Talk:Harvey Hilbert

Readers/Editors, Please note in your article on Matsuoka-roshi, a pioneer of Zen in America, I am my Teacher's Dharma heir and continue the Matsuoka lineage in the Western United States within the Order of Clear Mind Zen. While not a mainline Zen lineage, we are a lineage of Zen in the United States and ought be included in this encyclopedia which ought not put itself in the position to make judgements regarding our significance. We exist and are a growing lineage with centers and practitioners in several states. To have a complete and comprehensive view of Matsuoka's legacy we must be included.

Further, I note you include my friend and colleague, Claude Anshin Thomas, a Soto zen priest and engaged practitioner. Anshin and I practice and teach non-violent social action. While I do not have the recognition AnShin has, we do exactly the same type of work: he on an international level, myself on a local, South Western United States level, both through street practice and through teaching non-violent conflict resolution and meditation to children at Peace Village and homeless folk at Community of Hope in Las Cruces, NM.

Please consider retaining the article about myself and our work. It is an important contribution to our community.

Yours, Daiho

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It is my understanding that Wikipedia is seeking feedback re: this page. I'm not finding a place to offer input. Larson97 (talk) 05:45, 30 August 2018 (UTC)

I’m hopeful that this page will remain on Wikipedia. This man has helped thousands throughout his life and career. His story and place in military combat is in itself noteable and having a place of reference for others to find should be maintained. Ellcar01 (talk) 11:39, 30 August 2018 (UTC)

Agreed. Larson97 (talk) 17:01, 30 August 2018 (UTC)

Harvey Hilbert is the only Zen Roshi from the New Mexico area, and he is a pioneer in Las Cruces and New Mexico. He is also a decorated Vietnam Veteran, and that makes him extremely unique as a Zen Priest. He is a published author of two Zen books, and various other works regarding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and sociology. This article should be retained, because Roshi Hilbert is the kind of person that makes America such a great place. He is a soldier, Zen Master, Peace activist, professional psychotherapist, author, teacher, healer. Harvey Hilbert is an All-American Man, a true American story. His life and lessons are what makes the American Experience so extraordinary. Avbatista (talk) 22:31, 30 August 2018 (UTC)

Yes
Please consider retaining the article re: Roshi Harvey Hilbert Larson97 (talk) 16:58, 30 August 2018 (UTC)

Harvey Hilbert is the only Zen Roshi from the New Mexico area, and he is a pioneer in Las Cruces and New Mexico. He is also a decorated Vietnam Veteran, and that makes him extremely unique as a Zen Priest. He is a published author of two Zen books, and various other works regarding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and sociology. Avbatista (talk) 22:27, 30 August 2018 (UTC)