BOARD MEMBERS

Bill Moriarty’s first introduction to Buddhism was experiencing the gap when a childhood friend told the story of the Buddha saying “I am awake.” Ten years later he read a book by Lama Surya Das and started attending classes at the Philadelphia Shambhala Center. Bill took refuge vows in 2009, and co...

Jacqui has been practicing meditation since 1993. Her initial training was in the Theravadin/insight meditation and Shambhala traditions. Since 2006, her primary training and practices have been in the Kagyu, Sakya, and Nyingma traditions. She received her certification as a mindfulness meditation i...

In Memoriam: M-A was on the board of The Wisdom Seat, was co-director of the Profound Treasury Retreat, a Vajrayana student, and a strong supporter of Philadelphia AIDS Thrift. M-A Carrington died suddenly on June 19, 2019 at the age of 53 in Philadelphia of natural causes following a brief illness....

Jeremiah has been a student of meditation in the tradition of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche since 1995. Jeremiah is a father, poet, veteran, and Philadelphia Cabinetmaker.

Stephanie has been practicing and studying in the Kagyu-Nyingma lineage since 2006, and received her meditation instructor certification through Dharma Moon and Tibet House. Like so many, she has taken a long and winding road on her spiritual path. As a child, she found her home in nature, and with ...

Al has been a student of meditation in the tradition of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche since 2016. They are particularly interested in how race, gender, and LGBTQIA+ representation intersect with Buddhism as it continues to establish in the US. Al received their Meditation Instructor certification through...