Testimonials

​"As a Chinese-American, I often find it difficult to understand traditional Buddhist teachings my mother was so adamant about sharing. Through Doug's lectures, he not only acknowledges the dissonance between traditional and Western Buddhist approaches, but also frames it in a way that is much easier."
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​"The Guan Yin sessions were initially very confusing and I struggled to make sense of them. The chants, ceremonies, and rituals were unfamiliar to me. However, as I gradually opened myself up to the experience and focused on what was right about it rather than what was wrong, I began to feel lighter, more content, and even shed happy tears during meditations."

"Although the accommodation is basic and doesn't look like much, it's the most joyful and peaceful time I ever had in my life. I feel like I've found my true home." 
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"These retreats have transformed my life. It has given me an effective tool to manage the dramatic events of my life: the death of my mother and the miraculous recovery of my father’s COVID infection. " ​

"I am still unraveling the impact of a retreat I joined five years ago. I'm deeply grateful for how it has enabled me to live each moment with unshakable joy, ease, and wonder." 

"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."