Jimon Lorene Flaming
Longtime resident and novice priest at Upaya Zen Center. She shares her journey to Zen practice, influenced by her Mennonite upbringing and experiences in international development.
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Jul 21, 2025 • 49min
Way Seeking Mind
Jimon Lorene Flaming, a novice priest and longtime resident at Upaya Zen Center, shares her inspiring journey influenced by her Mennonite roots and international service. She discusses pivotal moments from her father's humanitarian missions to her transformation from medicine to environmental work. Jimon reflects on the importance of spiritual friendships, the challenges of development work, and the quest for deeper human connections. Her narrative highlights the power of embodied Zen practices, the impact of loss, and the enriching effects of rituals on spiritual life.
