Photo of the ofrenda we created to grounded our recent board and staff retreat, led by brilliant facilitator Kimi Mojica (pictured). A tray draped in maroon fabric rests on a white rug, with small bowls surrounding it and a person preparing to add another offering, The tray has been ritually filled with earth-based items from our kitchens and apothecaries: apples, chrysanthemums, cascarilla, rosemary, dirt, lentils, honey, breastmilk, and rice.

Today we want to celebrate and welcome our new Co-Director of Programming & Partnerships, Kate Johnson!

His Holiness the Dalai Lama giving ordination vows at his residence in Dharamsala, HP, India in 2010. (Photo by Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL)