July 9, 2024
Erin Merk Receives Dharma Transmission
Dharma Transmission

Eijun Linda Cutts and Erin Merk.

 

Erin Merk received Dharma Transmission from Eijun Linda Cutts at Green Gulch Farm during the week of June 22–28. Erin’s Dharma name is Myoju Shinjin / Bright Pearl, Body of Faith.

Erin has practiced as a resident at City Center, Tassajara, and Green Gulch Farm, and is a teacher at Lick-Wilmerding High School in San Francisco.

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