I was in a 10 day intensive with Joanna and Fran in 2006 where we took the vows at the end of the retreat. It was very powerful to take those vows. I look at them daily. In addition, at that time, I publicly shared the bodhisattva vow I had taken, excerpting Shantideva "For as long as space endures, and for as long as living beings remain, until then may I too abide to dispel the misery of the world." I am ever grateful for Joanna and her presence.
On Oct 11, 2025 beth johnson wrote :