Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John
Trauma Expert
Vimalasara is committed to assisting others live healthier, happier lives through mindfulness. They have over 30 years of experience as a Dharma teacher, trauma expert, and are a certified mindfulness teacher.
Vancouver
British Columbia
Canada
- Leadership
- Addiction
- Conflict Transformation
- Mindfulness
- Buddhism
![Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John](https://res.cloudinary.com/roundglass/image/upload/w_340,ar_1:1,c_fill,g_face,f_auto/v1695393968/rg/collective/media/valerie--vimalasara--mason-john-1695393968263.png)
Featured Works
View All![Loving-Kindness for Soothing Anger](https://res.cloudinary.com/roundglass/image/upload/w_640,ar_16:9,c_fill,g_face,f_auto/v1712669845/rg/collective/media/1969517960-16x9-1712669845080.jpg)
Loving-Kindness for Soothing Anger
Understand your emotions.
![Mantra to Dissolve Self-Loathing](https://res.cloudinary.com/roundglass/image/upload/w_640,ar_16:9,c_fill,g_face,f_auto/v1715176133/rg/collective/media/166520306-16x9-1715176132182.jpg)
Mantra to Dissolve Self-Loathing
You are worthy, loved, and whole.
![Awaken Happiness Within You](https://res.cloudinary.com/roundglass/image/upload/w_640,ar_16:9,c_fill,g_face,f_auto/v1712669776/rg/collective/media/151548646-16x9-1712669775601.jpg)
Awaken Happiness Within You
Acceptance is the gateway to contentment.
![Come Home to Your Body](https://res.cloudinary.com/roundglass/image/upload/w_640,ar_16:9,c_fill,g_face,f_auto/v1713447398/rg/collective/media/1212743222-16x9-1713447397502.jpg)
Come Home to Your Body
Build stability with your senses.
![Forgive Yourself and Others](https://res.cloudinary.com/roundglass/image/upload/w_640,ar_16:9,c_fill,g_face,f_auto/v1713447728/rg/collective/media/928175916-16x9-1713447728097.jpg)
Forgive Yourself and Others
Take steps toward forgiveness.
![Heal Your Heart with Gratitude](https://res.cloudinary.com/roundglass/image/upload/w_640,ar_16:9,c_fill,g_face,f_auto/v1713447802/rg/collective/media/1091661480-16x9-1713447802186.jpg)
Heal Your Heart with Gratitude
Repair hard-to-reach wounded parts of yourself.
Training
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International Mindfulness Teachers Association
Certified Professional Mindfulness Teacher Jan 2021 - Present (4 years) -
Triratna Buddhist Community
Ordained Senior Teacher Jan 2021 - Present (4 years)
Experience
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Co-Founder
Eight Step Recovery Feb 2021 - Present (3 years) -
Playwright
Sin Dykes, Brown Girl in the Ring, blackhalifax.com Jan 2021 - Present (4 years) -
Chairperson and Dharma Teacher
Triatna Vancouver Buddhist Center Jan 2021 - Present (4 years) -
Co-Creator
Mindfulness Based Addiction Recovery (MBAR) Jan 2021 - Present (4 years) -
Author
Various Books Jul 1995 - Present (29 years)