The following instructors offer Dokusan on a regular schedule at the Chicago Zen Center. They also offer regular Dharma Talks.

Jim Graham started training in Zen in 1990 at the CZC. His first teacher was Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede. He has continued his training under the guidance of Sensei Ross, starting in 1997. Jim speaks fluent French and is conversant in Spanish.

Elie Nijm started training in Zen in the early ‘80s at the CZC. His first teacher was Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede. He has continued his training under the guidance of Sensei Ross starting in 1998. Elie speaks fluent Arabic and is conversant in French