The Prior, Reverend Master Meiko Jones, was ordained as a Buddhist monk by Reverend Master Jiyu-Kennett in 1984.

She trained at Shasta Abbey for thirteen years before coming to Portland Priory in 1997.  

 In 1999, she was named a Master (Roshi) within the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives by the Head of the Order.

Also residing at the Priory is Reverend Clairissa, ordained as a monk in the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives in 2001.

On occasions, other monks from North America and the U.K. stop in for short visits and offer teaching on on their way to Shasta Abbey or to one of the retreat centers on the West Coast.