Kaira Jewel Lingo

New York, NY, USA

8.4k Followers

Kaira Jewel Lingo began practicing mindfulness in 1997 and is a teacher in the Zen and Vipassana lineages. Author of We Were Made for These Times: Ten Lessons in Moving through Change, Loss, and Disruption (Parallax), she teaches Buddhist meditation, mindfulness, and compassion internationally, focusing on waking up in daily life. Ordained for 15 years in Thich Nhat Hanh’s monastic community, Kaira Jewel now teaches both Buddhism and secular mindfulness, writes, and offers spiritual mentoring.

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Reviews

Jo Sueker

Jul 19, 2026

I remember "meeting" Kaira Jewel Lingo through Dan Harris and the Ten Percent Happier podcast and it was a very positive reference. Listening to this gentle, introspective, encouraging guided meditation further reinforces that association. Beginning by focusing on the my regular breathing as a constantly and changing aspect was clever and easy to comprehend. Like the wise adage of setting foot in a stream is likewise ever changing. With that point of view, the patient instructions to be curious about positive, negative, and neutral feelings within my own body were easily followed. I have saved this meditation to have handy next time I give in and start to go back to the bed or recliner. Thank you!

Adriana

Jul 13, 2026

You helped me a few years ago through the grieving process after losing my dear father! I am back for more help! I now need help with self compassion and this meditation made me feel like I can do this. I can be here for myself and I’m going to be ok. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Tim Browne

Jun 28, 2026

This was delightfully calming and grounding. Thank you for the space to recenter. 🙏

Leslie

Apr 8, 2026

I’m so glad you shared this Kaira, it helped me reconnect with Nature after a long cold winter spent inside Namaste 🙏🏻

Joy M

Mar 16, 2026

I can’t thank you enough for showing me what I need to do today to find the strength to come back to myself and heal the deep wounds within. Blessings 🦋💞🙏

Paula

Mar 7, 2026

So lovely, I always enjoy the deep relaxation in the Plum Village tradition, and your voice and presence - this is a beautiful gift thank you 🙏🏼

Kat Wood

Feb 12, 2026

A wonderful class, and a great accompaniment to the book We Were Made for These Times. Much Metta for both the book and the class. These are truly trying times, and these gifts are so precious. Thank you!

Sanjay kajeepeta

Feb 8, 2026

Loved the emphasis on each feeling. Made me feel calm throughout the process.

Deane Palmer

Jan 7, 2026

Bbery much enjoyed ✨🙏

Michelle

Dec 24, 2025

Felt the awareness of my inner life start to overcome the outside I've depended on start to fall away. Not an easy experience but one that is necessary.

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Speaks English and BR. Português

Joined Insight Timer in May 2019

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