Chris Lee-Thompson (Lama Dawa Norbu) served as a pastor in Lutheran churches for over 35 years. A devoted meditator for over 20 years, he has taught mindfulness meditation in state prisons, churches and hospitals. He has also served as a hospital night chaplain. He has completed a 200-hour Alignment Yoga teacher training and has been studying Buddhism for over 10 years. After living nearly his whole life in the Midwest, he has recently transplanted himself in the Pacific Northwest. Chris authors the blog Transforming the Heart