About Sumi Loundon Kim

Sumi Loundon Kim is the Buddhist chaplain at Yale University and founder of the Mindful Families of Durham. She is editor of the anthologies Blue Jean Buddha and The Buddha’s Apprentices, from Wisdom Publications, and the author of Sitting Together: A Family-Centered Curriculum on Mindfulness, Meditation, and Buddhist Teachings.

Mindful Parenting, Made Simple

by Sumi Loundon Kim| March 19, 2019

Sumi Loundon Kim offers five doable mindfulness tips for busy parents.

Mind Your Language

by Sumi Loundon Kim| January 7, 2019

Sumi Loundon Kim’s 2018 New Year’s Resolution was to stop swearing. Here’s how it went.

I’m culturally a Christian – but in every other way, a Buddhist

by Sumi Loundon Kim| December 18, 2018

With the Holiday season upon us, Sumi Loundon Kim reflects upon her split religious identity: culturally Christian, devoutly Buddhist.

How Practice Can Actually Get Better after Having Children

by Sumi Loundon Kim| February 27, 2018

Even in the daily insanity of parenthood, your Buddhist practice can thrive. As Sumi Loundon Kim explains, it’s all about how you see it.

The Ultimate Me-Time for New Parents

by Sumi Loundon Kim| September 1, 2017

Sumi Loundon Kim offers two simple practices for parents that can turn your energy around to better connect with your little one.

Hellooo… Anybody Home?

by Sumi Loundon Kim| August 3, 2017

Sumi Kim on shifting your kids’ attention from screens to the real world.

Forum: The Road Ahead

by Sumi Loundon Kim, Lama Rod Owens, Nina La Rosa, Tenku Ruff and Dave Smith| September 2, 2016

Gen X, Teachers, Buddhism, Buddhadharma, Lion's Roar

Participants at the 2015 Gen X Dharma Teachers Conference held at Dharma Drum Retreat Center in Pine Bush, New York.

Gen X teachers from across traditions are transforming the vision and landscape of American Buddhism.

Just Clean the Toilet

by Sumi Loundon Kim| April 8, 2016

The weekend’s here, and while that can mean “fun,” it can also mean chores. (Shoveling and scraping, anyone?) Here’s Sumi Loundon Kim with a little perspective on getting things done.