Zenchishiki Roles
“Good and wise friends” advise and attend to the needs of the White Forest Sangha. Roles are established annually for a 2 year commitment, after which they have an option to participate for another term.
TS Crisman (Mushin Hojin)
Founder/Senior Practitioner, Guiding Teacher/Sensei (先生)
Nicholas Rossler (Musō Gyōkai)
Practice Director/Esshu (悅衆), Chant Leader/Kokyo (挙経) [Doan (堂行)]
Adam Szymanski-Burgos
Time Keeper/Jikido (直堂)Altar Assistant/Jisha (侍者), Han Striker/Shoten (鐘点), Head Cook/Tenzo (典座)
Carrie Hennessey
Altar Keeper/Chiden (知歳)
Dusty Bacon
Han Striker/Shoten (鐘点)
Practice Counsel
The WFS Zazenkai meets every Saturday morning from 8:00-10:00 am in-person at Zenchishiki-do, the Fillmore Street Zendo. Seating takes place between 8:00-8:15 am for two 40-minute periods of zazen, separated by kinhin and followed by chanting service. The Saturday Morning Practice Council meets immediately after service to discuss the Buddha-dharma, our sangha practice, and how we run our Zen Center. Discussion covers weekly sessions, special events, ongoing maintenance and future growth. The practice council meeting is open to all Saturday attendees.
Board of Directors
Officers
President— David Usery Vice President— Nicholas Rossler
Treasurer— Paulette Crisman
Scribe | Secretary— Carrie Hennessy
Board Members
Brian Watson
Jeff Sorkin
