Ethics and Governance

Our Board of Directors

Seattle Soto Zen, as a 501c3 religious organization, is governed by a member-elected Board of Directors. The SSZ Board is responsible for the overall management, general policy and direction of the sangha (Buddhist community) including, but not limited to: the sangha’s financial health, its communications, the material items it owns and its relationships with those inside other Dharma communities and beyond. The SSZ Board of Directors is: Chikyo Ewan Magie , President; Terri Clark , Vice President; Susan Hautala, Treasurer; Mike Gillespie, Secretary; Chris LaTerza, Blair Hill, Susan Newcomer and Kanshin Allison Tait (ex officio). The Board can be contacted at board@seattlesotozen.org. A link to a directory of approved Board minutes can be received upon a request sent to office@seattlesotozen.org. Approved Board minutes are typically available after the following Board meeting.

Our Practice Council

Seattle Soto Zen, as a sangha practicing Zen, is led by a Spiritual Director and Resident Teacher, Kanshin Allison Tait, with the assistance and advice of members appointed to a Practice Council. This council aids the Spiritual Director in determining and directing matters of spiritual practice, liturgy and teaching, including but not limited to: practice plans, liturgy, ceremonies, events and support for members of the sangha. The SSZ Practice Council is: Kanshin Allison Tait, Genzen Ed Cadman, Alden Gannon, Michael Gillespie, Daikan John Green, Chikyo Ewan Magie, Chris Middleman, Jundo Steve Given, John Nomura and Maria Wallace. The Practice Council can be contacted at practicecouncil@seattlesotozen.org. A link to a directory of approved Practice Council minutes can be received upon a request sent to office@seattlesotozen.org. Approved Practice Council minutes are typically available after the following Practice Council meeting.