Venerable Clear Grace Dayananda, a Black Buddhist Monk, received novice ordination under the guidance of Venerable Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh in the Plum Village Vietnamese Zen tradition. Later, she attained higher ordination with the Embracing Simplicity Contemplative Order, inheriting transmission-lineages from both Theravada and Mahayana traditions. Immersing herself in the study of verse from a young age in the Church of God, Venerable Dayananda seamlessly embraced the Buddhist Scriptures, finding profound liberation within the teachings of the Dharma. The Dharma has become her greatest source of insight and transformation, empowering her to heal from injustices and sufferings of all kinds. Recently honored for her two-year pilgrimage, "The Great Aspiration," she received The 2024 Outstanding Women of Buddhism award. As the founder of Traveling Nunk, she now leads Sangha House NOLA in New Orleans, Louisiana, serving as a conduit for healing and transformation for self and all beings.