Marjolein Janssen

Marjolein (pronunciation “Mar-yo-line”) Janssen is originally from the Netherlands. Since 2011 she has been practicing insight meditation intensively in Europe, the US, as well as Myanmar, where she was ordained as a Buddhist nun. 

Marjolein is a graduate of Insight Retreat Center’s Dharma Teacher Training, and the Sky Mind Retreat’s Nature Retreat Teacher Training. Additionally she is a certified Buddhist Eco-Chaplain through Sati Center. She is the Guiding Teacher at the Insight Meditation Community of Richmond, VA.

Marjolein brings both formal practice and practice in daily life to her teachings. She seeks to offer a practical approach to Buddhist concepts and ideas. Her sharing of the Dharma comes from her wish to contribute to the freedom and happiness of all beings.