Testimonials

The Guan Yin retreat in the summer of 2019 was my first retreat ever. Although I had been sitting with a Sangha for a while, it was the first opportunity for me to dive deeply into meditation and learn more about not only the philosophy of Buddhism, but the spirituality and connection that we all have with each other.  Learning more about the bodhisattva  Guan Yin and her compassion for all beings helped me to cultivate compassion for others and most importantly compassion for myself.  The DRBU extension was the perfect blend of the Guan Yin session combined with classes on different Buddhist topics. Not only are you able to calm your mind, you are able to better absorb the teachings. This program was life changing for me, it helped me to understand myself and others on a deeper level.  

A Guan Yin Session is nothing like a meditation retreat where you just sit quietly and be mindful. This is working at a much deeper level of my psyche that transform me in a way that is beyond words, beyond the need of my ego to experience something that fits what my small mind can grasp. If you are looking for something more meaningful in life and is open to an adventure beyond the comfort zone, this is for you. I am still unraveling the impact of a Guan Yin Session that I joined over 5 years ago and deeply grateful for how it has made me live each moment with unshakable joy, ease, and wonder.

Guanyin practice has transformed my life. It has been an effective tool to help me manage the most dramatic events i.e., the death of my mother and the miraculous recovery of my father’s COVID infection.