Procedures for the Reconciliation of Grievances

The Hollow Bones Zen Sangha follows the Bodhisattva Path to help relieve suffering in this world. We commit to the Eightfold Noble Path and our Eleven Precepts to guide our actions and practice with compassionate awareness and mindful stewardship.

However, during sangha interactions, concerns, misunderstandings, conflicts, and unethical behavior can occur. Hollow Bones Zen seeks to respond with wisdom, compassion, and skillful means to address the suffering of all involved, resolve the issues, and facilitate reconciliation. The Board of Directors has created the Ethics and Reconciliation Council to hear any concerns or grievances and to work with all parties for a harmonious resolution.

Code of Ethics

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The Ethics Council is comprised of up to six members:

• A standing committee of up to four members chosen by the Board of Directors (2-year term) to include at least:

– One Friends of Zen Board member

– One Hollow Bones priest

– One Hollow Bones jukai holder

• A member (Hollow Bones jukai holder, priest, or roshi) chosen by the party filing the grievance

• A member (Hollow Bones jukai holder, priest, or roshi) chosen by the party named in the grievance

Our current Ethics Council members are:

– Doru Mattie Decker
– Ryokan Chris Spicer
– Vicara Mary Connelly
– Zhenren Timothy Batdorf

If you have any questions or concerns, or wish to submit a grievance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Contact the Ethics committee