Teachers

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

Rev, 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.

Rev, 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 is an authorised assistant teacher in the Sanbo Zen lineage. Sue 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 is the Chief Executive Officer of a Social Enterprise creating employment for people with disabilities and from refugee backgrounds. Richard teaches at East Brisbane Zendo.

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.