Chaplain Alley Smith
Zen Chaplain – Member: Kwan Um School of Zen, Providence Zen Center & Buddhist Churches of America
Alley Smith (she/her) is a Zen Chaplain & East/West Philosophy scholar. Alley is also a US military war veteran. During her career, Alley served with Military Funeral Honors teams in the Marine Corps and Navy Reserve. Alley specializes in spiritual care, mortuary affairs, and as a funeral clergy/celebrant. She is deeply influenced by Korean Zen & Japanese Shin/Pure Land Buddhism. She follows the teachings of Rev. Dr. Taitetsu Unno, Rev. Dr. Mark Unno, & Zen Master Seung Sahn. She serves as a Emergency First Responder & Volunteer Firefighter in Vermont. She is the step-mom of 5 children and has a dog.
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