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
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??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) 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].
- Reichert, Tom Dharma-Joy (b. 19??-) [712]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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) 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].
end of the 3rd generation teachers in Nakao Line<= Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
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- NORDSTROM, LOUIS MITSUNEN KYŌGEN (b. 1943-) [197][863]
STARTED Zen training in (1969) [863].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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 (16 Apr 2025): eight (8) 3rd generation teachers in Nordstrom Line<= Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- Boyles, Sarah Nanshin (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
SENSEI (y-sens)[525].
- Denton, Timothy Issai (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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) School: SENSEI (2003) [197].
Data:
SENSEI (y-sens)[197]. Received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' in 2003. Priest and teacher at Wagyoji Temple, Oceanside, NY [197].
- Gallagher, Peter Daigyo Genyo (b. 1953-) [316][387].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamahata Hōgen Line of the Harada Sogaku Zen School: SENSEI (2008) [316].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Nordstrom Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [525].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Peter Gallagher in the Yamahata Line (3rd gen.).
- Hawkins, Roger Shikan (b. 1949-) [862].
STARTED Zen training in (1971) [862].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become 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) 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]
STARTED Zen training in (at the age 24, bef. 2001, in 1999?) [863].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [525].
Data:
SENSEI (y-sens) [525]. Received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho'[525].
- Thompson, Phil Zenkai (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) 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
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- O'HARA, PAT ENKYO (b. 19??-) [168]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School: SENSEI (1977) [585]; RŌSHI (2004) [585].
Data:
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].
LIFE PARTNER of Barbara Joshin O'Hara [168][204][212]. Sensei (1977) [585]. Rōshi (Jun 2004) [585].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): ten (10) 3rd generation teachers in O'Hara Line<= Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- EIGER, RANDALL RYOTAN (b. 19??-).
STARTED Zen training in (1989) [871].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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 OÕHara [871].
In August 2005 received from Pat OÕHara the title of 'Hōshi' (Dharma Holder) [871].
In Dec 2008 received Dharma Transmission from Pat OÕHara [242][871]. In 2020 received 'Inka' from Pat OÕHara [872]. A psychotherapist [871].
Since Apr 2019, Guiding Teacher of the Empty Hand Zen Center in New Rochelle, NY [872].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): three (3) 4th generation teachers in Eiger Line<= O'Hara Line<= Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- Dineen, Douglass Fugan (b.19??-) [870].
STARTED Zen training in (1986) [878].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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 OÕHara.
A fully ordained Soto Zen priest.
in 2001 Douglass Dineen received precepts under Pat O'Hara and ordained with her in 2004 [884].
Was shusoÊfor 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].
STARTED Zen training in (2002?) [879].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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 #879 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) 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].
STARTED Zen training in (2007?) [877].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School:
SENSEI (2024) [874].
Data: Sensei [870].
He first attended an ÔIntro to ZenÕ session at the Village Zendo in Nov 2007 [877].Ê
He sat Tangaryo in November 2008, and received the precepts from Pat O'Hara in Aug 2009 [877].Ê
He began koan study and also joined the
Sing Sing sangha during 2010, led by Ryotan Sensei [877].Ê
He was the Village ZendoÕs 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].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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].
STARTED Zen training in (bef. 1999, say 1998? - tmc) [751].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School: HŌSHI (2002) [751].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in O'Hara Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) 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 MaezumiÕs 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 OÕHara, abbot of New York CityÕs 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, independently 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 (16 Apr 2025): two (2) 4th generation teachers in Harris Jules Line<= O'Hara Line<= Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- Gruber, John Ango (b.19??-) [747].
STARTED Zen training in (bef. 1985, say in 1984?) [747].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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 #747 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) School: HŌSHI (bef. 2021) [747]; SENSEI (2021) [747].
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]
STARTED Zen training in (1960?) [531].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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) School: SENSEI (2008) [531].
Data:
"Al Fusho Rapaport RōshiÊhas practiced and taught Zen for almost 50 years [2008-ca.48 yrs? = 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 (16 Apr 2025): fifteen (15) 5th generation teachers in Rapaport Line<= Harris Jules Line<= O'Hara Line<= Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- Diaz, Frank Michael Seisho (b. 1975-).
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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??-).
STARTED Zen training in (bef. 2015, say in 2014? - tmc) [446].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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??-).
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: HŌSHI (2022) [530].
Data:
Was made an Assistant Teacher in 2022 [530].
- Garza, Kellie Shojaku (b. 19??-).
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) 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??-).
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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 #530 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) School: SENSEI (2022) [530].
Data:
Was made an Assistant Teacher (Sensei?) in 2022 [530].
- LEHRHAUPT, LINDA MYOKI RYUGO (b. 19??-) [918]
STARTED Zen training in (1979) [916].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1979 #916 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2007 #446 minus 1997 #446=10) 10 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (2024 #917 minus 2007? #446=14?) 14? years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (bef. 2012, say, 2007? - tmc) [446].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Rapaport Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (2012) [446];RŌSHI (2024) [917].
Data:
Appointed Sensei by Dennis Merzel (bef. 2012, say, 2007? - tmc)[446]. Zen practitioner since 1979 [916]. Ordained as a Zen priest in 1992 [446].
Studied with Dennis Merzel (who made her a teacher
within his Merzel Line) and with Nico/Niko Tydeman [446].
Assistant Teacher in Dennis Merzel Line (2nd gen.) [98][145][193]. Also,
independently, received Dharma transmission from Al Rapaport in 2012 [446].
"[P]racticing Zen since 1979 and is a teacher of the Zen Heart Sangha (White Plum Asanga)" [916].
Received 'Inka' [from Al Rapaport? - tmc] 14 Feb 2024 [917] and the name Ryugo [918].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): three (3) 6th generation teachers in Lerhaupt Line<= Rapaport Line<= Harris Jules Line<= O'Hara Line<= Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- Abrecht, Gudrun Yushin (b. 19??-) [918]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [918].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Long-time student of Linda Lerhaupt [918]. In year?, apppointed by Linda Lerhaupt as Zen teacher (Sensei) [918].
Teacher of "Stress Management through Mindfulness" (MBSR) since 2008/2009 [918].
Certified Therapist in Essential Psychotherapy [918].
- Dittrich, Susanne Jushin (b. 19??-) [917]
STARTED Zen training in (1999) [917].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1999 #917 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2002 #446 minus 1999 #917=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2024 #917 minus 2002 #446=22) 22 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Lerhaupt Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (2012) [446];RŌSHI (2024) [917].
Data:
Since 1999, practices Zen [917]. Between 1999- 2015 studied with Rolf Drosten [917]. From 2016-onwards, studied with Linda Lerhaupt [917].
In 2024?, apppointed by Linda Lerhaupt as Zen teacher (Sensei) [917]. Teacher of "Stress Management through Mindfulness" (MBSR) [917].
Psychoanalyst [917].
- Siegwardt, Martina Kaisei (b. 19??-) [918]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [918].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Since 2012, Zen student with Linda Lerhaupt [918].
In year?, apppointed by Linda Lerhaupt as Zen teacher (Sensei) [918].
Child and adolescent psychotherapist [918]. Teacher of "Stress Management through Mindfulness" (MBSR) [918].
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- Mitchell, Russell Kyofu Seikyo (b. 19??-) [530]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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 (2022) [446]; SENSEI (2023) [446][672].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Rapaport Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) 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??-).
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Teacher [155][210].
- Smith, Betsy (b. 19??-).
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [2010].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [210].
- Paszkiewicz, Joshua Sunyananda Kojo (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School: HŌSHI (2019) [446]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
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, Kevin (b. 19??-).
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [210].
- Solis, Andy Hoseki (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (1997?) [446].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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) School: SENSEI (2020) [446].
Data:
SENSEI (y-sens)[446].
Studied Zen with Thich Nhat Hanh [Lam Te (Rinzai) Zen] in the late 1990Õs [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??-)
STARTED Zen training in (2005) [446].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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??-)
STARTED Zen training in (2009) [446].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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??-)
STARTED Zen training in (2001) [446].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Sensei [446].
Studied Theravada Buddhism since 1991 and Zen (with Pat OÕHara) 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
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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
- Hondorp, Catherine Anraku Eishun (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (1987) [880].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1987 #880 minus y-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 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) School: SENSEI (2009) [242].
Data:
Began Zen studies with John Loori at Zen Mountain Monastery in 1987 [880], later becoming a student and Dharma successor
of Pat OÕHara 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 Tokuyu (b.19??-) [874].
STARTED Zen training in (2003?) [875].
AGE STARTED Zen training (2003? #875 minus y-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 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) School: HŌSHI (2024) [874]; SENSEI (2024) [874].
Data: Sensei [874].
In Jun 2003, began formal study with Pat OÕHara [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 ZendoÕs 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??-)
STARTED Zen training in (1986?) [881].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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 OÕHara [881],
In Aug 2019, received 'Inka' [881]. A co-founder of Village Zendo [881]. A psychoanalytically trained psychotherapist [881]
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Rice, Traven Fusho (19??-) [886].
STARTED Zen training in (2006?) [886].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School: HŌSHI (2022) [886]; SENSEI (2024) [886].
Data:
In 2006, began her Zen studies at the Village Zendo [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 independent filmmaker [886].
- Terestman, Julie Myoko Kirin (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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) 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 Patin Feb 2011 [258]. Member of the White Plum Asanga (WPA) (www.whiteplum.org) [258].
- Thomson, Sinclair Shinryu (b. 19??-).
STARTED Zen training in (1990?) [882].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School: HŌSHI (2007) [882]; SENSEI (2009) [242]; RŌSHI (2021) [882].
Data:
Teacher. Received Dharma Transmission in Dec 2009 [242].
Started Zen meditation bef. 1992 [say, 1990? - tmc] [882].
The abbot of the Village Zendo [882].
In Aug 2007, received 'Denkai' (full priest ordination), from Enkyo OÕHara [882].
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 (b.19??-) [874].
STARTED Zen training in (1997?) [876].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1997? #876 minus y-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 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) School: HŌSHI (2024) [874]; SENSEI (2024) [874]].
Data: Sensei [874].
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
- SAUNDERS (formerly Fletcher), ANNE SEISEN (b. 19??-) [59][111][265][370]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become 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']: (2007 #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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (2007) [585].
Data:
Formerly WIFE of CHARLES TENSHIN FLETCHER (from Maezumi (2nd gen.) [370].
Was a student of the Taizan Maezumi [585].
In Jun 2001, Secretary-Treasurer of the Board of The White Plum Asanga (WPA) (www.whiteplum.org) [265].
On 17 Feb 2007, received 'Inka' from Bernard Glassman [585].
Teacher at the Sweetwater Zen Center, San Diego, CA (www.swzc.org).
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): four (4) 3rd generation teachers in Saunders Line<= Glassman Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- Deer, Herb Ein Eko [998][999](b. 19??-).
STARTED Zen training in (1995?) [998].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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, Walerie Kyoshin (b. 19??-) [998].
STARTED Zen training in (1983) [998].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1983 #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 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) School: HŌSHI (2010) [988].
Data:
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].
STARTED Zen training in (2005?) [998].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [525].
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??-).
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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) 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??-)
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) 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) School: SENSEI (1994) [585]; RŌSHI (1999?)[585].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Robert Kennedy in the Glassman Line (3rd gen.)
- Singer, Don Ani Shalom (b. 1931-1995) [834]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src 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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [525].
Data:
General info. [59][525]
Rabbi, and SENSEI (1994) [585]
"[A]teacher of contemplative Judaism, ordained at Hebrew Union College" [585]
Zen Teacher in Malibu, CA [src]
- Waele, Frank de (b. 19??-) [525].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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 #607 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2015 #687 minus 2005 #607=10) 10 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Pages Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) 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: 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].
STARTED Zen training in (1999) [585].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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].
STARTED Zen training in (1999) [585].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
continuation of the 1st generation teachers in Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- LOORI, JOHN DAIDŌ (14 Jun 1931 - 9 Oct 2009) [85]
STARTED Zen training in (1972) [834].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School: SENSEI (1996) [834].
Data:
In 1972, John Loori began formal Zen practice [834].
Studied first in New York under Soen Nakagawa, later in Los Angeles under Taizan Maezumi [834].
In 1983, made a Zen priest by Taizan Maezumi [834].
In 1986, received shiho (dharma transmission) from Taizan Maezumi [834].
One of Taizan Maezumi's twelve Dharma Successors [590]. Founder and abbot of the Mountains and Rivers Order (MRO),
Abbot of the Zen Mountain Monastery.
Rōshi [235]
Known online teachings by John Daido Loori.
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): six (6) 2nd generation teachers in Loori Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- ARNOLD, GEOFFREY SHUGEN (b. 1957-) [52]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1957 #52=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1997 #229 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Loori Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (1997) [229].
Data:
Training Coordinator and Director of Operations at ZMM, and manages the
National Buddhist Prison Sangha. Received Dharma Transmission in 1997 [229]
Rōshi [52][383]
Known online teachings by Geoffrey Shugen Arnold
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): one (1) 3rd generation teacher in Arnold Line<= Loori Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- Kimmel, Jody Hojin (b. 19??-) [229][383]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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) School: HŌSHI (2007) [384]; SENSEI (2017) [384].
Data:
WIFE of Konrad Ryushin Marchaj (see below) [663].
Zen Mountain Monastery (ZMM)Õs training coordinator [663].
"[E]ntered residency at the Monastery in 1990 and began studying with Daido Loori [384]. In 2007, Daido Loori recognized her as a dharma holder [384]
In 2009, initial transmission of the Precepts) from Daido Loori, who began the process; Geoffrey Arnold completed the transmission in 2012 [868].
In 2012 received from Geoffrey Arnold transmission of the precepts 'Denkai' [384]. On on 18 Jun 2017 received 'Denbo' on 18 Jun 2017 [384].
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- Goddard, Vanessa Zuisei (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) 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.
SheÕs now a senior lay student in the MRO." [383].
- Green, Ron Hogen (b. 19??-) [383]
STARTED Zen training in (1978) [868]
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School: SENIOR STUDENT (1993?) [868]; 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 RoshiÕs 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??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [229]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Assistant Teacher (year?)[229].
- Marchaj, Konrad Ryushin (b. 1 Jun 1953-) [662].
STARTED Zen training in (1983?) [980].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School: SENSEI (2009) [229].
LEFT the Loori SCHOOL (2015) [390].
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 independently [390].
- Treace, Bonnie Myotai (b. 1956-) [237]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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
end of the 2nd generation teachers in Loori Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
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continuation of the 1st generation teachers in Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- MERZEL, DENNIS GENPO (b. 1944-) [80]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1944 #80=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1980 #670 minus y-strt #src=x) x 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) School: SENSEI (1980) [670].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: RŌSHI (1996) [585].
LEFT the Kanzeon SANGHA (2011) [264][391][392][436].
Data:
One of Taizan Maezumi's twelve Dharma Successors [590]. Founder of the Kanzeon Sangha [80][192]
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 RoshiÕs 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]
Student and Dharma Successor, in 1980 of Taizan Maezumi [607] On 10 Oct 1996,
Tetsugen Glassman conferred 'Inka' upon Genpo Sensei, thus elevating
him to the status of Rōshi. Simultaneously, Tetsugen 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 Feb 2011, Dennis Merzel resigned Òfrom 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.Ó [264][391][392][436]. Following the scandal, Dennis Merzel self-disrobed as a Zen priest [391][436]. After a few years spent outside regular institutional Zen, in 2018 (or sooner), he self-reassumed his pastoral duties by conferring (presumably on the strength of his former attainments) an "inka" seal on his long-time student Niko Sojun Tydeman Sensei [398].
On 19 Apr 2011 sixty-six Zen teachers from White Plum Asanga and other lineages in The US "have issued and signed [..an] open letter, which refers also to MerzelÕs own communication, 'Owning My Responsibility:
A Personal Statement from Dennis Merzel'" and asked him to "[A]ddress [...his] repeated unethical and exploitative behaviors. And, [...] to honor [...his initial]
commitment to step aside from Kanzeon [Sangha] and allow a remediation process to happen there as well" [671].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): forty-three (43) 2nd generation teachers in Merzel Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- 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) 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) 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]
STARTED Zen training in (1979) [834].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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. 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]
- van de Bunt, Kees Kongo (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [193].
- Caille, Laurent Hozan (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) 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 Taido (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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 #510 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) School: SENSEI (2007) [510].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [145][193]. Zen Master [510].
Teacher at the Trikaya Zen Center, Seattle, WA [255]. Received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Dennis Merzel in 2007 [510].
- COPPENS, ANTON TENKEI (b. 1949-)[16][80][98][112][144][510]
STARTED Zen training in (1976) [900][901]
AGE STARTED Zen training (1976 #900 minus 1949 #16=25)
25 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1996 #510 minus 1976 #900=20) 20 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2006 #900 minus 1996 #510=10) 10 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) 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].
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 RoshiÕs brother, Junyu Kuroda
Roshi. Later, in Zuijoji, he completed the training necessary for accreditation by the Japanese Soto School" [901].
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 (16 Apr 2025): nine (9) 3rd generation teachers in Coppens Line<= Merzel Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- de Boer, Simon Senko (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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) 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 [900][901].
- Fischer, Hans Daishin (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (1989) [900][901].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1989 #900 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2014 #551 minus 1989 #900=25) 25 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Coppens Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (2014) or (2015) [551] or [901][90].
Data:
Lay Dharma Successor. Assistant Teacher [317][318]. Received Dharma Transmission in 2014 [551] or in 2015 [900][901].
- den Hollander, Peter Gakudo (b. 1957-) [845]
STARTED Zen training in (1997) [845].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School: SENSEI (2013) [551]; RŌSHI (2023) [845].
Data:
HUSBAND of Koren Kasman [845].
Dharma Successor. Assistant Teacher [317][318]. Received Dharma Transmission in 2013 [551].
"In 1997, he began his Zen practice with Genpo [Merzel] Roshi, and later,
in October 2000, he started practicing with Tenkei [Coppens] Roshi, who became his root teacher." [845]
In Dec 2013 Shiho from Anton Coppens [845]. In December 2023 received 'Inka' from Antony Coppens [845].
"Received inka in 2024 from Tenkei 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]
STARTED Zen training in (2006) [900][901].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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 (1956-2016) [514].
STARTED Zen training in (1999) [834].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School: SENSEI (2013) [551].
Data: WIFE of Peter den Hollander [845].
In 1999 started Zen practice with Anoton Coppens [834].
Dharma Successor. Assistant Teacher [317][318]. Received Dharma Transmission in 2013 [551].
"[C]ompleted her Soto temple training in Yokoji and Toshoji" [900][901]
Administrative manager in a Hospital in Leiden [834]. Together with her husband Peter den Hollander was one of the
founders of Keiryuji (2015), in Spain [845].
- Klopman Gert Zen'etsu (b. 19??-) [901]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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) 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??-)
STARTED Zen training in (late 1990s, say 1998? - tmc) [900][901].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1998? #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 1998? #src=16?) 16? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Coppens Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (2014) or (2015) [551] or [900][901].
Data:
Lay Dharma Successor. Assistant Teacher [317][318]. Received Dharma Transmission in 2014 [551].
"Received Dharma transmission in 2015 [900][901].
He set up a Zen group while living in Madrid. Later, when he moved to Lima, he also set up a Zen group there" [900][901].
- van de Roer, Robert Doin (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (2000) [900][901].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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??-)
STARTED Zen training in (2002) [900][901].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School: SENSEI (2014) [551].
Data:
Sensei. Dharma Successor. Assistant Teacher [317][318]. Received Dharma Transmission in 2014 [551].
"In 2020, Jifu also became the spiritual leader for Kanzeon Zen Centrum Rotterdam" [900][901].
["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]
LIFE PARTNER of de Boer, Simon Senko, with who she leads the Zen River Centre (Zen Boat) in Groningen [900][901].
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- Coppens, Stefan Kenjitsu (b. 1931?-) [inferred from 909].
STARTED Zen training in (1983) [909].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1983 #909 minus 1931? #909=52?)
52 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2019 #src minus 1983 #909=36) 36 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: HŌSHI (2006) [909]; SENSEI (2019) [909].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [145][193].
In 1952, graduated [at the age, say 21? = 3 years of undergraduate studies? = born in 1931?, inferred from #909 - tmc] as a social pedagogue at the University of Utrecht [909].
In 1983 commenced Zen training and became a student of Dennis Merzel, "with whom he also followed the koan training" [909].
In 1992, received Jukai from Dennis Merzel and the dharma name 'Kenjitsu' [909].
In 1996 received from Dennis Merzel 'Shukke Tokudo', ordination as a Buddhist monk [909].
In 2006, received the priestly transmission (Denkai), "which allows him to pass on the Buddhist Vows (Jukai)" [909].
In 2019, "received Shiho, [and] full dharma transmission, (Denbo) and thus officially became the successor of [Dennis Merzel]" [909].
- Curtice, Jim Kuzan (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [193].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [193].
- Dubois, Michel Genko (b. 19??-) .
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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 #510 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 2007 #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) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [145][193]; SENSEI (2007) [510]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [510]
Data:
Rōshi [510]. Teacher at the Dana Sanga, Paris, France [255]. Was an Assistant Teacher [193].
Received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Dennis Merzel in 2007 [510].
- Esterman, Mark Daitoku (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2014 #510 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #510 minus 2014 #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) School: SENSEI (2014) [510].
Data:
Teacher at the Salt Lake Zen Group, Utah. Received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Dennis Merzel in 2014 [510]. Rōshi [510].
- Flatt, John Shodo (27 Aug 1913-5 Feb 1994) [src, 510?]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1994 #702 minus y-strt #src=x) x 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) School: SENSEI (1994) [702].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: RŌSHI (2006) [702].
Data:
Teacher at the Yokoji Zen Mountain Center, Idyllwild, California [510].
- Fraser, Colin Gonin (b. 1958-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [19][98].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [19][98]. 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-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src]
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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 #510 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 2016 #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) School: SENSEI (2016) [510]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [510]
Data:
Rōshi, Dharma Successor [98][146][192][510]. In 2006 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Dennis Merzel[510].
MOTHER of Tamara Myoho Gabrysch Sensei [318].
- Gabrysch, Tamara Myoho (b. 1961-)
STARTED Zen training in (1988) [901]
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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 #510 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2018 #901 minus 2008 #510=10) 10 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src]; SENSEI (2008) [510][318]; RŌSHI (2018) [901]
Data:
WIFE of Anton Coppens [213][901].
DAUGHTER of Nancy Genshin Gabrysch [318].
in 1988, started Zen practice under Dennis Merzel [901].
Between 1988 and 2000 underwent residential training at Kanzeon Zen Centres in Maine and Utah, USA [901].
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 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??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [145][193].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [145][193].
- Gregory, Oscar Sodo Zerafa (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [193]
Data:
Assistant Teacher [193].
- Groenewoud, Wilma Shinko (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [98][112][146][193].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [98][112][146][193].
- Hamilton, Diane Musho (15 Dec 1958-) [703]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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 #510 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) School: SENSEI (2006) [510].
Data:
Since 1983 [till 1997? - tmc] studies at Naropa University (www.naropa.edu) with Choygam Trungpa Rinpoche [703].
Ca. 1977 was a lawyer at a Utah court [704].
In 1997 became a Zen student of Dennis Merzel [703].
WIFE of Michael Mugaku Zimmerman (see below) [510].
In 1998 received the precepts (Jukai) from Dennis Merzel [704].
In 2003 received ordination (Tokudo) from Dennis Merzel [703].
In May 2006 Dharma Transmission from Dennis Merzel [510].
In (year?) became Dennis Merzel's Dharma Successor [192][255].
Teacher at The Boulder Mountain Zendos, in Salt Lake City and Torrey, Utah [255].
- HARRIS, JULES SHUZEN (6 Dec 1939-8 May 2023) [751].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1939 #751=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2007 #242 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2019 #747 minus 2007 #242=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) School: HŌSHI (2002) [751].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in O'Hara Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (2007) [242]; RŌSHI (2019) [747].
LEFT the Merzel SCHOOL (between Feb 2005 and Jun 2007) [193].
Data:
"[T]he first African-American man to receive transmission in the Soto Zen tradition [747].
Assistant Teacher [98][146][748].
Was declared to be "no longer in good standing or authorized by Genpo [Merzel] Rōshi to teach Zen in any way shape or form." [193].
Also, independently he received Dharma Transmission from Pat O'Hara (see O'Hara line (4th gen.)) and established his own
Jules Harris line (5th gen.) of Zen. Is the Vice Abbot of Soji Zen Center, Lansdowne, PA. Received from her Dharma Transmission in Dec 2007 [242].
- Kaales, Rein Konpo (b. 1946-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [98][146][193].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [98][146][193].
- Kahn, Paul Kuzan Genki (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become 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 Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) 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: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [146][166][193];
Data:
Assistant Teacher [98][146][193].
Dharma and Lineage Holder in both Dennis Merzel and Bernard Glassman (see Glassman Line) lineages [146][166][193].
- Kerssies, Lida Myoen (b. 19??-)
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [193].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [193].
- Knegtel, Maurice Shonen (b. 19??-) [src]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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 #510 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 2009 #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) School: SENSEI (2009) [510]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [510]
Data:
Rōshi [193][510]. Dharma Transmission from Dennis Merzel in 2009 [510].
- Krajewski, Andrzej Getsugen (b. 1939-) [585].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: HŌSHI (1993?) [193].
Data redirection: See the full data in Andrzej Krajewski in the Glassman Line (2nd gen.)
- Lee, Robert (Bob) Sokan (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [193].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [193].
- Lehrhaupt, Linda Myoki (b. 19??-)
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) 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) School: SENSEI (2012) [446].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Linda Lehrhaupt in the Rapaport Line (5th gen.)
- Miller-McMahon, Nicolee Jikyo (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1995 #590 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 #510 minus 1995 #590=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maezumi Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (1995) [590].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [510]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [510]
Data:
Rōshi. Dharma Transmission from Dennis Merzel [510]. Independently, she
received Dharma Transmission from Taizan Maezumi in 1995 (as one of his 12 Dharma Successors, see Maezumi Line [590])
and is the founder of the Miller-McMahon Line.
WIFE of Barry Kaigen McMahon Sensei, the founder of the McMahon Line.
- McNamara, Lynn Shozen (b. 1961-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: HŌSHI (bef. 1994) [98][112].
LEFT the Merzel SCHOOL (1994) [98][112].
Data:
Assistant teacher, departed Kanzeon Sangha in 1994 [98][112]. Declared to be "No longer in good standing or authorized by Genpo Rōshi to teach Zen in any way shape or form" [193].
- Malinowski, Hank Yoshin (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [145].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [145].
continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Merzel Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- PAGES, CATHERINE GENNO (b. 1942-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Rōshi, Dharma Successor [80][144][154][348]. Received Dharma Transmission in 1992 (becoming a Sensei) [238][510]. Received 'Inka' on 16th Jan 2005 [231][238].
Teacher at the L'Association Kanzeon, and subsequentlyL'Association Dana, France [98][112][255].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): five (5) 3rd generation teachers in Pages Line<= Merzel Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- Frottier, Corinne (b. 1953-) [src]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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'] (2009 #551 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Pages Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (2009) [551].
Data:
Sensei [230][238][348]. Received Dharma Transmisssion in 2009 [551].
Teacher at GenjoAn zen centre in Hamburg, Germany (www.genjoan.net/en/) [348].
- Hollowell, Amy (b. 1958-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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 of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) 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-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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 of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) 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??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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 #349 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Pages Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Miller-McMahon Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (2014) [349].
Data:
Hōshi ("Dharma Holder"). Assistant Teacher (Sensei) [232][234].
Teacher at the Zen Sangha Mainz (formerly Zen Kreis Mainz), Germany [234].
Also, on 20 Jun 2014, received Dharma Transmission [349] from Nicolee Miller-McMahon (see Miller-McMahon Line),
who appointed her as a teacher [348].
- Waele, Frank de (b. 19??-) [525].
STARTED Zen training in (1987) [585].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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 of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) 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: SENSEI (2011) [687]; RŌSHI (2015) [687].
Data:
"[B]egan Zen meditation [...] in 1987 with the Sangha of [Soto] master Deshimaru and then with Dutch Teacher Ton Lathouwers"." [585]
In 1991 sommenced training under Catherine Genno Pages [585].
"After a residential Zen training in Paris, Frank received dharma transmission from French Zen teacher
Catherine Genno Pagès Roshi in 2005. However, Frank also worked for a long time with Bernie Glassman Roshi,
whom he first met at the Bearing Witness Retreat at Auschwitz in 1996. [...] Frank received transmission
from Bernie Roshi during the April 2011 street retreat in New York, becoming his dharma
successor in the Zen Peacemakers lineage." [687.] On October 30, 2015, Frank Waele received 'Inka' from both Cathrine Pages
and Bernard Glassman [687].
Zen teacher at the Zen Sangha, Ghent (zensangha.be) [687].
We
end of the 3rd generation teachers in Pages Line<= Merzel Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Merzel Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- Roberson, George Jisho (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [145][193].
- Sato Gerpheide, Karen C. (KC) Zero Kyozen (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Sensei [391][392]. Student and Dharma successor of Dennis Merzel [510].
Their joint sexual misconduct has brought about her departure from White Plum Asanga and his resignation (Feb 2011) from both leadership and membership of the Asanga, as well as self-disrobing as a Zen priest [391][392]. Also, independently a student and Dharma Holder of Paul Kahn Rōshi (see Paul Kahn Line).
- Scott, David Dohi Shoji (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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 #254 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [151].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Fletcher Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (2009) [254].
Data:
Hōshi ("Dharma Holder"). Assistant Teacher [145][193]. Teacher at the Liverpool Zen Buddhist Group, UK [151].
In 2008 he formally became a student of Charles Fletcher
from who, in Oct 2009, received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' and the title of Sensei [254].
- Shigeoka, Mark Seiryo (b. 1955-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [98][146][193].
- SILBERBERG, DANIEL DOEN (b. 1947-) [98][144][510]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1947 #98=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2003 #510 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) School: SENSEI (2003) [510].
Data:
Sensei ("Dharma Successor") (2003) [510].
Teacher at the Lost Coin Group [255]. Received Shiho (2003) from Dennis Merzel [510].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): one (1) 3rd generation teacher in Silberberg Line<= Merzel Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- Kaales, Reindert Konpo (b. 19??) [551]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Silberberg Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
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- Sloan, Mary Ellen Seien (b. 19??-).
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: SENSEI (2017) [510].
Data:
Teacher at the Salt Lake City, Utah [510]. Received Shiho (2017) from Dennis Merzel [510].
continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Merzel Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- TYDEMAN, NICO/NIKO SOJUN TENKO (b. 1942-) [src]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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'] (2004 #398 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2018 #399 minus 2004 #398=14) 14 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (2004) [398][510]; RŌSHI (2018) [399].
Data:
Sensei/Rōshi [98][135][144][398][567]. "Nico Tenko Tydeman Roshi studied theology in Nijmegen and received his first Zen instruction from Karlfried Dürckheim. He received his Zen training with [Richard] Baker Roshi [Sōtoō] in San Francisco and with Thich Nhat Hanh [Lam Te (Rinzai) Zen]." [567]
Teacher at the Zen Centre of Amsterdam (ZCA). Previously, the teacher at the Zengroep Rotterdam Kanzeon the Netherlands [106].
Received Dharma Transmission from Dennis Merzel in 2004 [398][510] and 'Inka' on 30 Jun 2018, in ZCA [399].
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].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): seventeen (17) 3rd generation teachers in Tydeman Line<= Merzel Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- AERTS, GRETHA MYOSHIN (b. 1947-) [193][308][404][408]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1947 #193=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2011 #308 minus y-strt #src=x) x 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) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [193];
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tydeman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (2011) [308]; RŌSHI (2019) [408].
Data:
Received from Dennis Merzel permission to teach as an Assistant Teacher [193]. In Feb 2011 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [308]. Received 'Inka' in Jan 2019 from Nico/Niko Tydeman [408].
Teacher at the Zen Center Rotterdam/Zengroep Rotterdam Kanzeon, Netherlands [308].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): two (2) 4th generation teachers in Aerts Line<= Tydeman Line<= Merzel Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- Huijg, Leo Ahimsa Sumitra (b. 1949-)[900]
STARTED Zen training in (1991) [900].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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 of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) 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]
STARTED Zen training in (1999) [834]
AGE STARTED Zen training (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 of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: 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 from Gretha Aerts [408][514].
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- Bruin de, Daan Zazenshin Sensei (b. 19??-) [408]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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 of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (2017) [408].
Data:
In 2017 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [408].
- Demmers Jacky Shobogenzo Sensei (b. 19??-) [408]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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 of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (2017) [408].
Data:
In 2017 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [408].
- Eckhart, Rob Daigan Riki (b. 1935-) [408][900]
STARTED Zen training in (2000) [900].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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 of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) 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].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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 of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (2017) [408].
Data:
In 2017 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [408].
- ten Hengel, Lolit Abhaya Gigen (b. 1954-) [900]
STARTED Zen training in (1998) [900].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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 of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (2017) [408].
Data:
In 2017 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [398][408].
In 2024, receved ÔInkaÕ from Nico/Niko Tydeman [900].
- van der Heuvel, Meindert Musho Seiju (b. 1954-) [900].
STARTED Zen training in (1980) [900].
AGE STARTED Zen training 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 #900=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) School: SENSEI (2011) [193].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tydeman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (2011) [308]; RŌSHI (2019) [408].
Data:
In Dec 1980, began Zen training under Nico/Niko Tydeman [902].
In 1986, received from Dennis Merzel ÔJukaiÕ [902]
In (year?), received from Dennis Merzel ÔShokenÕ [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 ÔShuke TokudoÕ [902].
In May 2011, received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [308].
Later Nico/Niko Tydeman gave him ÔInka + 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]
In 1998, became a gestalt therapist [902].
In 2014, got the Master of Religion from the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam [902]
Rōshi [308][398][408]. Teacher and leader at: https://www.zeninderoos.amsterdam/zen-weekenden/ [900]
- Huiberts, Joke Dharma Traan Dajun (b. 1958-) [900].
STARTED Zen training in (1990) [900].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School: SENSEI (2011) [193].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tydeman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (2011) [308]; RŌSHI (2019) [409][900].
Data:
Commenced Zen training (5 Apr 1990) with Nico/Niko Tydeman [900].
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].
Received from Nico/Niko Tydeman Dharma Transmissions ('Shiho', in Aug 2011 [308] and 'Inka', in Jan 2019 [408][308][398].
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].
Rōshi [308][398]
- Jansen, Daniël Gerard Mitra (b. 9 Nov 1952-) [900]
STARTED Zen training in (1998) [900].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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 Tydeman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) 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].
- Klungers, Jan Mukan (b. 19??-) [408]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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 of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (2017) [408].
Data:
In 2017 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [408].
- Lemaire, Maria Ryuzen Muki (b. 19??-) [900]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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 of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (2017) [408].
Data:
In 2017 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [408].
- Pol, Martin Myoki (b. 1969-) [900]
STARTED Zen training in (2000) [900].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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 of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (2018) [408].
Data:
In 2018 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [408].
- SCHEEPERS, WILLEM KANDO KAISHIN MUISHITSU (b. 1953-) [900]
STARTED Zen training in (1976) [568].
AGE STARTED Zen training 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 of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) 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.
Teacher at the Zentrum, Utrecht, The Netherlands [566].
Gave 'Denkai' to: van Deutekom, Jeroen (b. 19??-) [900], in (2022) [900].
and ter Riet, René Jin Jun (b. 19??-) [900], in (2022) [900].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): one (one) 4th generation teachers in Scheepers Line<= Tydeman Line<= Merzel Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- DE WEERDT, John Chuan Deng (b. 1960-)[900]
STARTED Zen training in (2012) [900].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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 of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: HŌSHI (2019) [408].
Data:
A student of Zen since 2012 [900]. Trained with Niko Tydeman and Willem Scheepers [900].
in 2015, received Jukai from Willem Scheepers [900]. Also, in 2015, received Shukke Tokudo from Nico/Niko Tydeman [900].
In 2020, received 'Denkai' transmission from Willem Scheepers [900]. A teacher at Zentrum (Utrecht, NL) and Ming Zen Centrum (Ijsselstein, NL) [900].
Dharma Holder (2020) [900].
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- Scheres, Ben Verlichtende Natuur (b. 19??-) [408]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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 of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (2018) [408].
Data:
In 2018 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [408].
- Uijtdehaage, Ronald Keiyaku (b. 1953-) [900]
STARTED Zen training in (2000) [900].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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 of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (2018) [408].
Data:
In 2018 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [408].
- Veldkamp, Julia Jinne (b. 19??-) [900].
STARTED Zen training in (1989) [900].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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 of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (2018) [408].
Data:
In 2018 received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Nico/Niko Tydeman [408].
- Verstegen, Dick Benji Butsugen (b. 1940-) [408]
STARTED Zen training in (1989) [900].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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 of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) 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 ÔInkaÕ and teaching name ÕBenjiÕ from Nico/Niko Tydeman [900].
- Wierenga, Cornelia Gyokushin (b. 19??-) [398].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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 of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) 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
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- Warren, Judi Kanchi (b. 19??-) Assistant Teacher [145][193].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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 #150 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) School: SENSEI (2010) [150].
Data:
Received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Dennis Merzel in 2010 [150].
- Wellenstein, Jacqueline Shosui (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [145][193].
- von Wolkahof, Christian Jikishin (b. 19??-) [193].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2018 #456 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Merzel Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (2018) [456].
Data:
Sensei [456]. Received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Genpo Merzel in 2018 [456]. "He currently teaches in Dusseldorf
and his website is https://kanzeon.nl/" [456]
- von Wolkahof, Marcela Ensei (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [193].
- Zimmerman, Michael Mugaku (b. 1943-) [704]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1943 #704=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2006 #510 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) School: HŌSHI (2006) [704]; SENSEI (2006) [510][704].
Data:
Sensei. Dharma Successor [192][255].
A lawyer; justice of the Utah Supreme Court [704].
HUSBAND of Diane Musho Hamilton [704].
In 1997 became a Zen student of Dennis Merzel [703].
In 1998 received the precepts (Jukai) from Dennis Merzel [704].
In 2003 received ordination (Tokudo) from Dennis Merzel [704].
In early 2006 received 'Denkai' transmission of precepts from Dennis Merzel [704].
In Dec 2006 received Dharma Transmission from Dennis Merzel [510][704].
In (year?) became Dennis Merzel's Dharma Successor [192][255].
In Jun 2001, Member of the Board of The White Plum Asanga (WPA) (www.whiteplum.org) [265].
Teacher atThe Boulder Mountain Zendo,
Salt Lake City and Torrey, Utah [255].
end of the 2nd generation teachers in Merzel Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
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continuation of the 1st generation teachers in Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- MILLER-MCMAHON, NICOLEE JIKYO (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Rōshi [84][85] Dharma Successor [163][291]. Received Dharma Transmission from Taizan Maezumi in 1995. She is a co-founder of Three Treasures Zen Community.
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 (16 Apr 2025): seven (7) 2nd generation teachers in Miller-McMahon Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- ALTHOUSE, ROBERT JOSHIN (b. 29 Mar 1949-) [src]
STARTED Zen training in (1980?) [944].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) 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 (16 Apr 2025): two (2) 3rd generation teachers in Althouse Line<= Miller-McMahon Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- Brunner, Michael Kōgen Shikan (b. 17 Aug 1972-) [936][939]
STARTED Zen training in (2009) [938].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School: HŌSHI (2021?) [936]; SENSEI (2023?), revoked in 2024 [935].
LEFT the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School (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 BrunersÕs transmission, "thus revoking his permission to function as an empowered Zen teacher and priest" in AlthouseÕs Zen lineage [935].
- Tanoue, June Yoshiko Kaililani Ryushin (b. 6 Jun 1950-) [941][946]
STARTED Zen training in (1993) [945].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src]; SENSEI (2014) [945]; RŌSHI (2022) [945];
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (Sensei - 2014) [945]; (Rōshi - 2022) [945].
WIFE of Robert Althouse [941].
Data:
Has been practicing Zen since 1993 [945].
On 2 Jun 2007, received Shukke Tokudo from Robert Althouse [945].
"An ordained Zen priest and Dharma Holder in the White Plum Lineage" [941].
Received Dharma Transmission ['Denbo'] from Robert Althouse in 2014 [551].
"[C]o-founded the Zen Life & Meditation Center of Chicago [in 2010, #943 - tmc] with her husband, Robert Joshin Althouse" [941].
On 12 Oct 2014, empowered as a Zen teacher (Sensei) and a Zen Buddhist Priest [945].
On 27 Dec 2022, received 'Inka' from Robert Althouse [945] (#942 mistakenly gives 2014 as the year of 'Inka's bestowal - tmc).
"[A]" Kumu Hula (master teacher of the hula) and founder of Halau i Ka Pono - The Hula School of Chicago" [941].
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- Gage, John (Jake) Jiyu (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Rōshi, 3rd Dharma Successor [163][218][291][541]. Received Dharma Transmission in 2003. 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??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) 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]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) 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??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) 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??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Pages Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Sensei. 6th Dharma Successor [349][348][232][234][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 (see Pages Line) [348].
- Sarian, Steve Aishi (b. 19??-). Rev.
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the 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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
7th Dharma Successor[221][541]. Teaching Assistant 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
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continuation of the 1st generation teachers in Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
10.Sanderson, John Tesshin (b. 19??-) [85][589].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
One of Taizan Maezumi's twelve Dharma Successors [590]. 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].
11.WICK, GERRY SHISHIN (b. 19??-) [85][265]
STARTED Zen training in (1966) [606]
AGE STARTED Zen training (1966 #606 minus y-born #src=x)
x 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) School: SENSEI (1990) [606].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: RŌSHI (2006) [606].
Data:
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 Jun 2001, President of the Board of The White Plum Asanga (WPA) (www.whiteplum.org) [265].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): one (1) 2nd generation teacher in Wick Line<= Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
- Kempe, Karin Ryuku (b. 19??-)
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Henry line of the Diamond Sangha School: HŌSHI (betw. 2005 and 12 Sep 2010) [602]; SENSEI (betw. 12 Sep 2010 and 23 Sep 2010) [602]; RŌSHI (2010) [602];
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Wick Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (aft. 2010) [602]; RŌSHI (2019) [463].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Karin Kempe in the Henry Line (4th gen.)
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12.Yeo, William Nyogen (b. 10 Apr 1936-) [59]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1936 #src=59)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #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) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
One of Taizan Maezumi's twelve Dharma Successors [590]. Teacher atHazy Moon Zen Center, Los Angeles, CA, US.
end of the 1st generation teachers in Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School
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continuation of the 1st generation teachers in Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani headed (1954-1973) Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Satomi, Myodo Ni (2 Aug 1896-2 Mar 1978) [351].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a successor in Yasutani Hakuun Line of Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [351].
Data:
Yasutani's first Dharma successor [351]. Declined to be a teacher [351].
- YAMADA, KYOZO KŌUN ZENSHIN (18 Mar 1907-13 Sep 1989) [10][196][273a-d]
STARTED Zen training in (1943) [273a-d]
AGE STARTED Zen training (1943 #src minus 1907 #273=36)
36 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1960 #273a-d minus 1943 #273a-d=17) 17 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (1967 #273a-d minus 1960 #273a-d=7) 7 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yasutani Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (1960) [273a-d]; SHŌSHIKE (1967) [273a-d]; SHŌSHIKE/AUTHENTIC ZEN MASTER (1967) [273a-d]
Data:
"[S]tarted Zazen in Manchuria in 1943 under the guidance of Kōno
Sōkan Roshi [Rinzai, #446,p.3 - tmc]. Upon returning to Honshu, Japan, in 1945 he devoted
himself to zazen practice under ASAHINA Sōgen Rōshi [Rinzai, #445 - tmc] of the
Engakuji in Kamakura as well as under HANAMOTO Kanzui Roshi of the Mokusenji [Rinzai, #744,p.6 - tmc]
in Ōfuna. However, he never became a monk and continued to work in
the business world; his major position was president of the Tokyo Kembikyōin
Medical Center.
"Yamada Roshi received the Buddhist precept from Harada Sogaku Roshi in 1950; [...] came into contact with
Yasutani Roshi [Soto@@Rinzai - tmc], Harada Roshi's disciple, whom Yamada [future] Roshi invited in 1953 to launch the Zen group called "Kamakura Haku'un-kai" and
to begin a monthly zazenkai in Kamakura. In the same year he experienced an unusually deep enlightenment, which
led him to the Dharma succession in 1960. In 1967 he was appointed Zen Master (shōshike) of the Sanboōzen. Three years later
he became the president of the Kyōdan"[273a-d].
Since 1973, following the death of Yasutani Hakuun Rōshi, head of Sanbo Kyodan school [273a-d]. "By the time of his passing on 13 September
1989 as many as 24 Japanese and 21 non-Japanese disciples [21 = those who have not left him to form their own schools of Zen - tmc] had finished the formal course of Zen training" [273a-d]
Known online koan commentaries by Koun Yamada.
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): thirty-eight (38) 2nd generation teachers in Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani/Yamada Kōun headed (1954-1973)/(1973-1989) Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
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- Aitken, Anne An Tanshin aka Anne Arundel Hopkins Aitken (8 Feb 1911-13 Jun 1994) [3].
STARTED Zen training in (1957) [773]
AGE STARTED Zen training (1957 #773 minus 1911 #3=46)
46 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a successor in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: NONE (year?) [93].
Data:
A school teacher [737].
WIFE of Robert Aitken and co-founder of the Diamond Sangha Zen community [737].
Upon formal completion of her koan studies (year?) with Yamada
Koun she declined to be a Zen teacher, and did not receive Yamada's transmission [93].
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- AITKEN, ROBERT BAKER DAIRYŪ CHŌTAN GYŌUN (19 Jun 1917-5 Aug 2010) [2][243]
STARTED Zen training in (aft.1947-bef.1950, say 1948? - tmc) [773]
AGE STARTED Zen training (1948? #773 minus 1917 #2=31?)
31? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1974 #773 minus 1948? #774=26?) 26? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (1985 #803 minus 1974 #773=11) 11 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: HŌSHI (1972) [773]; SENSEI (1974) [773]; RŌSHI (1985) [803]
SECEDED from the Sanbo Kyodan SCHOOL (year?) [src].
TRANSFORMED the Diamond Sangha SCHOOL into an idependent & self-governing entity (year?) [src].
Data:
"Another of Yasutani's early American students was Robert Aitken, who first sat with him in 1957"."[795].
In addition to studies with Yamada, Kyozo Koun also studied withSenzaki Nyogen and
Nakagawa Sōen.
In Oct 1959 founded (together with his WIFE, Anne Arundel Hopkins Aitken) a subsidiary branch of the Sanbo Kyodan school of Zen, the Diamond Sangha school of Zen [793]. For details of the Sangha's ethical framework, see the text of the Dec 1999Diamond Sangha Teachers Circle Ethics Agreement. This document was ratified in 2000 [138], although it was not much heeded by some of its signatories - ed.
Known online Robert Aitken's translations of the officialDaily Zen Sutras.
"In 1974, he was given approval to teach by the Yamada Rōshi, Abbot of the Sanbo Kyodan in Kamakura, Japan, who gave him transmission as an independent master [Roshi - tmc] in 1985." [803]
In 1974, Koun Yamada gave Robert Aitken permission to teach [851,p.1].
In the late 1980s, Robert Aitken named four of his direct successors [heirs - tmc]: Nelson Foster, John Tarrant, Pat Hawk and Augusto Alcalde [851,p.1].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): thirteen (13) 3rd generation teachers in Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Alcalde, Augusto Al Q'adi Nyo'ei Gen'un (b. 7 Nov 1950-)
STARTED Zen training in (1968) [792]
AGE STARTED Zen training (1968 #792 minus 1950 #src=18)
18 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1974 #792 minus 1968 #792=6) 6 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'](1989 #792 minus 1974 #792=15) 15 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yuan Chueh Line of Golden Lotus school of Ch'an (Zen): SHIFU (1974) [790][792].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Aitken Line of the Diamond Sangha School: HŌSHI (1984) [972]; SENSEI (1986) [802]; RŌSHI (1989/1990?) [792]/[802].
LEFT the Diamond Sangha SCHOOL (2001) [100].
REVERTED to the Golden Lotus SCHOOL of Ch'an (2001) [790].
Data:
Studied with "[L]ate Shifu Yuan Chueh of Po Yun Temple [Po Yun Si, 破云寺 see #791 - tmc], Canton
and the Chin Lien Chia [Jīn Lian Jiā 金莲家 lit. "Golden Lotus Home/Family/School of Thought" - tmc],
the 'Golden Lotus' Ch'an (Zen) school (of the Complete Realization Lineage)" [790]
In 1974 "Shifu [师傅 in Chinese: master, honorific for older men - tmc] Augusto Al Q'adi [قاضي ٱلْـ in Arabic: "the judge" - tmc] Alcalde (Roshi) [...was] fully authorized as a guide and succesor
in the lineage by Yuan Chueh" [790].
Commenced Zen training under Yuan Chueh in 1968 [792].
Yuan Chueh died in 1981 at the age of 86 (= b. ca. 1895)[792].
"Dharma successor of the school and teaching of Shih Fuh Yuan Chueh (Chin Lien Chia) with the highest degree: 'Shih Fuh Tao Shih' in 1974" [792].
Rōshi [4][773]
Between 1985 and 1986 Alcalde spent "several training periods in Hawai'i [802].
"Ph.D. in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the "Chin Lien Taoist School" (Los Angeles-California branch)" [792].
In 1986 authorized by Robert Aitken as a Diamond Sangha apprentice teacher [sensei] [802],
In 1990 Robert Aitken appointed him as his Dharma Heir [802].
In 1993 Alcalde stepped back from teaching Zen and later resigned from Diamond Sanhga [802]
"Dharma successor in the Harada-Yasutani (Soto-Rinzai) lineage of Zen Buddhism with the graduation of 'Roshi'
(graduated to teach in 1984-Hawaii [Hoshi?], and "Dharma Transmission" [Inka?] in 1989-Argentina)" [792].
Was the teacher at the Vimalakirti Sangha, Shobo-an, Cordoba, Argentina, and a visiting teacher at the Melbourne Zen Group, Melbourne, Australia [100].
In Apr/Mar 2001, he formally resigned from the Diamond Sangha, discontinued most of his teaching engagements and gave up using the title 'Rōshi'[100].
Around the 2010 [972] Augusto Alcalded lived in La Quebrada [The Ravine], R’o Ceballos, province of Cordoba, Argentina, where he led the 'Dojo del Puente de Otoño' (Dojo of the Autumn Bridge)[792]
- BARZAGHI, SUBHANA GYO SHIN, MYO-UN-AN (b. 7 Aug 1954-) [5]
STARTED Zen training in (1979?) [infer. #850]
AGE STARTED Zen training (1979? #850 minus 1954 #src=25?)
25? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1991 #852,p.10-11 minus 1978? infer. #849 = 13?) 13? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (1996 #113 minus 1991 #852,p.10-11=5) 5 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Aitken Line of the Diamond Sangha School: RŌSHI (1996) [113].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in the John Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha (1987-1999) restructured as Pacific Zen Institute (2000-present) School: SENSEI (1991) [852,p.10-11]; RŌSHI (1996) [635].
LEFT the Pacific Diamond Sangha SCHOOL (1999) and joined the Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha) (1999) [775, note a]
Data:
In 1979 she became a student of Robert Aitken, who in that year started his annual visits (1979-1988) to Sydney and its future SZC's group of Zen practitioners [850]
In Feb 1979, during her first meeting with Robert Aitken, in Sydney, Australia, Subhana Barzaghi was 25 old [854,p.14].
In 1996 she received two 'Inkas' - from: John Tarrant in 1996 [635], and from Robert Aitken (see Aitken Line) [113][635].
Teacher (Diamond Sangha) at the Sydney Zen Centre, and visiting Teacher at the Melbourne Zen Group, Melbourne, Australia].
In 1997 Subhana Barzaghi founded and built the Kuan Yin Meditation Centre Inc. in Lismore, NSW and formed a lay Zen Sangha there [723].
In 1999 moved from Lismore, NSW to Sydney and became the teacher at the SZC [723].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): tvelve (12) 4th generation teachers in Barzaghi Line<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Burke, Sexton (28 Jul 1944-2011) [188][305][306]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1944 #188=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1997? #710 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2010 #721 minus 1997? #710=13?) 13? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Barzaghi Line of Diamond Sangha: SENSEI (bef. 1999?, say 1997? - tmc) [710]; RŌSHI (2010) [721].
Data:
In 1999 founded, with encouragementof his teacher Subhana Barzaghi Tallowwood Sangha in Bellingen, NSW, Australia [710].
On 10 Apr 2010, Subhana Barzaghi conferred 'Inka' on Sexton Bourke of the Bellingen Zen Group [721].
Teacher (Diamond Sangha) at the Sydney Zen Centre, Australia [src].
- Bursky, Peter (b. 19??) [718]
STARTED Zen training in (2010?) [718]
AGE STARTED Zen training (2010? #718 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2020 #718 minus 2010? #718=10?) 10? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Barzaghi Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2020?) [718].
Originally practiced meditation of the Tibetan Buddhism and Buddhist Insight traditions [718]
In 2010 commenced Zen training under Subhana Baraghi and Allan Marett at the Sydney Zen Centre [718].
In 2017 was an apprentice teacher [Dharma Holder? - tmc] supervised by Subhana Barzaghi in Sydney & Allan Marett in Adelaide [716].
In 2020 appointed [by Subhana Baraghi? - tmc] to become an apprentice
teacher [Sensei? - tmc] in the Diamond Sangha [718] "He is also a musician and student in the Ueda Sōko-ryū tradition of Chanoyu
(Japanese Tea Ceremony)" [718].
- COOTE, GILLIAN JITSU MU (b. 28 Jul 1944-) [71][189][321]
STARTED Zen training in (1980) [715][855,p.16]
AGE STARTED Zen training (1980 #855 minus 1944 #71=36)
36 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 1980 #715 #855=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2004 #321 minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Barzaghi Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (2004) [321].
Data:
"[A] social documentary filmmaker, writer, grandmother and bush regenerator." [715]
Between 1980 [715] and ca. 1996 [src] studied Zen with Robert Aitken [715].
In 1980 she embarked on Zen training [855,p.16].
In 1982 visited Ring of Bone Zendo in California [715]
From ca. 1996 onwards studied with John Tarrant and Subhana Barzaghi [321][715].
In June 2004 received Dharma Transmission from Subhana Barzaghi [715]
She trained with environmental activist and Buddhist scholar, Joanna Macy" [715]
"[P]ractised with Thich Nhat Hanh, attending his artists' retreat in Ojai, California and
joined his pilgrimage to Buddhist sites in India and Nepal." [715]
Is a senior resident teacher of the Sydney Zen Centre [715]
Known online teachings by Gillian Coote.
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): ine (1) 5th generation teacher in Coote Line<= Barzaghi Line<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Moon, Will 19??-) [423]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2019 #458 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Coote Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2019) [458].
Data:
Since 2019 Apprentice Teacher (Diamond Sangha) at the Sydney Zen Centre, Australia [458]. In Oct 2022 an Apprentice Teacher at the Blue Mountains Zen Group, Lawson [504].
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- DAVISON, ELLEN (b. 19??-) [504].
STARTED Zen training in (1978?) [857,p.8].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1978? #857 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1999? #723 minus 1978? #715 #857=21) 21 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2015? #502 minus 1999? #723=16?) 16? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Barzaghi Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (1999?) [723]; RŌSHI (bef. 2017, say 2015? - tmc) [502].
Data:
In 1978 Ellen Davison married Leigh Davison, one of the initially seven "seed" members
(Kim and Marion Bagot, Leigh Davison, Geoff Dawson, Patrick Kearney, Paul Maloney & Liz Statis),
of the future Sydney Zen Centre [857,p.8].
Student of Subhana Barzaghi [502].
Appointed by Subhana Barzaghi, an Assistant Teacher [Sensei [src].
In 1999 Subhana Barzaghi moved from Lismore, NSW to Sydney and invited Ellen Davison to teach [as a Sensei? - tmc] in the Diamond Sangha [723].
Received 'Inka' from Subhana Barzaghi some years before 2017 (say, 2015? - tmc) [502].
Resident Teacher (Diamond Sangha) at the Kuan Yin Meditation Centre
in Lismore [505].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): one (1) 5th generation teacher in Davison Line<= Barzaghi Line<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Jensen, Vince (b. ????-) [710]
STARTED Zen training in (1985) [707]
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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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- Gluek, Maggie Seiryu (b. 19??-) [132][321]
STARTED Zen training in (1983) [720]
AGE STARTED Zen training (1983 #720 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2003 #720 minus 1983 #720=20) 20 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2015 #722 minus 2003 #720=12) 12 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Barzaghi Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2003) [720]; RŌSHI (2015) [722].
Data:
In 1983 commenced Zen practice at the Minnesota Zen Meditation Centre [Sōtō, est. 1972 by Dainin Katagiri]
while visiting her home town [720]. Upon return to Australia, joined the Sydney Zen Centre and embarked on formal koan study with
Robert Aitken [720]. "She continued her koan study with John Tarrant and completed it with Subhana Barzaghi" [720].
In 2003 was appointed by Subhana Barzaghi an apprentice teacher [Sensei - tmc] in the Diamond Sangha [720].
0n 11 Apr 2015 received 'Inka' from Subhana Barzaghi - tmc] [722].
Teacher (Diamond Sangha) at the Sydney Zen Centre, Australia [321].
- Farrin, Barry Doshin Kusan (b. 8 Apr 1945-) [410][412][466][506].
STARTED Zen training in (1984) [412].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1984 #412 minus 1945 #410=39)
39 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2004 #412 minus 1984 #412=20) 20 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2015 #466 minus 2004 #412=11) 11 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Barzaghi Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2004) [412], RŌSHI (2015) [466][506].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ford Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: RŌSHI (2020) [506].
Data:
Studied Vipassana and Zen meditation since 1984 [412]. Founder of (in Jun 1989) and
subsequently Teacher (Diamond Sangha) at the
Way of The Forest Empty Mountain Zen Hermitage (formerly, Forest Way Zen), Doonan, QLD, Australia. Appointed a Sensei (Assistant Teacher) in the Diamond Sangha Zen tradition in 2004 [412]. Subhana Barzaghi gave him Dharma Transmission on 9 Aug 2015 [410].
Additionally, he was ordained on 8 Mar 2020 "In Soto Zen" at Cooroy, QLD [466] and on 11 Mar 2020 received Dharma transmission "In Soto Zen" from James Myoun Ford (see Ford Line) [466].
- Jones, Alladin [635]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2024 #635 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Barzaghi Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2024) [635].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Wells Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2024) [635]. $$ add stub to Well's line
Data:
Psychotherapist and ecotherapist [635]. Appointed "as a Sensei (apprentice teacher) by Subhana Barzaghi Roshi and Arthur Wells Roshi in January 2024" [635].
- MALONEY, PAUL (b. 18 Feb 1939-)
STARTED Zen training in (1966) [720].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1966 #720 minus 1939 #src=27)
27 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2002 #720 minus 1966 #720=36) 36 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2010 #721 minus 2002 #720=8) 8 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Barzaghi Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2002) [720]; RŌSHI (2010) [721].
Data:
In 1966 started formal zazen practice [720].
In Oct 1966, started practicing zazen [853,p.7].
In December 1968 attended his first sesshin under the direction of Nakagawa Soen [720].
On 1 Dec 1968, attended his first sesshin at Ruytakuji with Nakagawa Sōen Rōshi [853,p.8].
In 1973 "together with Leigh Davison and others, formed a sitting group which evolved into
the Sydney Zen Centre sangha" [720].
"In 1979 commenced formal koan study with Robert Aitken [720]. Subsequently continued training with John Tarrant and Subhana Barzaghi
[720].
"Sunday 18 February [1979, #853,p.12], my 40th birthday, and the first day of our first sesshin with Aitken Roshi" [853,p.8].
In 2002 appointed by Subhana Bazarghi an apprentice teacher [Sensei - tmc] in the Diamond Sangha [720].
Rōshi [123][321].
On 10 Apr 2010, Subhana Barzaghi conferred 'Inka' on Paul Maloney of SZC [721].
"[A] senior lecturer in the Faculty of Engineering, UTS. Has degrees in Asian history and the philosophy of science" [720].
Teacher (Diamond Sangha) at the Sydney Zen Centre, Australia. Teacher of the SZC Blue Mountains Zen Group, Lawson [321][504].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): two (2) 5th generation teachers in Maloney Line<= Barzaghi Line<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Andino, Jane (b. 19??-) [509].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2018 #718 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2022 #509 minus 2018 #718=4) 4 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maloney Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2018) [718]; RŌSHI (2022) [509].
Data:
Pianist and composer [424]. Began Zen practice in 2006 [424]. Since 2007, attended sesshins at the Sydney Zen Centre [424].
In 2018 was appointed by Paul Maloney as an apprentice teacher [Sensei - tmc] in Diamond Sangha [718].
Teacher at the Sydney Zen Centre [411][424], Australia and in the Blue Mountains Zen Group, Lawson [504].
Received 'Inka' in Jun 2022 [509].
- Ward, Jeff Kagetsu Kikai-ken (b. 1954-) [385][504]
STARTED Zen training in (the mid-1980s; say 1985? - tmc) [385][859,p.39].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1985? #385 minus 1954 #385=31)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 1985? #715 #859,p.39=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2017 #385 minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maloney Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (2017) [385].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Barzaghi Line of the Diamond Sangha School: RŌSHI (2017) [385].
Data: Began Buddhist practice in 1975 and has practised in the Zen tradition since the mid-1980s in Japan and Australia [385].
"[By circa 1980] I had been practising for 4 or 5 years in the Thai Forest tradition with the monks from Wat Buddharangsee in Stanmore." [859,p.39]
"In the mid-80s [1985?], while I was living in Japan for two years, I started zen practice in the Soto tradition" [859,p.39]
on 13 Sep 2017 received Dharma Transmission from Paul Maloney . Also on the same day, in parallel with Dharma Transmission from P. Maloney,
he received Dharma Transmission from Subhana Barzaghi (see Barzaghi Line) [385].
Teacher (Diamond Sangha) at the Black Mountain Zen Group, Canberra, Australia [385][504]. Rōshi [385][504]
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- Marett, Alan (b. 19??-) [426][427]
STARTED Zen training in (1973) [856,p.17]
AGE STARTED Zen training (1973 #856 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2011 #427 minus 1973 #856=35) 35 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2017 #385 minus 2011 #427=6) 6 years [calc. by tmc].
br />PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Barzaghi Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2011) [427]; RŌSHI (2018) [427].
Data:
In 1973 he embarked on Zen training [856,p.17].
In 1976 commenced Zen training underYamada Koun [427][717].
"Shortly after the establishment [in 1979 - tmc] of the SZC, he became a student of Robert Aitken" [720]
Since [1996?- tmc] he studied with John Tarrant, Subhana Barzaghi and other Diamond Sangha teachers [717].
In 2011 received [from Subhana Barzaghi?] permission to teach [Sensei - tmc] [427][717].
In 2018 received 'Inka' from Subhana Barzaghi [427][717].
In 2019 Allan moved [from Sydney? - tmc] to Adelaide and became a teacher at the Adelaide Zen Group [426][717].
Formerly, a HUSBAND of Mari Rhydwen [499] (see Bolleter line).
- Mayer, Justine Mugen Kai (b. 19??-) [501][502]
STARTED Zen training in (2003) [915].
AGE STARTED Zen training (2003 #915 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2010 #915 minus 2003 #915=7) 7 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (2017 #503 minus 2010 #[915]=7) 7 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Barzaghi Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2010) [915]; RŌSHI (2017) [503].
Data:
General Practitioner who works in Aboriginal Health [501].
"[Became interested in meditation through yoga in the late 1990s and attended a Vipassana retreat.
She then started meditating, with Sri Lankan and Tibetan monastics in Darwin" [915].
In 2003, have attended the first zen sesshin with teacher Subhana Barzahgi [915].
In 2004, received 'Jukai' from Subhana and "was invited to facilitate the Darwin Zen Group" [915].
Student of Zen under Ellen Davison and Subhana Barzaghi [502] as well as Susan Murphy [915].
In 2010, invided by Subhana "to teach Zen" (was made a Sensei) [915]
In 2017, received 'Inka' from Subhana Barzaghi [503][915].
Between 2010-11 "After completing koan study, Justine met Robert Aitken Roshi in Hawaii [...] attended a residential practice training period and sesshin with Daido Loori at Zen Mountain Monastery [...NY] State.
[...Took part] retreat in Plum Village in France with Thich Naht Hahn, [...] attended Sesshin and Zazenakai at Upaya Zen Centre with Joan Halifax [...] and Kaz Tanahashi [... and] sat with the San Francisco Zen Centre,
Berkeley Zen Centre, and Kannondo Zen Centre and the nondual teachers Francis Lucille, Rupert Spira, Adyashanti and Peter Fenner [...]" [915]"
Teacher (Diamond Sangha) at the Darwin Zen Group, Australia [501]. Member of the International Diamond Sangha Teachers Circle [501].
- Rankin, Wayne (b. 19??-) [478].
STARTED Zen training in (1980) [479].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1980 #479 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2017 #478 minus 1980 #715 #479=37) 37 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus 2017 #478=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Barzaghi Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2017) [478]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [src].
Data:
Received permission [from Subhana Barzaghi?] to teach in 2017 [478]. Assistant Teacher [478]
Commenced Zen training under Robert Aitken in 1980 in Sydney [479]. Teacher at the Mildura Zen Group [mildurazengroup.org], Mildura, VIC Australia [479].
- Ward, Jeff Kagetsu Kikai-ken (b. 1954-)
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Barzaghi Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (2017) [385].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Maloney Line of of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (2017) [385].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Jeff Ward in the Maloney Line (5th gen.)
end of the 4th generation teachers in Barzaghi Line<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
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continuation of the 3rd generation teachers in Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Bobrow, Joseph (b. 19??-) [20][597]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (years? #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (1997 #20 minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Aitken Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (1997) [20].
Data:
"Clinical psychologist, relational psychoanalyst" [597].
A Dharma heir Robert Aitken. He also studied Zen with Yamada Kōun in Kamakura, Japan and Thich Nhat Hanh [Lam Te (Rinzai) Zen] in Plum Village, France [598].
Became a full rōshi in a transmission ceremony conducted by Robert Aitken in Jun 1997 [20]. Teacher at
the Deep Streams Zen Institute (formerly known as The Harbour Sangha),
San Francisco, CA]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Bolleter, Ross (b. 18 Jul 1946-) [src].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present School: SENSEI (1992) [777]; RŌSHI (1997) [777].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Aitken Line of the Diamond Sangha School [923]: RŌSHI (1997) [777].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Ross Bolleter in the Tarrant Line (3rd gen.)
continuation of the 3rd generation teachers in Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- HENRY, MICHAEL DANAN (b. 12 Nov 1939-) [47].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (years? #src minus 1939 #47=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1989 #772 minus y-strt #src #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus 1989 #772=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher the Kapleau Line (Rochester Zen Center)/Sanbo Kyodan School: SENSEI (1989) [772].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Aitken Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI? (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [130][186].
LEFT? the Sanbo Kyodan/Rochester Zen SCHOOL (1986) [461].
JOINED the Sanbo Kyodan/Diamond Sangha SCHOOL (later than 1986) [461].
Data:
In 1989, Dharma Transmission (Sensei) from Philip Kapleau (see Kapleau Line) [772].
Later, a teacher appointed by Robert Aitken [src]
Founding teacher at the Zen Center of Denver, CO [28].
Current Teacher of Old Bones Sangha, a small group of mostly senior students [388].
Rōshi, received 'Inka' from Robert Aitken [130][186]
Known online teachings (decade 1995-2005) by Henry Danan.
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): thirteen (13) 4th generation teachers in Henry Line<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Dunley, David Shonen (b. Dec 1969-) [461].
STARTED Zen training in (1991) [462].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1991 #462 minus 1969 #461=22)
22 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 1991 #462 #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2006 #461 minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Henry Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (2006) [461].
LEFT the Sanbo Kyodan/Diamond Sangha SCHOOL (later than 2006) [461].
Data:
Registered Nurse [461]. Between Sep 1991 and Jan 2006, a priest, zendo leader, office manager, administrator and a student of Danan Henry at
the Zen Center of Denver [462]. Also studied with Robert Aitken in Kaimu, Hawaii (Dec 1999-Jan 2000) [461]. Received priestly ordination from Danan Henry
on 19 Feb 2000 [461].
Continued studies with Harada Tangen at Bukkoku-ji temple, Obama, Japan (May 2002-Jun 2003) [461]. Received 'Inka' from Danan Henry on 23 Jan 2006 and, initially,
planned to serve as an Apprentice Teacher to a future Zen group in Arizona [461]. Eventually, he went "on to other spiritual paths, first Roman Catholicism, and currently [i.e. in 2021] Ramakrishna Vedanta." [461].
Known online teachings (of 8 Jan 2006) by Dunley Shonen.
- Guernsey, John (b.19??-) [592].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (years? #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2023 #592 minus y-strt #src #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Henry Line of the Diamond Sangha/Sanbo Kyodan School: SENSEI (2023) [592].
Data:
Artist. In 2006 exhibited paintings in Touching Stone Gallery, Santa Fe, NM [593]. Made Associate teacher (Sensei?) (on 24 Jun 2023) [592].
- Hamaker, Bill Kyoshin (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (years? #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2020 #780 minus y-strt #src #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Henry Line of the Diamond Sangha/Sanbo Kyodan School: SENSEI (2020) [780].
Data:
Studied with Danan Henry and Karin Kempe for over thirty years [780].
In 2020 became an assistant teacher (Sensei?) [780]
- Harris, David (b.19??-) [592].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (years? #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2023 #592 minus y-strt #src #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Henry Line of the Diamond Sangha/Sanbo Kyodan School: SENSEI (2023) [592].
Data:
Associate teacher (Sensei?) (on 24 Jun 2023) [592].
- Holmgren, John Edward Hoag (1964-) [388][557].
STARTED Zen training in (1993) [779].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1993 #779 minus 1964 #338=29)
29 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2018 #388 minus 1993 #779=25) 25 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2023 #557 minus 2018 #388=5) 5 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Henry Line of the Diamond Sangha/Sanbo Kyodan School: HŌSHI (2018) [388]; SENSEI (2018) [388]; RŌSHI (2023) [557][779]
Data:
Since 1993, Zen practitioner [779].
On Apr 26, 2018 authorised (received Hōshi) by Danan Henry [388].
In Jun 2023 Dharma Transmission from Danan Henry [557].
In 2023 full authorization to teach (Dharma Transmission) from Danan Henry [779].
Rōshi (on 18 Jun 2023) [592].
- Hughes, Steve (b.19??-) [592].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
br />YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Henry Line of the Diamond Sangha/Sanbo Kyodan School: SENSEI (2003) [592].
Data:
Associate teacher (Sensei?) (on 24 Jun 2023) [592]
continuation of the 4th generation teachers in Henry Line<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Kempe, Karin Ryuku (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (1971) [602].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1971 #602 minus y-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 #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].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Henry line of the Diamond Sangha School: HŌSHI (betw. 2005 and 12 Sep 2010) [602]; SENSEI (betw. 12 Sep 2010 and 23 Sep 2010) [602]; RŌSHI (2010) [602];
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Wick Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (aft. 2010) [602]; RŌSHI (2019) [463].
LEFT? the Henry SCHOOL (2019?) [src].
Data:
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 Danan Henry [186]. Authorised to teach by Danan Henry [186].
In 2005 completed koan training with Danan 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 Danan 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 Danan Henry (see Henry Line) [463].
Studied with Gerry Wick at Great Mountain Zen Center since 1993 till 2019 [463].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Marshall, James (b. 19??-) [592].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (years? #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Henry Line of the Diamond Sangha/Sanbo Kyodan School: SENSEI (2023) [592].
Data:
Associate teacher (Sensei?) (on 24 Jun 2023) [592]
- Martin, Rafe Jnan (b. 1946-) [src].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (years? #src minus 1946 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2012 #287 minus y-strt #src #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2016 #330 minus 2012 #287=4) 4 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Henry Line of the Diamond Sangha/Sanbo Kyodan School: SENSEI (2012) [287]; RŌSHI (2016) [330][388][592].
Data:
Teacher at Endless Path Zendo, Rochester, NY. Henry Danan appointed him an Apprentice Dharma Teacher in 2012 [287]. Received Dharma Transmission from Danan Henry on 30 Jun 2016 [330][388] = received 'Inka' [592].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- MORGAREIDGE, KEN TETSUZAN (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (years? #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2010 #247 minus y-strt #src #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2010 #592 minus 2010 #247=0 - sic!) 0 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Henry Line of the Diamond Sangha/Sanbo Kyodan School: SENSEI (2010) [247]; RŌSHI (2010) [592].
LEFT? the Henry (Sanbo Kyodan/Diamond Sangha) SCHOOL (2020) [557]
Data:
PhD in Physiology [247]. Initially a student of Philip Kapleau [729]. Authorised to teach by Danan Henry. Received Dharma Transmission from Danan Henry on 12 Sep 2010 [247] and 'Inka' on 23 Sep 2010 [592]. Between 2017 and sometime prior to 2024 was
a teacher at the Zen Center of Denver [186]. Rōshi (on 23 Sep 2010) [592][378][557].
From 2005-2007, the Head of Zendo at the Zen Center of Denver [215]. "Left the Denver Center of Denver in 2020 and retired to the Iron Mountain Hermitage in Florence, Colorado, where he still meets with students" [594]. Is "no longer affiliated with the Zen Center of Denver" [557].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): one (1) 5th generation teacher in Morgareidge Line<= Henry Line<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Keeton, Geoff (b. 19??-) [780]
STARTED Zen training in (1991) [780].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1991 #780 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2015 #680 minus 1991 #780=24) 24 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Morgareidge Line of the Diamond Sangha/Sanbo Kyodan School: SENSEI (2015) [780].
Data:
In 1991 began practice at the ZCD under Danan Henry [780]. In 1996 was ordained [by whom?] [780].
in 2015 completed his formal training with Ken Morgareidge, "with whom he continues to practice and train" [780].
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- Sheehan, Peggy Metta (b. 19??-) [src].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (years? #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2005 #247 minus y-strt #src #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2010 #592 minus 2005 #247=5) 5 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Henry Line of the Diamond Sangha/Sanbo Kyodan School: SENSEI (2005) [247]; RŌSHI (2010) [592].
Medical doctor [186]. Authorised to teach by Danan Henry [186]. Teacher at the Zen Center
of Denver [186]. From 2001-2005, the Head of Zendo at the Zen Center of Denver [215].
In 1999 received lay ordination from Danan Henry [780].
Served as Head of Zendo from 2001 to 2005 [780].
In 2005 completed koan study under Danan Henry [780].
From 2005-2010 was an assistant teacher at the Zen Center [780].
In September 2010 received [full] Dharma Transmission [780].
On 12 Sep 2010 received Dharma Transmission from Danan Henry [247] and 'Inka' (on 23 Sep 2010) [592].
Rōshi [378][557][592].
- Sienko, Dennis (b. 19??-) [src]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (years? #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Henry Line of the Diamond Sangha/Sanbo Kyodan School: SENSEI (y-sens) [780].
Data:
[forthcoming]
- Wright, Cathy (b. 19??-) [src]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (years? #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Henry Line of the Diamond Sangha/Sanbo Kyodan School: SENSEI (y-sens) [780].
Data: [forthcoming]
Began Zen training in 1990 at the Zen Center of Denver under Danan Henry until his retirement, and received Dharma Transmission from Peggy Sheehan in 2023. [780]
Runs a zazen group in Ft. Collins [780]
end of the 4th generation teachers in Henry Line<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
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continuation of the 3rd generation teachers in Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- DROSTEN, ROLF JUSHIN KOKUSHO KO' UN* KEN (b. 1941-) Rev. [560]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1941 #560=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jaeger? Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Aitken Line of the Diamond Sangha School: HŌSHI (1993) [560]; SENSEI (1996) [560].
Data:
Appointed (by ??, or by Willigis Jaeger? - tmc) Zen teacher of Sanbo Kyodan's School of Zen in Germany in 1990 [560]. Apprentice Teacher of the Diamond Sangha, appointed by Robert Aitken in 1993 [560]. Received Dharma Transmission from Aitken in 1996 [560].
Rōshi [560].
Teacher at the Leverkusen Zen Group, also known as the "Wolken und Mond Sangha" (Clouds and Moon Sangha, https://wolkenundmondsangha.weebly.com [559]), Leverkusen, Germany [62][122][134].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): four (4) 4th generation teachers in Drosten Line<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Edin, Hubert Daion Hoshin An Un* Ken (b. 1965-) [559]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1965 #559=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2019 #56 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 2019 #560=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Drosten Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2019) [560]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [559].
Data:
Lives in MŸnster, Germany [559]. Received the Dharma Transmission from Rolf Drosten in 2019 [560].
Rōshi [559]
- Haffer, Amelie Seikyo Genko Ji Un* An (b. 1965-) [src]
STARTED Zen training in (1997?) [560]
AGE STARTED Zen training (1997? #560 minus 1965 #src=32?)
32? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2014 #560 minus 1997? #560=17 17 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #559 minus 2014 #560c=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Drosten Line of the Diamond Sangha School: HŌSHI (2012) [560]; SENSEI (2014) [560]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [559].
Data:
Lives in Essen, Germany [559]. A student of Rolf Drosten since 1997 [560]. Appointed Zen Teacher (Apprentice Teacher) by Rolf Drosten in 2012 [560]. Received Dharma Transmission from Rolf Drosten in 2014 [560].
Rōshi [559].
- Schwarzer, Christoph Daishin Shosei Ko Un* Ken (b. 1968-) [src]
STARTED Zen training in (1999?) [560]
AGE STARTED Zen training (1999? #560 minus 1968 #src=31?)
31? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2014 #560 minus 1999? #560=15? 15? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #559 minus 2014 #560=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Drosten Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2014) [560]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [559].
Data:
Lives in Bremen, Germany [559]. A student of Rolf Drosten since 1999 [560]. Received Dharma Transmission from Rolf Drosten in 2014 [560]. Rōshi [559].
- Zill, Burkard Doshin Daiboku Gyo Un* Ken (b. 1959-) [src]
STARTED Zen training in (1984?) [560]
AGE STARTED Zen training (1984? #560 minus 1959 #src=25?)
25? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2007 #560 minus 1984? #560=23 27 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus 2007 #560=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Drosten Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2007) [560]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [113][559].
Data:
Lives in Veitsrodt, Germany [559]. Between 1984 and 1993 a student of Fr. Willigis Jaeger (OSB) [560]. A student of Rolf Drosten since 1993 [560].
Received Dharma Transmission from Rolf Drosten in 2007 [560]. Rōshi [113][559].
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- DUFFY, JACK KENZAN KAN'UN KEN (b. 22 Jun 1951-) [45]
STARTED Zen training in (1981?) [830]
AGE STARTED Zen training (1981? #830 minus 51 #45=30?)
30? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1992 #424 minus 1981 #830=11) 11 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (1997 #324 minus 1992 #424=5) 5 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Aitken Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (1992) [324]; RŌSHI (1997) [324][830].
Data:
In 1985, Three Treasures Sangha officially established [830].
Studied with Joan Rieck and Thich Nhat Hanh [866].
Jack Duffy Roshi, a student of AitkenÕs since 1981 [830][866]. Received 'Inka' from Aitken in 1997 [830][865][324].
Appointed Sensei by Robert Aitken in Jan 1992 [324][866].
Teacher at the Three Treasures Sangha, Seattle, US [46][66][324].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435]. Psychotherapist [865].
Rōshi [45][46][324]
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): four (4) 4th generation teachers in Duffy Line<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Bolling, Madelon Yamane (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (1983) [866].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1983 #866 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2012 #866 minus 1983 #866=29) 29 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Duffy Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2012) [866].
Data:
In 1968, commenced monastic practice in another tradition [866].
In 1983 started practicing Korean Zen tradition, "eventually serving as dharma teacher until 1993
when she began sitting with Jack Duffy at Three Treasures" [866].
Appointed Sensei by Jack Duffy in 2012 [324][866].
A professional musician and a clinical psychologist [866].
Teacher at the Three Treasures Sangha, Seattle, US [324].
- Elias, Carlos Abusaid (b. 19??-) [865]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2022 #865 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Duffy Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2022) [865].
Data:
"[B]efore taking up the zen path, he trained in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition as well" [865].
Appointed Sensei by Jack Duffy in Dec 2022 [865].
Teacher at the Mountain Lamp Community, WA, US [865].
- Shields, Lee (b. 19??-) [src].
STARTED Zen training in (1972?) [866].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1972? #866 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2012 #866 minus 1972? #866=40) 40 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2021 #866 minus 2012 #866=9) 9 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Duffy Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2012) [866]; RŌSHI (2021) [866];
Data:
In the early 1970s (1972? - tmc) began practicing in a monastic setting and was sitting with several Zen teachers [866].
"In 1988, he joined Three Treasures Sangha and began studying with Joan Rieck" [866].
"In 1992, became a student of Jack Duffy [866].
In 2012, received permission to teach by Jack Duffy [866]. Appointed Sensei by Jack Duffy in 2012 [324].
In Nov 2021, obtained independent teaching status ("Inka") in the Diamond Sangha lineage [866].
A lay practitioner [866]. Previously an engineering consultant; later a psychotherapist [866].
Teacher at the Three Treasures Sangha, Seattle, US [324].
- Zeedyk, Jana Genmyo Kyoku'un Ken (b. 29 May 1953-) [src]
STARTED Zen training in (1980?) [867].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1980? #867 minus 1953 #src=27?)
27? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2012? #935 minus 1980? #867=32?) 32 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2018 #866 minus 2012? #935=6?) 6? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Duffy Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2012?) [935]; RŌSHI (2018) [866]
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Niyama Shoshun Line of Soto Zen School: SENSEI (2013) [866].
Data:
Received 'Inka' from Jack Duffy on 14 Sep 2018 at Mountain Lamp Community near Deming, WA [394].
Also, ordained in Soto tradition in 2009 by Kōshū Itabashi (the 23rd abbot of Sojiji, Japan) [395].
and received Dharma Transmission in 2013 from Niyama Shoshun (Soto Zen)(Kounji Temple, Oirase-cho, Aomori Prefecture, Japan [395][400].
Since 2012 Teacher at the Anchorage Zen Community, Anchorage, AK [395].
Independent Teacher [169][394].
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- FOSTER, NELSON (b. 1951-) [113]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1951 #113=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become 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']: (1988? #773 minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Aitken Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (1988?) [773].
Data:
Teacher at the Ring of Bone Zendo, California, and the
Honolulu Diamond Sangha, Hawaii, US [62]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): one (1) 4th generation teacher in Foster Line<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Kieran, Michael (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Foster Line of the Diamond Sangha School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [43][74].
Data:
[Dharma guide][43][74]
Co-teacher at the Honolulu Diamond Sangha, Hawaii, US [113]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
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continuation of the 3rd generation teachers in Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- HAWK, PATRICK (PAT) SEISHO SHIN'UN (18 Nov 1942-8 May 2012) [6][181][279]
STARTED Zen training in (1978) [279].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1978 #src minus 1942 #6=36)
36 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 1978 #279=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'](1989 #279 minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Aitken Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (1989) [279].
Data:
"Fr. Hawk Rōshi formally began Zen practice in 1978 as a student of Robert Aitken; and in 1981 as a student of Fr. Willigis Jaeger (OSB) Rōshi.
Fr. Pat Hawk Rōshi received Dharma Transmission from Aitken and was confirmed a Zen Master of the Diamond Sangha in May, 1989.
Fr. Hawk was an ordained priest in the Roman Catholic church, and a member of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Redemptorists)." [279]
Teacher at the Zen Desert Sangha, Tucson, AZ US [103]
Teacher at the Mountain Cloud Zen Center, Santa Fe, NM
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Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): six (6) 4th generation teachers in Hawk Line<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Dorsey, Dan (b. 19??-) [279]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2010 #326 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2012 #326 minus 2010 #326=2) 2 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Hawk Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2010) [326]; RŌSHI (2012) [326];
Data:
Appointed Associate Teacher (Sensei?) in 2010 by Patrick Hawk [326]. Received Dharma Transmission from Patrick Hawk in 2012 [326]. Rōshi [279]
Teacher at the Zen Desert Sangha, Tucson, AZ US [279].
- Larson, Kristen (b. 19??-) [src]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Hawk Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data: Teacher at the North Olympic Sangha (NO Sangha), Port Angeles, US [279].
Rōshi [279]
- Marcel, Leonard (b. 1942-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1942 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2001 #325 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 #62 minus 2001 #325=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Hawk Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2001) [325]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [62]
Data:
Received Dharma Transmission from Patrick Hawk Rōshi in Oct 2001 [325]. 1993-2003 worked in Dharan, Saudi Arabia.
Returned to Portland, Oregon, in Feb 2003 [325]. Since 2004, the Teacher of Seven Thunders sangha in Oregon.
Was the Guest Teacher at the Leverkusen Zen Group, Germany.
Rōshi [62][118][289].
- WALKER, ROBERT (BOB) (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Hawk Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data: Rōshi [113][211][279].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): one (1) 5th generation teacher in Walker Line<= Hawk Line<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Sanders, Paul (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Walker Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data: Assistant Teacher[245].
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- Saalfeld, Joan SNJM (b. 19??-) [279]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Hawk Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data: Marcel Leonard Rōshi writes 23 May 2013: "[T]o the best of my knowledge, Hawk Rōshi gave Sr Joan Saalfeld permission to lead Christian
contemplative retreats, but did not give her Dharma transmission." [289].
- Weimar, Susan (b. 19??-) [279]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Hawk Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; Rōshi (year?) [279]
Data:
Teacher at the Zen Desert Sangha, Tucson, AZ US, The Flagstaff Zen Group, and Empty Sky Sangha [279].
Rōshi [279]
end of the 4th generation teachers in Hawk Line<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
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continuation of the 3rd generation teachers in Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Gyger, Pia Ichido Jinji (b. 2 Nov 1940-14 Jul 2014) Sr. [62][223][472]
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Aitken Line of the Diamond Sangha School: HŌSHI (1996) [472]; SENSEI (1996) [472].
LEFT the Aitken SCHOOL (in or bef. 1999) [473]
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: RŌSHI (1999)[472][473][585].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Pia Gyger in the Brantschen-Gyger Line (3rd gen.) (aka Glassman-Lassalle Line).
- Morgan, Marian (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (1975) [860].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1975 #860 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1999 #860 minus 1975 #860=24) 24 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Aitken Line of the Diamond Sangha School: HŌSHI (betw. 1975 and 1999) [860]; SENSEI (1999) [860].
Data:
In 1975 she commenced Zen studies under Robert Aitken in Honolulu, Hawaii [860].
In 1999 Robert Aitken appointed her a Zen teacher (Sensei) [860].
Assistant Teacher [74][773]. "Served as a Zen teacher for Clear Spring Sangha of Charlottesville, VA, and the Zen Group of Reading, PA for more than ten years." [860]
- STEGER, MANFRED BUTSUDEN (b. 23 Mar 1961-) [src].
STARTED Zen training in (1981) [801].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1981 #801 minus 1961 #src=20)
20 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1991 #801 minus 1981? #801=10) 10 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Aitken Line of the Diamond Sangha School: HŌSHI (1988) [801]; SENSEI (1991) [801].
LEFT the Diamond Sangha SCHOOL (1991) [42]
ESTABLISHED A NEW SPIRITUALLY and ORGANISATIONALLY INDEPENDENT ZEN SCHOOL: Princeton Area Zen Group (1991) [804]
Data:
From 1991 onwards a self-declared teacher of his own Zen group [42]. Not recognised by Robert Aitken as a teacher in the Diamond Sangha tradition [802]
In 1981, initiated Zen training "under Genro Koudela [Herbert Seiun Koudela (1924-2010), a student and successor? of Kyozan Joshu Sasaki, Rinzai #831 - tmc] at the Bodhidharma Zendo in Vienna", Austria [801]
In 1986, commenced training under Robert Aitken at the Diamond Sangha in Honolulu, Hawaii [801].
In 1988?, completed formal koan practice under Robert Aitken [801] and commenced teaching Zen,
as a Junior Teacher [Hōshi?] in the USA, Austria and Australia [801].
In May 1991, shortly after Aitken appointed him as an Apprentice Teacher [Sensei?]
"Manfred Steger publicly rejected Dharma Transmission as 'empty ritual'
[...] maintaining that completing formal koan study alone conferred authority to teach Zen.
(Memorandum: Aitken to Steger, 23 May 1991)" [801].
In the 2nd half of 1991 left the Diamond Sangha and formed the Princeton Area Zen Group (PAZG),
"a collection of committed, like-minded individuals" interested in practicing "lay meditation practice in the tradition of Yasutani-Yamada-Aitken" [801][804].
Appointed Assistant Teacher [Apprentice Teacher?] Teacher by Robert Aitken at the Diamond Sangha, gone independent in mid-1991 [42].
Has a Buddhist name "Butsuden" [810]
Co-founder and co-teacher (together with his WIFE and subsequent Dharma-heir, Perle Besserman) of the Princeton Area Zen Group, Princeton NJ, US [42]
Known online materials by M. Steger.
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): one (1) 4th generation teacher in Steger Line (Princeton Area Zen Group)<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- BESSERMAN, PERLE aka Perle Epstein, Perle S. Epstein (b. 21 Aug 1948-) [804]
STARTED Zen training in (1981) [805].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1981 #805 minus 1948 #804=33)
33 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1992 #459 minus 1981 #805=11) 11 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Steger Line of the Princeton Area Zen Group School: SENSEI (1992?) [459][460].
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (Sensei - 1992?) [459][460].
Data:
WIFE of Manfred Steger. Writer. Lecturer at New York Univ., Southwest China U., Briarcliff College, U. of Hawaii, Rutgers U.
and at Illinois State U. Presenter of workshops on Kabbalah, Zen, and women's spirituality [460].
Descendant of the eastern European founder of Hasidic Judaism, Yisra'el ben Eli'ezer (c. 1700Ð1760) aka Baal Shem Tov aka Besht [804]
Began practicing Zen in 1981, under Kyudo Nakagawa (Rinzai) of Ryutakuji in Mishima, Japan [405].
In 1984 she became a student of Robert Aitken at the Diamond Sangha in Honolulu, Hawaii [405].
Sensei [459][460]
Between 1984 and 1991, studied with Robert Aitken [459]. She did not receive from Aitken a sanction to teach.
Since 1992, a teacher at the Princeton Area Zen Group [459].
"After working with Pat Hawk, a successor of Robert Aitken, she completed her koan study with Manfred Steger. In 1992, she began teaching at the Princeton Area Zen Group Group." [806]
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): two (2) 5th generation teachers in Steger-Besserman Line (Princeton Area Zen Group)<= Steger Line<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- BOYLE, BILL (b. 19??-) [806]
STARTED Zen training in (1991?) [806].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1991? #806 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2005 #806 minus 1991? #806=14) 14 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Steger-Besserman Line of the Princeton Area Zen Group School: SENSEI (2005) [806].
Data: Since 2005, a teacher at the Princeton Area Zen Group [459]. Sensei [459].
A member of the Princeton Area Zen Group since 1991 [806].
"In 2005, he completed his koan study with the founding teachers Manfred Steger and Perle Besserman, and now offers dharma talks and interviews (dokusan)." [806]
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): two (2) 6th generation teachers in Boyle Line<= Steger-Besserman Line (Princeton Area Zen Group)<= Steger Line<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Boyle, David (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2015 #459 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Boyle Line the Princeton Area Zen Group School: SENSEI (2015) [459].
Data:
Between Mar and Sep 2015, completed koan study with [his brother? - tmc] Bill Boyle at the Princeton Area Zen Group [808]. Since then "offers dharma talks and interviews (dokusan)" [808].
Sensei [459].
- Moses, Scott (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (1999?) [807].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1999? #807 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2015 #807 minus 1999? #807=16) 16 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Boyle Line the Princeton Area Zen Group School: SENSEI (2015) [807].
Data:
Between 1999 and 2005 a student of Zen under Stephen Seijaku (Soto Zen) at the Pine Wind Zen Center [807].
Since 2006, a student of Bill Boyle at the Princeton Area Zen Group [807].
Completed koan study with Bill Boyle in 2015 [807]. Sometime between Sep 2018 and Dec 2021 has stopped [departed? died? - tmc]
teaching at the PAZG [809].
Sensei [459].
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end of the 5th generation teachers in Steger-Besserman Line (Princeton Area Zen Group)<= Steger Line<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
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end of the 4th generation teachers in Steger Line (Princeton Area Zen Group)<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
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continuation of the 3rd generation teachers in Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Stoddard, Donald (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Aitken Line of the Diamond Sangha School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [773].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [773].
- TARRANT, JOHN MAXWELL NANRYU JI'UN-KEN (b. 14 Aug 1949-) [13][429].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1949 #13=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1983 #774 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (1988? #src minus 1983 #774=5?) 5? years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Aitken Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI? (1983) [774]; RŌSHI (1988?) [773].
LEFT the Diamond Sangha SCHOOL (1999) and took with him people and meditation groups associated with the California Diamond Sangha (1987-1999) [72][822]
ESTABLISHED A NEW SPIRITUALLY and ORGANISATIONALLY INDEPENDENT ZEN SCHOOL: Pacific Zen Institute (2000-present) [74][82], (a religion-and-ethics-free [839] method of the koan-mediated deep psychological transformations)
Data:
Started teaching Zen (sensei?) in 1983 [774]. In 1988? named by Robert Aitken his Dharma Successor [773].
On 1 Aug 1989, worked in Santa Rosa, CA, as a psychologist [429]. On 31 Aug 2001 had his psychologist's licence revoked
by the Board of Psychology, Dept. of Consumer Affairs, State of California [429].
Between 1996 and 1999 the California Diamond Sangha became fraught with tension and ill-ease [836] as the "repeated and persuasive allegations
of misconduct on Dr. Tarrant's part -- professional (in his work as a psychotherapist), sexual, and organizational -- came to light" [837].
In late 1999, the CDS has been pulled out from the
Aitken's archipelago of the Diamond Sanghas world-wide and from the early 2000
the two Zen teachers (and their respective Dharma heirs and students) sharply discontinued previous contacts. In November 2010-February 2011, a new flare-up between the two
Sanghas was occasioned by the Tarrant's patronising obituary [838] of Robert Aitken and bitter public riposte by the
loyal guardians of Aitken's legacy, Nelson Foster and Jack Shoemaker [837].
Left the Diamond Sangha in late 1999 [72].
Head and Teacher of the California Diamond Sangha (1987-1999), an organisation reorganised and renamed in Jan 2000 as
the Pacific Zen Institute, US [74][82].
In 2016, Maggie Gluek of Sydney Zen Centre observed: "My sense is that he [Tarrant] bored easily when things were 'as usual,'predictable, and was keen to explore new directions.
Not wanting to be contained, he pushed boundaries dangerously, finally bringing about rupture with Aitken Roshi and with
the Diamond Sangha. This dark storm left a trail of destruction. Devastating for Roshi, for JohnÕs California sangha,
for bewildered and angry students here. There were broken relationships and unanswered questions and deep wounds." [858,p.27].
Founder (2018) of "the Pacific ZenÕs KALPA (Koans and Liberation Project Archive), which hopes to become one of the largest publicly-accessible video, audio and written records of discussions of Zen Koans in the world" [822].
Rōshi [13][429]
In 1998-1999, was a LIFE PARTNER of Joan Sutherland [src].
AUTHOR OF the remarkable book Bring Me the Rhinoceros: And Other Zen Koans That Will Save Your Life. Harmony Books, New York, NY, 2004.
also available [from:] https://terebess.hu/zen/mesterek/tarrant-rhinoceros.pdf
Some of the onlineteachings by John Tarrant.
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): nineteen (19) 4th generation teachers in Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present)<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Atwill, Allison (b. 5 Mar 1959-) [src]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1959 #13=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [src].
Data:
Practice Leader for the Santa Barbara group of the Pacific Zen Institute (PZI) [281]. Teacher at the Coral Moon Zen in Santa Barbara, CA [320].
Rōshi [280][288][320]
- Barzaghi, Subhana Gyo Shin Myo-Un-An (b. 7 Aug 1954-)[src]
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (1996) [113].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Aitken Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (1996) [635]
LEFT the Pacific Diamond Sangha SCHOOL (1999) and joined the Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha) (1999) [775, note a]
Data redirection:
See the full data in Subhana Barzaghi in the Aitken Line (3rd gen.)
- BOLLETER, ROSS (b. 18 Jul 1946-) [src].
STARTED Zen training in (1982?) [777].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1982? #777 minus 1946 #src=36?)
36? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1992 #777 minus 1982? #777=10) 10 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (1997 #777 minus 1992 #777=5) 5 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present School: SENSEI (1992) [777]; RŌSHI (1997) [777].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Aitken Line of the Diamond Sangha School [923]: RŌSHI (1997) [777].
Data:
In 1991 appointed a Sensei by John Tarrant [852,p.10-11] Also, another y-sens date, in 1992 authorized to teach by John Tarrant [924].
In 1997, received 'Inka' from J. Tarrant and Robert Aitken [924].
"[T]rained with Robert Aitken and John Tarrant from 1982 to 1992. In 1992 he was authorized to teach by John Tarrant, and received transmission from Robert Aitken and John Tarrant in 1997." [777]
In parallel with Dharma Transmission from Robert Aitken, he also received Dharma Transmission from John Tarrant [113]. Teacher at the Zen Group of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.
Teacher at the Maitai Zendo Nelson, New Zealand.
A composer and musician [923].
Rōshi [34].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): nine (9) 5th generation teachers in Bolleter Line<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Barker, Chris (b. 19??-) [924]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2022 #923 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Bolleter Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2022) [923].
Data:
In 2022 received from Ross Bolleter permission to teach as an apprentice teacher (Sensei) [923][924].
Possibly, a medical doctor, or a scholar [923].
- Gyngell Taylor, Chris (b. 19??-) [923]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2025 #923 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Bolleter Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2025) [923].
Data:
In 2025 received from Ross Bolleter permission to teach as Sensei [923].
- JAKSCH, MARY JISE (b. 1947-) [src]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1947 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1999 #323 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2004 #140 minus 1999 #323=5) 5 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Bolleter Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (1999) [323]; RŌSHI (2004) [140][323].
Data:
Appointed Sensei by Ross Bolleter in 1999 [323]. Received 'Inka' from Ross Bolleter in Mar 2004][140][323]
Teacher at the Maitai Zendo, Nelson, NZ.
Rōshi [63][141].
Known online teachings by Mary Jaksch.
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): one (1) 6th generation teacher in Jaksch Line<= Bolleter Line<= Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present)<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Pierce, Shona (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (ca. 2000, say 2000? - tmc) [547].
AGE STARTED Zen training (2000? #547 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2023 #547 minus 2000? #547=23?) 23? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jaksch Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2023) [547].
Data:
Commenced Zen training about 2000 [547]. Since the 2000s student of
Mary Jaksch [547]. In Mar 2023 received from Mary Jaksch permission to teach [547]. Teacher at the Christchurch DS (Diamond Sangha) Zendo [547].
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- JOYNER, ROBERT G. (b. 9 Apr 1937-) [src]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1937 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1999 #426 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2003 #426 minus 1999 #426=4) 4 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Bolleter Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (1999) [426]; RŌSHI (2003) [426].
Data:
Was a student of Robert Aitken [427][717].
In 1999 received from Ross Bolleter permission to teach [426]. In 2003 received from Ross Bolleter 'Inka' in the tradition of
the Diamond Sangha [717]. The resident teacher at the Adelaide Zen Group [717] in Adelaide, South Australia.
Rōshi [110][133][148][426].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): two (2) 6th generation teachers in Joyner Line<= Bolleter Line<= Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present)<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Carson, Imelda (b. 19??-) [426]
STARTED Zen training in (1985?) [427][717].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1985? #427 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2018 #427 minus 1985? #427=33) 33 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Joyner Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2018) [427][717].
Data:
In the 1980s started sitting with the Adelaide Zen Group [427][717].
In 2003 became a a student of Robert Joyner [427][717]. In Nov 2018 Robert Joyner appointed her a junior teacher [Sensei?] [427][717]
"She also has studied with Susan Murphy" [427][717].
- Wigg, Steve (b. 19??-) [717]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Joyner Line of the Diamond Sangha School: : SENSEI (2022) [717].
Data:
Began training under Bob Joyner in Adelaide [717]. Subsequently, he trained with Imelda Carson and Allan Marett [717].
He has also spent several years studying with Patrick Kearney [a Sydney-based independent Dharma teacher who trained
with Panditarama Sayadaw and John Hale in the Burmese Theravadin tradition #719. Kearney "has also trained in the
Diamond Sangha lineage of Zen Buddhism", and was a student initially of Robert Aitken, and later of Paul Maloney #719][717]
In 2022 Wigg was appointed [by Robert Joyner? - tmc] an apprentice teacher [Sensei] in the Diamond Sangha [717].
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- MURPHY, SUSAN MYO SEI (MYOSEI) RYU'UN AN (b. 17 Jun 1950-) [62][137]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1950 #62=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1998 #322 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2001 #138 minus 1998 #322=3) 4 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in the Tarrant' California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present School: SENSEI (1998) [322]; RŌSHI (2001) [138][688].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Bolleter Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (2001) [138][688].
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (Rōshi - 2001) [138][688].
Data:
Received appointment to teach as Sensei from John Tarrant in 1998 [322]. On 11 Jun 2001 she received Dharma Transmission from Ross Bolleter and additionally, almost two weeks later,
on 24 Jun 2001 she received a parallel Dharma Transmission from J. Tarrant [138]. "Began Zen practice in the Sydney Zen Centre in the mid-eighties, was appointed to teach by John Tarrant Roshi in 1998,
receiving dharma transmission Ð or authorisation as an independent teacher ['Inka'] Ð in both [the strangely unmentioned lineage of Ross Bolleter - tmc] Robert AitkenÕs Diamond Sangha and John Tarrant Õs Pacific Zen lineages in 2001" [688].
Is an Adjunct Teacher at the Pacific Zen Institute in Santa Rosa, US. [src].
Is the founding Teacher of the Zen Open Circle group in Sydney, Australia [96]. Since 2001, together with Subhana Barzaghi, was a teacher of
the Melbourne Zen Group [322]. In 2015 was invited by the Hobart Mountains and Rivers Zen Sangha to
be their primary teacher [322].
[Editor's note: Acc. to S. Murphy transmission from her former LIFE PARTNER, Ross Bolleter [322],
was"in complete accord with the ethical framework and long-established practice of the Diamond Sangha in the years in which [... the] relationship took place" [138]. This declaration might appear to conflict with the point (g) of the Diamond Sangha's formalethics agreement as codified and ratified a year earlier, in 2000, by the senior teachers of Diamond Sangha.
However, on 20 Nov 2015, Susan Murphy kindly provided notes [322] that cast additional light on the Diamond Sangha's overall interpersonal and local cultural context of the transmission ceremony of 11 Jun 2001].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): two (2) 6th generation teachers in Murphy Line<= Bolleter Line<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Fisher, Kirk (b. 1962-) [src].
STARTED Zen training in (1993) [979].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1993 #979 minus 1962 #src=31)
31 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2016 #373 minus 1993 #979=23) 23 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2023 #979 minus 2016 #373=7) 7 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Murphy Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2016) [373]; RŌSHI (2023) [979].
Data:
In 1993, inspired by Robert Aitken teachings Kirk joined the Diamond Sangha. He began formal koan study in San Francisco with Joseph Bobrow [979].
In 1997, moved to Australia and joined the Melbourne Zen Group [979].
In Apr 2016, appointed Sensei by Susan Murphy [373]. Teacher at the Melbourne Zen Group, Victoria, Australia (mzg.org.au) [373].
In 2023, Susan Murphy gave him 'inka' in the Diamond Sangha lineage [979].
- Sutherland, Kynan (b. 19??)
STARTED Zen training in (2005) [688].
AGE STARTED Zen training (2005 #688 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2019 #546 minus 2005 #688=14) 14 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2023 #688 minus 2019 #546=4) 4 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Murphy Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2019) [546]; RŌSHI (2023) [688].
Data:
Appointed Sensei by Susan Murphy 20 Apr 2019 [546].
"He began his Zen training in 2005 [...]. He received Dharma transmission ['Inka'] from Susan Murphy at the conclusion of the 2023 Sping Sesshin." [688]
Teacher at the Castlemaine Zen, Victoria, Australia (castlemainezen.com.au).
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- Rhydwen, Mari Mu gon (Mugon) Haku un (Hakuun) (b. 1951-) [src]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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'] (2004 #495 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2014 #495 minus 2004 #495=10) 10 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Bolleter Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2004) [495]; RŌSHI (2014) [495].
Data:
PhD linguist, taught at the University of Sydney and Murdoch University, held research positions at Edith Cowan University and the U. of Western Australia [497]. Later, she worked as an Aboriginal languages consultant in the NSW Education system from 2014-2015, worked in Jakarta, Indonesia, as an English Editor at the Science Publications, Research Centre for Oceanography, LIPI and then took up the position of Linguist-Coordinator at Muurrbay Aboriginal Language and Culture Cooperative, Nambucca Heads, NSW, Australia. She is now retired and based in Sydney.
Between 2000-2003 Mari and her then-husband Alan Marett (see Barzaghi line) spent three years slow
sailing on a small yacht, "White Cloud", around the
southern, eastern and northern rims of the Indian Ocean, from Perth,
Western Australia to East Africa and back [499]. Initially a student
of Yamada Koun in Japan, and subsequently
of Robert Aitken and Ross Bolleter [496].
Appointed Sensei by Ross Bolleter on 3 Dec 2004
[495]. "[Co]-taught sesshin (meditation retreats) in New Zealand with
Arthur Wells, and in Western Australia with Ross Bolleter Rōshi." [495][497]. Received 'Inka' fom Ross Bolleter on 4 Oct 2014 [495].
- Sweetman, Ian (b. 19??-) [src].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-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? #496 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2010 #423 minus 2003? #496=7?) 7? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Bolleter Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2000? or 2006?, say 2003? - tmc) [496]; RŌSHI (2010) [423].
LEFT the Pacific Diamond Sangha/Pacific Zen SCHOOL (2012) [496].
Data:
Clinical psychologist [496].
Contributed to the establishment in 1985 of the Zen Group of Western Australia, Perth, Australia. Initially a student of Robert Aitken and subsequently of John Tarrant
and Ross Bolleter Rōshi [496]. In 2000, authorized as a teacher (Hōshi?) by Ross Bolleter [83][190][496]. Received Dharma Transmission (Sensei) from Ross Bolleter in 2006 [496]
and was made Rōshi by Ross Bolleter on 5 Dec 2010 [323]. Between 2000 and 2012 he taught intensively within the ZGWA [924].
However, since 2012, no longer teaches there and concentrates on his clinical practice [496].
Rōshi [496].
- Wallis, Glen (b. 19??-) [src].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2010 #547 minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Bolleter Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Teacher at the Dunedin Zen Group (www.zendo.org.nz/dunedin.html), Dunedin, NZ [323].
Received Dharma Transmission, 'Inka, on 5th Dec 2010 from Ross Bolleter at St Martin's Island, Dunedin [547].
Rōshi [323].
- WELLS, ARTHUR (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2007 #323 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2010 #547 minus 2007 #323=3) 3 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Bolleter Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2007) [323]; RŌSHI (2012) [323][547].
Data:
In Feb 2007 Appointed Sensei by Ross Bolleter [323].
On 2 Sep 2012 received Dharma Transmission, 'Inka' from Ross Bolleter [323][547].
Teacher at the Christchurch Zen Group, Christchurch, NZ. "[L]eads retreats with Mary Jaksch Rōshi in Canterbury and with Sean Weaver Sensei in Golden Bay, NZ" [508].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): one (1) 6th generation teacher in Wells Line<= Bolleter Line<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Weaver, Sean (b. 19??-) [922].
STARTED Zen training in (1990?) [922].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1990? #922 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2015 #922 minus 1990? #922=25?) 25? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Wells Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2015) [922][323][428][508]..
Data:
In Jun 2015, [alternative date: 2 Aug 2015 [323]]- appointed an apprentice teacher (Sensei) by Arthur Wells after 25 years of Zen training (2015 minus 25yrs = 1990? - tmc) [922].
Teacher at the Christchurch and Golden Bay Zen Groups in NZ [508].
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- Boughton, Rachel (b. 19??-) [src].
STARTED Zen training in (2001?) [914].
AGE STARTED Zen training 2001? #914 minus y-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 #914 minus 2001 #914=11) 11 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2015 #src minus 2012 #914=3) 3 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present School: SENSEI (2012) [914]; RŌSHI (2015) [914].
Data:
Practiced various forms of meditation from the age 14 yrs onwards [914].
In the 1980's [in, say 1985? - tmc], graduated in philosophy and visual art from the Oberlin college [914].
In 2001, was introduced to koan meditation [914].
In 2012, began teaching koans [914].
In 2015, "became a senior Zen teacher (Roshi)" [914].
"[A] Jungian Analyst trained at the CG Jung Institute in Kuesnacht, Switzerland" [914]
Director of the Santa Rosa Creek Zen Center, CA. [313][320]
Rōshi [313][320].
- Cardin, Jesse (b. 19??-) [src].
STARTED Zen training in (2005?) [1030].
AGE STARTED Zen training (2005? #1030 minus y-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 #1030 minus 2005? #1030=?10) 10? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2020 #1030 minus 2015 #1030=5) 5 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present School: SENSEI (2015) [1030]; RŌSHI (2020) [1030].
Data:
Since 2006, "a part of Pacific Zen Institute" [has he commenced zazen practice, say a year earlier?, in 2005? - tmc][1030].
In Jan 2015, began teaching (as Sensei) [1030].
Attended U. of Louisville, MSSW, Graduated in 2017 [1031].
2017-2020, Therapist at the San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital [1032]
In Jan 2020, received full dharma transmission (Inka) from John Tarrant [1030].
Rōshi [430].
"[C]reated and facilitated weekly meditation groups and retreats in California, Virginia, and [Austin] Texas" [1030].
Zen Koan Teacher, Pacific Zen Institute [1030]
Teaches Zen "at retreats, workshops, and individually" [1030]
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW [1031].
Musician and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Teacher at the Alive! Zen, San Antonio, Texas [430].
continuation of the 4th generation of teachers in Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present)<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Dawson, Geoff (b. 19??-) [src].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in the John Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha (1987-1999) restructured as Pacific Zen Institute (2000-present) School: SENSEI (1991) [852,p.10-11].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Beck Line of the Ordinary Mind Zen, Sōtō##Rinzai Zen: SENSEI (1993) [695]; DHARMA SUCCESSOR [RŌSHI- tmc](2003) [695].
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].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Geoff Dawson in the Beck Line (2nd gen.).
Please note that, due an entirely avoidable editorial error, for at least 25 years 2000-2025 Geoff Dawson
was incorrectly listed in this document as a Dharma successor within the Robert Aitken Line whereas since 1991 he was a Dharma successor within the John Tarrant Line. My deepest apologies. Please apply this correction where necessary - tmciolek, 5 Jan 2025.
- FORD, JAMES ISHMAEL ZENŌ MYŌUN (b. 17 Jul 1948-) [src].
STARTED Zen training in (1968?) [829].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1968? #829 minus 1948 #src=20)
20 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] at Jiyu Kennet Soto School (1971 #829 minus 1968? #829=3) 3 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] at John Tarrant School (2000 #829 minus 1971 #829=29) 29 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus 2000 #829=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jiyu Kennet Line of Sōtō Zen: SENSEI (1971) [829].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present School: SENSEI (2000) [829]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [src].
Data:
Commenced Zen studies in the late 1960s [say, 1968? - tmc], as a student of Shunryu Suzuki and Mel Weitsman [829].
"In 1969 James began studying with Jiyu Kennett, receiving Dharma transmission from her in 1971" [829]
Also a Soto teacher appointed by Jiyu Kennett [129]
In the early 1980s, was introduced to koan study by James Wilson [829].
In 1987 became a student of John Tarrant, "helping to establish the California Diamond Sangha" [829].
In 1998 received permisssion to teach (Hōshi), and was appointed sensei in 2000 [829].
Taught at the Desert
Lotus Zen Sangha, US [61][75]. Was an Adjunct Teacher at the Pacific Zen Institute in Santa Rosa, CA. He was the first abbot and is a senior Guiding Teacher of Boundless Way Zen (www.boundlesswayzen.org) [102][164][299][327]. He is the guiding Teacher of Empty Moon Zen (www.emptymoonzen.org) [464], formerly known as a
Blue Cliff Zen Sangha in Long Beach, CA. (www.bluecliffzensangha.com) [327].
Rōshi [62][129][170][175]
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): eleven (11) 5th generation teachers in Ford Line<= Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present)<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- BARTOK, JOSH KEIDO JIYUN MUNEN ROSENTHAL (b. 24 May 1971-) [src].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1971 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (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 Ford Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [src].
Data:
Received Dharma Transmission 'Denbo' on 20 Jul 2012 [341].
Received 'Inka' from James Myoun Ford, on 16 Jul 2016 [341].
A member of the American Zen Teachers Association and the Soto Zen Buddhist Association [299].
A senior Guiding Teacher of Boundless Way Zen [299].
Until Dec 2020 served as abbot of the Greater Boston Zen Center [299].
"In December 2020, the GBZC board placed him on disciplinary suspension as a result of sexual misconduct and other
abuses of power. Soon after, he resigned from all his roles at GBZC" [265].
Rōshi [299][341] Since Dec 2020, he "is no longer teaching Zen" [264]
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): one (1) 6th generation teacher in Bartok Line<= Ford Line<= Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present)<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- HARTLAND, KATE KAGEN (b. 9 Dec 1952-) [src]
STARTED Zen training in (2014) [435].
AGE STARTED Zen training (2014 #435 minus 1952 #src=62)
62 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 2014 #435=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Bartok Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: HŌSHI (2014) [327][341]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Dharma Holder [327][341]
Received 'Denkai' transmission of precepts from Josh Bartok on 10 May 2014.
Assistant Teacher at Greater Boston Zen Center, Cambridge, MA (www.bostonzen.org) Guiding Teacher of Bright Sea Zen, North Weymouth, MA
(www.brightseazen.org) [327]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): one (1) 7th generation teacher in Hartland Line<= Bartok Line<= Ford Line<= Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present)<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Nelson Julie Myogen Seido (b. 1956-) [src].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1956 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Hartland Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: HŌSHI (2021) [465]; SENSEI (y-sens) [535].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Andersen-Palmer Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [535].
Data:
Received 'Denkai' transmission of precepts from Kate Hartland in May 2021 [465].
Since 2020, the Interim Spiritual Director of Greater Boston Zen Center (bostonzen.org) [465].
Professor of economics (emeritus) at UMass Boston [465]. On 15 Aug 15 2023 received a full
Dharma Transmission ('Denkai' and 'Denbo') from Susan Andersen-Palmer.
(see Andersen-Palmer Line, within the "White Plum Asanga") [535].
Dharma Holder [465]; Sensei [535].
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- BLACKER, MELISSA Keidō Myōzen (b. 28 Mar 1954-) [src].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1954 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2010 #174 minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ford Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (2010) [174][299][413];
Data:
Rōshi [407].
Received 'Inka' from James Myoun Ford on 25 Jul 2010. She is a resident at Boundless Way Temple (Mugendo-ji), Worcester, MA
(worcesterzen.org), and a senior Guiding Teacher and the third abbot of Boundless Way Zen (boundlesswayzen.org). She is a member of the American Zen Teachers Association and the Soto Zen Buddhist Association [174][175][327].
WIFE of David Rynick.
6th generation of teachers in Blacker Line<= Ford Line<= Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present)<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Cordova, James Myōsan (b. 23 Feb 1966-) [302]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1966 #302=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Blacker Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src]; SENSEI (2016) [413].
Data:
Sensei [413]
Received Dharma Transmission 'Denbo' from Melissa Blacker on 2 Dec 2016 [413]. Since 2020, Additional Senior Teacher at the Greater Boston Zen Center (bostonzen.org) [465].
- Fitzgerald Diane Ryūdō Shōshin (b. 3 May 1955-) [413].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1955 #413=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2016 #413 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Blacker Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src]; SENSEI (2016) [413].
Data:
Received Dharma Transmission 'Denbo' from Melissa Blacker on 17 Mar 2017 [413]. She is a member of the American Zen Teachers Association and the
Soto Zen Buddhist Association [413].
- Kulakowski Dominik Hōzan (b. 4 Aug 1972-) [413].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1972 #413=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Blacker Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: HŌSHI (2017) [413]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Received 'Denkai' transmission of precepts from Melissa Blacker on 20 Oct 2017 [413].
- Waldinger, Robert Ryūdō Tetsumu (b. 1 Mar 1951-) [413]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1951 #413=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Blacker Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Sensei [404][405].
Received Dharma Transmission 'Denbo' from Melissa Blacker on 30 Nov 2018 [413] and is the Guiding Teacher at Henry David Thoreau Sangha, a Boundless Way Zen in Newton, MA [404].
Also, a senior Soto Zen priest (Osho) ordained in 2013. A psychiatrist in charge of a psychotherapy teaching program at Massachusetts General Hospital [405].
end of the 6th generation of teachers in Blacker Line<= Ford Line<= Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present)<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
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continuation of the 5th generation of teachers in Ford Line<= Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present)<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Farrin, Barry Doshin Kusan (b. 8 Apr 1945-) [410][412][466].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1945 #410=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2004 #412 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2020 #506 minus 2004 #412=16) 16 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Barzaghi Line of the Diamond Sangha School: SENSEI (2004) [412]; RŌSHI (2015) [466][506].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ford Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: SENSEI (2020) [466]; RŌSHI (2020) [506].
Data:
Fully-fledged teacher within the Diamond Sangha tradition (see Barzaghi Line).
Additionally, ordained on 8 Mar 2020 "In Soto Zen" at Cooroy, QLD [466], and on 11 Mar 2020 received transmission "In Soto Zen" from James Myoun Ford [466].
- Gilna, Desmond Keido Gando (b. 26 Nov 1964-) [src].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1964 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ford Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: HŌSHI (2017) [386].
Data:
Received Dharma Transmission and 'Denkai' transmission of precepts from James Myoun Ford on 11th Mar 2017. He is the Guiding Teacher at the
Sacramento Zendo (saczen.org) [386].
Dharma Holder [386]
- Oberholtzer, Edward Keido Sanshin (b. 23 Jan 1952-) [src]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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'] (2021 #364 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ford Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: HŌSHI (2021) [364]; SENSEI (2021) [364]
Data:
Unsui tokudo 2007 [464], 'Inka' 2013 [464] [seems to be an error - tmc, 16 Apr 2025].
Received 'Denkai' transmission of precepts and Dharma Transmission 'Denbo' on 17 Jun 2021 from James Ford [464]. He currently serves as Buddhist Chaplain, Bucknell University, Community Minister, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Susquehanna Valley, and as Guiding Teacher, Joseph Priestly Zen Community (www.josephpriestleyzen.com) [464].
Sensei [464].
- PHILLIPS, DOUGLAS KEIDO SAN'UN KAISHIN (b. 26 May 1947-) [src]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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'] (2014 #314 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2017 #381 minus 2014 #314=3) 3 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ford Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: HŌSHI (2013) [493]; SENSEI (2014) [314]; RŌSHI (2017) [381].
Data:
He also received Dharma Transmission in a lay Vipassana tradition from Larry Rosenberg [493].
He is the Guiding Teacher of the Empty Sky Sangha (emptyskysangha.com) [494(1)(2)].
Received Lay 'Denkai' transmission of precepts on 5 Jan 2013 [493].
Received the Dharma Transmission 'Denbo' from James Ford on Dec 20th, 2014 [314].
Received the 'Inka' transmission from James Ford on May 13th, 2017 [381].
Member of the American Zen Teachers Association (zenteachers.org) [315]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435]. Lic. Clinical Psychologist, Lexington, MA [533].
Rōshi [299][314][381]
6th generation of teachers in Phillips Line<= Ford Line<= Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present)<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- GATES, MARY KEIDO KOSHIN SHO'UN (b. 5 Dec 1954-) [494(2)]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1954 #494(2)=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2018 #367 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2022 #492 minus 2018 #367=4) 4 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Phillips Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: HŌSHI (2016) [367]; SENSEI (2018) [367]; RŌSHI (2022) [492].
Data:
On 28 Oct 2016, received lay 'Denkai' transmission of precepts from Douglas Phillips [367][494]. An Episcopal priest, clinical social worker and the Guiding Teacher at the Empty Sky Sangha (emptyskysangha.com) [494(2)] in West Cornwall, CT [367][493].
On 13 Oct 2018, received 'Denbo' from Douglas Phillips [367]. On 22 Jun 2022, received 'Inka' from Douglas Phillips [492].
Rōshi [367][403][492].
7th generation of teachers in Phillips-Gates Line<= Phillips Line<= Ford Line<= Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present)<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Coghlan, PeggyÊMyoen Jisen Haru'Un (b. 1954-) [src].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1954 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2012 #534 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2023 #533 minus 2012 #534=11) 11 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Phillips-Gates Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: SENSEI (2012) [534]; RŌSHI (2023) [533].
Data:
Student of Zen with Rev. Patricia Da'i-En Benage Rōshi at Mt. Equity (Soto) Zendo in Pennsdale, PA (mid-1990s).
Ordained Priest (2005) by Rev. Kyoki Roberts (Katagiri Soto Zen Lineage). Head Novice at the SotoShasta Abbey (2009).
Received Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' from Kyoki Roberts on 10 Oct 2012 [534]. From 2012 onwards studied koans under Dosho Port [534].
Received 'Inka' on 27 Jun 2023 from Douglas Keido Kaishin San'un Phillips and Mary Keido Koshin Sho'un Gates [533]. Ê
In Jul 2023 was Director of the Boisie Zen Center BZC (https://www.boisezencenter.org) (affiliated since 2021 with Flower Mountain Zen FMZ
(https://flowermountainzen.org) [534]. Member Soto Zen Buddhist Association. Registered Physical Therapist [533]. Ê
Rōshi [533]
Known teachings:Ê https://www.boisezencenter.org/newsletters.html [534].
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- Tanguay, Thomas Keido Kaiju (b. 5 Feb 1946-) [558]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1946 #558=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ford Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: HŌSHI (2024) [558; ]SENSEI (y-sens) [src];
Data:
"Received Lay 'Denkai' (Dharma Holder) transmission of precepts on 17 May 2024" [558], from Douglas Phillips [558].
He is the guiding teacher of This Just This Sangha (Thisjustthis@gmail.com) in Mount Desert, ME [558].
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continuation of the 5th generation of teachers in Ford Line<= Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present)<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Port, Mike Dosho (b. 1956-) [src].
STARTED Zen training in (1977) [520].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1977 #520 minus 1956 #src=21)
21 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (bef. 1990 #520 minus 1977 #520 = 13?) 13? years [calc. by tmc]
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Katagiri Line of Sōtō Zen: SENSEI (bef. 1990) [520].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ford Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: HŌSHI (2008) [582][584]; SENSEI (btw. 2008 and 2015 = 2011?) [582] & [412]; OSHŌ (2015) [519][327].
Data:
He "began Soto Zen training with old [Soto master - tmc] Katagiri Rōshi in 1977 and worked closely with him [within the Soto Zen tradition] until his death in 1990.
Then, [... studied with other] teachers, including Harada Tangen Rōshi [Harada Daiun Sogaku Rōshi's dharma heir] at Bukkokuji in Japan;
DaidoLoori Rōshi at Zen Mountain Monastery; and finally with James My Myo'unFord Rōshi" [520].
Sometime before his death in Mar 1990, Dainin Katagiri Rōshi gave him Dharma Transmission 'Shiho' [327].
Subsequently, he received 'Inka' on 23 Jan 2015 from James Myoun Ford. Between Nov 2016 and 2021, he taught at the Nebraska Zen Center in Omaha, where he took over [469] as abbot and head priest from Nonin Chowaney (a Dharma successir of the late Soto Zen master, Dainin Katagiri Rōshi) [376][464][468]. Teacher at "Great Tides Zen"
[a website defunct since Jul 2017][470] and at the "Vine of Obstacles: Online Support for Zen Training" (www.vineobstacleszen.com) [519].
HUSBAND of Lisa Tetsugan Zummach Sensei [528]. In the summer of 2021 was the Head Priest/Executive Director of the NZC Board of Directors [522]. Resigned as abbot of the NZC in 2021 to teach full-time at the online "Vine of Obstacles" cyber-sangha, Duluth, Minnesota [464][519]. "As of December 16, 2022, SZBA Full Member, Dosho Port, has been indefinitely suspended from the Soto Zen Buddhist Association for [alleged - tmc] violations of the SZBA Ethics Statement." [516][518]. The SZBA's Board of Directors did not elaborate on the seriousness or nature of the se violations [516][517]. On 4 Jan 2023, in response to these concerted acts of commission and omission, three long-term members of the SZBA - Rev. James Myo'un Ford, Empty Moon Zen; Rev. Melissa Myozen Blacker, Boundless Way Zen Temple and Rev. David Shunyo Caruso, Boundless Way Zen Temple have resigned from membership within the Soto Zen Buddhist Association. Resignations emphasised their protest against the "suspension of Dosho Port's membership" [532].
Oshō (Rōshi) [327].
- ROSS, LANNY SEVAN KEIDO SEI'AN (b. 7 Sep 1951-) [src]
STARTED Zen training in (1976) [799].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1976 #799 minus 1951 #src=25)
25 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1997 #800 minus 1976 #799=21) 21 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kjolhede Line of the Philip Kapleau (Rochester Zen) School: SENSEI (1997) [800].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ford Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: SENSEI (2007) [194].
LEFT the Cloud-Water SCHOOL (2010) [800] and JOINED the John Tarrant School (2010) [src].
Data:
Trained in Zen since 1976 [799].
In 1977 started training at the Rochester Zen Center (RZC) under Philip Kapleau, Toni Packer, and Peter Kjolhede [735].
In 1992 ordained as a Zen Buddhist priest by Peter Kjolhede [735][799].
For eight years [1988?-1996 #735 - tmc] served as both administrator of the RZC and [from 1992 #735 - tmc] 'as
Head of Zendo (head priest in charge of training under the Roshi)" [799].
In 1996 he moved to Chicago to become director of the Chicago Zen Center (www.chicagozen.com), in Evanston, IL, US [735].
In 1996 became resident teacher of Chicago Zen Center (CZC) [800].
In 1997 was appointed Sensei by Peter Kjolhede within the Kapleau-Kjolhede teaching tradition, the Cloud-Water Sangha [800].
In 2010, "After almost decade and half [1997 to 2010=13 years, tmc] of tireless service" [800] was
replaced as abbot of the CZC by one of his students and Dharma heirs - Yusan Graham, whom he appointed Sensei in 2009 [800].
In addition to belonging to the PeterKjolhede Line he also holds Dharma Transmission 'Denbo'
in the Jiyu Kennett (9Sōtō) and Sanbo-Kyodan/Diamond Sangha (Sōtō&&Rinzai) lineages (see Aitken Line) bestowed on him in 2007 by
James Ford [194].
Sensei [58][194][464]. Oshō (Rōshi) [582][584]
6th generation of teachers in Ross Line<= Ford Line<= Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present)<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Prejzner, Sthaman Genmon Unsan Marek (15 Apr 1950-25 Aug 2018) [582]
STARTED Zen training in (1983? or 1984?, say 1984? - tmc) [925].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1984? #925 minus 1950 #582=34)
34 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2009 #582 minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ross Line of the Tarrant (Pacific Zen Institute) School: HŌSHI (2008) [582][584]; SENSEI (y-sens) [412]; OSHŌ/RŌSHI (2009) [582].
Data:
A lawyer. Born in Poland [582]. Commenced regular zazen in 1983 or 1984 [925] because in 1983 [582] has read Polish translation (1983) [925] of
Philip Kapleau's "Three Pillars of Zen".
Since circa 1986 [584], a student of Dane Zenson Gifford Sensei, at
the Warsaw centre of the Association of Zen Buddhists [585].
In 1993? emigrated to the US [583].
For 15 years (1993-2008) [583] studied and practiced Zen in the US.
In 30 Sep 2005 was ordained in Chicago as a Zen priest [583].
On 26 Apr 2008, received from Sevan Ross Lay 'Denkai' (Dharma Holder) transmission of precepts (in 3 parallel
lineages - those of Philip KAPLEAU, Robert AITKEN i Jiyu KENNETT) [582][584]
In 2008, on his return to the country of his birth, taught Zen, in Warsaw and in Katowice, Silesia region [584].
on 14 Jul 2009 Sevan Ross gave him 'Inka' and made him an Oshō (= Rōshi) [582].
- Sweger, Matt Teshin (b. 11 Aug 1972-) [413]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1972 #413=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] 2016 #464 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ross Line of the Tarrant (Pacific Zen Institute) School: SENSEI (2016) [464].
Data:
Ordained Sep 18, 2004 [464]. Dharma Transmission Oct 15, 2016 [464]. Currently serves as abbot of the North Carolina Zen CenterÊ(nczencenter.org)Êand Member of the American Zen Teachers Association (zenteachers.org) [464].
Sensei [464].
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- RYNICK, DAVID DAEAN (b. 26 Nov 1952-) [src].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1952 #413=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ford Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
On 27 May 2011 received Dharma Transmission from James Ford [413].
He previously received full transmission in the Korean Linji lineage of Seung Sahn from Zen Master George Bomun Bowman [413].
He is a senior Boundless Way Zen Guiding Teacher and is an abbot of Boundless Way Temple (Mugendo-ji), Worcester, MA (worcesterzen.org). He is a member of the American Zen Teachers Association [299][327]. HUSBAND of Melissa Blacker Rōshi [407].
Rōshi [299][327][413]
6th generation of teachers in Rynick Line<= Ford Line<= Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present)<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Fieleke, Michael Shōryū (b. 4 Jan 1970-) [413]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1970 #413=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2019 #406 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Rynick Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: SENSEI (2019) [406].
Data:
Received Dharma Transmission 'Denbo' from David Rynick on 5 Jan 2019 [406] and is Guiding Teacher for the Morning Star Sangha Boundless Way Zen in Newton, MA [404][413]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
Sensei [404][413].
- Herzog Michael Sokei (b. 1963-) [539]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1963 #539=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Rynick Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Received Dharma Entrustment transmission from David Dae An Rynick in 2022 [538].
A Zen teacher Ñ "a Dharma Holder in both Soto and Rinzai Zen lineages". An artist who works in Worcester, MA, under his Dharma name
Sokei [539].
Dharma Holder [538].
- Richardson, Alan Sanhyō (b. 2 Oct 1955-) [467]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1955 #467=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Rynick Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: HŌSHI (2021) [467].
Data:
Received Dharma Entrustment transmission from David Dae An Rynick on 22 Oct 2021 [467]. Teacher at Sky Flower Zen of Boundless Way
Zen [467]. Dharma Holder [467].
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- WEIK, JAY RYUDO RINSEN (b. 1 Jan 1969-) [src]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1969 #413=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2015 #319 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2019 #457 minus 2015 #319=4) 4 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ford Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: HŌSHI (2014) [319]; SENSEI (2015) [319]; RŌSHI (2019) [457].
Data:
Received 'Denkai' transmission of precepts
from James Ford on 4 Jan 2014, and Dharma Transmission 'Denbo' on 14 Mar 2015,
Abbot of the Great Heartland Sangha and the Buddhist Temple of Toledo,
member of the American Zen Teachers Association and the Soto Zen Buddhist Association [319]. Received 'Inka'
from James Ford on Aug 18 2019 [457]. Rōshi [457]
6th generation of teachers in Weik Line<= Ford Line<= Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present)<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Weik, Karen Ryudo Do'on' (b. 196?-) [824].
STARTED Zen training in (1985?) [824].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1985? #824 minus y-born #824=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2022 #823 minus 1985? #824=37) 37 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI (2024 #823 minus 2015 #823=9) 9 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Weik Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: HŌSHI (2015) [823]; SENSEI (2022) [823]; RŌSHI (2024) [823].
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (Sensei - 2015; Rōshi - 2024) [823];[823].
Data:
WIFE of the teacher, Jay Weik [823].
Karen Weik received 'Denbo''/Sensei transmission from Jay Weik in 2022, and 'Inka''/Roshi in 2024 [823].
"[R]eceived 'Denkai' transmission from ay Ryudo Rinsen Weik on 15 Aug 2015, followed by 'Denbo' transmission in April 2022.
She is also influenced by the teachings of Gelek Rimpoche" [824]
Began "her Zen studies while in college in the 1980s" [824]. For the first ten years of her practice [1985-1995? - tmc],
Studied with Richard Clarke, a teacher trained (1967-1980, when he went independent [20][44])
the Kapleau Line (Rochester Zen Center)/Sanbo Kyodan School[824].
In 1993 met her husband, Jay Rinsen Weik [824].
By 1994, they were studying Zen together with John Loori, at the Zen Mountain Monastery
in the Catskills and then, in 2004, with Bonnie Treace, John Loori first Dharma successor [824].
In 2009 was confirmed as a Senior Dharma Teacher in the Sōtō Zen lineage by Melissa Blacker [824]. In Feb 2010 was ordained as
a Sōtō Zen Buddhist Priest by Melissa Blacker in the Sōtō lineage [824].
in Feb 2012 was acknowledged as Shuso[824]. Is a co-founder of the Buddhist Temple of Toledo (BTT) and the Drinking Gourd Institute [824].
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- Zummach, Lisa Tetsugan (b. 1970-) [src].
STARTED Zen training in (1995?) [521]
AGE STARTED Zen training (1995? #521 minus 1970 #src=25)
25 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 1995? #521=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ford Line of the Tarrant (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present) School: HŌSHI (2017) [521]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
WIFE of Dosho Port (see above) [528].
Since the mid-1990s studied various Zen traditions [521].
In year? was ordained unsui [monk] in the Dainin Katagiri (Sōtō Zen) lineage [521].
On 27 Sep 2017 received Dharma Transmission 'Denkai' from James Ford [521].
Sensei [464].
In spring 2019 and summer 2021 was a Treasurer and a Director (summer 2021) of the NZC Board of Directors [522].
Teacher at Vine of Obstacles: Online Support for Zen Training (www.vineobstacleszen.com) cybersanga, Duluth, Minnesota [464].
end of the 5th generation of teachers in Ford Line<= Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present)<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
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continuation of the Tarrant Line of the Pacific Diamond Sangha/Pacific Zen school (4th generation teachers in the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- GAUDRY, GUY (b. 19???) [971].
STARTED Zen training in (y-start) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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 xx #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Steven Hagen Line of the Dainin Katagiri (Soto Zen) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [280][320].
Data:
Trained in Zen for 25 years (in 2025)[974]. Was briefly a student of Joko Beck [971].
Finished his formal training (became a sensei? - tmc] with Steven Hagen (Soto Zen, Dainin Katagiri lineage, #972) [971].
Followed up his Soto Zen training with koan studies under John Tarrant [971]. Received 'Inka' from John Tarrant [971].
Studied Fine Arts at Sheridan College, has an MBA from the Ivey Business School at Western Univ. [971]
Is the founder [974] and Director of the London Zen Centre in Ontario, Canada [973]
Educational background: MBA, Ivey Business School at Western University; B.Sc., University of British Columbia; Visual Arts, Sheridan College [974]
Rōshi [280][320]
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): three (3) 5th generation teachers in Gaudry Line<= Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present)<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Lobb, Michael (b. 19???) [975].
STARTED Zen training in (2007) [975].
AGE STARTED Zen training (2007 #975 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 2007 #975=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Guy Gaudry Line of the California Diamond Sangha (1987-1999) restructured as Pacific Zen Institute (2000-present) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src]; SENSEI (y-sens) [975].
Data:
Since 2007 Trained Zen [975]. Since 2015, a student of Guy Gaudry at London Zen Centre [975].
Sensei [975].
- MacDonald, Alan (b. 19???) [975].
STARTED Zen training in (2017?) [975].
AGE STARTED Zen training (2017? #975 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus xx #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Guy Gaudry Line of the California Diamond Sangha (1987-1999) restructured as Pacific Zen Institute (2000-present) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [975].
Data:
Since 2017, student of Guy Gaudry [975]. Medical degrees from Queens U. and U. of Toronto [975].
Zen Meditation Teacher [Hōshi? - tmc] [975].
- Morrison, Cale (b. 19???) [975].
STARTED Zen training in (2017?) [975].
AGE STARTED Zen training (2017> #975 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus xx #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Guy Gaudry Line of the Dainin Katagiri (Soto Zen) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [975].
Data:
Since 2017, a student at the London Zen Centre [under Guy Gaudry? - tmc][975].
Zen Meditation Teacher [Hōshi? - tmc] [975].
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end of the 5th generation of teachers in Gaudry Line<= Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present)<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- GRANT, STEVEN Brown Bear By The Bright River [544] (b. 1962-) [src]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (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'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [280][313][320][543].
Data:
Until 2019 a member of Pacific Zen Institute [543]. During the covid times (2020-2022), director
of Rockridge Meditation Community in Oakland,
CA until 2022 when the RMC was disbanded [313][320][543]. Since then he teaches from his home in Pittsboro, NC [543.]
[543] Rōshi [280][313][320][543]
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): two (2) 5th generation of teachers in Grant Line<= Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present)<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Berger, Illana Forest Waters, Great Tree of Complete Perception [544][548] (b. 1954-) [554]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1954 #554=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2009 #550 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2021 #543 minus 2009 #550=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present School: SENSEI (2009) [550]; RŌSHI (2021)] [548][550].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Grant Line of the California Diamond Sangha (1987-1999) restructured as Pacific Zen Institute (2000-present) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (2023) [543].
Data:
In Oct 2009, received appointment to teach from John Tarrant [550].
On 26 Sept 2021, received second Rakusu from John Tarrant and the "Forest Waters" Dharma Name [548][550].
On 8 Nov 2023, received Inka from Steven Grant [543].
Licensed relationship and personal counselor [543].
In 1999 PhD in Traditional Knowledge and Recovery of the
Indigenous Mind (not Psychology) from California Institute for Integral Studies (CIIS, San Francisco, CA) [543][548].
Circa 2003-2022 Member of Pacific Zen Institute and co-director of the now
disbanded Rockridge Meditation Community until 2018 [543][548].
Since Mar 2020 Director (not a practice leader) of Seven Direction Zen with a virtual sangha in Scotts Valley, CA [548].
- Jones, Daniel 'Flowing Crow over Hidden Mountain' [1029] (b. 19??-) [1029]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2025 #1029 minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in XXX Line of the Sōto School: SENSEI (2013) [1029].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Grant Line of the California Diamond Sangha (1987-1999) restructured as Pacific Zen Institute (2000-present) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (2025)] [1029].
Data:
"He previously received shiho (in the soto lineage) from a Soto teacher in 2013" [1029].
On 20 March 2025, received Inka from Steven Grant [1029].
"[H]as the dharma name of
'Flowing Crow' over 'Hidden Mountain' 流鴉 'Flowing Crow'
'隱山' 'Hidden Mountain'" [1029].
Daniel Teaches out of the U.K.[1029].
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- Joseph, Jon (b. 19??-) [src].
STARTED Zen training in (1968?) [549].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 1968? #549=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh)] [280][313][320].
Data:
Zen student for over 40 years [started cc. 1968?, i.e prior to 1971, the year Arcata Zen Group was founded #919 - tmc] [549]. "[A]ttended sesshin at the Zen Center of Los Angeles under Taizan Maezumi Rōshi.
After college, he traveled to Kamakura, Japan, where he studied for eight years [1972 to 1980, #549 - tmc] with Yamada Koun Rōshi at the Sanun Zendo" [549].
"In the late 1980s, [...] returned to San Francisco [...], and took up koan practice with John Tarrant" [549]
Practice leader for Pacific Zen Institute (PZI) and the Board President [281].
Director and the practice leader of the San Mateo
Zen (Portola Camp Zendo) [313][320][549].
and holding teacher for Desert Lotus Zen (Chandler, AZ). Rōshi [280][313][320]
- Mansfield-Howlett, Rachel (b. 19??-) [src].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2009 #267 minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (2009)] [267].
Data:
Received 'Inka' and the title Rōshi from John Tarrant in 2009 [267]
Head Teacher at Santa Rosa City Zen, US. Teacher and at the Desert Lotus Zen Sangha in Phoenix, CO
Rōshi [182][267]
- Murphy, Susan Myo Sei Ryu'un An (b. 17 Jun 1950-) [62][137]
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present School: SENSEI (1998) [322]; RŌSHI (2001) [138][688].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Bolleter Line of the California Diamond Sangha (1987-1999) restructured as Pacific Zen Institute (2000-present) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (2001) [138][688].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Susan Murphy in the Bolleter Line (4th gen.)
- Parks, David (b. 19??-) [src]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [src].
Data:
Rōshi [430]
Teacher at the Bluegrass Zen, Waco, KY [430]
- Riddle, Michelle (b. 19??-) [430]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Has "worked for many years in media, including radio, television, and digital" [549].
Lives in San Francisco Bay Area. A PZI teacher and leader of programs in PZIÕs digital temple [549].
Sensei [430].
- Saint, Deborah (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present School: SENSEI (y-sens) [259].
Data:
A teacher at the Desert Lotus Zen Sangha, Phoenix, AZ. and the Pacific Zen Institute [263].
Sensei [259].
continuation of the 4th generation of teachers in Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present)<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- SUTHERLAND, JOAN [does not seem to use Buddhist names - tmc] (b. 1954-) [src]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1954 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1996? #832 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (1998 #src minus 1996? #832=2?) 2? years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present School: SENSEI (bef. 1998, say 1996? - tmc) [832]; RŌSHI (1998) [840]
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (Rōshi - 1998); [840].
Data:
In 1998 and 1999 was a LIFE PARTNER of John Tarrant [src].
In Jan-Feb 1998 California Diamond Sangha's newsletter, Joan Sutherland was referred to as 'sensei' [832]
Co-founder of and Teacher at the Pacific Zen Institute (PZI), Santa
Rosa [268].
Received 'Denbo' after the CDS was established in 1987 [829] and before Jan 1998 [832].
In 1997?, received 'Denbo' from John Tarrant [832]
Received 'Inka' later than Jan-Feb 1998 [832] and bef. 8 Apr 2001 [829]
In 1998, received 'Inka' from John Tarrant [840].
"After practicing in the Soto Zen and Tibetan traditions, Joan Sutherland returned to her early loveÑkoan study. She studied with John Tarrant and was made Roshi in his lineage in 1998. Together they co-founded the Pacific Zen School" [840]
Guiding Teacher of the Springs Mountain Sangha in Colorado
Springs, CO [268]. Teacher of the Mountain Cloud Zen
Center, Santa Fe, US [268].
In 2011, she no longer taught in California nor had a formal connection as a teacher forMountain Cloud Zen
Center, Santa Fe, US [268]. Instead, she is the founder and Head Teacher of Awakened Life in Santa Fe and
Holding Teacher for Open Source, a network of communities that includes Wet Mountain Sangha in Pueblo, Colorado and Desert Rain Zen Group in Tucson, AZ [268].
Rōshi [36][78].
5th generation of teachers in Sutherland Line<= Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present)<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Bender, Sarah Masland (b. 28 Aug 1948-) [src]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1948 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2006 #300 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Sutherland Line of the California Diamond Sangha, later Pacific Zen Institute School: SENSEI (2006) [300][431]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [222].
Data:
Rōshi [222][431]
Received authorisation to teach from Joan Sutherland in 2006 [262]. A resident teacher for the Springs Mountain Sangha in Colorado Springs, CO., and also a Cadet Chapel
Buddhist Program Leader at the United States Air Force Academy [222].
A teacher at the Springs Mountain Sangha, Colorado Springs, CO [263][431].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
- Tenney Nathanson (b. 13 Jun 1946-) [src]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1946 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2012 #300 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2023 #542 minus 2012 #300=11) 11 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Sutherland Line of the California Diamond Sangha, later Pacific Zen Institute School: SENSEI (2012) [300][431]; RŌSHI (2023) [542].
Data:
Authorised to teach in Mar 2012 [300][431]. Resident teacher at the Desert Rain Zen (www.desertrainzen.org)
(part of the Open Source/Pacific Zen School), Tucson, AZ [300][431][542].
Received transmission from both Joan Sutherland and Sarah Bender Rōshi, on May 16, 2023 [542].
Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435]. Rōshi [542].
- Palmer, Andrew (b. 5 Aug 1971-) [src].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1971 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2011 #431 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Sutherland Line of the California Diamond Sangha (1987-1999)/Pacific Zen Institute School: HŌSHI (2007) [431]; SENSEI (2011) [431].
Data:
He was named a meditation instructor in 2007 and was authorised to teach by Joan Sutherland in Feb 2011 [431]. A teacher at the Springs Mountain Sangha (www.smszen.org) and Wet Mountain Sangha (www.wetmountainsangha.org). He lives in Colorado Springs, CO [266][269][300][431].
Sensei [300][431].
- Rundel, Megan (b. 19??-) [src]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Sutherland Line of the California Diamond Sangha, later Pacific Zen Institute School: SENSEI (y-sens) [431].
Data:
Sensei [431]
Teacher at the Crimson Gate Meditation Community, Oakland, CA [431]. Member of the Lay Zen Teachers Association (lzta.org) [435].
end of the 5th generation of teachers in Sutherland Line<= Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present)<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
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- TERRAGNO, DANIÈL KI-NAY (b. 5 May 1947-) [src]
STARTED Zen training in (1987) [829]
AGE STARTED Zen training (1987 #829 minus 1947 #src=40)
40 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1995 #829 minus 1987 #829=8) 8 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus 1995 #829=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present School: SENSEI (1995) [829]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [14][99]
Data:
Teacher at the 'Rocks & Clouds Zendo', Sebastopol, CA, US. Also, the visiting Teacher for the Yellow Springs Dharma Centre and the
Columbus Zen Corner in Ohio and Buenos Aires, Argentina [109][130]. Rōshi [14][99]
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): one (1) 5th generation teacher in Terragno Line<= Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present)<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Parekh, Antoinette Kenjo Shin (b. 1959-) [src].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (year #src minus 1959 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Terragno Line of the California Diamond Sangha (1987-1999) restructured as Pacific Zen Institute (2000-present) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [246]
Data:
Apprentice Teacher [246].
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- Twentyman, Craig (b. 19??-) [src]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [src].
GONE INDEPENDENT (year?) [31].
Data:
Never given the status of an Assistant Teacher [31].
- Weinstein, David Onryu Ko'un (b. 8 Jun 1949-) [year?]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Tarrant Line of California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [src].
Data:
The guiding Teacher of the Oakland Zendo (oaklandzen.org) of the
Pacific Zen Institute. The guiding Teacher
of the Fair Oaks Sangha, Menlo Park, CA., an affiliate
of the Pacific Zen Institute. A teacher of the Springs Mountain Sangha, Colorado
Springs, CO [99][119][236]. Director and teacher at the Rockridge Meditation Community in Oakland [430][549].
Rōshi [62][119][236]
end of the 4th generation of teachers in Tarrant Line (California Diamond Sangha 1987-1999/Pacific Zen Institute 2000-present)<= Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
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end of the 3rd generation of teachers in Aitken Line (Diamond Sangha)<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
Yamada Line Teacher ranks [529]:
Zenkyōshi 禅教師 (Zen Teacher) =>
Jun-shike 準師家 (Associate Zen Master ) =>
Shōshike 正師家 (Authentic Zen Master)
- Ashida, Osamu Shoun-ken (b. 19??-) [157].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; Rōshi? (year?) [src].
Data:
Teacher at Jiganji, Takat suki-shi, Japan [157].
- Brantschen, Niklaus Goun-ken Jinshu S.J. (Societas Iesu - the Jesuit Order) (b. 1937-) [473]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1937 #473=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1999 #585 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: SENSEI (1999) [585].
Data:
Teacher at the Go Un Zendo, Zurich, Switzerland. Also teaches at the Lassalle-Haus, Bad Schoenbrunn, Switzerland [152].
Also, authorised to teach by Bernard Glassman Rōshi (see Glassman line), who named him Jinshu [473].
In 2003 co-founder, with Sr.Gyger, Pia Ichido Jinji Rōshi, (see the Aitken,Glassman and
Brantschen-Gyger (aka Glassman-Lassalle Line [473]).
the last lineage named after two prominent Zen personages -
Bernard (Bernie) Baisen Tetsugen Glassman and, in Japan and Europe, Hugo Makibi Enomiya-Lassalle.
- Dreisbach, Uta RyōÕunn (b. 19??-) [157]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; Rōshi? (year?) [src].
Data:
Zen Teacher (1994) [529]. ASSOCIATE ZEN MASTER (2010) [529]
Teacher at Waldbuettelbrunn, Germany (www.ziehende-wolke.de) [157].
- Enomiya-Lassalle, Hugo Makibi Aiun-ken SJ (Societas Iesu - the Jesuit Order) (11 Nov 1898-7 Jul 1990) [33][117].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1898 #33=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; Rōshi? (year?) [src].
Data:
In Dec 1977 co-founder with Father Viktor Loew (Löw) O.F.M. (see below) of the first European Christian (Catholic) Zen Centre, i.e. "Meditationshaus St. Franziskus - Zen im Franziskaner-Kloster", Dietfurt, Germany (www.meditationshaus-dietfurt.de) [361].
- Fabian, Ludwigis Kōun-an (10 Apr 1933-21 Jun 2016) [601]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1933 #601=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; ASSOCIATE ZEN MASTER (1985?) [601]; Rōshi? (year?) [src].
Data:
Sr., OSB, "Missionary Benedictine Sister, M.A. in Psychology and Pedagogy." Between 1957-1979 "she worked as a catechist, headmistress and school psychologist in Manila, Philippines. Zen training (1979 - 1981 and 1983 - 1985) in Kamakura, Japan, until she was commissioned to teach by Yamada Koun Roshi." [601]
In 1985 she returned to Germany. 1991-2013 was Teacher/spiritual director at Haus der Stille (the "House of Silence"), Aschau-Sachrang, Germany [157][601].
- Golez, Lourdes Mila Gyokuun-an (1935-3 Jun 2006) [176]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1935 #176=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; Rōshi? (year?) [src].
Data:
Zen Teacher. Member of the St. Katharina Werk Secular Institute in Switzerland. A missionary. Worked in the Philippines [176].
- HABITO, RUBEN L. F. KEIUN-KEN (b. 2 Oct 1947-) [7]
STARTED Zen training in (1971) [833, p.231][887]
AGE STARTED Zen training (1971 #833 minus 1947 #7=24)
24 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1988 #887 minus 1971 #833,887=17) 17 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2003 #529 minus 1998 #887=5) 5 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI/ZENKYŌSHI/ZEN TEACHER (1988) [297]/[529]; RŌSHI/ASSOCIATE ZEN MASTER (2003) [529].
Data:
Ruben Habito, "born in the Philippines, joined the Jesuits in his native country in 1964 [aged 17 - tmc]" [887].
In 1970, was sent to Japan to help in the work of the Catholic Church there" [887].
In 1971, began practicing Zen under Yamada Koun [887].
In 1988, "completed the koan curriculum training" [887].
In 1988, authorized as Zen Teacher [887] "and was given the Zen title Keiun-ken (Grace-Cloud Lineage)" [887].
In 1988, Ruben received Dharma Transmission from Yamada Koun [297].
In 1989, Ruben left the Jesuit order [297].
In 1989, he has left the Jesuits, from Japan to Dallas, TX and took up "a teaching position at Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University" [887].
In Autumn 1989, he started a small Zen group. They began sitting with Ruben Habito at his living room apartment" [887].
Ruben married Maria-Reis in 1990 [887].
In 1991, founded the lay organization Maria Kannon Zen Center [297].
In 1992, "Maria Kannon Zen Center became incorporated as a 501 (c)3 religious organization" [887].
HUSBAND of Maria Reis-Habito (see below) [297][887].
Zen Teacher (1988) [529], Associate Zen Master (2003) [529].
Teacher at the Maria Kannon Zen Center (MKZC), Dallas, TX, US [292].
(Marcel Leonard Rōshi writes on 23 May 2013: ÒIn December 2012, Ruben Habito gave Dharma transmission to three women.Ó [289].
[Are these women called Cortes, Nail and Reis?. See the names below - tmciolek, 5 Jun 2013].
Known online teachings by Ruben Habito.
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): ten (10) 3rd generation teachers in Habito (Maria Kannon) Line<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Benenate, Joe (b. 19??-) [src]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Habito (Maria Kannon) Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: HŌSHI/ASSISTANT ZEN TEACHER (year?) [293][294]; SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
Assistant Zen Teacher [293][294]
Teacher at the Maria Kannon Zen Center, Dallas, TX, US [293].
- Cortes, Helen (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (1992?) [889].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1992? #889 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2010 #889 minus 1992? #889=18) 18 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Habito (Maria Kannon) Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: HŌSHI/ASSISTANT ZEN TEACHER (2006) [src]; SENSEI/ZEN TEACHER (2010 [889].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: ZENKYŌSHI/ZEN TEACHER (2012) [src];
A Benedictine Oblate of Osage Monastery [889].
In 1992, began Zen practice at MKZC [889].
Appointed Assistant Zen Teacher by Ruben Habito in Jun 2006 [src].
In 2010, appointed Zen Teacher [889].
Confirmed by Yamada Ryoun, head of the Sanbo Kyodan Lineage (year?)[src].
Zen Teacher (2012) [289]. Zen Teacher [293][294].
Teacher at the Maria Kannon Zen Center, Dallas, TX, US [293][296].
- Forstman, Valerie Meiko-an (b. 19??-) [293][294]
STARTED Zen training in (1994) [889].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1994 #889 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2005? #529 minus 1994 #889=14) 14 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2015 #529 minus 2005? #529=10?) 10? years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Habito (Maria Kannon) Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (2005?) [529]; RŌSHI/ASSOCIATE ZEN MASTER (2015) [529].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: ZENKYŌSHI/ZEN TEACHER (2005) [293][295];
Data:
In 1994, began Zen practice [889].
Zen Teacher (2005) [529], Associate Zen Master (2015) [529]
Practiced Zen under the guidance of Habito since 1994 [293][295].
She was named teacher in 2005 by Yamada Ryoun, presiding abbot of Sanbo Kyodan, and confirmed in this appointment by Ruben Habito [293][295].
Teacher at the Maria Kannon Zen Center, Dallas, TX [293][295].
- Kampschaefer, Michael (b. 19??-) [888][889].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [889].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Habito (Maria Kannon) Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: HŌSHI/ASSISTANT ZEN TEACHER (year?) [888][889].
Data:
Assistant Teacher (Hōshi) [888][889].
A Ph.D [894].
A psychotherapist since 1983 [894].
Works in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma [888][894].
- Mason, Michael Kemushi MyōRen Ken (b. 1971-) [894].
STARTED Zen training in (2003) [894].
AGE STARTED Zen training (2003 #894 minus 1971 #894=32)
32 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2024 #894 minus 2003 #894=21) 21 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Habito Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: HŌSHI/ASSISTANT ZEN TEACHER (2023) [894]; SENSEI/ZEN TEACHER (2024) [894].
Data:
Appointed Assistant Zen Teacher (Hōshi) by Ruben Habito in Dec 2023 [894].
Confirmed by Helen Cortes head of the Maria Kannon Zen Center. Received formal transmission
from Ruben Habito on Dec. 7, 2024 [894] (Dec. 8, 2012 acc. to [293][298]). Zen Teacher (2024) [894]
"Teacher at the Tulsa Zen Center and Tulsa Zen Sangha (Forest of Peace), Tulsa, OK, US." [894]
Teacher (Sensei) at large [888][889].
Works in Tulsa, Oklahoma [888][889].
- Nail, Lee Ann Kanren-an (b. 19??-) [src]
STARTED Zen training in (1985) [889].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1985 #889 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2012 #293 minus 1985 #889=27) 27 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Habito (Maria Kannon) Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI/ZEN TEACHER (2012) [289][529].
Data:
In 1985, began Zen practice [889].
Zen teacher [293][294]
Received formal transmission from Ruben Habito on Dec. 8, 2012 [293][298].
Teacher at the Maria Kannon Zen Center, Dallas, TX, US [293][298].
Also a teacher atSalem Zen Center, OR [293][298].
A therapist in Portland, OR [889]
- Patterson, Jane (b. 19??-) [888][889].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [889].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Habito (Maria Kannon) Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI/ZEN TEACHER (year?) [888][889].
Data:
Teacher (Sensei) at large [888][889].
Works in Los Angeles, CA [888][889].
- Petersen, Tom (b. 19??-) [890]
STARTED Zen training in (1995?) [890].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1995? #890 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Habito-Reis Line<= Habito (Maria Kannon) Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: HŌSHI (y-hosh) [890].
Data:
Began formal Zen practice with Ruben L.F. Habito in 1995 and Maria Reis Habito in 2011 [890].
Was appointed Assistant Teacher (Hōshi) by Ruben L.F. Habito [890].
[Is he a relative of John Peteresen, below? - tmc, Feb 2005].
- Reis-Habito, Maria Getsu'un-an (b. 19??-) [293][294]
STARTED Zen training in (1982) [890].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1982 #890 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2012 #293 minus 1987 #889=25) 25 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Habito (Maria Kannon) Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: HŌSHI/ASSISTANT ZEN TEACHER (2008) [890]; SENSEI/ZEN TEACHER (2012) [289][529][890].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: HŌSHI/ASSISTANT ZEN TEACHER (2008) [890]; ZENKYŌSHI/ZEN TEACHER (2012) [890];
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (Sensei - 2012) [529].
Data:
WIFE of Ruben Habito (see above) [297][887].
In 1982, began formal Zen practice with Fr. Hugo Enomiya-Lassalle [890].
In 1987, began zen practice [889].
Since 1987 studied Zen with Yamada Koun [890], and with Ruben Habito since 1990 [890]
Yamada Ryoun appointed her Assistant Teacher in 2008 and Full Teacher in 2012 [890].
Maria is the International Program Director of the Museum of World Religions in Taipei [890].
Zen Teacher (2012) [529].
Was a guiding teacher of Sophia Zen Center in Indiana [889].
Teacher at the Maria Kannon Zen Center, Dallas, TX [293].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): one (1) 4th generation teacher in Habito-Reis Line<= Habito (Maria Kannon) Line<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Petersen, John (b. 19??-) [889]
STARTED Zen training in (2003) [889].
AGE STARTED Zen training (2003 #889 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2023 #293 minus 2003 #889=20) 20 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Habito-Reis Line<= Habito (Maria Kannon) Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (2023) [889].
Data:
"John began zen practice in 2003 and studied with Maria Habito in 1012" [889] [should be 2012 - tmc].
In 2023, appointed zen teacher in the Maria Kannon Lineage by both Ruben Habito and Maria Reis Habito [889].
Is the resident teacher of the Sophia Zen Center, South Bend, IN [889].
[Is he a relative of Tom Peteresen, above? - tmc, Feb 2005].
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- Sadyerev, Ruslan (b. 19??-) [888][889].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [889].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Habito (Maria Kannon) Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: HŌSHI/ASSISTANT ZEN TEACHER (year?) [888][889].
Data:
Assistant Teacher (Hōshi?) [888][889]
A Ph.D. [892].
Works at Harvard Medical School.
Boston, MA [892]. Assistant Professor of Pathology
Institution Massachusetts General Hospital
Dept of Pathology, Boston MA [893].
end of the 3rd generation teachers in Habito (Maria Kannon) Line<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Harris, Bruce Soun-ken (b. 19??-) [157]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1998 #529 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2010 #529 minus 1998 #529=12) 12 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI/ZEN TEACHER (1998) [529]; RŌSHI/ASSOCIATE ZEN MASTER (2010) [529].
Data:
Zen Teacher (1998) [529], Associate Zen Master (2010) [529]
Teacher at the Zendo des Trois Rivières, France.
- Hasegawa, Kodo Nyoun-ken (18 Feb 1909-5 Nov 1998) [89].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1909 #89=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI/SENIOR ZEN TEACHER (year?) [157].
Data:
[forthcoming]
- Hiyama, Tetsuo Taiun-ken (b. 19??-) [157]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI/SENIOR TEACHER (year?) [157].
Data:
Senior Teacher [157]
Teaches with Kubota Akira Rōshi at The Center for Health Care & Public Concern (Tokyo Kembikyoin Medical Center), Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan [157].
- JAEGER (JÄGER), WILLIGIS KOUN-KEN (7 Mar 1925-20 Mar 2020) (OSB) [784].
STARTED Zen training in (1972) [784].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1972 #784 minus 1925 #784=47)
47 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1980 #784 minus 1972 #784=8 8 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (1996 #787 minus 1980 #784=16) 16 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (1980) [784].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kubota Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: RŌSHI/ZEN MASTER (1996) [787].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jing Hui Line of Lin-chi (Rinzai Zen): RŌSHI/ZEN MASTER (2009) [787].
LEFT the Yamada Masamichi Ryoun headed (2004-present) Sanbo Kyodan SCHOOL (2009) [223][785]
ESTABLISHED TWO NEW SPIRITUALLY and ORGANISATIONALLY INDEPENDENT ZEN SCHOOLS: The Empty Cloud (2009) [786] and The Cloud of Unknowing (2010)[786].
Data:
In 1996, received 'Inka' from Akira Kubota (Sanbo Kyodan) and was made a 87th generation Dharma Successor since Buddha Shakyamuni [787]. Rōshi [53].
In 2007, with the support of Prof. Dr. Hans Wielens, Jaeger founded the ÒWest-Eastern Wisdom Willigis Jaeger FoundationÓ
based at the Benediktushof n/Wuerzburg [787].
Teacher at the Haus St. Benedikt, Benedictushof, Wuerzburg, Germany (www.willigis-jaeger.de) [157]
On 11 Jan 2009 Willigis Jäger has left the Sanbo Kyodan school of Zen [223][785] and founded two independent Christian Zen contemplative Lineages [786].
In June 2009, founded ÒEmpty CloudÓ Zen lineage and in October 2009 received the Dharma and confirmation as a Chan master
and 55th successor of Lin Chi (L’n-J“ Y“-Xuan, J. Rinzai, #789) from the Chinese Chan grandmaster Jing Hui (a Dharma successor of grandmaster Xu Yun "Empty Cloud", #789) [788] in the Bailin [Bai Lin Si, in Zhao County, Hebei, #789 - tmc] temple [787].
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + CHRISTIAN ZEN TRADITION + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): seven (7) 3rd generation teachers in Jaeger Line<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- von Collande, Cornelius (b. 1952-) [910].
STARTED Zen training in (1981) [585].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1981 #585 minus 1952 #910=29)
29 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2009 #585 minus 1981 #585=28) 28 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2015 #911 minus 2009 #585=6) 6 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Ryoun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: HŌSHI/ASSISTANT ZEN TEACHER (2006) [585].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jaeger Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI/ZEN TEACHER (2009) [585].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: RŌSHI/ZEN MASTER (2015) [911].
Data:
Born in 1952 [910].
"Zen teacher of the Zen lineage "Empty Cloud" (Willigis Jaeger, Kyo-un Roshi) and Zen Master of the Peacemakers and the "White Plum Asanga" (Bernie Glassman, Tetsugen Roshi)" [910].
Since 1981, Zen student with Sekkei Harada [585].
Since 1984, koan study with Willigis Jäger [585].
Since 2002, for seven years, further koan studies in the “Sambo Kyodan” line under Yamada Masamichi Ryoun [585][911].
In 2006, appointed as Assistant Zen Teacher by Yamada Masamichi Ryoun [585].
In 2009, appointed as Zen teacher of the Zen school “Empty Cloud” by Willigis Jäger [585].
On Oct 2015, appointed by Bernard Glassman as a Zen master of the Peacemakers and the "White Plum Asanga" [585].
- Monske, Carmen Baika-an (b. 1937-) [157][223]
STARTED Zen training in (1983) [604]
AGE STARTED Zen training (1983 #604 minus 1937 #157=46)
46 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1994 #784 minus 1983 #604=11 11 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jaeger Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (1994) [604]; ZEN TEACHER (2003) [529]; ASSOCIATE ZEN MASTER (2006) [604].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Kubota Akira headed Sanbo Kyodan School: ASSISTANT ZEN MASTER (1995) [604]; ASSOCIATE? or AUTHENTIC? ZEN MASTER (1998) [604].
Data:
Born in Germany, but in 1962 moved to Madrid, Spain [604]. In 1983 commenced her Zen studies with Fr. Willigis Jaeger [604].
"Willigis Jaeger appointed her Zen master [Sensei? - tmc] in 1994. In 2006 Willigis JŠger named her The Associated Roshi" [604].
In 1990 she embarked on 7 years of travels to Hawaii to study the kōans with Robert Aitken (see Aitken Line) [604]
In 1995 the Sanbō-Zen school (then called Sanbō-Kyōdan) appointed her as an Assistant Zen Master [604],
and in 1998 gave her authorization as a Zen teacher [Authentic Zen Master? - tmc] with the name Baika-An [604].
In 1990 he began to form a sangha in Madrid [157] and teach Zen in various parts of Spain. Also, she established "a sangha in
Gijon (Asturias) with the help of Sister Remedios and with the help of Loli Castrelo", taught Zen practice groups in Ubeda, Seville and Andujar, and build
built her own zendo in Lorca (Murcia) called "Monte de Silencio"[604].
Please note that, due an entirely avoidable editorial error, for 15 years 2009-2024 Carmen Monske was incorrectly listed in this document
as a Dharma successor within the Yamada Line [see ref. 605]. My deepest apologies. Please apply this correction where necessary - tmciolek, 02 Aug 2024.
- Neudecker, Rene (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jaeger Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: ASSISTANT TEACHER (year?) [15].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [15].
- Snela, Bogdan Hi'shin-ken (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jaeger Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: ASSISTANT TEACHER (year?) [223][274]; ZEN TEACHER (2003) [529].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [223][274], Zen Teacher (2003) [529].
- Wansleben, Klaus (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jaeger Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: ASSISTANT TEACHER (year?) [223].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [223].
- Walter, Wolfgang E'un-ken (b. 1948-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jaeger Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: ASSISTANT TEACHER (year?) [274].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [274].
- Zölls, Doris Myoen-an (b. 1954-) [src].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1954 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jaeger Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: ASSISTANT TEACHER (year?) [223]; ZEN TEACHER (2003) [529].
Since 2003, she is the spiritual director (together with Willigis Jäger) of the Benediktushof Holzkirchen (www.benediktushof-holzkirchen.de) [223].
Data:
Assistant Teacher (year?) [223], Zen Teacher (2003) [529].
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- Kern, Heidi Hekiun-an (1943-2021) [195][523].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1943 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1988 #523 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2020 #523 minus 1988 #523=32) 32 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (1988) [523].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Luederitz Line of the Bodhi Sangha School: RŌSHI (2020) [523].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Heidi Kern in the Luederitz Line (4th gen.)
- Kopp, Johannes Houn-ken (1927-2016) [600]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1927 #600=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2008? #223 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (2008) [223];
Data:
Born in Hungary. Mechanical engineering engineer [361]. In 1967, admitted to the mendicant Franciscan Order (Ordo Fratrum Minorum, O.F.M) in Bavaria [361]. Ordained Catholic priest in 1972 [361]. In Dec 1977 co-founder with Father Hugo Enomiya-Lassalle S.J. (see above) of the first European Christian (Catholic) Zen Centre, i.e. "Meditationshaus St. Franziskus - Zen im Franziskaner-Kloster", Dietfurt, Germany (www.meditationshaus-dietfurt.de) [361].
Teacher at the Zen-Kontemplation, Bistum Essen, Germany [107]. Teacher at Muhlheim an der Ruhr, Germany (www.leben-aus-der-mitte.de) [157].
Sometime since 2006 [say, 2008? - tmc], Yamada Ryoun appointed him an Associate Zen Master (Jun-shike) of the Sanbokyodan [223].
Note: Johannes Kopp is not to be confused withWolfgang Kopp (b. 1938-), a student and Dharma Successor of Soji Enku Rōshi [26].
- Loew (Löw), Viktor Yuun-ken (1924-1994) [src]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1924 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data: [forthcoming]
- Lengsfeld, Peter Choun-ken (1930-2009?) [50][241]
STARTED Zen training in (1971) [928].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1930 #50=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
A Teacher at Kirchzarten, Germany [157].
- Loy, David Tetsuun-ken (b. 27 Jul 1947-) [21]
STARTED Zen training in (1971) [928].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1971 #928 minus 1947 #21=24)
24 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1988 #src minus 1971 #src=17) 17 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (1988) [529][928]; Rōshi? (year?) [src].
Data:
In 1971, "began Zen practice [...] with a sesshin (meditation retreat) in Honolulu led by Yamada Koun" [928].
Studied koans with Yamada Koun and Robert Aitken [928]
In 1984 he moved to Kamakura, Japan, to continue intensive practice with Yamada Koun [928].
Completed "the formal koan curriculum in 1988 and was given the dharma name TetsuÕunÓ[928]
Zen Teacher (1988) [529]
Teacher at Kamakura-shi, Japan [157] and in Boulder, Co. [src]
Known online teachings by David Loy.
continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- MACINNES, ELAINE KOUN-AN (b. 2 Mar 1924-) [35]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1924 #35=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; Rōshi? (year?) [src].
Data:
Since Nov 1996, Associate Zen Master of the Sanbo Kyodan, Kamakura, Japan.Teacher at Toronto, Ontario, Canada [38][157]
Known online teachings by Elaine MacInnes [158].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): three (3) 3rd generation teachers in MacInnes Line<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Battung, Rosario B. Jochi-an, RGS (b. 1943-) [src]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1943 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in MacInnes Line of the Yamada Kōun headed (1973-1989) Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; Rōshi? (year?) [src].
Data:
Teacher at "Bahay Ugnayan" (House of Interwoveness), Quezon City, Philippines. Teacher at
Philippine Zendo, Provident Village, Marikina, Manila, Philippines [157].
Assistant Teacher [40][157]
- Perlas, Antonio (Tony) P. (1938-27 Mar 2002) [src]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1938 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in MacInnes Line of the Yamada Kōun headed (1973-1989) Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; Rōshi? (year?) [src].
Data:
[forthcoming]
- Pineda, Maria Teresa (Nenates) Myoun-An (b. 1942-) [40]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1942 #40=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in MacInnes Line of the Yamada Kōun headed (1973-1989) Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; Rōshi? (year?) [src].
Data:
Teacher at Philippine Zen Center, Provident Village, Marikina, Manila, Philippines [157].
Assistant Teacher [40][115]. Rōshi [40][157][276]
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- Meyer, Gundula Zuiun-an[605] (b. 1937-) [157][223]
STARTED Zen training in (1977?) [529].
AGE STARTED Zen training 1977 #529 minus 1937 #157=40)
40 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].\n
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; Rōshi? (year?) [src].
Data:
An ordained minister in the Protestant Church [273a-d]. Commenced Zen studies with Yamada Kōun in 1977 [529]. Appointed by Kubota Akira to the post of Authentic Zen Master
(Shōshike) of the Sanbokyodan in 2001 [223][605].
Teacher at the Ohof Zendo, Germany [157].
Authentic Zen Master (Rōshi) (2001) [223][529]
- Monske, Carmen Baika-an (b. 1937-) [src]
Please note that, due an entirely avoidable editorial error, for 15 years 2009-2024 Carmen Monske was incorrectly listed in this document
as a Dharma successor within the Yamada Line [see ref. 605]. She belongs to the Jaeger Line. My deepest apologies. Please apply this correction where necessary - tmciolek, 02 Aug 2024
- Nakamura, Teizo Kaku'un-ken (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; Rōshi? (year?) [src].
Data:
Teaches with Kubota Akira at The Center for Health Care & Public Concern (Tokyo Kembikyoin Medical Center), Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan [157].
[Senior Teacher][157]
- Oda, Tsuneo Go'un-ken (b. 19??-) [157]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; Rōshi? (year?) [src].
Data:
Teacher at Suita-shi, Japan [157].
- Onda, Akira Soun-ken (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; Rōshi? (year?) [src].
Data:
Teaches with Kubota Akira at The Center for Health Care & Public Concern (Tokyo Kembikyoin Medical Center), Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan [157].
- Ostertag, Silvia Rin'un-an (b. 19??-) [157]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; Rōshi? (year?) [src].
Data:
Teacher at Seeg, Germany [157].
Senior Teacher [157]
- Punzalan, Sonia Soni-an (b. 1937-) [src]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1937 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; Rōshi? (year?) [src].
Data:
Teacher at Santa Ana, Manila, Philippines [157].
- Reiko, Houn-an Adachi (b. 19??-) [157][599]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; Rōshi? (year?) [src].
Data:
Teacher at Sobudai Zenkai, Sagamihara-shi, Kanagawa-ken, Japan [157].
- Reiley, Kathleen Seiun-an (b. 8 May 1944-) [68]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1944 #68=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; Rōshi? (year?) [src].
Data:
Conducts sesshin at Shimeikutsu (Fr. Lassalle's zendo), and she has
a monthly zazenkai at the Maryknoll house in Tokyo. She also does
sesshin in Germany and Austria [68]. Teacher at Maryknoll Sisters, Kamakura-shi, Japan [157].
- RIECK, JOAN JOUN-AN (b. 1936-) [src]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1936 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; Rōshi? (year?) [src].
Data:
Teacher at Belen, NM, US [157] Teacher at Albuquerque Sanb™ Kyodan Zen Group [275].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): one (1) 3rd generation teacher in Rieck Line<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Shukman, Henry Ryuun-ken (b. 19??-) [274][275]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI? (2011) [275]; Rōshi? (year?) [src].
Data:
Authenticated as a full, independent Zen Teacher of the Sanbo Kyodan during a ceremony with the Abbott, Yamada Ryoun Rōshi, in San Francisco in Aug 2011.
Teacher at Mt Cloud Zen Center in Santa Fe and Sandia Zendo (Todd St. Zendo) in Albuquerque, NM [275].
Zen Teacher (2011) [275]
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- SAMY, AMA GENUN-KEN [aka Arul Maria Arokiasamy] SJ (Societas Iesu - the Jesuit Order) (b. 1936-) [src].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1936 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; Rōshi? (year?) [src].
LEFT the Sanbo Kyodan SCHOOL (2002) [355]
ESTABLISHED A NEW SPIRITUALLY and ORGANISATIONALLY INDEPENDENT ZEN SCHOOL: Bodhi Sangha (2002) [355].
Data:
Teacher at the Bodhi Zendo, Perumalmalai, near Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India [355]. Bodhi Zendo opened on 6 Jan 1996 [355].
The Bodhi Sangha was established in 1986. With formal separation from Sanbokyodan in 2002, Bodhi Sangha became an independent Zen school [355].
Bodhi Sangha uses the following teacher titles: Sensei, (Associate) Zen Master, Independent Zen Master [355][396].
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Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): seven (7) 3rd generation teachers in Ama Samy Line<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
This line is also known as the "Bodhi Sangha Line" [223]
- BAUBERGER, STEPHAN S.J. (Societas Iesu - the Jesuit Order) (b. 21 May 1960-) [src].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1960 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2000 #355 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ama Samy Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) (till 2002) and the Ama Samy (Bodhi Sangha, 2002-present) School: SENSEI (2000) [355]; INDEPENDENT ZEN MASTER (Rōshi?) (2004) [355].
LEFT the Bodhi Sangha SCHOOL (2009) [355]
ESTABLISHED A NEW SPIRITUALLY and ORGANISATIONALLY INDEPENDENT ZEN SCHOOL: School of the Heart (2008) [355].
Data:
A physicist and Jesuit [356]. Authorized by Ama Samy as Sensei in 2000 and as an Independent Zen Master in 2004 [355].
In 2008, founded together with Franziska Achatz [358] his own Zen school, "Schule des Herzgrundes" [= "School of the Heart"] in Munich, Germany [355]. He has formally separated from Bodhi Sangha in Jul 2009 [355].
Teacher at the Meditationshauses Dietfurt [223].
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + CHRISTIAN ZEN TRADITION + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): two (2) 4th generation teachers in Bauberger-Achatz Line<= Ama Samy Line<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
This line is also known as the "School of the Heart Line".
- Achatz, Francesca Kyosen Bodaiga (b. 19??-) [356][357].
STARTED Zen training in (1987) [603].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1987 #603 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2006 #603 minus 1987 #603=9 9 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2009? #357 minus 2006 #603=3?) 3? years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Bauberger Line of the Bodhi Sangha school (till 2009) and of the School of the Heart (2009-present): SENSEI (2006) [603]; ZEN MASTER (2008) [603]; RŌSHI/INDEPENDENT ZEN MASTER (later than 2008, say 2009? - tmc) [357].
LEFT the Bodhi Sangha SCHOOL (2007) [357]
ESTABLISHED with her teacher, Stephan Bauberger, NEW SPIRITUALLY AND ORGANISATIONALLY INDEPENDENT School of the Heart (2008) [355].
Data:
Doctor of medicine, psychologist [357]. Has studied Zen since 1987, first with Fr. Viktor Löw
Yuun-ken O.F.M. in Dietfurt [603], and after his death with Ama Samy S.J. at the Bodhizendo near Perumalmalai, India [603], and
since 2001, in with Stephan Bauberger S.J. in Germany [603].
In 2006, she received from S. Bauberger the Dharma Transmission [603]. In 2008, Bauberger appointed her a Zen Master and gave her her
Dharma names [603]. Was appointed Independent Zen Master (20??) [357].
In 2008, she took attended her first sesshin with Harada Tangen Rōshi at the Soto Zen Monastery Bukkukoji in Obama, Japan [603].
- Matthias, Stefan (b. 1955-) [src]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1955 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2009 #358 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2015 #src minus 2009 #358=6) 6 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Bauberger-Achatz Line of the School of the Heart: SENSEI (2009) [358]; RŌSHI/INDEPENDENT ZEN MASTER (2015) [596].
Data:
Protestant pastor and theologian. Since 1999, pastor of the Tabor community in Berlin-Kreuzberg, Germany [358].
Since 1980s studied Zen with several teachers: Seki Yuho Rōshi (Rinzai),
Genro Koudela Osho (Rinzai), Joshu Sasaki Rōshi (Rinzai), Prabasha Dharma Rōshi (Rinzai), Rei Shin [unidentifed - tmc] Sensei (school?), Rolf Drosten Rōshi (Diamond Sangha/Sanbo Kyodan) and others [358].
From 1996 to 2008, a student of Father Ama Samy S.J. [358].
Authorised by Stephan Bauberger as Sensei in May 2009 [358]. Made Dharma heir and Independent Zen Master in Aug 2015 [596]
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- Fischer, Johannes "Clear Light" Bodhi Ken. (b. 1957-) [355][418].
STARTED Zen training in (1977?) [359].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1977? #359 minus 1957 #355=20?)
20? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2012 #355 minus 1977? #359=35 35 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ama Samy Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) (till 2002) and the Ama Samy (Bodhi Sangha, 2002-present) School: SENSEI (2012) [355]; RŌSHI/INDEPENDENT ZEN MASTER (2013) [355].
LEFT the Bodhi Sangha SCHOOL (2018) [397].
Data:
A Catholic (Jesuit) Priest during the years 1983-2007 [418]. A student of Ama Samy since 1997 [359].
Authorized by Ama Samy to teach Zen in 2010 [359]. Authorized by Ama Samy as Sensei with Dharma
transmission on 1 Sep 2012 in Germany [355]. Authorized by Ama Samy as Independent Zen Master on 31 Aug 2013 [355].
Before Oct 2018, Johannes Fischer broke away from his Teacher and left the Bodhi Sangha lineage [397].
- Hooper, Carl "Mysterious Cloud" Bodhi Ken (b. 1943-) [src].
STARTED Zen training in (1988?) [360].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1988? #359 minus 1943 #src=45?)
45? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2013 #355 minus 1988? #360=25 25 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2016 #src minus 2013 #355=3) 3 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ama Samy Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) (till 2002) and the Ama Samy (Bodhi Sangha, 2002-present) School: SENSEI (2013)[355]; RŌSHI/INDEPENDENT ZEN MASTER (2016) [355].
Data:
A student of Ama Samy since 1988 [360]. Authorized by Ama Samy as Sensei with Dharma Transmission on 5 Dec 2013 in Australia.
Authorized by Ama Samy as Independent Zen Master on 5 Oct 2016 [355]. Also, studied Zen under a "number of Diamond Sangha teachers,
especially Subhana Barzargi roshi, Gillian Coote roshi, and Paul Maloney roshi." [507].
Philosopher, wrote a PhD dissertation ('Kōans: the Philosophical Investigations of Zen) at U. of New England, Armidale [507]; the founder and resident teacher of Bodhimount Zendo (bodhimountzendo.blogspot.com.au), Armidale, NSW, Australia [360].
continuation of the 3rd generation teachers in Ama Samy Line<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- LUEDERITZ (LÜDERITZ), GERT SATYA BODHI KEN (b. 1950-) [783].
STARTED Zen training in (ca. 1985?, say 1986? - tmc) [783]
AGE STARTED Zen training (1986? #783 minus 1950 #783=36)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2016 #355 minus 1986? #783=30?) 30? years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2018 #783 minus 2016 #355=2) 2 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ama Samy Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) (till 2002) and the Ama Samy (Bodhi Sangha, 2002-present) School: SENSEI (2016) [355]; RŌSHI (2018) [783].
Data:
Commenced Zen traing in the 1980s, during sesshins led by Harada Sekkei Roshi (Soto Zen) and Fr. Enomiya-Lassalle (SJ) [783].
In 1991 he became a student of Fr. Ama Samy [783].
Authorized by Ama Samy as independent Zen master [Sensei? - tmc] with Dharma Transmission on 2 Sep 2016 in Germany [355]
Appointed Zen master by Ama Samy in 2018 [783].
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Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): one (1) 4th generation teacher in Luederitz Line<= Ama Samy Line<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Kern, Heidemarie ("Heidi") Heki-un an (1943-23 Sep 2021) [523].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1943 #523=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1988 #523 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2020 #523 minus 1988 #523=32) 31 years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (1988) [523].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Luederitz Line of the Bodhi Sangha School: RŌSHI (2020) [523].
Data:
Received Dharma Transmission from Gert Luederitz in 2020 [523].
By profession, a health care and nursing teacher. Interested in palliative care. She was a devout Catholic and a close friend of
the author of numerous books and articles on Christian spirituality, especially on meditation aided by the mantra-like "Jesus Prayer" [524],
Benedictine Abbot Emmanuel Jungclaussen (1927-2018) OSB of Benediktinerabtei Niederaltaich [523].
Together, they wrote a book, "Individuelle Sterbebegleitung" (Individual Care for the Dying), 2015. Spent a total of 17 years in Japan
where studied Zen with Yamada Koun. "In 1988, she received from him teaching permission and the dharma name "Heki-un an". "She [...]
cared for Yamada Koun during his last months of life" [523]. Not feeling fully ready to teach Zen, she continued to
study with Yamada Koun's dharma successors, Fr. Ama Samy S.J., "whom she had met in Japan, and with Sogyal Rinpoche,
from whom she learned [Tibetan] Buddhist death guidance. After going through all the 600 koans a third time, she received a renewed
teaching license from Gert LŸderitz in 2020" [523]
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- Pliske, Angela (b. 1937-) [355].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1937 #355=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2009 #355 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ama Samy Line of the Bodhi Sangha (2002-present) School: SENSEI (2009) [355].
Data:
Authorized by Ama Samy as Sensei in 2009. She resides in the Czech Republic [355].
- Strelcyk, Olaf Muyōju Bodhi Ken PhD (b. 1978-) [396][417].
STARTED Zen training in (2001) [782].
AGE STARTED Zen training (2001 #782 minus 1978 #396=23)
23 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 2001 #782=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2018 #396 minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ama Samy Line of the Bodhi Sangha (2002-present) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI/ASSOCIATE ZEN MASTER (2018) [396]; RŌSHI/INDEPENDENT ZEN MASTER (2019) [414].
Data:
A physicist and psychologist [417]. Commenced studies of Zen under Stefan Bauberger (2001 to 2008) [782]
with Ama Samy since 2008 [417] and, additionally, with Diane Eshin Rizzetto (2009) (see Beck Line (Ordinary Mind Zen School)) [417].
Authorized by Ama Samy as Associate Zen Master on 21 Sep 2018 in Cincinnati, OH, USA [396].
Authorized by Ama Samy as an Independent Zen Master on 30 Aug 2019 in St. Ottilien Archabbey
(St. Ottilia's Archabbey), a Benedictine monastery near Eresing, Bavaria, Germany [414].
- Veilath, Mathew Cyril Anthony Jnana Bodhi Ken (b. 19??-), Fr. SJ (Societas Iesu - the Jesuit Order) [781]
STARTED Zen training in (2000?) [781].
AGE STARTED Zen training (2000? #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2004 #546 minus 2000? #781=4) 4 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2018 #415 minus 2004 #546=16) 16 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Ama Samy Line of the Bodhi Sangha (2002-present) School: SENSEI (2004) [396][397][415]; RŌSHI/ASSOCIATED ZEN MASTER (2018) [415].
Data:
Student of Zen under Ama Samy since 2000 [781].
Authorized by Ama Samy as an Independent Zen Master on 30 Aug 2004 in St. Ottilien Archabbey (St. Ottilia's Archabbey), a Benedictine monastery near Eresing, Bavaria, Germany [414].
Received Dharma Transmission by Fr. Ama Samy on 04 Feb 2018 and appointed as Associated Zen master. [396][397][415].
Teacher at the Bodhi Zendo, Perumalmalai, near Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India [415].
end of the 3rd generation teachers in Ama Samy Line<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- SCHLUETER (SCHLÜTER) RODES ANA MARIA KIUN-AN (b. 7 Apr 1935-) [25]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1935 #25=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [src].
Data: Teacher at the Zendo Betania, Brihuega, Guadalajara, Spain [57][157].
Data:
[forthcoming]
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Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): three (3) 3rd generation teachers in Schlüter Line<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Arrate Etxenausia, Kepa Kisui (b. 1938-) [src?.
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1938 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Schlueter Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [171].
Data:
Sensei [171].
- Meneses, Berta Chosui Jikɹ-an (b. 28 Feb 1945-) [src].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1945 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Schlueter Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI/ZEN TEACHER (2016) [529].
Data:
Sensei [25][171][529] Zen Teacher (2016) [529]
- Flores, Pedro Neisui (b. 1940-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1940 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Schlueter Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [57][171]
Data:
Sensei [57][171].
- Perez Betran, Jordi (b. 1940-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1940 #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Schlueter Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: HŌSHI/ASSISTANT TEACHER (year?) [171].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [171].
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Sendo, Shitetsu Shoun-ken (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
Data:
[forthcoming]
- Shepherd, Paul Choun-ken (b. 1948-) [274]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1948 #274=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1988 #529 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2001 #529 minus 1988 #529=13) 13 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI/ZEN TEACHER (1988) [529]; RŌSHI/ASSOCIATE ZEN MASTER (2001) [529].
Data:
Teacher at the Zen-Kokoro, Unterdietfurt (and other locations), Germany. Teacher at Egglen, Endorf, Sigriswil, Switzerland [107][157].
Zen Teacher (1988) [529] Associate Zen Master (2001) [529]
- STONE ROSELYN SEIUN-AN (1931-2022) [736]
STARTED Zen training in (1977) [847].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1977 #847 minus 1931 #736=41)
41 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1982 #529] minus 1977 #847=5) 5 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (1999 #529 minus 1982 #529=17) 17 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (1982) [529]; ASSOCIATE ZEN MASTER/RŌSHI? (1999) [529].
Data:
In 1977, she commenced "beginnerÕs
Zen practice under the direction of Zen Master KoÕun Yamada in
Kamakura." [847]
Teacher at the Mountain Moon Sangha in Brisbane Australia and Toronto Canada [157].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): ten (10) 3rd generation teachers in Stone Line<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Bretz, Li-Yea Yang Seiun-an (b. 1960-) [src].
STARTED Zen training in (1994) [848].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1994 #848 minus 1960 #src=34)
34 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2006 #848 minus 1994 #848=12 12 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2015 #371 minus 2006 #848=9) 9 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher of the Mountain Moon Zen Society in Stone Line of of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: HŌSHI (2000) [848]; SENSEI (2006) [848]; RŌSHI (2015) [371][848]
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Sanbo Koydan Zen Society (fmr Sanbo Kyodan) School: ASSISTANT TEACHER (2001)[848]; ZEN TEACHER (2007) [108][165][205][208][848]; ASSOCIATE ZEN MASTER (1999) [529].
Data:
In 1994 commenced Zen traing unnder Roslen Stone [848]. In 1994, had her kenshō (ÔawakeningÕ) confirmed by Roselyn Stone [848].
Received Dharma Transmission in Sep 2006. Teacher, the Mountain Moon Sangha, Brisbane. Teacher in the Sanbo Kyodan Zen Society, appointed in 2007 by the Abbot Ryoun Yamada [108][165][205][208].
"On Dec 15th 2015, Bretz, Li-Yea Yang Seiun-an was granted the title of Rōshi by Stone Rōshi. Li-Yea is now the Senior Teacher at Mountain Moon Zen Society in Brisbane." [371].
"Married with two children, Li-Yea has teaching qualifications in Mathematics, Science and Information Processing Technology" [848]
- Cam, Garry (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (1993?) [848].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1993? #848 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2006 #848 minus 1993? #848=13 13 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher of the Mountain Moon Zen Society in Stone Line of of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (2006) [src].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Sanbo Koydan Zen Society (fmr Sanbo Kyodan) School: ZEN TEACHER? (year?) [src].
Data:
In Sep 2006 received Dharma Transmission [848]. in 2006 appointed as a teacher by Roselyn Stone)[848].Teacher, the Mountain Moon Sangha, Brisbane [165][208].
- Kennedy, Judy (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2006? #208 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher of the Mountain Moon Zen Society in Stone Line of of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (bef. 2007, say 2006? - tmc) [208].
EXPELLED from the Sanbo Kyodan SCHOOL (2007) [208].
Data:
former Teacher at the Mountain Moon Sangha, Toronto][165][177][208]. Sensei (bef. 2007) [208].
Roselyn Stone wrote on 4 Dec 2007, "Judy Kennedy is no longer recognized by me as a Successor and has no authority to teach." [208].
- Dr LANDER, CECILIE GO'EN AN (b. 1948-) [205].
STARTED Zen training in (1988) [728].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1988 #src minus 1948 #205=40)
40 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus 1988 #src=728) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #727 minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher of the Mountain Moon Zen Society in Stone Line of of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI (y-rosh) [727].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Sanbo Koydan Zen Society (fmr Sanbo Kyodan) School: ZENKYŌSHI/ZEN TEACHER (2003) [529][727].
br />Data:
Brisbane Sun Mountain Zen Community. Formerly, Teacher at the Mountain Moon Sangha, Brisbane.
Received Dharma Transmission from Roselyn Stone [src].
Brisbane-based Zen Master, Cecilie Lander (Gōen An) is a Dharma successor of Roselyn Stone (SeiÕun An) [727]
Teacher in the Sanbo Kyodan Zen Society, appointed in Aug 2003 by the Abbot Yamada Masamichi Ryoun [108][165][173][208][727].
She works as an Epileptologist and Neurologist and is an Anglican Priest [727].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): two (2) 4th generation teachers in Lander Cecilie Line<= Stone Line<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Herps, Richard (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Lander Cecilie Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [727]; RŌSHI? (year?) [727]
Data:
A Dharma successor of Cecilie Lander [727]. Has a background in Law and Divinity [727]. Recently retired as a NSW Crown
Prosecutor [727]. Regularly travels to Brisbane to teach at East Brisbane Zendo [727].
- Wolter, Sue (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Lander Cecilie Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: HŌSHI/ASSISTANT TEACHER (2013) [339][727].
Data:
On 8 Jun 2013 appointed an Assistant Teacher [Hōshi? - tmc] by Cecilie Lander (Go'un an) [339]. Zen teacher of Sun Mountain Zen [337].
"An authorised assistant teacher in the Sanbo Zen lineage [727]. Has a background in psychotherapy and teaching [727]. Teaches at the Kenilworth Zendo [727].
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- Dr LANDER, MERVYN GO'UN KEN (b. 1944-) [205]
STARTED Zen training in (1988) [728]
AGE STARTED Zen training (1988 #728 minus 1944 #205=44)
44 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].\n
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher of the Mountain Moon Zen Society in Stone Line of of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Sanbo Koydan Zen Society (fmr Sanbo Kyodan) School: ZENKYŌSHI/ZEN TEACHER (2003) [529].
Data:
Sat with the Brisbane Zen Group (BZG) since 1988 [728]. In 1989-1990 trained in Brisbane for brief periods with visiting Ama Samy SJ [728]. Since 1991 trained with Roselyn Stone who would annually visit Brisbane for several months'-long periods [728]
Teacher at the Brisbane Sun Mountain Zen Community. Formerly, Teacher at the Mountain Moon Sangha, Brisbane. Received Dharma Transmission from Roselyn Stone. Teacher in the Sanbo Kyodan Zen Society, appointed in 2003 by Abbot Ryoun Yamada [108][165][173][208].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): three (3) 4th generation teachers in Lander Mervyn Line<= Stone Line<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Hess, Arno Shu'un-Ken (b. 19??-) [529]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2012 #282 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Lander Mervyn Line (the Mountain Moon Zen Society) of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (2012) [282].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Masamichi Ryoun headed (2004-present) Sanbo Kyodan School: ZENKYŌSHI/ZEN TEACHER (2012) [282].
Data:
Facilitates the Samford Zen and Woodford
Correctional Centre's Inside Zen groups [283]. Received Dharma Transmission from Mervyn Lander (Go'un ken) on 11 Jun 2012.
Also, on 11 Aug 2012, Yamada Masamichi Ryoun, Abbot of Sanbo Kyodan, authorised Arno Hess as Zen Teacher (Zen-Kyoshi)
in the Sanbo Koydan Zen Society and gave him the teacherÕs name Shu un-ken [282].
- Warner, Richard (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Lander Mervyn Line (the Mountain Moon Zen Society) of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [727].
Data:
A Dharma successor of Mervyn Lander [727]. Teaches at East Brisbane Zendo [727].
- Wolter, Glen (19??-) [337][728].
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2013 #383 minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].\n
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Lander Mervyn Line (the Mountain Moon Zen Society) of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (2013) [338].
Data:
Received Dharma Transmission from Mervyn Lander (Go'un ken) on 12 Jun 2013 [338]. Zen teacher of Sun Mountain Zen [337].
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- Love, Matthew (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (1994?) [848].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1994? #848 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2006 #108 minus 1993? #848=13 13 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher of the Mountain Moon Zen Society in Stone Line of of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (2006) [108][165][208]
Data:
Since 1994, a a student of Roselyn Stone [848]. In Jul 1995 Roselyn Stone confirmed his kensho [848].
In Nov 2000 completed his koan studies [848].
Received Dharma Transmission in Sep 2006. Teacher, the Mountain Moon Sangha, Brisbane [108][165][208].
A family lawyer and also an amateur musician [848].
- Millwood, Jan (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher of the Mountain Moon Zen Society in Stone Line of of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [108][165].
Data:
Honorary Teacher (she is not to be accepting students) [108][165].
- Petrovic, Dragan Sekiun-ken (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (1994) [736].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1994 #736 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2009 #165 minus 1994 #736=15 15 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher of the Mountain Moon Zen Society in Stone Line of of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (2009) [165][224].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Sanbo Koydan Zen Society (fmr Sanbo Kyodan) School: ZENKYŌSHI/ZEN TEACHER (2010) [529].
Data:
Received Dharma Transmission on 8 Feb 2009. Teacher, the Mountain Moon Sangha, Toronto, Canada [165][224]. Later, teacher at the
Northern Lights Sangha (northernlightssangha.wordpress.com), Ontario, Canada [529]
"[O]ver thirty years [in 2004, acc. to #736 - tmc] of meditation experience [2024-30=1994 = started meditating - tmc].
He has completed koan training under his master SeiÕun Roshi. He has over fifteen years of teaching experience [2024-15=2009 = Sensei - tmc]" [736].
Zen Teacher (2010) [529]
- Seburn, Carolyn SeiÕun An (Peace-bringing Cloud) (b. 19??-) [728][729]
STARTED Zen training in (1985) [729].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1985 #729 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2015 #729 minus 1985 #729=30 30 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher of the Mountain Moon Zen Society in Stone Line of of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (2015) [729].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Sanbo Koydan Zen Society (fmr Sanbo Kyodan) School: ZENKYŌSHI/ZEN TEACHER (year?) [729].
Data:
Since 1985 has been practicing Zen meditation [729]. SeiÕun An (Peace-bringing Cloud) [729] is an authorized Dharma successor of Roselyn Stone (SeiÕun An Ð Clearing Away the Clouds)
of the Mountain Moon Sangha (Toronto and Brisbane) [729]. Since 2015 guides Zen practice [729]. A biologist and public servant focused on wildlife conservation [729].
"[I]s also appointed a Zen teacher with Sanbo Zen International" [729]
- Wilson, Jean (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (1993?) [848].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1993? #848 minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (2006 #165 minus 1993? #848=13 13 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher of the Mountain Moon Zen Society in Stone Line of of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (2006) [165][208].
Data:
Received Dharma Transmission in Sep 2006. Teacher, the Mountain Moon Sangha, Brisbane [165][208].
end of the 3rd generation teachers in Stone Line<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
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continuation of the 2nd generation teachers in Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Tonoike, Toshio Zenyu Hekiun-ken (b. 1926-) [273c-d].
STARTED Zen training in (1968) [529].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1968 #529 minus 1926 #273=42)
42 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1978 #529 minus 1968 #529=10 10 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (2009 #529 minus 1978 #529=31) 31 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yasutani Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (1978) [529].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI/ZENKYŌSHI/ZEN TEACHER (1978) [529]; RŌSHI/AUTHENTIC ZEN MASTER (2009) [529]
Data:
"Started his Zen practice under Yasutani HakuÕun Rōshi in 1968, and became his attendant in 1976.
Finished his koan study in 1978." [529] "Practiced under Yamada Kōun Rōshi from 1971 and became his attendant in 1976. Finished his koan study in 1978. [...] Chief leader of the SanÕun Zendo assembly in Kamakura as well as the leader of his Kanda Zazenkai in Tokyo. In Nov 2009, appointed Authentic Zen Master (=Shōshike) by the Abbot YAMADA Ryōun Rōshi." [529].
Taught with Kubota Akira at the Kembikyoin Medical Center, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan [157].
- USAMI, SHŪE REIUN-KEN (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] 1998 #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jōdo Shinshū (Pure Land) Buddhism: TEACHER (1986?) [740].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: HŌSHI? (1986?) [740]; SENSEI/ZENKYŌSHI/ZEN TEACHER (1998) [529]; JUN-SHIKE/ASSOCIATE ZEN MASTER (2001) [529].
Data:
In July 1987 he was the man who "recently completed koan training and is qualified to practice both Shinshu [Pure Land Buddhism - tmc] and Zen Buddhism" [740].
A teacher of 'Naikan' system of structured and intensive self-reflection [741], practice that looks at reality from the point of one's indebtedness and interconnectedness [740].
Zen Teacher (1998) [529]. Associate Zen Master (2001) [529]. Rōshi [87]
Teacher at Senkobo, Kuwana-gun, Mie-ken, Japan
(village.infoweb.ne.jp/~senkobo/) [157].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): one (1) 3rd generation teacher in Usami Line<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- Hartl, Josef Shaku Yokō (1961Ð2005) [739]
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus 1961 #739=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Usami Line of the ???? School: HŌSHI? or SENSEI? (year?) [88].
Data:
Assistant Teacher [88]. In 2000 ordained as a Buddhist priest [738]. Teacher of Zen at the Naikido
Zentrum, Vienna, Austria [738]
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- YAMADA, MASAMICHI RYŌUN-KEN (b. 1940-) [src]
STARTED Zen training in (1956) [529].
AGE STARTED Zen training (1956 #529 minus 1940 #src=16)
16 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (1978 #529 minus 1956 #529=22) 22 years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SHŌSHIKE [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka'] (1985 #529 minus 1978 #529=7) 7 years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (1978) [529]; SHŌSHIKE/AUTHENTIC ZEN MASTER/RŌSHI (1985) [529].
RECEIPIENT OF AN INTRA-FAMILY DHARMA TRANSMISSION (Sensei - 1978 [529]; Shōshike - 1985[529].
Data:
Son of Yamada Kōun [529]. "At age 16, became a student of Yasutani Rōshi. In 1978, finished koan study
under KōÕun Rōshi. In 1985, dharma transmitted from KōÕun Rōshi and appointed Authentic Zen Teacher" (= Shōshike) [529].
Assisted Akira Kubota in directing the Sanbo Kyodan Zen community.
Abbot of the Sanbo Kyodan Zen since Oct 2004.
Teaches at the San'un Zendo in Kamakura, Japan [157][160][208].
Identified so far (16 Apr 2025): two (2) 3rd generation teachers in Yamada Masamichi Line<= Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
- von Collande, Cornelius (b. 1952-) [910].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Ryoun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: HŌSHI/ASSISTANT ZEN TEACHER (2006) [585].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Jaeger Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI/ZEN TEACHER (2009) [585].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Glassman Line of the Maezumi (Kuroda-Osaka-Maezumi aka White Plum Asanga) School: RŌSHI/ZEN MASTER (2015) [911].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Cornelius v. Collande in the Jaeger Line (3rd gen.)
- Hess, Arno Shu'un-Ken (b. 19??-) [529]
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Lander Mervyn Line (the Mountain Moon Zen Society) of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (2012) [282].
FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Ryoun headed Sanbo Kyodan School: ZENKYŌSHI/ZEN TEACHER (2012) [282].
Data redirection:
See the full data in Arno Hess in the Mervyn Lander Line (4th gen.)
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- Yukiyoshi, Adachi Doshu Zuiun-ken (b. 19??-)
STARTED Zen training in (y-strt) [src].
AGE STARTED Zen training (y-strt #src minus y-born #src=x)
x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a SENSEI [from 'Started Zen' to the first 'Shihō' or 'Denbō'] (y-sens #src minus y-strt #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
YEARS of zazen to become a RŌSHI [from 'Sensei' to the first 'Inka']: (y-rosh #src minus y-sens #src=x) x years [calc. by tmc].
PRIMARY FORMAL STANDING as a teacher in Yamada Koun Line of the Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School: SENSEI (y-sens) [src]; RŌSHI? (year?) [src].
Data:
Teacher at Sobudai Zenkai, Sagamihara-shi, Kanagawa-ken, Japan [157].
end of the 2nd generation teachers in Yamada Koun Line<= Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani 1954-1973/Yamada Kōun 1973-1989 headed Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
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end of the 1st generation teachers in Yasutani (Harada-Yasutani) Line<= Yasutani headed (1954-1973) Sanbo Kyodan (Harada-Yasutani) School
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end of the 1st generation teachers in Harada Sogaku Line<= Harada Sogaku School of Sōtō@@Rinzai Zen
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