Temple Leadership

Our Founder:
Rev. Soyu Matsuoka Roshi (1912-1997)

Currently under construction.

Pictures will be posted here in the not-too-distant future.

Matsuoka Roshi's biography.

Our Former Abbot:
Rev. Kongo Richard Langlois Roshi (1935-1999)

Kongo Roshi's biography.

Several of Kongo Roshi's teisho, or talks, are posted on our "On-Line Resources" page. These teisho are taken from his book The Diamond Sword, which is available for purchase at the temple.

Current Temple Staff

Priests:

Rev. Zenku Jerry Smyers - On the right in the above picture.
Talks by Rev. Smyers are now posted on our "On-Line Resources" page.

Rev. Suirin Ray Witham - On the left in the above picture.
Teisho by Rev. Witham are now posted on our "On-Line Resources" page.

Rev. Tessen Stuart Ericksen - In the center of the above picture.

Rev. Kozan Jim Matson

Disciples:
Meishin Mary Ellen Langlois
Dainin Rob Mican
Kanzan John Slattery