Belinda Lee

Professional Journey

She holds a PhD from a leading UK university, specializing in Buddhist philosophy and mindfulness studies.

With over twenty years of Zen practice, her work is grounded in both long-term training and lived experience. 
Her path includes years of monastic training as well as academic research, allowing her to bridge traditional Chan (Zen) practice with contemporary understanding in a clear and accessible way. 

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Qualifications & Approach

She has taught in UK higher education and holds a counselling qualification (TQUK), along with a Certificate of Mindfulness Practice from the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors (AIPC). Her work gently integrates these diverse perspectives—the scholarly, the clinical, and the contemplative—into a deeply attentive approach to personal guidance.

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Teaching & Research

She has offered mindfulness-based workshops for diverse communities, including the University of Sheffield, professional associations, and legal practitioners in the UK.

 

Her research has been published in The Teacher Training Journal, and she has presented internationally at institutions such as:

• Academia Sinica (Taiwan)

• The University of Hamburg (Germany)

• The American Academy of Religion (USA)

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