Teachers

Abbot and Head Teacher
Zentatsu Baker-roshi is Abbot, 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. Typically, he is in residence at Crestone Mountain Zen Center from late October through mid May.

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

Zenki Christian Dillo is the Director and Assistant Teacher at Crestone Mountain Zen Center. Zenki is available for practice instruction year-round. He also leads several Sangha Seminars each year at the Boulder Zen Center and in Crestone.