Dharma Gates is, without a doubt, changing lives across this country — and I am one of them.

When I arrived at my first 7-day meditation retreat, I was in a state of complete burnout: emotionally drained, spiritually disconnected, and relentlessly self-critical. It wasn’t until I met Sayalay Upasama that everything began to shift.

After just three days of meditation and two private meetings with Sayalay, something clicked. The intrusive thoughts that had clouded my mind for so long finally began to subside. The constant irritation with external distractions softened, and for the first time in months, I slept deeply and restfully.

By the end of the retreat, my circadian rhythm was completely reset. Meditation became something I eagerly anticipated each day. Most importantly, the teachings of Sayalay — which are, at their core, the teachings of the Buddha — found a lasting home in my heart.

Through the service of Dharma Gates, I have received real, embodied transmissions of Peace, Compassion, and Devotion. This opportunity to awaken to the Dharma has been life-changing, and I am eternally grateful for this accessible and profound path to healing.

Thank you, Dharma Gates team! Thank you, Sayalay!