Jan Chozen Bays, MD

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Since 1985 Jan Chozen Bays Roshi has been the teacher for Zen Community of Oregon. In 2002 she helped to found Great Vow Zen Monastery and is co-abbot. In 2011 she also helped found Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple in Portland, Oregon. Chozen is a retired pediatrician. She has written books on mindfulness and mindful eating, and written articles published in Buddhadharma and Shambhala Sun.

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Reviews

JT

Oct 19, 2025

I bow deeply to your meditation

Brian G

Sep 24, 2025

Loved it 🥰

Brian G

Sep 24, 2025

Great scan, I usually move quickly through to the entire body and sit with that. It was a pleasant reminder to occasionally slow down and move through the body at a slower pace.🙏🏼❤️

Dick

Sep 6, 2025

I'm sending this to a dying friend. I seriously doubt that she'll listen to it, but I'm glad that I did. Thank you.

m

Jun 30, 2025

Helpful to cultivate perspective on letting go of possessions. In gratitude

Geri

Jul 15, 2024

🙏Thank you

Níamh Fleming

Feb 22, 2024

This was exactly what I needed in this moment. Thank you 🙏🏼

Deron

Feb 16, 2024

Short and sweet so grateful ☺️

Fred Dentello

Feb 14, 2024

Liberating: like the bird flying, the practice immediately gave me access to a view I was so resistant to have. Thank you. I’m both stronger and more vulnerable at the end of the exercise.

Tisch Brown

Jun 22, 2023

Thank you 🙏🏼i have been to retreat at your center with Michael Ciborski and it brought me such joy to see you on insight timer. Your practice center is so welcoming. The Jizu is on my altar. May all be well witheveryone. 💙☮️♥️

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