Hoshi Ryoshin Kalmanek

Ryoshin

Charles Ryoshin Kalmanek began his Zen practice in 2001 after a trip to Japan. He received Jukai in 2002, was Shuso in 2013, and was given the role of Dharma Holder (Hōshi) from Ryotan Roshi in August 2023.

Ryoshin has supported our Sing Sing sangha since 2010, and has worked in software technology for over 40 years. Ryoshin lives in New Jersey with his wife Sarah, two dogs, and two cats.

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