About Master Hughes A.S, B.S,M.S,CTR,RE,TTAC About Master Hughes Dai roshi, Mster Hughes, Buddhist name Shinkai-kosei,meaning Deep ocean. Rōshi (老師?) (Japanese: "old teacher"; "old master"; Chinese pinyin: Lǎoshī) is an honorific title used for a highly venerated senior teacher in Zen Buddhism. The Venerable Master Hughes or Roshi is a highly respected Zen Master and highly recognized for his humanitarian work. He operated the dainoshin ji temple for 20 years the temple held 501c3 status. Master Hughes is an engaged Buddhist his past speaks for itself, he clearly defines action over opinions. He has been recognized as having extensive expertise and training. Some of his recognition is below. A high ly gifted teacher. One of the few Zen Master's in Texas. Presently in Conroe outside of Houston TX. Quote Master Hughes "I've spent a good portion of my life alone, so what do I do when I'm alone. I like to gaze upon the star's and see the world as the Buddha saw it. Touching the relationship of all things." There are many Zen masters that have gained some notoriety as Buddhists, but few have been so highly recognized for their individual accomplishments. He was the first Buddhist Master to be recognized in the north east Texas area appearing in numerous articles. He is the most accomplished Zen master in Texas, a lifelong advocate and antiviolence expert. He has worked with troubled and violent youth. Master Hughes has trained thousands of individuals including government and law enforcement employees and crisis center workers. He has trained executives in security and safety procedures, his is a life of action not talk. Master Hughes has even traveled to New York to provide security training for an international company with staff in numerous countries. It is good that someone in the Buddhist community is so recognized. His expertise also includes training for humanitarian workers in traumatic stress and antiviolence programs. Even though he has appeared before thousands of people he is still a relatively quiet person often staying at the center quietly doing his humanitarian work. Well known for his work having spent twenty years working with troubled and violent youth. Master Hughes once stated “what good is a monk who accomplishes a life of sitting in robes without leaving his mark on the world." His Buddhist name reflects his depth of knowledge, he has lectured at many institutions including the Killeen leadership academy and the University of Texas. Master of the Martial arts,now retired,his martial arts career spanned 30 years. Martial artists have come from all over to meet him. Master Hughes has extensive expertise in several fields and has in the past held certification as a trauma responder. Recognition Having been recognized 9 times, once by the United States Department of Justice Office for Victims of crime, His name is honored in the Texas legislature. Recognizing him as an esteemed advocate of the state of Texas. As a Prose litigant he has won 2 appealate decisions. And place a case before the supreme court of Texas.