A Monk Trades the Windy City for a Monastery in the Mountains of Virginia

Dennis O’Neill spent decades as a community organizer in the city of Chicago, working with people of all colors to build a better life.  His spiritual journey led him to the Forest Dhamma Monastery in Virginia where he has lived for the past two years, exploring his interior life and spiritual development.  A wide range of topics are discussed including the decision to leave an urban life, the concept of service to others, and the role of personal responsibility in our current times.