Joshin Brian Byrnes appointed as Upaya vice-abbot

Roshi Joan Halifax and Joshin Brian Byrnes

Upaya Zen Center has appointed Joshin Brian Byrnes, the center’s president, as vice-abbot. Byrnes is a student of the center’s abbot, Roshi Joan Halifax. Byrnes will oversee the daily operations of the center, including financial oversight, program planning, communications, and development activities.