Euna is a multicultural, unaffiliated renunciate dedicating their life to the Dhamma (Laws of Nature) as taught by Buddha. Cave yogi-poet who loves exploring diverse, inclusive, and fun routes to awakening. Enthusiastic about ascetic training in caves and wilderness, nervous system theory, and Brahma-Vihara practices. Primary focus is on Cittanupassana and Hwadu. Formally trained in Vipassana & Samatha meditation (Myanmar Theravada and Korean Seon lineages), and monasticism at Mahapajapati Monastery. Completed BA in Ethnic Studies: Race, Gender, and Power at Mills College. Currently, board secretary at Mahapajapati Foundation, resident steward at Mahapajapati Monastery, and Registered Behavior Technician. Learn more about their adventures at scoby.substack.com.

For other resources mentioned in the episode, please visit the following links:

https://mahapajapatiinfo.wordpress.com/

https://dharmatreasure.org/

We talked about:

*Recovery Dharma at San Francisco Zen Center and developing a meditation practice

*Daehaeng Sunim, Mahapajapati Monastery, and dharma in the wilderness

*Cave meditation, renunciation, and learning what feels good and what doesn't

*Cooking at a Korean monastery, identity, and poetry

*Leading meditation and the excitement and fulfillment of facilitating queer retreats

*And the importance studying your role models and safely jumping into your practice.