Lineage
At Ashland Zen Center we offer formal Zen Practice in the tradition of Zen master Shunryu Suzuki. Suzuki Roshi established Zen practice in the San Francisco Bay area in the 1970's and is known for his book Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind.

Les Kaye, a Zen priest ordained by Suzuki Roshi in 1971, helped establish Kannon Do Zen Meditation Center in Mt. View, Ca. In 1986, Les was officially recognized as a successor in the linneage of Shunryu Suzuki, and is currently teacher and Abbot at Kannon Do. He is the author of "Zen at Work" where he shares his experience gained by integrating spiritual practice into the workplace.

This tradition continues at Ashland Zen Center through the encouragement of Harold Little and Patty Krahl. Les Kaye ordained Harold in 1990, and ordained Patty in 1994. Harold and Patty met while training at Tassajara Zen Mounain Center and were subsequently married.

Through this direct linneage and close communication with Les Kaye, Suzuki Roshi's teachings and Zen practice are continued at Ashland Zen Center.