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Offering financial support to meditation retreat participants

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Advisory Panel

  • Hoitsu Suzuki-roshi, Abbot of Rinso-in Temple in Yaizu, Shizuoka Japan.

    Hoitsu Suzuki-roshi

    Abbot of Rinso-in Temple in Yaizu, Shizuoka Japan

  • Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche

    Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche is a teacher, author and the spiritual leader of the Tergar Sangha worldwide.

  • Kimberly Brown, Insight & Tibetan meditation teacher and author www.meditationwithheart.com

    Kimberly Brown

    Insight & Tibetan meditation teacher and author www.meditationwithheart.com

  • Tatsudo Nicole Baden-roshi, Abbess of Dharma Sangha with practice centers in Colorado, USA and Black Forest, Germany.

    Tatsudo Nicole Baden-roshi

    Abbess of Dharma Sangha with practice centers in Colorado, USA and Black Forest, Germany

  • Tenzen David Zimmerman, Central Abbot of San Francisco Zen Center, San Francisco, CA.

    Tenzen David Zimmerman

    Central Abbot of San Francisco Zen Center, San Francisco, CA

  • Paula K.R. Arai Ph.D., Eshinni & Kakushinni Professor of Women and Buddhist Studies, Institute of Buddhist Studies.

    Paula K.R. Arai Ph.D.

    Eshinni & Kakushinni Professor of Women and Buddhist Studies, Institute of Buddhist Studies

  • Mariana Restrepo, Public Engagement Strategist at 84000: Translating the Words of the Buddha.

    Mariana Restrepo

    Public Engagement Strategist at 84000: Translating the Words of the Buddha

  • Catherine Fehrmann M.D.

    Physician, Medicine Woman, Energy Medicine Healer, Oracle

  • Paul S. Regan, Advisor to Nonprofits.

    Paul S. Regan

    Advisor to Nonprofits

     

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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

Through the third quarter of 2026, the Kent Rhoads Foundation has provided financial support for 41 practitioners to attend meditation retreats. In 2027, we aim to quadruple this impact so more individuals can access restorative retreat practice.Your generosity helps make this possible.

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Board of Directors

  • Kirk Lee Rhoads. Retired RRT from Mountain Home, AR, serves as Board President and Foundation Administrator.

    Kirk Lee Rhoads

    Retired RRT from Mountain Home, AR, serves as Board President and Foundation Administrator

  • Shoryu Bradley, Founder of Gyobutsuji Zen Monastery near Kingston, AR, serves as Board Secretary.

    Shoryu Bradley

    Founder of Gyobutsuji Zen Monastery near Kingston, AR, serves as Board Secretary

  • Lacey Cannon, Founder of Conway, AR Zen Center and hospital coding auditor, serves as Board Treasurer.

    Lacey Cannon

    Founder of Conway(AR) Zen Center and hospital coding auditor, serves as Board Treasurer