Teachers

Founder and Head Teacher
Zentatsu Baker-roshi is Head Teacher and founder of the Dharma Sangha centers in the United States and Europe. He is the Dharma Heir of Shunryu Suzuki-roshi. Currently, Baker-roshi spends about half the year in Crestone and half the year in Europe. In 2013 he will be in residence at CMZC until May.

Abbot and Resident Teacher
Koyo Welch-roshi Crestone Mountain Zen Center’s Abbot and Baker-roshi’s Dharma Heir. He is available for practice instruction year-round. In addition, Koyo-roshi is a professional chef and has developed CMZC’s excellent vegetarian cuisine.

Resident Teacher
Zenki Christian Dillo is the Zendo Leader at Crestone Mountain Zen Center and a Resident Teacher. Zenki is available for practice instruction year-round. He teaches seminars in Crestone, Boulder and Crested Butte.

Current & Upcoming Events:

"The Practice of Zazen and Mindfulness"
Practice Week
May 20-26, 2012

The Practice Week begins with a 4-day seminar (Monday evening to Friday), led by Zenki Christian Dillo, and ends with a Weekend Sitting (Friday evening to Sunday lunch), led by Koyo Welch-roshi. During the seminar there will be morning lectures, afternoon group discussions, and opportunity for question and answer. The Weekend Sitting is a silent, one-and-a-half-day meditation intensive that includes a formal dharma talk. It is possible to attend only the seminar or the weekend sitting. Click here for more information.
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NOW ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS FOR OUR 2013 and 2014 GUEST SEASON!
Crestone Mountain Zen Center is one of the most secluded and beautiful retreat conference centers in Colorado.

Retreat facilities are available for group retreats, seminars, workshops and conferences during the annual public Guest Season in August and September and almost year-round for individual retreats. Click here for more information…

Teachers

Current & Upcoming Events:

NOW ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS FOR OUR 2013 and 2014 GUEST SEASON!