Sensei Nem Etsugen Bajra 

Sensei Nem Etsugen Bajra has been a member of ZCLA since 2007.  He completed training as Head Trainee under the guidance of Roshi Egyoku in 2021. He was designated as Dharma Holder by Roshi Ryodo in 2022 and received Dharma Transmission in 2025.  He served as a Co-Steward of the ZCLA Tenzo Circle for four years.  Etsugen continues to offer “Introduction to Zen Mediation” classes on Sundays and “Explore Your Practice” meetings on Wednesday nights.   He also serves as a member of the ZCLA Board and a member of Buddha Hand Circle (BHC).  He is offering bi-weekly meditation classes and quarterly Zazenkai to the business community members.  He is currently CEO of Calsoft Systems, an IT company.