Brazilian, 63, constructivist educator in regenerative culture and quality of life, senior facilitator in the Gaia Education Programme (www.gaiaeducation.org).

Therapist with a systemic approach (Shiatsu, Reflexology and Classical Yoga), specializing in Family and Couples Therapy. Graduated practitioner (2nd Dan black belt) and instructor of the Japanese martial art Aikido.

Worked for 18 years at Banco do Brasil (Systems Analyst, Organisation & Methods, consultant and instructor in the area of teaching and methodology). Experiences of community life and training in Findhorn – Scotland (Courses: Group and Workshop Leader, Gentle Warrior, Conflict Facilitation Training, Permaculture Design Course), Schumacher College – England (Courses: Simplicity and Social Change, Earth, Culture and Society – The Power of Local) and Krogerup Höjskole – Denmark (Climate Ambassador Course).

Practitioner and ordained monk in Soto Zen Buddhism, he lives in Switzerland, where he coordinates the Zurich Zen Centre, a practice centre that combines traditional Zen practice with socially engaged spiritual activities, with an emphasis on the everyday aspects of practice and interfaith dialogue. In this context, Koho currently serves as co-spiritual director of the Zen Peacemakers Order (www.zenpeacemakers.org).