Malgosia Jiho Braunek (1947-2014)

Malgosia Jiho Braunek (1947-2014)

Malgosia Jiho Braunek, died June 23, 2014. She was one of the founders of Zen in Poland and a member of the White Plum Asanga. Go here for Zen Peacemaker announcement. Also Read Reflections on Malgosia Braunek by Catherine Pagès Glimpses of Malgosia Braunek by Eve...
Peter Muryo Matthiessen (1927-2014)

Peter Muryo Matthiessen (1927-2014)

Peter Muryo Matthiessen, died April 5, 2014. Muryo Roshi was the first dharma successor of Bernie Glassman, Roshi and a long time member of the White Plum Asanga. Go here to read Bernie’s reflections on his passing. Go here for the NPR tribute on Fresh Air. Go...
Charlotte Joko Beck (1917-2011)

Charlotte Joko Beck (1917-2011)

Charlotte Joko Beck, died June 15, 2011 at 7:30 a.m., at age 94. She was not a member of the White Plum Asanga, but she did recieve transmission from Maezumi Roshi and several of her dharma successors are members of WPA. The following is from the Prairie Zen Center...
Welcome New Members

Welcome New Members

WPA is happy to announce that 7 teachers in the Maezumi lineage were approved for membership in the White Plum Asanga. Membership was reinstated for Alfred Jitsudo Ancheta who received transmission from Hakuyu Maezumi and Bernie Glassman. The new members are Carl...
Welcome New Members

Our Vow

The White Plum Asanga affirms integrity, honesty, and humility as central to the practice of our Dharma teaching. We affirm non-harming in our relations with all those whom we encounter. We collectively vow to maintain our lineage as a vital branch of the Dharma tree,...