Jason Quinn JDPSN
Teacher
Jason Quinn, JDPSN, grew up in California and began practicing with the Kwan Um School of Zen in Seattle in 1997. He lived at the Providence Zen Center for ten years, where he held various staff positions, including that of Abbot. Jason trained as a monk for nine years, during which time he sat many long summer and winter Kyol Che retreats and participated in retreats around the world. He now lives in Santa Clara, California, with his wife, son, and daughter. Jason received inka in 2015 and is a teacher at the Empty Gate Zen Center and for the Kwan Um Online Sangha. He is also the author of No-Nonsense Zen for Beginners.
Role in KUZO: Teacher
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Currently located: Santa Clara, California USA
Favorite teaching: “Can you use your karma to help other beings, or does your karma use you?”
Get to Know Jason
What do you care about most?
Helping others
What’s a small, everyday moment that brings you joy?
Morning coffee
What’s something you are currently excited about?
Teaching and creating videos
What’s a challenge you’ve overcome that you are proud of?
Realizing I am not my karma
