Rev Nio
Exclusive images from the launch of the Panam Buddhist Mission
Click on each image to enlarge and see a few of the champions, heroes and experts that Nio works with as spiritual coach to dozens of Olympic and Panam medalists.
Sports Canada affirmed "Rev Nio has made an impact never seen at a Games before".
Demita's pic sums it all up - be it life or sports - its all about riding the waves of ups & downs by going with the flow...
Guillerme of Brazil was not merely a dual champion but a hero in more ways than one!
Nio's Argentinian ladies made history in their qualification for Rio!
Dafne overcame an injury to soar high enough into the ranks of a silver medal!
Zen went with "his girls" (Brazil Rugby 7's) to the stadium & even the airport!
Elixion proved that the size of a country has no bearing on the destiny of its athletes
Zen at a session with the Argentina team before they made Olympic history!
Fr. Leandro and Rev. Nio in talks for Rio 2016!
The Brazilian underdogs battled injuries to win medals against all odds!
Roberto Garcia, Head of Mexico's Karate Federation with statue of Zen's ancestor Daruma who is the founder of martial arts
Nio works with the Peru Team who will host the next Panams and Parapan Ams
Argentina & Brazil competed for medals as well as Zen's Buddhist rosaries :P
Zen encouraged every winner to make each magical moment a meaningful memory
Working with Etty, the President of the Panama Olympics Ctty was destiny at play
Argentinian athletes can be very spiritual - matching inner spirit with their outer beauty!
Aleen pays respect to the Buddhist culture that birthed the martial arts
Marie proudly wears a locket of Almighty Kannon for Blessings.
Zen has the entire uniform of Brazilian athletes who see him as a team-mate!
The silver-medal winning boxer going for Gold in Rio only wishes she met Zen sooner!