06/20/2025
Meet Dathane Turner:
Who will be guiding tai chi for ecstatic dance on sunday 6/29!! No experience necessary for this multi dimensional dance of movement and breath
The author behind The Enlightened Lifestyle (EL) blog is a dedicated facilitator and community builder focused on promoting mindful living, balance, and personal growth. Drawing on both Eastern and Western traditions, EL emphasizes living with intention, cultivating resilience, and fostering a deep connection with oneself and others. The author’s journey began with Christianity, but a transformative encounter with Zen—sparked by watching The Matrix—led to a committed practice of Won Buddhism and later, Secular Buddhism, grounded in the teachings of the Pali Canon. This spiritual evolution is complemented by a strong engagement with Western Enlightenment ideals, Humanism, and meta-scientific inquiry, all of which inform the EL philosophy and community discussions.
Professionally, the author holds advanced degrees in Buddhist studies, psychology, and liberal arts, along with a certificate in social entrepreneurship from Wharton. Their career spans military service as a Sergeant and Army Intelligence Officer to their current role as a Won Buddhist Minister and Outreach Coordinator. They are recognized for expertise in critical thinking, meditation, positive psychology, philosophy, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Through their work—both online and in-person—they strive to inspire others to pursue an enlightened life marked by mindful action, resilience, and purposeful community engagement.