Melissa Liquet (JooEun) , WBM Temple Council Member
Melissa (JooEun) began regularly attending Won Buddhist dharma services in 2023 and has now has become a proud member of Won Buddhism receiving her dharma name, JooEun in 2025.
Melissa has been a healthcare worker for over a decade currently working as a program coordinator. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science, a 250 hour yoga teacher training certificate and multiple certifications in holistic healing.
Always intrigued by the ever unfolding dharma, Melissa has studied several spiritual philosophies which blend in perfect harmony with her Won Buddhist practice including taking classes at Yeru Bon Center to better understand pre Buddhist traditions, their history and their influence on modern Buddhism.
Melissa enjoys incorporating pranayama and visualization techniques into meditation. Her other daily practices involve chanting and journaling. She welcomes opportunities for deep practice going on occasional retreats and full day meditation sessions.
When time allows, Melissa enjoys putting dharma into action by volunteering in the community on behalf of patients and animals.