Robert Livingston practiced in Europe for ten years with the great Zen Master, Taisen Deshimaru Roshi. Deshimaru authorized Livingston to teach and asked him to come to the United States to spread the teachings of true Zen. So in 1983, a year after Deshimaru's death, Livingston Roshi came to New Orleans where he has been teaching ever since. One may stay at the Temple either on a nightly basis as a guest, or on a monthly basis as a resident. Living with the Sangha and concentrating fully on the Temple practice, every day can become a deep education for the entire body-mind.
Residents pay rent or work for their room, meals and practice.
Residency training is offered for those who are interested in seriously practicing Zen. If you are interested in applying, contact the temple.