Minh C. Nguyen
South El Monte,USA
Summary
Experienced mindfulness instructor, community leader, and Buddhist scholar with over two decades of experience in Zen practice, meditation instruction, and interfaith collaboration. Dedicated to fostering mindfulness, compassion, and intercultural understanding through education, community engagement, and spiritual leadership.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor
University of the West
Rosemead, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Global Recruitment Member representing the University of the West.
- Teach mindfulness therapy and lead workshops on spiritual well-being.
- Conduct doctoral research on mindfulness and intercultural Buddhist practice as a Ph.D. student in Religious Studies.
- Conducting research as a Ph.D. student in Religious Studies, focusing on mindfulness and intercultural Buddhist practice.
Founder & Instructor
Zen and Mind Family
New Orleans, LA
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Founded and developed a mindfulness and Zen education community.
- Served as an instructor at Xavier University and Loyola University; guest lecturer at Tulane University and Vanderbilt University.
- Invited guest of the Mayor of New Orleans for community engagement events.
- Actively participated in local interfaith initiatives promoting religious and cultural understanding.
Abbot
Van Duc Temple
, Mississippi
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Led meditation and worship services for Vietnamese and Western practitioners.
- Provided spiritual guidance, counseling, and community support.
- Organized mindfulness retreats and Vietnamese cultural programs.
Education
Ph.D. - Religious Studies
University of the West
CaliforniaSkills
- Mindfulness & Meditation Instruction
- Interfaith Dialogue & Community Leadership
- Spiritual Counseling
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Academic Research & Teaching
- Public Speaking
Timeline
Instructor
University of the West
01.2023 - Current
Founder & Instructor
Zen and Mind Family
01.2015 - 01.2019
Abbot
Van Duc Temple
01.2004 - 01.2009
Ph.D. - Religious Studies
University of the West