Novitiate Zen Buddhist Priest
and
Mindfulness Meditation Teacher

Rev. Linda Gyokuzan Warring

Linda Gyokuzan Warring came to Zen practice after a career in nursing, including 30 years at Misericordia Home working with adults with developmental disabilities.

Her path to ZLMC began with a simple online search for meditation instruction and deepened into a lifelong commitment.

As a Novitiate Priest, she finds that Zen offers a way of openness, empathy, and clarity—especially needed in our divided times. She is grateful to have found this practice and to live by vow as part of the ZLMC sangha.

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