Boaz Franklin JDPSN received inka from Zen Master Hyon Ja in May 2026. He was born in Israel and has been practicing Zen since 2006 and Buddhism since 1998, initially under the guidance of Master Behram Ghista. For 16 years he has been a the Abbot of the Pardes-Hanna Zen group in Israel, practicing in temples across Europe. Since 2014 he has been active as KUSZ European Office member and Director. He is a Wild Animal tracker guide, developer and owns a business for eco-conscious boutique brand focused on educational stationery products that connect people to local wildlife, flora, and seasonal cycles.
