Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple

Operations

As we continue to work towards our vision of establishing Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple in Portland, we will update this page with our organizational structure, our work groups and committees, and links to our current projects.

Committees

Steering Committee Members: Nancy Kodo Conover (chair) This committee oversees the overall project and reports to the Zen Community of Oregon Board of Directors.

Operation Budget Work Group: Patrick Bansho Green (chair) This work group is working on a prudent budget for how to operate our own center and what sort of programs, attendance and growth is necessary to sustain a Portland Center.

Fundraising Work Group: Kojun Hull (chair) This work group will develop short-term and long-term fundraising plans.

Building Search Work Group: Julie Weiss (chair) This group will go look at potential properties.

Communications: Julie Weiss (chair) This group will be handling the promotion of the new Portland Program.

Sangha Treasure: Laura Jomon Martin (chair) This is a regular ZCO committee whose mission is to help strengthen and grow membership and ensure ZCO is a welcoming place.

Programming: Nan Whitaker-Emrich (chair)

Shusso of Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple: Kodo Conover

Sangha Council: Ryushin Creedon (chair) The Council is made up of members who have made a commitment to Zen Buddhist practice through jukai and the 5 precepts. They help develop and teach classes and arrange for outside speakers and teachers to come to Portland.

We are eager for your input!  Our goal is to achieve a sustainable and responsible model for owning and operating our own place. Please contact these groups if you would like to get involved (or click on the highlighted name to email).


Heart of Wisdom Updates

 

Zen Community of Oregon
P.O. Box 368
Clatskanie, OR 97016
(503) 728-0654
Email: info@zendust.org

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Updated: July 9, 2010
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