Fa Lohng Shakya (Koro Kaisan Miles) began his term as president of the Northwest Dharma Association this last June. He has been on the board of the Association since 2006, serving most recently as vice president.

The Northwest Dharma Association (NWDA) is a regional network of Buddhist groups and practice centers in the Western United States and Canada. It includes group members in the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska, as well as the Canadian provinces of British Columbia and Yukon. The purpose of the NWDA is to "support Buddhist teachings, practice, and community in the Pacific Northwest". For more information about the NWDA, visit their website at: http://www.northwestdharma.org/