Caroline Pfohl

Caroline Pfohl has been pursuing a spiritual path for most of her life, first in Catholicism and later in Asian traditions, particularly Buddhism and Daoism.  For many years she lived in Northeast Asia, travelling, working and studying with a number of spiritual masters.  She came to study with Reggie Ray in the Dharma Ocean lineage in 2006, drawn by its deeply somatic approach to the Vajrayana.  In 2012 she began co-teaching, and since 2014 has led programs for both new and experienced meditators. She has a particular interest in transmitting the dharma through the arts, the natural world and relationship, incorporating these elements into her teaching in both Buddhist and secular environments.  

In parallel with her spiritual path, Caroline has worked in strategic planning for business and non-governmental organizations, as well as in philanthropy for the past 15 years.  She is the founder and Chair of the Hemera Foundation, which is dedicated to exploring the role of Buddhism in the modern world, and to supporting contemplative approaches that enhance self-awareness and encourage selfless and compassionate action.