Cynthia Kear is passionate about finding and bringing practice to each moment of life. Cynthia has been involved with Zen Buddhism for over 29 years and in recovery for 31. Ordained in 2008, she was given Dharma Transmission in 2010 by her heart and root teacher, Darlene Cohen. As Senior Vice President in a fast-paced non-profit with a hefty travel schedule, trying to balance practice, family and friends, she knows how demanding our lives in the marketplace can be. Skillfully meeting all situations, all moments, wherever we are is her primary interest.