Leadership 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. 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. Rev. Zenku Jerry Smyers Zenku-sensei has relocated to Montana, but he remains an active leader of our sangha. Rev. Suirin Ray Witham Suirin-sensei leads our Sunday morning zazen services. Rev. Tessen Stuart Ericksen Tessen-sensei leads our Wednesday evening zazen services. Rev. Kozan Jim Matson Kozan-sensei leads our Sunday afternoon zazen services and our monthly Introduction to Zen Meditation workshops. 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. Questions? If you have questions for any of our Temple staff, please do not hesitate to contact us.