My Life Story...
Grew up in Hawaii.
Went to University of Southern California 1973-1980.
Started Zen in 1978 while in Dental School at the Sen Center of Los Angeles where I met my teacher Genpo Merzel Roshi. (Needed something to keep my sanity...still lost it anyway.)
Came back to Hawaii and practiced dentistry with my brother for 20 years.
Retired and went to live and train with my teacher in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Returned home to Hawaii to start my own practice of Zen.
Started teaching Zen at the Japan International Karate Center in Aiea/Pearl City where I work with the Competition Karate Team and have classes for "Non-Karate" students.
Been lovin' it.
Feel lucky to have the Life situation to do what I am doing.
About My Job...
I have 3 different classes:
1. I teach Zen for Karate Competitors.
2. I do Meditation for Adults in all walks of Life.
3. I teach with a process developed by my teacher called Big Mind, that helps people get in touch with the True Nature.
4. I really enjoy my Meditation Classes at the Beach (mostly on the North Shore of Oahu).
5. I also have a family class.
6. I am trying to start classes for health care professionals and anyone who wants to reduce the pain and stress in their lives.
My Education and Degrees...
High School: St. Louis High School - 1973 Grad.
Undergraduate studies - University of Southern California - 1973-1976.
Dental School - University of Southern California - 1976-1980.
Member of These Organizations...
Kanzeon, Hawaii - My own Zen Organization.
Kanzeon Zen Center - My teacher's Zen Organization.
Japan International Karate Center.
