July 8, 2025
Dharma Entrustment Ceremony for Roger Hillyard

Photo by Matt Nickel

 

Roger Hillyard (Henzan Tokuryu, Universally Seeking/Receiving the Stream) received Lay Teacher Entrustment from Central Abbot Ed Sattizahn on May 23, 2025. This ceremony recognizes Roger as a lay teacher in the Suzuki Roshi lineage. In a statement, Roger said: “Lay Entrustment charged me with the responsibility to practice, model, and teach the Dharma both on and off the cushion.”

 

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