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This website is dedicated to Zen, meditation, and the exploration of life. My hope is that it serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to investigate life, understand themselves, and respond to the world in a clear and helpful way. If you're interested in working with me or have any questions, please feel free to reach out anytime.

 

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About Jason Quinn

 

Jason Quinn JDPSN grew up in California and began practicing Zen in 1997 with the Kwan Um School of Zen in Seattle. He lived at the Providence Zen Center for ten years, where he held various staff positions, including Abbot. He trained as a monk for nine years, during which he sat many long summer and winter Kyol Che retreats, and took part in retreats around the world. Since 2001, Jason has worked with hundreds of people, helping them to strengthen their Zen practice and create a path for a more clear and compassionate life. Jason studied under Zen Master Dae Kwang for 16 years and received inka (authorized to lead retreats and give koan interviews) in 2015 and is a teacher at the Empty Gate Zen Center and for the Kwan Um School Online Sangha.  He now lives in Santa Clara, CA with his wife, son, and daughter. Jason is the author of the book, No-Nonsense Zen for Beginners. You can find his teaching videos on his YouTube channel. 

Why I Started Practicing Zen 

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