Hogen Bays, Roshi
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Hogen Bays, Roshi began his Zen practice in 1968 with Philip Kapleau, Roshi and served on the residential staff at the Zen Center of Rochester in Rochester, New York, until 1975.
From 1980 to 1984, he lived and trained at the Zen Center of Los Angeles under Taizan Maezumi, Roshi. He received priest’s ordination from Maezumi, Roshi in 1990, and after consultation with Harada, Roshi and other Zen teachers, he was given Dharma Transmission by Chozen, Roshi in 2000.
Since 1990, Hogen has continued his Zen training with Rinzai Zen teacher Shodo Harada, Roshi, abbot of Sogen-ji monastery in Japan and One Drop Zendo in Tahoma, Washington.
He has led the Zen Community of Oregon since 1985 and has worked full-time for the sangha since 1997. He also serves as co-abbot of Great Vow Zen Monastery.
Hogen holds a Naturopathic Doctor (ND) and a Master’s Degree (MS) in Psychology. He also spent 15 years working for the Oregon Department of Corrections.
A devoted lifelong student of the Dharma, Hogen continues to deepen his practice through study with teachers beyond the Zen tradition.