Kyoko Katayama

Kyoko grew up in Japan, listening to her mother tell stories about Kyoko’s late grandmother--a devoted Buddhist known for her kindness. The ancestral stories deeply impacted her and shaped her perspective. After moving to the United States, she earned her MSW and Ph.D., and dedicated nearly four decades to her work as a psychotherapist. A member of Common Ground since 1999, She completed a two-year teacher training program, two-year intensive course on Satipatthana, and the Heavenly Messengers program at Spirit Rock. She has served on the Common Ground Ethics Committee and on the Ethics and Reconciliation (EAR) Council since their inception. Kyoko retired in 2019, and continues to integrate the Buddha’s teaching into her daily life, being present to joys and sorrows especially in these times of profound changes, and responding with discernment and care.