MENTORING SUPPORT

Zen practice mentoring support is offered by Novice and Transmitted priests on the Abbot’s Advisory Council and Board of Directors. We wish to encourage the efforts being made by Practice Leaders, Disciples, and General Members towards enhancing Zen practice. Whether you are a Practice Leader trying to iron out the details of running a retreat, a Disciple considering starting a sitting group or a Member wishing to discuss a detail of zazen practice and living a Zen life, please don’t hesitate to contact those on the list.

Name	Center Affiliation/Location	Contact	Support Type
Unsui Zenku Jerry Smyers	Mission Mountain Zen Group Dayton, MT	Jerry.smyers@gmail.com (847)-721-0665	One on one and group practice and dharma discussion via phone, email or Skype. Support and mentoring STO Practice Leaders and Affiliates Weekly Wednesday zazen and kinhin instruction and practice. Extended Zen practice and training during retreats.
Unzan Tesshin James Smith	Atlantic Soto Zen Centre Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada	tesshinjamessmith@gmail.com (902)-852-4323	Weekly Sunday zazen/kinhin instruction & practice sessions, protocol training, & Dharma study for individuals and groups in Atlantic Canada region One to one and group practice discussion via phone, email, or Skype shared Dharma study via Skype organizational & training support to Affiliate Groups and Disciples considering forming a sitting group.
Unshin Sangaku Dan Joslyn	Falmouth Soto Zen Sangha Falmouth, MA	(404)-702-7646	Operations of a Sangha Working with Sangha members 70+yrs old Working with members in addiction treatment New Sangha start-up practice
Soun Kosetsu Randy Earl	Raleigh, NC	randy.earl@gmail.com 919-727-9477	Zazen/kinhin instruction
UnKu Nento Don Riley	Southwind Sangha Wichita Kansas	zen.wichita@southwindsangha.org	Zazen instruction Dharma talks Public talks Ino/Doan One-on-one and group discussion