Our Teachers
Guides On The Zen Path
Mary Jaksch Roshi
Mary received Dharma Transmission in March 2004 from Ross Bolleter Roshi (from Western Australia), becoming New Zealand's first home grown Zen teacher.
Mary lives in Nelson and leads Sesshin retreats in Canterbury and Otaki, and also teaches internationally. Contact: maryjaksch@gmail.com |
Glenn Wallis Roshi
Glenn received Dharma Transmission on 5th December 2010 from Ross Bolleter Roshi at St Martin's Island, Dunedin.
Glenn leads the Dunedin Diamond Sangha Zen Group, which meets on Wednesday evenings. Glenn teaches Sesshin in Dunedin once or twice a year, and other places when appropriate. Contact: walglenn@gmail.com |
Arthur Wells Roshi
Arthur received Dharma Transmission on the 2nd September 2012 from Ross Bolleter Roshi at Waipara.
Arthur leads the Christchurch Diamond Sangha Zen group that meets on Monday evenings. Arthur leads retreats with Mary Jaksch Roshi in Canterbury, and with Sean Weaver Sensei in Golden bay. Contact: arthurw@orcon.net.nz |
Sean Weaver Sensei
Sean received permission to teach as an apprentice teacher (Sensei) from Arthur Wells Roshi in June 2015.
Sean teaches with the Christchurch and Golden Bay Zen Groups. Sean leads sesshin and retreats and workshops focusing on the link between Zen practice and social/environmental action. Contact: sean@ekos.co.nz |