by Kipp Ryodo Hawley | Jul 9, 2024 | News
Michael Shikan Brunner, founder of One River Zen (ORZ) in Ottawa, Illinois, has resigned his membership in the White Plum Asanga (WPA). In addition, his dharma transmission teacher, Robert Joshin Althouse, has rescinded Michael’s transmission, thus revoking his...
by Kipp Ryodo Hawley | Apr 30, 2022 | News
The Zen Center of San Diego has released a statement regarding the resolution of recent litigation against it and its former teacher, Ezra Bayda, over sexual misconduct allegations. Mr. Bayda had been a member of the White Plum Asanga, but he resigned soon after being...
by Kipp Ryodo Hawley | Apr 21, 2022 | In Memorium, News
Martha Ekyo Maezumi, widow of our founder, Hakuyu Taizan Maezumi, passed peacefully away from this life the morning of Sunday, April 10, 2022. A singularly talented painter, a true artist, Ekyo will be remembered by all for her kindness and compassion, her example of...
by Kipp Ryodo Hawley | Nov 17, 2021 | In Memorium, News
White Plum Asanga member Tenkei Coppens Roshi writes … Baigaku Junyu Kuroda Roshi, a younger brother of Maezumi Roshi, and better known to most as ‘Hojo-san”, was the abbot of two temples — Kirigayaji in Tokyo and Fujidera in Gotemba, close to Mount Fuji. Over...
by Kipp Ryodo Hawley | May 17, 2020 | In Memorium, News
This year we held our memorial service for Maezumi Roshi online. This being the 25th anniversary of his passing, and the first year that all members could participate online from across the globe, we had a unique opportunity for remembrance. All five of Maezumi...
by John Gendo Wolff | Nov 3, 2017 | News
The White Plum Asanga (WPA) was founded by Maezumi Roshi, who was a beloved and brilliant teacher for many of us. He also struggled with alcoholism and was sexually inappropriate with students on several occasions. Our community began to address these issues in 1983....
