Kodo Conover

Nancy Kodo Conover has been practicing Zen since 2000 and received Lay Transmission from Chozen and Hogen Roshi in 2015, ordained as a temple priest in 2021 and received Dharma Transmission and Preceptor authorization in 2023. Kodo retired from a career as a vocational rehabilitation counselor to help establish Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple and is the Temple Manager since 2010. She leads Tuesday night meditation and discussion at Heart of Wisdom, co-leads Grasses and Trees Sesshin and has a life long interest in the natural world. She is married and has lived in the Pacific Northwest her whole adult life.

Upcoming Programs by Kodo Conover

Death's Tiny Tea House - Being With Dying

February 28, 2026

The Buddha’s teachings on impermanence and death are fundamental: “I am of the nature to die, there is no way to escape death.“All that is dear to me and everyone I love are of the nature of change; there is no way to escape being separated from them.” The Five Remembrances And, at the same […]

Practice in Activity Workshop

Also With Linda Chōon Frischmeyer

March 14, 2026

We spend many, many hours in activity, whether working in employment, as a volunteer, or in our homes. Work environments and the people we work with can be challenging. All work experiences are opportunities for Zen practice. Join us for a deeper dive into right action, right speech and right livelihood, and bringing spiritual practice […]

City Refuge Retreat

July 16 - 18, 2026

Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple will be offering an extended opportunity for retreat practice in the city. This three-day non-residential retreat will include many of the elements you’ll find in sesshin.