Melina Bondy

Melina Bondy (formerly Sister Ocean) is a queer, white settler honored to live on the colonized land originally named Tkaronto who was ordained by Thich Nhat Hanh in 2012 and returned to lay life in 2021. They blend Insight and Plum Village practices with a focus on social justice, creative process and radical gratitude. To learn more go to www.melinabondy.com

Trike Daily Personal Reflections

Naked: Conditioning Uncovered

Like the Buddha seeing Mara, much conditioning scuffles off, powerless, once it is seen and fully understood. The work is to know it, not to hide from or fight it.

By Melina Bondy

Sep 06, 2021

Trike Daily Meditation & Practice

The Joy of Letting Go: Spring Cleaning Inside and Out

Sister Ocean, who is ordained in the Plum Village tradition by Thich Nhat Hanh, offers some spring cleaning tips.

By Melina Bondy

Mar 19, 2021

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The Dance of Reciprocity

How a Zen nun discovered generosity in receiving

By Melina Bondy

Winter 2019

Magazine Meditation & Practice

Inviting in the Wonder of Spring

Seasonal change is an opportunity to be present in the world—one dandelion at a time.

By Melina Bondy

Spring 2019

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