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

Marjolein brings practice in daily life, as well as formal practice 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.

She practices and teaches meditation in the insight tradition, also called vipassana. Her teachers are the Burmese monk Sayadaw U Tejaniya, as well as the Western teachers Andrea Fella, Susie Harrington and Gil Fronsdal.

Marjolein has a bachelor’s degree in Social Psychology. Additionally, she is a graduate of the Hakomi Comprehensive Training, and a certified Buddhist Eco-Chaplain. Currently she is training as a Retreat Dharma Teacher with Gil Fronsdal and Andrea Fella. And as a Nature Retreat Teacher with Susie Harrington, Gil Fronsdal and Mark Coleman.

In addition to her passion, sharing the dharma, she also dedicates time to further practice of the Buddhist path.

Besides teaching at IMCR, she also co-teaches the weekly online Tuesday sit at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. In addition, she started the Bright Dharma YouTube channel.

Marjolein is originally from the Netherlands. She now lives in Richmond, VA.

“When I came in contact with the Dharma I immediately felt a deep connection. The wisdom of the Buddha’s teachings still inspires me every day. I feel grateful that I can pass on some of that inspiration by sharing my experiences and insights with others.”