Master Hughes
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Master Hughes is the founder of the National Meditation Center for World Peace [1]
He is known for his Innovative leadership and Insight. He was most recently in 2005 recognized by the Texas legislature House of Representatives. Having also been recognized by Governor Perry's office for his "commitment and generosity to community in the Lone Star State". He was recently recognized by State Representative Chuck Hopson for his leadership and work in rural and community development. He was also recognized by U.S. Representative Jeb Hensarling for his lifetime of humanitarian work. Master Hughes is the most recognized Buddhist Roshi in Texas. He also hold this recognition as a Martial arts Master. He has been listed in Who's Who in America 57th edition.
Master Hughes holds an A.S. and B.S. degree in Criminology with a focus in social pathology. An M.S. degree in Management of Technology from the UT Tyler school of Business and Technology, with minor in intercultural relations. He is known for his extensive strategic leadership experience, with skills in program and project development with expertise in community program development. He is also known for his intercultural skills. An expert in youth and community programming he has spent years working with the disabled. He specializes in training and development and his work has affected the lives of thousands through his community action programs. With a background in personal and industrial security, he is an expert in Jujitsu. He has been credited with preventing injuries to Law enforcement officers. A popular speaker, he has been involved in community development and humanitarian aid for 30 years.
He is presently a member of the Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists. He has experience in critical incidents. He formed the first critical incident team in Cherokee county. He is active in DOVIA (Director of Volunteers in Agencies). He has also held membership in Amnesty International, United Nations Association, Alumni of Circle Ten and American Association of People with Disabilities. He is an active advocate for youth.
Having taught youth leadership for 18 years, he is considered an expert in youth programming. He is presently involved in creating an awareness of child slavery in Asia and has personally traveled to the Philippines and witnessed the slave trade. He is a past speaker of the Killen Leadership Academy and has spoken at Rotary Club, Lon Morris College, Tyler Junior College, Kiwanis and Odd Fellows.
Master Hughes has worked with small and large Business, NGOs, nonprofits, boards, & committees. He works with agencies in development and intercultural relations for community and business.
There have been over 50 articles on the center's programs. He has been on KEBE radio with Kay Lewis, and on KETK Morning show Ch 56 and Kltv news Ch 7. The most recent articles by Patrick Butler of the Tyler morning telegraph and Jacksonville daily progress. Having been involved in Humanitarian acts in some way for 30 years, he now focuses on training and development for programs.
He has worked with law enforcement personnel in the instruction and training of Jui-jitsu, and organized the National Meditation Center for World Peace acting as its director since 1987. He makes media appearances on several subjects Leadership , Asian culture, ect Master Hughes is often referred to as O'Sensei.
He is also the founder of American Zen and the Dano shen ryu Buddhist church. Studying Asian Culture and religions has been a life long initiative. Master Hughes started the first Asian Pacific Islander initiative in East Texas and has worked to encourage the understanding of the Asian culture. He is the leading resource In East Texas on Asian culture and youth advocacy and has acted as a resource for Lawyers, Doctors, University Instructors in Asian Meditation.
He studied the Bushido and Martial Arts way for almost 30 years and holds several different Black belts. Master Hughes is a Certified Rank Examiner In Ju-jitsu, having studied for many years under the tutelage of a Korean Master instructor. His efforts to bring a better understanding of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confusicianism to Texas have been significant. He is an expert in Meditation and utilizes these skills in crisis counseling.
Source: Jon Hanson, Program Director, National Meditation Center for World Peace. Article printed with permission of Master Hughes.
- [www.nationalmeditation.org]
