I came to know about Ocean Sky Chan Monastery because of an ad in a newspaper. I was clueless of its existence. I only wanted to learn Zen meditation, a fascination that I had as a Catholic novice long ago.
As a mature adult, I continue to nourish my spiritual life. This is why meditation has become a need for me. It is my vehicle for the journey into my inner life. This inward quest is life-changing; it is a day-to-day commitment, a responsibility that only I can do. It is an awareness, a conscious nurturing of the mind. I yearn for a world that considers the need for an inner change. For me, it is necessary and urgent.
The changes in my inner life were indeed radical. Being radical made the changes thorough and complete. If I have a healthy, authentic inner life, then I would know how to serve others with compassion. It is a clear path and I choose to walk on this path.
Being in Ocean Sky Chan Monastery is like coming home to continue the life I had started long ago. I would like to express my profound gratitude to the Abbess for enlightening me. “Why did it take me so long?” was my question to her. “It’s your karma.” she replied.