“Living with awareness is the conduit that allows for the beautiful qualities of our heart and mind to shine forth.”

Ordained Buddhist Teacher and Spiritual Guide

Sharda is an ordained Buddhist minister

and spiritual guide.

“I have devoted my life to guiding people along their spiritual path. Mindfulness and Insight meditation (vipassana) have been the foundations of my practice. Over time, it developed into contemplative inquiry — allowing for the cultivation of a deeply embodied presence and an awakening heart. I helped to co-found Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre, California where I am a Teacher Emeritus. More recently, I have been a student in the Diamond Approach School with Hameed Ali and Karen Johnson for over 20 years.”