Steven Tierney (Kai Po Koshin) began Buddhist practice in 1994. He first received the precepts from Thich Nhat Hanh at Plum Village in 1997 He is a Dharma transmitted teacher in the lineage of Suzuki Roshi. Steven is the guiding teacher at Oceans Compassion Zen Community, the SFLGBTQA+ Sangha and co-leader of the Meditation in Recovery Sangha at SFZC. He also practices with Hartford Street Zen Center and the Sellwood Soto Zen Community. Steven believes that we can find wisdom, compassion and awakening wherever good people come together for practice, healing, service, and joy. Rev. Tierney is currently the president of the Soto Zen Buddhist Association.
Dr. Tierney is a psychotherapist in private practice and Professor Emeritus in Counseling Psychology at CIIS. He has been integrating meditation, mindfulness, and breath-based wellness initiatives since 1995. For further information: steventierneysf@gmail.com