![]() in Biological Sciences from Texas Christian University. Kent Yugen Brown, Sensei began practicing Zen at GMZC in 2000 and received Dharma Transmission fro Roshis Shishin Wick and Shinko Perez in June, 2021. In 2014 when Shishin Roshi stepped down as President of White Plum Asanga, he was acknowledged as an Elder in the organization. In May 2007, he was elected President of the White Plum Asanga, the organization of Zen teachers in the lineage of Maezumi Roshi. In January, 2006 he received Inka from Roshi Bernie Glassman in the White Plum Asanga and the Zen Peacemaker Order. Shishin Roshi has written numerous articles on Buddhism, physics, and oceanography. He is the author of three books including The Book of Equanimity, My American Zen Life, and co-author of The Great Heart Way with Ilia Shinko Perez. He was an adjunct Professor of Religious Studies at Naropa University, where he lead frequent classes and retreats. He retired as the Director of Electronic Publishing for Merriam-Webster, Inc. in Physics from the University of California, Berkeley in 1967, has worked as a University Professor, science writer, journalist, oceanographer, software developer, and technical manager. He founded the Great Mountain Zen Center in 1996. He administered the Zen Center of Los Angeles and the Kuroda Institute for the Study of Buddhism and Human Values for 8 years from 1978 to 1986. He received transmission from Maezumi Roshi in 1990 after 24 years of Zen training under Maezumi, Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, and Sochu Suzuki Roshi. District leaders say international educators help plug holes in the teacher pipeline and expand students’ cultural horizons.Gerry Shishin Wick, Roshi is a Dharma Successor of Taizan Maezumi Roshi who studied in both major lineages of Zen. It found them in the Philippines.Ī growing number of international teachers are filling vacancies in some Colorado school districts facing a dearth of homegrown applicants, especially in areas like math, science, special education, and bilingual education. This Colorado district needed teachers.With gun deaths on the rise, local nonprofit RAWtools finds new ways to spread a message of peace and violence prevention. A military police officer-turned-pacifist makes garden tools from guns.Though living on the streets of Colorado Springs includes harsh weather, police brutality and other risks, unhoused residents say it’s easier with friends, family - and friends who are family. Unhoused friends and family members describe life together in Colorado Springs.Hundreds gathered in La Veta and Walsenburg over the weekend to celebrate Huerfano County’s families and unique regional history. Huerfano County celebrates early families, regional history.Members are united through shared experiences, education and authentic connections. The Wayfaring Band is a group of world travelers - some who experience intellectual or developmental disabilities, and others who are neurotypical. A band of travelers on a mission to redefine accessibility."The love of life keeps me like a teenager," said Gene Morris of Indian Hills, Colorado. From bandmate to tennis coach to Uber driver: what keeps Gene Morris going?. ![]() ![]() is a local organization for boys and young men with autism to pursue a dream in a variety of career fields. More than two-thirds of young adults who have autism are either unemployed or do not pursue higher education. Through trade programs, young people with autism are given a chance to succeed.
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