Nancy Bonardi

Nancy met Chan Master Sheng Yen in 1978, when he was a student in her English class, and she became his meditation student shortly thereafter. She has taught metta contemplation, beginners meditation classes, and led one day retreats at the Chan Meditation Center (CMC) in Queens. At the Dharma Drum Retreat Center she co-led the Beginner’s Mind retreat. She has been a guest speaker at the Insight Meditation Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Nancy lives in Virginia and Indiana.

Upcoming Programs by Nancy Bonardi

1-Day Beginner’s Meditation Class (Online)

January 25, 2025

Event Description This class is designed for newcomers to meditation interested in an online retreat. You’ll learn basics of meditation and how to choose the environment, time of day, and equipment for meditation that work best for you. In our one-day online meditation class, you will learn the fundamentals of sitting meditation, including: proper postures, […]

1-Day Retreat (Online)

April 19, 2025
This retreat is designed for newcomers to meditation interested in an online retreat. You’ll learn basics of meditation and how to choose the environment, time of day, and equipment for meditation that work best for you.