Zen Buddhist practice in the Rinzai tradition
with Tokuju Genshu Chris Ro, Osho

Genshu is a certified disciple of Denkyo Kyozan Joshu Sasaki, Roshi. He trained continuously from 1987 – 2002 at Bodhi Manda Zen Center in New Mexico and Mt. Baldy Zen Center in California. He was ordained in 1988 and he became an Osho (Zen teacher) in 2001.

He graduated from Bennington College with a B.A. in
visual art in 1986.

The Williamburg Zen Center was founded in March 2002. Genshu is presently studying family practice with wife Maureen Ellenhorn-Ro and son Genyu Jasper Ro. He is working as a site supervisor.

The Diamond Sutra is the official sutra of this temple.

Genshu is happy to give lectures to all kinds of audiences as well as perform Buddhist wedding ceremonies. He is also available for hire as a carpenter or to handle complete renovations. The Zendo space is also available for use for a wide variety of activities.