Lisa Ernst

Lisa Ernst

Lisa Ernst is a meditation teacher, artist and founder of One Dharma Nashville. In her teaching, Lisa emphasizes both transformational insight and everyday awakening as an invitation to embrace all of the path’s possibilities. Lisa has been meditating for 30 years in the Zen and Vipassana traditions. She received dharma teaching authorization through Trudy Goodman in the Thai Forest lineage of Ajahn Chah, Jack Kornfield, etc.

Recent Articles

Working with Holiday Loneliness

Many people feel lonely in the holiday season. Lisa Ernst shares how the dharma can help.

Illustration of a woman picking fruit in the grocery store.

Who Is Invisible to You?

Lisa Ernst asks us to notice who we don’t notice.

Cloud Mountain Pond

How to Contemplate Death

Lisa Ernst on how to be mindful of death—and live with more wisdom, freedom, and gratitude.

What Does It Mean to Be Enlightened?

Contrary to popular thought, awakening isn’t a distant goal. In fact, says Lisa Ernst, awakening is always available.

How to Love Yourself 

If you want to love all beings, start with self-love, says Lisa Ernst.