Teachers

Sun Mountain Zen was founded in Brisbane, Australia,  in 2003 by authorized Zen Masters, Rôshi Cecilie Lander and Rôshi Mervyn Lander.

mervynRev, Dr. Mervyn Lander AM (Gôun Ken)

Brisbane-based Zen Master, Rôshi Mervyn Lander (Gôun Ken) is a Dharma successor of Rôshi Roselyn Stone (Sei’un An) Mervyn is also authorised to teach within the Sanbo – Zen lineage, Japan, since August 2003. He is an Anglican Priest and a retired Paediatric Surgeon. He is retired and not currently taking students.

 

cecileRev, Dr. Cecilie Lander AM (Gôen An)

Brisbane-based Zen Master, Rôshi Cecilie Lander (Gôen An) is a Dharma successor of Rôshi Roselyn Stone (Sei’un An).  Cecilie is also authorised to teach within the Sanbo – Zen lineage, Japan, since August 2003. She works as an Epileptologist and Neurologist and is an Anglican Priest.

 

Sue Wolter 

Sunshine Coast Zen Teacher Sue Wolter is a Dharma successor of Rôshi Cecilie Lander (Gôen An). She has a background in psychotherapy and teaching. Sue recently retired from working with a national provider for Employee Assistance Services. Sue teaches at the Kenilworth Zendo.

Richard Herps

Blue Mountains based Zen Teacher Richard Herps is a Dharma successor of Rôshi Cecilie Lander (Gôen An) He has a background in law and divinity. Recently retired as a NSW Crown Prosecutor, Richard teaches at the East Brisbane zendo during regular trips north.

Richard Warner

Brisbane-based Zen Teacher Richard Warner is a Dharma successor of Rôshi Mervyn Lander (Gôun Ken). Richard has a background in Social Work. He currently manages a Social Enterprise creating employment for people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Richard teaches at East Brisbane Zendo.