Certified Big Mind FacilitatorsIn 1999, Genpo Roshi created the Big Mind process, which includes and embraces both Zen and Western Psychotherapy, and he continues to lead the innovation and evolution of the Big Mind process, offering it as a upaya or skillful means to those attending Big Mind/Big Heart Retreats, Big Mind Facilitator Training Retreats, workshops, and video and teleconferences. In order to ensure the continuity and integrity of the Big Mind process, Roshi has selected the following students, all of whom have trained extensively and for many years, who continue to train with him in both Zen and the Big Mind process, as Certified Big Mind Facilitators. These individuals are authorized to use the Big Mind logo, and conduct Big Mind workshops for those within their professions and others. At this time only Roshi has the authority to train and certify Big Mind Facilitators.
Brent Mitchell began studying with Genpo Roshi in 1999, received Jukai in 2008 and Shukke Tokudo in 2018. He led his first Big Mind workshops with school children in 2010 and is currently leading workshops for Chinese students through the Tang Space cultural center in Beijing China. He also develops living facilities for older people, pioneering an Assisted Living/Memory Care wellness program that builds strong interpersonal relationships with personal presence, attention and touch, helping people live longer, happier, healthier lives. Brent travels between Beijing and San Diego California. Contact Brent Mitchell.
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This listing is an acknowledgement of completion by these practitioners of the initial 18 days of training in the use of the Big Mind Process with Genpo Roshi, its founder and creator, and that they are committed to remain aligned with Roshi through continued training. Some of them have also studied extensively with him, engaged in years of Zen study as well as Big Mind Big Heart retreats, and continued to demonstrate a commitment to the ongoing evolution of the Big Mind Big Heart Process.
In working with groups or individuals, these practitioners agree to observe the following conditions:
For those interested in studying and learning more about themselves through the use of Big Mind, we recommend Roshi’s personal live teachings and the volumes of DVDs, which can be found under the Store tab on this website, as well as other teachings on this site.
This listing of practitioners is not an endorsement or accreditation. (Practitioners who have been accredited by Genpo Roshi as Certified Big Mind Facilitators are marked with an asterisk * below, and listed above. Big Mind, Inc., cannot make assurances that the qualifications or services of any individual would be suitable for the needs of a particular individual. Users of this directory understand and agree that Big Mind, Inc., is neither liable nor responsible for any actions of those using or choosing to list in this directory.
Melissa Armstrong Hastings Highlands, Canada Student since 2020 Contact Melissa Armstrong
Maria Lena Dabrowski Vienna, Austria Student since: 2012 Contact Maria Lena Dabrowski
Achim Feige Vienna, Austria/Germany Student since: 2011 Contact Achim Feige
Blane Friest New York City, New York Student since: 2010 Contact Blane Friest
Bruce Gardiner Hillsdale, New York Student since: 2007 Contact Bruce Gardiner
Birgitte Gorm Hansen Copenhagen, Denmark Studying since: 2013 Contact Birgitte Gorm Hansen
Santiago Jimenez Bogota, Colombia Student since: 2010 Contact Santiago Jimenez
Asger Freltoft Knudsen Copenhagen, Denmark Student since: 2014 Contact Asger Knudsen
Dan Landgré Lund, Sweden Student since: 2004 Contact Dan Landgré
Herly Llerena Lima, Peru Student since: 2014 Contact Herly Llerena
David Meggyesy Nordland, Washington Student since: 2008 Contact David Meggyesy
Peter Neuhaus Bern, Switzerland Student since: 2017 Contact Peter Neuhaus
Rod Saunders Reno/Las Vegas, Nevada Student since: 2004 Contact Rod Saunders
Mark de L. Thompson Austin, Texas Student since: 2006 Contact Mark de L. Thompson