Zen

Doshin Hannya Michael Nelson, Roshi

Doshin started studying Zen in the late 60's, but without the guidance of a good teacher, he was confused and discouraged by the teachings.  In earnest he began studying other meditative practices and martial arts which were difficult but less obscure.  It wasn't until he met JunPo Kando Denis Kelly, Roshi that the disciplined practice  and eloquent simplicity of Zen suddenly took root and began to penetrate the dense clouds of his stubborn conditioned mind, revealing the ordinary openness of vast empty sky.

Doshin is a poet, troublemaker, and teacher – a Zen Master of no rank.  He is the founder of Integral Zen, Inc. the Colorado branch of the Hollow Bones Zen Order and co-founder of the Poetry of Dying Project, which uses the mirror of death to point to the essence of life.  Doshin worked directly with JunPo as he first released and then developed the Process of Mondo Zen™.  He has been fully trained and is adequately skilled in this incredibly transformative practice.  

Rev. Kaijin Hannya Emily Klein

Insight, compassion, and service are the foundational elements of Kaijin Hannya’s Zen path.

Kaijin was first introduced to Zen 14 years ago, but instead of choosing the Zen path, she chose to stumble through 12 years of new age spirituality before entering a Dark Night of the Soul.  In the midst of this crisis, Kaijin moved to Denver, met Doshin Michael Nelson, Roshi and immersed herself in the Integral Zen community.  Here, Kaijin developed a serious meditation practice.   She experienced the Mondo Zen process as a profound continuing practice and deepened her knowledge and application of Integral Theory.  She began doing many forms of deep shadow work with skilled facilitators and worked intimately with the core sangha at Integral Zen. 

Now, as a Zen Priest, Kaijin lives the Five Training Elements and the Four Awakened Vows. She continues to do shadow work and apply integral theory.  Kaijin currently facilitates the Mondo Zen process and leads activities and services at Integral Zen in Colorado.  Here, there is just this…

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