Our Teachers

Sean Weaver Roshi
​Christchurch
Sean began practicing Zen in 1990. He received Dharma Transmission from Arthur Wells Roshi in  2025. Sean teaches at the Christchurch Diamond Sangha Zen group with Shona Pierce Sensei, and co-leads Sesshin with Mary Jaksch Roshi, Arthur Wells Roshi and Shona Pierce Sensei.
Shona Pierce Sensei
​Christchurch
Shona received permission to teach as an apprentice teacher (Sensei) from Mary Jaksch Roshi in 2023. Shona teaches at the Christchurch Diamond Sangha Group with Sean Weaver Roshi, and co-leads Sesshin with Mary Jaksch Roshi, Arthur Wells Roshi, and Sean Weaver Roshi.
Mary Jaksch Roshi
​Nelson
​Mary received Dharma Transmission in March 2004 from Ross Bolleter Roshi, becoming New Zealand's first home grown Zen teacher. Mary leads Sesshin retreats in Canterbury with Arthur Wells Roshi, Sean Weaver Roshi, Shona Pierce Sensei.
Arthur Wells Roshi
​Brisbane
Arthur received Dharma Transmission in 2012 from Ross Bolleter Roshi. Arthur led the Christchurch Diamond Sangha Zen group between 1996 and 2025 and now lives in Brisbane. Arthur leads retreats in New Zealand with Mary Jaksch Roshi, Sean Weaver Roshi, and Shona Pierce Sensei.
Glenn Wallis Roshi
​Dunedin
​Glenn received Dharma Transmission in 2010 from Ross Bolleter Roshi. Glenn leads the Dunedin Diamond Sangha Zen Group, and teaches Sesshin in Dunedin once or twice a year, and other places when appropriate.
Scott Wilson Sensei
Christchurch/Dunedin
Scott received permission to teach as an apprentice teacher (Sensei) from Glenn Wallis Roshi in 2024. Scott lives in Christchurch and teaches with the Dunedin Diamond Sangha Group, and co-leads Sesshin with Glenn Wallis Roshi.
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