Myogen Kathryn Stark, M.A., M.Div., began Zen practice 22 years ago at Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Zen Centers. In 2003, she received priest ordination from Sobun Katherine Thanas, Abbot of Santa Cruz Zen Center. She has trained both in Japan and at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. Kathryn recently completed studies at the Graduate Theological Union and Institute of Buddhist Studies in Berkeley receiving both a Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies and a Master of Divinity in Buddhist Studies with a specialty in Buddhist Chaplaincy. She is currently employed full-time at Hospice of Santa Cruz County as an Interfaith Chaplain bringing compassionate care and presence for those facing the end of life, accompanying their loved ones in their grief and healing.