Five Mountain Zen Order - Leadership
Ven. Dr. Wonji Dharma
Ven. Dr. Wonji Dharma (Thích Đức Hiền), is a Buddhist Monk, a Zen Master and the Founder and Guiding Teacher of the Five Mountain Zen Order. Wonji Dharma's title is Soensanim which means "Hornored Zen Teacher" in our Korean Lineage.
Soensanim began practicing Advaita Vedānta as well as Vipassana Meditation in 1986 with Swami Chaitanya Siraj and took refuge vows with his teacher that same year. Swami Chaitanya Siraj had studied in an Indian Ashram for many years and his path of teaching was wide and open to all of the Wisdom Traditions. Soensanim's direction has been informed by Zen since his College days of studying Psychology. Wanting to experience the direct experience of koan study he eventually discovered Zen Master Seung Sahn and the Kwan Um School of Zen in 1989 and began practicing regularly at Dharma Zen Center in Los Angeles.
Throwing himself headlong into Zen practice for five years he received sanction and encouragement from Zen Master Seung Sahn to open the Huntington Beach Zen Center on August 14, 1993, where Soensanim was installed as Abbot by Zen Master Seung Sahn during the Opening Ceremony.
The Huntington Beach Zen Center was renamed one year later at the first anniversary ceremony by Zen Master Seung Sahn to (Hae An Soen Won) Ocean Eyes Zen Center. The center was originally founded as a residential Zen Center where up to eight students lived and practiced together every day. The Zen Center eventually moved to Stanton and later to the Bixby Knolls area of Long Beach where it remained until the center was forced to close and relocate to a non-residential Center in 2000 due to zoning Issues with the City of Long Beach.
Soensanim was ordained by Zen Master Seung Sahn as a Dharma teacher in 1995 and received teaching authorization from Zen Master Ji Bong, (an independent heir of Zen Master Seung Sahn), in the Golden Wind Zen Order in April, 2006. Wonji Dharma took the 250 Dharmagupta vows of a Bhikku on November 1, 2012 with the Ven. Dr. Suhita Dharma, who is the first Dharma Heir of the Ven. Dr. Thien-An. This means that the Five Mountain Zen Order has a dual Zen Lineage, one from Korean through Zen Master Seung Sahn and the other from Vietnam through the lineage of Ven. Dr. Thich Thien-An.
He has practiced with more than thirty different Zen Buddhist masters during his time and maintains an eclectic approach to spirituality. Having founded the Five Mountain Zen Order, he no longer participates with the Golden Wind Order. In June of 2012 Wonji received a Doctorate in Buddhist Psychology from the Buddhist Studies Institute, and was then elected as the President of the Institute by Ven. Karuna Dharma the previous President of the College.
To view Ven. Wonji's current interview schedule you can visit his web calendar here.
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Soensanim began practicing Advaita Vedānta as well as Vipassana Meditation in 1986 with Swami Chaitanya Siraj and took refuge vows with his teacher that same year. Swami Chaitanya Siraj had studied in an Indian Ashram for many years and his path of teaching was wide and open to all of the Wisdom Traditions. Soensanim's direction has been informed by Zen since his College days of studying Psychology. Wanting to experience the direct experience of koan study he eventually discovered Zen Master Seung Sahn and the Kwan Um School of Zen in 1989 and began practicing regularly at Dharma Zen Center in Los Angeles.
Throwing himself headlong into Zen practice for five years he received sanction and encouragement from Zen Master Seung Sahn to open the Huntington Beach Zen Center on August 14, 1993, where Soensanim was installed as Abbot by Zen Master Seung Sahn during the Opening Ceremony.
The Huntington Beach Zen Center was renamed one year later at the first anniversary ceremony by Zen Master Seung Sahn to (Hae An Soen Won) Ocean Eyes Zen Center. The center was originally founded as a residential Zen Center where up to eight students lived and practiced together every day. The Zen Center eventually moved to Stanton and later to the Bixby Knolls area of Long Beach where it remained until the center was forced to close and relocate to a non-residential Center in 2000 due to zoning Issues with the City of Long Beach.
Soensanim was ordained by Zen Master Seung Sahn as a Dharma teacher in 1995 and received teaching authorization from Zen Master Ji Bong, (an independent heir of Zen Master Seung Sahn), in the Golden Wind Zen Order in April, 2006. Wonji Dharma took the 250 Dharmagupta vows of a Bhikku on November 1, 2012 with the Ven. Dr. Suhita Dharma, who is the first Dharma Heir of the Ven. Dr. Thien-An. This means that the Five Mountain Zen Order has a dual Zen Lineage, one from Korean through Zen Master Seung Sahn and the other from Vietnam through the lineage of Ven. Dr. Thich Thien-An.
He has practiced with more than thirty different Zen Buddhist masters during his time and maintains an eclectic approach to spirituality. Having founded the Five Mountain Zen Order, he no longer participates with the Golden Wind Order. In June of 2012 Wonji received a Doctorate in Buddhist Psychology from the Buddhist Studies Institute, and was then elected as the President of the Institute by Ven. Karuna Dharma the previous President of the College.
To view Ven. Wonji's current interview schedule you can visit his web calendar here.
To support Wonji Dharma with a kind contribution via paypal select the button below.
Ven. Hwasahn LeBlanc
Rev. Hwasahn LeBlanc (SSN: Soen Sa Nim), Rector (Yunasanim)
is a Zen Master and Bodhisattva Monk in the Five Mountain Zen Order.
He also serves as the Rector of the Five Mountain Zen Order and is the Guiding Teacher of the Mountain Gate Zen Center in Berkeley, California.
Rev. Hwasahn began practicing Zen Buddhism in 1986 at the age of twenty-one under the renowned Japanese teacher Taizan Maezumi Roshi at the Zen Center of Los Angeles (ZCLA). He became a resident of ZCLA, practicing daily in a lay-monastic environment.
Following a break to finish his Acupuncture Degree and establish his new practice, Ven. Hwasahn returned to formal study of Zen Buddhism with Zen Master Robert Jibong Moore of the Golden Wind Zen Group. Zen Master Jibong was one of Zen Master Seung Sahn’s earliest American students.
Professionally, Rev. Hwasahn is a practitioner of Oriental medicine (L.Ac.) and is a teacher of Chinese martial arts and Daoist Yoga. He is certified in Tien Tao Chi Kung and has over the years studied was various Qi Gong masters. He has served as a college teacher of both acupuncture anatomy and herb pharmacology & Chinese nutrition.
In 2009, Rev. Hwasahn founded Turning Point of Berkeley California, an institute dedicated to bringing the wisdom of Asian mind-body healing techniques to the public.
Rev. Hwasahn received dharma transmission in January 2012, becoming a Zen Master.
is a Zen Master and Bodhisattva Monk in the Five Mountain Zen Order.
He also serves as the Rector of the Five Mountain Zen Order and is the Guiding Teacher of the Mountain Gate Zen Center in Berkeley, California.
Rev. Hwasahn began practicing Zen Buddhism in 1986 at the age of twenty-one under the renowned Japanese teacher Taizan Maezumi Roshi at the Zen Center of Los Angeles (ZCLA). He became a resident of ZCLA, practicing daily in a lay-monastic environment.
Following a break to finish his Acupuncture Degree and establish his new practice, Ven. Hwasahn returned to formal study of Zen Buddhism with Zen Master Robert Jibong Moore of the Golden Wind Zen Group. Zen Master Jibong was one of Zen Master Seung Sahn’s earliest American students.
Professionally, Rev. Hwasahn is a practitioner of Oriental medicine (L.Ac.) and is a teacher of Chinese martial arts and Daoist Yoga. He is certified in Tien Tao Chi Kung and has over the years studied was various Qi Gong masters. He has served as a college teacher of both acupuncture anatomy and herb pharmacology & Chinese nutrition.
In 2009, Rev. Hwasahn founded Turning Point of Berkeley California, an institute dedicated to bringing the wisdom of Asian mind-body healing techniques to the public.
Rev. Hwasahn received dharma transmission in January 2012, becoming a Zen Master.
Ven. Dr. Wanji Dharma
Ven. Dr. Wanji Dharma (Thích Đức Tâm), Abbot (Jujisanim)
Founder and Guiding Teacher of Beyond Walls Zen in Kansas City Missouri, Wanji Dharma is a fully ordained Monk in the Vietnamese Zen Tradition of Ven. Dr. Thich Thien-An, having taken the 250 Dharmagupta Precepts with Ven. Dr. Suhita Dharma on November 1, 2012. He received authority as an Apprentice Teacher and holds the title of Sabunim during Sangha Weekend in 2012.
Having experienced a wide range of religious traditions from his since his childhood (spending ten years in Christian ministry training) Ven. Dr. Wanji has adopted a very pluralistic approach to engaging the dharma, and thus strives to foster an atmosphere where truly all are welcome to explore and integrate Buddhist teachings.
Ven. Dr. Wanji has been practicing meditation formally since age seven, and traditional life protection (“martial”) arts for slightly longer, having attained the title of Master in several martial arts (along with black belt level in a few others), and having founded his own method of Buddhist Life Protection Arts called Bupmudo, which he actively instructs through programs at in Kansas City.
Currently, in addition to his duties at Beyond Walls Zen, Ven. Wanji is serving as the National Abbot of the Five Mountain Zen Order, as Provost and Dean of the Buddhist Studies Institute - Los Angeles (which he graduated from with a D.Dh in 2012) and maintains an interesting blog at Errant Abbot.
Founder and Guiding Teacher of Beyond Walls Zen in Kansas City Missouri, Wanji Dharma is a fully ordained Monk in the Vietnamese Zen Tradition of Ven. Dr. Thich Thien-An, having taken the 250 Dharmagupta Precepts with Ven. Dr. Suhita Dharma on November 1, 2012. He received authority as an Apprentice Teacher and holds the title of Sabunim during Sangha Weekend in 2012.
Having experienced a wide range of religious traditions from his since his childhood (spending ten years in Christian ministry training) Ven. Dr. Wanji has adopted a very pluralistic approach to engaging the dharma, and thus strives to foster an atmosphere where truly all are welcome to explore and integrate Buddhist teachings.
Ven. Dr. Wanji has been practicing meditation formally since age seven, and traditional life protection (“martial”) arts for slightly longer, having attained the title of Master in several martial arts (along with black belt level in a few others), and having founded his own method of Buddhist Life Protection Arts called Bupmudo, which he actively instructs through programs at in Kansas City.
Currently, in addition to his duties at Beyond Walls Zen, Ven. Wanji is serving as the National Abbot of the Five Mountain Zen Order, as Provost and Dean of the Buddhist Studies Institute - Los Angeles (which he graduated from with a D.Dh in 2012) and maintains an interesting blog at Errant Abbot.
Ven. Do'an Dharma
Ven. Do'an Dharma (Thích ĐứcThức), Vice-Abbot (Dogamsanim)
Ven. Do'an Dharma was installed as the Vice-Abbot of the Five Mountain Zen Order in May of 2012. He is the Founding Director and Guiding Teacher of Open Sky Zen Meditation & Buddhist Studies Group, and Queer Sangha in New York City. He received authority as an Apprentice Teacher and holds the title of Sabunim during Sangha Weekend in 2012.
He was ordained by the Five Mountain Zen Order and was authorized as a dharma teacher and meditation instructor by the Interdependence Project in Manhattan. He holds a certificate in Foundations in Buddhist Chaplaincy from the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care. As part of his chaplaincy training he offered spiritual care and support to terminally ill patients in a hospice residence.
In conjunction with the Lineage Project he taught meditation to at-risk and incarcerated teenagers in 2010.
He is currently a life coach and worked for many years as a crisis counselor with the Long Island Crisis Center for close to a decade.
Ven. Do'an Dharma was installed as the Vice-Abbot of the Five Mountain Zen Order in May of 2012. He is the Founding Director and Guiding Teacher of Open Sky Zen Meditation & Buddhist Studies Group, and Queer Sangha in New York City. He received authority as an Apprentice Teacher and holds the title of Sabunim during Sangha Weekend in 2012.
He was ordained by the Five Mountain Zen Order and was authorized as a dharma teacher and meditation instructor by the Interdependence Project in Manhattan. He holds a certificate in Foundations in Buddhist Chaplaincy from the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care. As part of his chaplaincy training he offered spiritual care and support to terminally ill patients in a hospice residence.
In conjunction with the Lineage Project he taught meditation to at-risk and incarcerated teenagers in 2010.
He is currently a life coach and worked for many years as a crisis counselor with the Long Island Crisis Center for close to a decade.
Ven. Charma Bhavika
Ven. Charama Bhavika (Sa Bu Nim), Executive Director (Chongmusanim)
Ven. Charama was appointed Executive Director of the Five Mountain Zen Order in February of 2012. Additionally, he is the founder, Abbot, and Guiding Teacher of the Only Love Zen Sitting Group, which is located in the Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area. He received authority as an Apprentice Teacher and holds the title of Sabunim during Sangha Weekend in 2012.
Sabunim began formally sitting in meditation in 2003 after he discovered Ven. P'arang Geri Larkin's book The Still Point Dhammapada and realized a real Zen temple existed in Michigan.
A call to Ven. P'arang (to verify the wonderful author actually existed), followed by a long drive to Detroit the following Sunday morning...and Ven. Charama experienced Zen for the first time.
He took to Zen like wasabi to sushi.
In no time, he was a member of Still Point Zen Buddhist Temple where he took Precepts in May, 2004, and received the Buddhist name Charama Bhavika. Shortly thereafter, Sunim applied to Still Point's Zen seminary. He became a Dharma student that Fall.
At this point, he'd like to be able to write, "And the rest is history." But life being what it is, the rigors of the five-hour, round-trip drive from Grand Rapids to Detroit, plus the demands of holding down two jobs, took a toll. Reluctantly, he resigned from Dharma school. But he missed being part of a Sangha and longed to re-connect with one, only much closer to home. Not finding one, he and his wife established their own - Only Love Zen Sitting Group. Thankfully, it was around that time that Sabunim discovered the Five Mountain Zen Order. (Or did the Five Mountain Zen Order discover him?) He was ordained Zen Priest in the Five Mountain Zen Order on September 3, 2011, and Bodhisattva Monk on November 3, 2012.
Ven. Charama is finally home...and most grateful for the wisdom and compassion (and indefatigable patience!) of Wonji Dharma, his beloved Teacher.
Now he can write, "And the rest is history."
Or can he?
As an Apprentice Zen Teacher, now Sabunim Charama's learning truly begins. In earnest.
When he feels he has something to say, he writes in his blog, Minds Without Frontiers.
Ven. Charama was appointed Executive Director of the Five Mountain Zen Order in February of 2012. Additionally, he is the founder, Abbot, and Guiding Teacher of the Only Love Zen Sitting Group, which is located in the Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area. He received authority as an Apprentice Teacher and holds the title of Sabunim during Sangha Weekend in 2012.
Sabunim began formally sitting in meditation in 2003 after he discovered Ven. P'arang Geri Larkin's book The Still Point Dhammapada and realized a real Zen temple existed in Michigan.
A call to Ven. P'arang (to verify the wonderful author actually existed), followed by a long drive to Detroit the following Sunday morning...and Ven. Charama experienced Zen for the first time.
He took to Zen like wasabi to sushi.
In no time, he was a member of Still Point Zen Buddhist Temple where he took Precepts in May, 2004, and received the Buddhist name Charama Bhavika. Shortly thereafter, Sunim applied to Still Point's Zen seminary. He became a Dharma student that Fall.
At this point, he'd like to be able to write, "And the rest is history." But life being what it is, the rigors of the five-hour, round-trip drive from Grand Rapids to Detroit, plus the demands of holding down two jobs, took a toll. Reluctantly, he resigned from Dharma school. But he missed being part of a Sangha and longed to re-connect with one, only much closer to home. Not finding one, he and his wife established their own - Only Love Zen Sitting Group. Thankfully, it was around that time that Sabunim discovered the Five Mountain Zen Order. (Or did the Five Mountain Zen Order discover him?) He was ordained Zen Priest in the Five Mountain Zen Order on September 3, 2011, and Bodhisattva Monk on November 3, 2012.
Ven. Charama is finally home...and most grateful for the wisdom and compassion (and indefatigable patience!) of Wonji Dharma, his beloved Teacher.
Now he can write, "And the rest is history."
Or can he?
As an Apprentice Zen Teacher, now Sabunim Charama's learning truly begins. In earnest.
When he feels he has something to say, he writes in his blog, Minds Without Frontiers.
Ven. Jishou Dharma
Ven. Jishou Dharma, (Thích Đức Liểu) is an Apprentice Zen Teacher and Buddhist Monk in the Five Mountain Zen Order.
He also serves as the Director of the Center for Clinical Mindfulness & Meditation.
Ven. Jishou Dharma ordained as a lay practitioner in Japanese Tendai Buddhism where he received extensive teachings on sutra and Tantra and has been fortunate enough to be able to practice these teachings both in everyday life. Jishou Dharma began practicing with Ven. Dr. Wonji Dharma in 2008 and, based upon his diligent practices during retreat, was given Apprentice Teaching authorization in 2011.
Ven. Jishou Dharma also holds a PsyD, MBA, and ABPP. He is lead author of the book Consultation Skills for Mental Health Professionals and is co-author of “The Clinical Uses of Mindfulness” in the book Innovations in Clinical Practice. He runs a small private psychology and consulting practice (www.psych-insights.com).
Also, he is a fifth degree black belt in Ninjutsu (receiving the warrior name Watoshi), a licensed private pilot, and received past certification as an Emergency Medical Technician. He once served as a personal protection agent for the Dalai Lama of Tibet with his teacher, Stephen Jien Hayes.
He also serves as the Director of the Center for Clinical Mindfulness & Meditation.
Ven. Jishou Dharma ordained as a lay practitioner in Japanese Tendai Buddhism where he received extensive teachings on sutra and Tantra and has been fortunate enough to be able to practice these teachings both in everyday life. Jishou Dharma began practicing with Ven. Dr. Wonji Dharma in 2008 and, based upon his diligent practices during retreat, was given Apprentice Teaching authorization in 2011.
Ven. Jishou Dharma also holds a PsyD, MBA, and ABPP. He is lead author of the book Consultation Skills for Mental Health Professionals and is co-author of “The Clinical Uses of Mindfulness” in the book Innovations in Clinical Practice. He runs a small private psychology and consulting practice (www.psych-insights.com).
Also, he is a fifth degree black belt in Ninjutsu (receiving the warrior name Watoshi), a licensed private pilot, and received past certification as an Emergency Medical Technician. He once served as a personal protection agent for the Dalai Lama of Tibet with his teacher, Stephen Jien Hayes.
Ven. Haeja
Ven. Haeja, Catechist Master (Kyomusanim)
Ven. Haeja was installed as the Catechist Master of the Order and became an Apprentice Zen Teacher in September of 2011. He is also a Bodhisattva Monk in the Five Mountain Zen Order. Haeja Sunim is the founder and Guiding Teacher for the Perceive Sound Zen Community and the Clinton Zen Group, in Southern Illinois and Iowa respectively.
Ven. Haeja first became aware of Buddhism while stationed in Korea during his enlistment in the US Army. He became intrigued by Korean culture and various forms of their unique society. Sunim has previously practiced Zen for twenty years, in both the Kwan Um School of Zen, where he was a Dharma Teacher in Training for more than ten years, and most recently he was the Midwest Director for the T'aego Order of Korean Zen. He discovered the T'aego Order while in Korea and was drawn by their preference for reaching out to help the community instead of focusing on monastic life. Now as our Catechist Master he will be helping to maintain the traditional forms of Zen that have come to us from India, Korea and China.
Ven. Haeja was installed as the Catechist Master of the Order and became an Apprentice Zen Teacher in September of 2011. He is also a Bodhisattva Monk in the Five Mountain Zen Order. Haeja Sunim is the founder and Guiding Teacher for the Perceive Sound Zen Community and the Clinton Zen Group, in Southern Illinois and Iowa respectively.
Ven. Haeja first became aware of Buddhism while stationed in Korea during his enlistment in the US Army. He became intrigued by Korean culture and various forms of their unique society. Sunim has previously practiced Zen for twenty years, in both the Kwan Um School of Zen, where he was a Dharma Teacher in Training for more than ten years, and most recently he was the Midwest Director for the T'aego Order of Korean Zen. He discovered the T'aego Order while in Korea and was drawn by their preference for reaching out to help the community instead of focusing on monastic life. Now as our Catechist Master he will be helping to maintain the traditional forms of Zen that have come to us from India, Korea and China.
Ven. Domun Gaffaney
Rev. Domun Gaffaney, is an Apprentice Zen Teacher and Bodhisattva Monk in the Five Mountain Zen Order.
He began training with Ven. Dr. Wonji Dharma in early 2004 at the Ocean Eyes Zen Center in Long Beach.
Rev. Domun was interested in the Buddha and meditation from an early age. Interest turned into meditation practice in the early '90s, starting 5 thought-filled minutes at a time. He briefly visited a few different meditation centers. However, a life Koan became “If the Buddha was able to attain enlightenment without belonging to a Sangha, why can't I?”
He continued his personal practice of sitting along with reading the books of Seung Sahn. In 2004, he met Ven. Dr. Wonji Dharma at the Golden Wind Zen Center. Not yet ready to join a Sangha, he worked on and off with Ven. Dr. Wonji. In 2010, he added to his meditation practice intensive Kong'an practice with Ven. Dr. Wonji. This Koan practice turned out to be the missing ingredient, and his personal Koan was answered in January of 2012 when Domun was made an Aprrentice Zen Teacher in the Five Mountain Zen Order.
He now wishes to share the benefits of Zen and Koan practice with others.
He began training with Ven. Dr. Wonji Dharma in early 2004 at the Ocean Eyes Zen Center in Long Beach.
Rev. Domun was interested in the Buddha and meditation from an early age. Interest turned into meditation practice in the early '90s, starting 5 thought-filled minutes at a time. He briefly visited a few different meditation centers. However, a life Koan became “If the Buddha was able to attain enlightenment without belonging to a Sangha, why can't I?”
He continued his personal practice of sitting along with reading the books of Seung Sahn. In 2004, he met Ven. Dr. Wonji Dharma at the Golden Wind Zen Center. Not yet ready to join a Sangha, he worked on and off with Ven. Dr. Wonji. In 2010, he added to his meditation practice intensive Kong'an practice with Ven. Dr. Wonji. This Koan practice turned out to be the missing ingredient, and his personal Koan was answered in January of 2012 when Domun was made an Aprrentice Zen Teacher in the Five Mountain Zen Order.
He now wishes to share the benefits of Zen and Koan practice with others.
Ven. Chongan Dharma
Ven. Chongan Dharma, (Thích Đức Thông) is an Apprentice Zen Teacher and Buddhist Monk in the Five Mountain Zen Order.
Ven. Chongan Dharma is a licensed psychologist in the state of Ohio (#6540). He runs a small private practice in Cleveland, Ohio (Robert B. Denton, Psy.D. LLC). He attended Case Western Reserve University, receiving his Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Psychology. He received a master’s degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology (M.A.) from Cleveland State University, and his doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) from the School of Professional Psychology at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.
Ven. Chongan Dharma is on the advisory board for the Center for Clinical Mindfulness & Meditation at the Union Institute and University in Cincinnati, OH, and for the Society for Clinical Mindfulness & Meditation. He is a reviewer for the upcoming Journal of Clinical Mindfulness & Meditation. He is lead author of the chapter “Clinical Uses of Mindfulness” in Innovations in Clinical Practice (with Dr. Sears) and third author of the book "Mindfulness in Clinical Practice" (with Dr. Sears and Dr. Tirsch) available through Professional Resource Press.
Outside of his studies in Psychology, he is a first degree black belt in To-Shin Do Ninjutsu and runs a small training group teaching martial arts in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. He has studied the Eastern Wisdom traditions extensively, having traveled to a variety of training centers and monastic institutes around the United States and overseas. He is currently undergoing formal kong'an practice, receiving the ordination name of Chong-An (meaning "clear vision") under the authority Ven. Dr. Wonji Dharma in the Five Mountain Order, following the Zen tradition of Zen Master Seung Sahn.
Ven. Chongan Dharma is a licensed psychologist in the state of Ohio (#6540). He runs a small private practice in Cleveland, Ohio (Robert B. Denton, Psy.D. LLC). He attended Case Western Reserve University, receiving his Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Psychology. He received a master’s degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology (M.A.) from Cleveland State University, and his doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) from the School of Professional Psychology at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.
Ven. Chongan Dharma is on the advisory board for the Center for Clinical Mindfulness & Meditation at the Union Institute and University in Cincinnati, OH, and for the Society for Clinical Mindfulness & Meditation. He is a reviewer for the upcoming Journal of Clinical Mindfulness & Meditation. He is lead author of the chapter “Clinical Uses of Mindfulness” in Innovations in Clinical Practice (with Dr. Sears) and third author of the book "Mindfulness in Clinical Practice" (with Dr. Sears and Dr. Tirsch) available through Professional Resource Press.
Outside of his studies in Psychology, he is a first degree black belt in To-Shin Do Ninjutsu and runs a small training group teaching martial arts in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. He has studied the Eastern Wisdom traditions extensively, having traveled to a variety of training centers and monastic institutes around the United States and overseas. He is currently undergoing formal kong'an practice, receiving the ordination name of Chong-An (meaning "clear vision") under the authority Ven. Dr. Wonji Dharma in the Five Mountain Order, following the Zen tradition of Zen Master Seung Sahn.
Ven. Doshim Dharma
Ven. Doshim Dharma (Thích Đức Trí) is an Apprentice Zen Teacher in the Five Mountain Zen Order.
Ven. Doshim Dharma teaches high school English and Creative Writing in central New Jersey. He is also the Abbot of Original Mind Zen, a group that meets on Sunday evenings in Princeton, NJ. Original Mind Zen Sangha also meets online for a 25-minute meditation period on Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 7:30 PM EST. Click here to join them: http://www.justin.tv/originalmindzen. Everyone is welcome.
For several years he practiced in the Harada-Yasutani and Soto lineages before finding his home in the Five Mountain Zen Order, where he recently ordained as Buddhist Monk.
Doshim Dharma is also a member of the Zen Center of Philadelphia and a student at the College of Zen Buddhist Studies. You can visit him at his Zen blog: Original Mind.
Ven. Doshim Dharma teaches high school English and Creative Writing in central New Jersey. He is also the Abbot of Original Mind Zen, a group that meets on Sunday evenings in Princeton, NJ. Original Mind Zen Sangha also meets online for a 25-minute meditation period on Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 7:30 PM EST. Click here to join them: http://www.justin.tv/originalmindzen. Everyone is welcome.
For several years he practiced in the Harada-Yasutani and Soto lineages before finding his home in the Five Mountain Zen Order, where he recently ordained as Buddhist Monk.
Doshim Dharma is also a member of the Zen Center of Philadelphia and a student at the College of Zen Buddhist Studies. You can visit him at his Zen blog: Original Mind.
