Nhi Yến Đỗ Trần immigrated with her family from Việt Nam to the United States at age ten through the Humanitarian Operation Program. Now residing in Seattle, she cofounded Cherry Blossom Sangha, a mindfulness community dedicated to fostering inner serenity, mutual understanding, and universal compassion. Her exploration of Buddhism, from Theravāda and Mahāyāna traditions to secular applications, has been shaped by pilgrimages to India and Nepal and a residential internship at a Zen monastery.

Nhi holds a master’s in public administration from Seattle University. Her writing has appeared in Tricycle: The Buddhist Review and Lion’s Roar, and she is represented by literary agent Leticia Gomez of Savvy Literary. She enjoys exploring food from around the world, always with a side of sriracha or chili pepper.