Governance
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
William Jian Dietrich, Treasurer
Randall Ryotan Eiger
Anthony Hoetsu Falcone
James Kando Green
Amy Tu es cela Hollowell
Karin Ryuku Kempe
Kipp Ryodo Hawley, President
Michel Plein Ciel Oltheten
June Ryushin Tanoue, Secretary
Core Values
As members of the White Plum Asanga, we seek to grow in our capacity to allow the following to govern our choices and shape our functioning together as an affinity group:
1. A familiarity with the history of our lineage and appreciation for the gift of our heritage as White Plum Asanga.
2. A growing awareness of the interdependence of all beings and consequently our engagement in the alleviation of the suffering of the world, including our careful behavior in all our relationships.
3. A recognition of our own limitations and needs as teachers and leaders through the cultivation of self-awareness, enabling us to deeply appreciate the causes and effects of our actions on the sangha.
4. An affirmation of the essential awakened nature of all beings, as seen in particular in the encouragement of our students to realize and actualize this.
5. An openness to cultivating respect for diversity of religious traditions and dharma expressions, including non-hierarchical structures and processes among Asanga Members.
Ethics Policy
The ethics policy linked here was adopted by the WPA on October 29th, 2014. All new members must agree to the terms of this policy before they are accepted.
Certificate of Incorporation >
Bylaws >
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
William Jian Dietrich, Treasurer
Randall Ryotan Eiger
Anthony Hoetsu Falcone
James Kando Green
Amy Tu es cela Hollowell
Karin Ryuku Kempe
Kipp Ryodo Hawley, President
Michel Plein Ciel Oltheten
June Ryushin Tanoue, Secretary
Core Values
1. A familiarity with the history of our lineage and appreciation for the gift of our heritage as White Plum Asanga.
2. A growing awareness of the interdependence of all beings and consequently our engagement in the alleviation of the suffering of the world, including our careful behavior in all our relationships.
3. A recognition of our own limitations and needs as teachers and leaders through the cultivation of self-awareness, enabling us to deeply appreciate the causes and effects of our actions on the sangha.
4. An affirmation of the essential awakened nature of all beings, as seen in particular in the encouragement of our students to realize and actualize this.
5. An openness to cultivating respect for diversity of religious traditions and dharma expressions, including non-hierarchical structures and processes among Asanga Members.
Ethics Policy
The ethics policy linked here was adopted by the WPA on October 29th, 2014. All new members must agree to the terms of this policy before they are accepted.
Certificate of Incorporation >
Bylaws >
The White Plum Asanga is a not-for-profit entity organized under the laws of the State of New York.
Membership is open to dharma successors in the direct teaching lineage of Taizan Hakuyu Maezumi. Dharma successors are those who have received denbo or inka or an equivalent acknowledgement of dharma transmission.
The Asanga is not a sanctioning or disciplinary organization, and membership is not indicative of permission or ability to teach.
Governance Circles are created by the Board of Directors to perform particular tasks, which may be temporary or ongoing. Though there are “stewards” or “facilitators” for the various circles, they generally operate on the principles of council-style communication and shared decision-making. Independent circles may also created by WPA members who share a common interest that relates to their work as Zen teachers.
The Membership Circle assists new members by guiding them through the membership process. It also offers continuing support to all WPA members.
Membership
Circle
The Ethics Circle is responsible for the ongoing evolution of the WPA’s official ethics guidelines and grievance procedures.
Ethics
Circle
The Media Circle oversees the development and maintenance of the WPA website and other communication platforms.
Media
Circle
The Boundaries and Grievance Training Circle organizes training for those who serve on a grievance investigation circle and supports boundary training for WPA members.
Boundaries
& Grievance
Training
Circle
The White Plum Asanga is a not-for-profit entity organized under the laws of the State of New York.
Membership is open to dharma successors in the direct teaching lineage of Taizan Hakuyu Maezumi. Dharma successors are those who have received denbo or inka or an equivalent acknowledgement of dharma transmission.
The Asanga is not a sanctioning or disciplinary organization, and membership is not indicative of permission or ability to teach.
Governance Circles are created by the Board of Directors to perform particular tasks, which may be temporary or ongoing. Though there are “stewards” or “facilitators” for the various circles, they generally operate on the principles of council-style communication and shared decision-making. Independent circles may also created by WPA members who share a common interest that relates to their work as Zen teachers.
The Membership Circle assists new members by guiding them through the membership process. It also offers continuing support to all WPA members.
Membership
Circle
The Ethics Circle is responsible for the ongoing evolution of the WPA’s official ethics guidelines and grievance procedures.
Ethics
Circle
The Media Circle oversees the development and maintenance of the WPA website and other communication platforms.
Media
Circle
The Boundaries and Grievance Training Circle organizes training for those who serve on a grievance investigation circle and supports boundary training for WPA members.