We are blessed to have the Buddha Jewel Monastery in Seattle. I have tremendous gratitude for the Shifus who traveled half-way around the world for our benefit.

Before attending the meditation and Zen classes, I practiced mindfulness without knowing that it was a Zen practice or even Buddhist one. The classes at Buddha Jewel validated and helped refine many of my beliefs and practices through verbal instruction and meditation.

The Dharma lectures are deep but they are taught to our western culture. The meditation retreats are a special opportunity that I take advantage of as often as possible. I have learned so much about myself and others.