Iromee Gale
About the Teacher
Why study with them?
At six, I began secretly joining monks at a local Buddhist temple to practice Shamatha meditation, driven by a quiet yearning for peace and stillness. That same year marked the beginning of my lifelong commitment to peace activism and social service.
As a teenager, I was initiated into Transcendental Meditation (TM) by a revered Indian sage in her nineties—an extraordinary woman who, in deep meditation, would sometimes levitate. My upbringing was steeped in Ayurveda and Yoga, enriched by a native language rooted 75% in Sanskrit and 25% in Pali, connecting me deeply to ancient wisdom.
Over the past 25 years, I have been devoted to the practice of Mindful Walking Meditation, as taught by the beloved Vietnamese Zen Master, Thich Nhat Hanh. His gentle yet profound approach to mindfulness continues to guide me in every step.
I carry immense gratitude for the opportunity to share healing practices and spiritual insight with communities across the world, always in service to peace, compassion, and the awakening of collective well-being.
Iromee will be help guiding this festival as the program coordinator here at the Abode.