Portland, Oregon
Carlson, Kyogen 65 Oct. 08, 1948 Sept. 18, 2014 Our deeply beloved abbot, teacher and friend, Roshi Kyogen Carlson, died unexpectedly Sept. 18, 2014, of a massive heart attack. He was a few weeks short of his 66th birthday. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Gyokuko Carlson; several...
Read MoreToday I was reminded again of Kyogen's passing. I'm glad of it, because I always remember his kindness and humor, and a time in my life when I needed support and he was there for me. I hope to see him again.
Isan
September 22, 2025 | Friend
Found myself listening to his Dharma talk about Purpose/Destiny yesterday. You will forever have my gratitude. Kyonin
Diane Wyss
September 16, 2024 | Other
It's the anniversary of Kyogen's passing, and I'm reminded of his kindness and generosity. I still have his hand, as he had my back. I hope someday, in some way, we can be reunited.
Victor Sacco
September 25, 2023 | Friend
Rev. Kyogen is a spiritual leader of great depth going back many years. I give thanks.
Bill Ryan
September 20, 2023 | Other
Hi,
I grew up next door to Kyogen in Fullerton, California and am just now learning about his death. So sorry to hear of it. We played together as small children and with the little girl who lived on the other side of his house too. He was lovely. We had a pink-and-black plastic walkie talkie with a wire that reached between our rooms and, I'm not sure if we really could, but we pretended to talk to each other across that wire. My family moved a few blocks away and we lost touch in...
Shelley
March 16, 2020 | Fullerton, CA | Neighbor
Hard to believe that it's been almost five years since Kyogen passed. What does it mean to leave this word? We have the Buddha's teachings to support us, but no road map. I suspect we must find a unique path in the beyond just as we do in life. Kyogen was a stand-up guy. I admired his consistency which in my experience isn't easy. Godspeed Kyogen. May we meet again.
Isan Sacco
September 16, 2019 | Ventura, CA | Friend
Cremains at Oregon State Hospital Salem
Yesterday as I sat with the cremains of the "forgotten people" at Oregon State Hospital I could feel you sitting with me.
Kyonin Wyss
March 20, 2015 | Salem, OR
Om Shanti
Thinking of you with fondness. We humans who occasionally live in the past and indulge our emotions miss you.
Stephan Chishun Burckhardt
March 19, 2015 | Cowichan Bay, BC
I just found out you are gone from this physical world, just when I thought I could return to finish what you helped me start so many years ago. It took me more than 20 years to face the mountain. Yet, the dharma you once taught me has never left me and I am eternally thankful for that.
Robin Shepard
February 27, 2015 | Portland, OR