Ngakpa Dawa Norbu (Rev. Chris Lee-Thompson) was an ordained Lutheran pastor for 36 years. He now serves the Joyful Path Meditation and Healing Center as a teacher-in-training. His mentor is the 9th Domo Geshe Rinpoche. In addition, he is a certified yoga teacher through Alignment Yoga and, with his wife, Sylvia, has published a children’s book, A Day of Lovingkindness.

For this project, he will be writing on his transition from being in Lutheran ministry to joining a Buddhist community whose first vow focuses on refuge. His wisdom invites a new look at Psalm 46.