Leadership


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Soyu Matsuoka Roshi
Soyu Matsuoka Roshi founded the Zen Buddhist Temple of Chicago in 1949. He eventually moved to Long Beach, California. He passed away in 1997.



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Kongo Langlois Roshi
Kongo Roshi was named abbot of the Zen Buddhist Temple of Chicago when Matsuoka Roshi moved to Long Beach. He passed away in 1999.



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Rev. Zenku Jerry Smyers
Zenku-sensei has relocated to Montana, but he remains an active leader of our sangha.



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Rev. Suirin Ray Witham
Suirin-sensei leads our Sunday morning zazen services.



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Rev. Tessen Stuart Ericksen
Tessen-sensei leads our Wednesday evening zazen services.



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Rev. Kozan Jim Matson
Kozan-sensei leads our Sunday afternoon zazen services and our monthly Introduction to Zen Meditation workshops.



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Meishin Mary Ellen Langlois
Mary Ellen is a disciple, teaching Tai Chi Chuan classes for the Chinese Cultural Academy, which is affiliated with the Temple.








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Questions?
If you have questions for any of our Temple staff, please do not hesitate to contact us.


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