She has studied and practiced in various Buddhist traditions since 1972. Her root teacher is Zen Master Soeng Sahn. Dedicated to exploring the depths of the awakening process, she maintains a yearly schedule of intensive practice. Most recently she practiced under the guidance of Sayadaw U Janaka, Sayadaw U Pandita and Joseph Goldstein. DaeJa is the mother of five adult children.
DaeJa responds to dharma students with intuitive precision and insight mirroring nuances of the awakening process that unfold naturally when practicing vipassana (insight meditation) and the brahma-viharas. Her conveyance of the Buddhist teachings reflect many qualities cultivated as a result of maintaining a formal practice over thirty-six years of mothering five children.
DaeJa visits Albuquerque several times a year to sit with us on Thursday nights and to lead short retreats.