An intimate meditation center
O-An Zendo is an intimate meditation center surrounded by 140 acres of woodland in central Pennsylvania. Everything from the window walls to the live-edge interior wood trim is designed to reflect and harmonize with the surrounding natural landscape.
We offer a quiet, secluded atmosphere for meditation practice, providing service on Sundays, monthly full-day sittings, extended retreats, and workshops.
Although grounded in Soto Zen Buddhism, O-An welcomes all those interested in meditation, regardless of background and/or style of practice. Newcomers are invited to contact us for a personal introduction to Zen meditation practice.
To learn more about our practice please download the O-An Handbook below:
We offer a quiet, secluded atmosphere for meditation practice, providing service on Sundays, monthly full-day sittings, extended retreats, and workshops.
Although grounded in Soto Zen Buddhism, O-An welcomes all those interested in meditation, regardless of background and/or style of practice. Newcomers are invited to contact us for a personal introduction to Zen meditation practice.
To learn more about our practice please download the O-An Handbook below:
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STATE OF THE ZENDO
This document covers the State of the Zendo Board Meeting, 2024
State of the Zendo
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS
As a non-profit entity, O-An is governed by a Board of Directors. Our Executive Board consists of five members who hold quarterly meetings to attend to the business of O-An. Brief biographies and contact information for each board member is listed below.
Serving on the Board of Directors offers members the opportunity to contribute time and talent to the Zendo. If you are interested in serving in this capacity, please contact us. We encourage all members to share in the opportunity and responsibility of assuring that O-An is able to continue to offer the teachings for generations.
This document covers the State of the Zendo Board Meeting, 2024
State of the Zendo
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS
As a non-profit entity, O-An is governed by a Board of Directors. Our Executive Board consists of five members who hold quarterly meetings to attend to the business of O-An. Brief biographies and contact information for each board member is listed below.
Serving on the Board of Directors offers members the opportunity to contribute time and talent to the Zendo. If you are interested in serving in this capacity, please contact us. We encourage all members to share in the opportunity and responsibility of assuring that O-An is able to continue to offer the teachings for generations.
Brad Kozlek, President
Brad Kozlek joined the O-An Board in November 2023. His exploration of Buddhism led him to O-An where he regularly takes part in events such as Sunday Service and Book Study. As President, he aims to support the ongoing presence of O-An as a source of community, wisdom, and peace. Brad has worked in the field of Educational Technology for over 25 years. He and his wife live in Halfmoon Township with their son and daughter. Brad's email is [email protected]m
Brad Kozlek joined the O-An Board in November 2023. His exploration of Buddhism led him to O-An where he regularly takes part in events such as Sunday Service and Book Study. As President, he aims to support the ongoing presence of O-An as a source of community, wisdom, and peace. Brad has worked in the field of Educational Technology for over 25 years. He and his wife live in Halfmoon Township with their son and daughter. Brad's email is [email protected]m
Colleen Kennedy, Vice President
Colleen studied accounting at California State University, Los Angeles and received a Master’s in Education at UCLA. Colleen has a passion for music and received a BA in Music with an emphasis in Music Education at UCLA. She has performed voice recitals at the Boal Mansion Ballroom. She was appointed to the state’s County Records Committee as a representative of the County Treasurers’ Association. The Records Committee is currently working to revise and update the County Code, which is the set of regulations that govern the work of county government. She is currently Centre County Treasurer.
Colleen studied accounting at California State University, Los Angeles and received a Master’s in Education at UCLA. Colleen has a passion for music and received a BA in Music with an emphasis in Music Education at UCLA. She has performed voice recitals at the Boal Mansion Ballroom. She was appointed to the state’s County Records Committee as a representative of the County Treasurers’ Association. The Records Committee is currently working to revise and update the County Code, which is the set of regulations that govern the work of county government. She is currently Centre County Treasurer.
Christine Kozlek, Secretary
Christine Kozlek has been immersed in Buddhism for twenty years and has been a grateful member of O-An Zendo since August 2023. She is looking forward to extending her practice this year by serving as Board Secretary. Christine lives in Port Matilda with her husband, Brad. They have a son and daughter. She has recently retired from her dog training business and has returned to her long time professional love by working with special needs adults in a residential setting. Christine hopes to continue contributing to O-An and see it continue to flourish as a supportive and peaceful resource for practice and service to our community. Christine's email: [email protected]
Christine Kozlek has been immersed in Buddhism for twenty years and has been a grateful member of O-An Zendo since August 2023. She is looking forward to extending her practice this year by serving as Board Secretary. Christine lives in Port Matilda with her husband, Brad. They have a son and daughter. She has recently retired from her dog training business and has returned to her long time professional love by working with special needs adults in a residential setting. Christine hopes to continue contributing to O-An and see it continue to flourish as a supportive and peaceful resource for practice and service to our community. Christine's email: [email protected]
Mayumi Andrea Young, Treasurer
Mayumi Andrea Young joined O-An in August 2019 and served as O-An Board President from January 2020 to June 2023. She now serves as Treasurer. Andrea lives in Altoona, Pennsylvania and is mother to three grown daughters, Alaina, Leah, and Halee, two dachshunds, Sully and Sunny, and one old orange cat, Cheesecake. She began practicing meditation in 2010 and zazen in 2019. She received precepts in a Jukai ceremony in July 2025. Andrea works for the Department of Veterans Affairs as a communications specialist. She can be reached by email at [email protected]
Mayumi Andrea Young joined O-An in August 2019 and served as O-An Board President from January 2020 to June 2023. She now serves as Treasurer. Andrea lives in Altoona, Pennsylvania and is mother to three grown daughters, Alaina, Leah, and Halee, two dachshunds, Sully and Sunny, and one old orange cat, Cheesecake. She began practicing meditation in 2010 and zazen in 2019. She received precepts in a Jukai ceremony in July 2025. Andrea works for the Department of Veterans Affairs as a communications specialist. She can be reached by email at [email protected]
Meido Barbara Anderson, Guiding Teacher and Honorary Board Member
Meido Barbara Anderson is the Resident Guiding Teacher at O-An Zendo. She began practicing meditation in 1967 soon after receiving her doctorate in philosophy from Penn State University. She began her formal study and practice of Zen with the Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh, receiving the Five Precepts from him in 1994. Thereafter, she studied and practiced in the Soto and Rinzai styles with Dai-en Bennage NiOsho, abbess of Mt. Equity Zen Center; Genro Lee Milton Sensei, abbot of Endless Mountain Zendo, and Jiro Andy Afable Osho of Early Light Zendo.
Meido Barbara Anderson is the Resident Guiding Teacher at O-An Zendo. She began practicing meditation in 1967 soon after receiving her doctorate in philosophy from Penn State University. She began her formal study and practice of Zen with the Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh, receiving the Five Precepts from him in 1994. Thereafter, she studied and practiced in the Soto and Rinzai styles with Dai-en Bennage NiOsho, abbess of Mt. Equity Zen Center; Genro Lee Milton Sensei, abbot of Endless Mountain Zendo, and Jiro Andy Afable Osho of Early Light Zendo.
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