Jann Jackson has been a student of Her Eminence Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche since 1994. From 1975-1987 she studied with the Vidyadhara, Trungpa Rinpoche. She has also been blessed by receiving teachings and transmissions from H.H. Mindrolling Trichen Rinpoche, H.H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, H.H. the Dalai Lama, H.H the XVI and XVII Karmapa, H.E. Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche and H.E. Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, and the Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. She has been a meditation instructor since 1978 and has taught Buddhist study/practice programs in many East Coast dharma centers. Other studies include a Masters in Psychology. She served as the Associate Director for the House of Ruth, a nationally acclaimed domestic violence program in Maryland for 14 years, then as the Executive Director of Advocates for Children and Youth, a statewide child advocacy organization for 11 years. Currently she is a Senior Fellow at The Annie E. Casey Foundation, serving the needs of disadvantaged families nationwide.
E-mail: jann.jackson@gmail.com