Offering financial support to meditation retreat participants
Advisory Panel
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Hoitsu Suzuki-roshi
Abbot of Rinso-in Temple in Yaizu, Shizuoka Japan
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Kimberly Brown
Insight & Tibetan meditation teacher and author www.meditationwithheart.com
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Tenzen David Zimmerman
Central Abbot of San Francisco Zen Center, San Francisco, CA
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Tatsudo Nicole Baden-roshi
Abbess of Dharma Sangha with practice centers in Colorado, USA and Black Forest, Germany
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Paula K.R. Arai Ph.D.
Eshinni & Kakushinni Professor of Women and Buddhist Studies, Institute of Buddhist Studies
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Mariana Restrepo
Public Engagement Strategist at 84000: Translating the Words of the Buddha
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Erin S. Kalan, DO
Physican
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Paul S. Regan
Advisor to Nonprofits
Big Ideas, Real Impact.
In Memoriam
With deep respect, we commemorate Robert Thurman - distinguished Buddhist scholar, author, translator, and original member of our Advisory Panel. His life’s work illuminated Tibetan Buddhist teachings for generations, and his encouragement strengthened our mission. We remember him with appreciation, affection, and reverence.
Foundation Updates
In the first half of 2026, the Kent Rhoads Foundation provided financial support for 34 practitioners to attend meditation retreats. Your donation today will help us extend this support to even more individuals in the months ahead.
Board of Directors
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Kirk Lee Rhoads
Retired RRT from Mountain Home, AR, serves as Board President and Foundation Administrator
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Shoryu Bradley
Founder of Gyobutsuji Zen Monastery near Kingston, AR, serves as Board Secretary
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Lacey Cannon
Founder of Conway(AR) Zen Center and hospital coding auditor, serves as Board Treasurer