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The shadow of the fear of dying is with us whenever we are not resting in the natural state.
~ Lama John Makransky

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To empower people with profound, accessible spiritual practices that support their individual and collective work to become better people and to make a better world. ...more
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ANDREA LAURIE WHITED
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK

In 1999 Andria Whited had an identity crisis when she stopped being an actress. Seeking to find her way, she began a meditation practice. She was introduced to Lama John and natural wisdom and compassion meditation at her first Dzogchen retreat in 2003. In 2006 Andria completed Lama John's Vajrayana retreat. Lama John's accessibility and expert pith instructions quickly established him as her main teacher. His instructions, over the matter of a few minutes, cut through some of her long-held ego fixations. Andria has her LMSW certification and is currently the research monitor for the Institutional Review Board at the NYS Psychiatric Institute.

Andria teaches NWC Meditation in New York City at Tibet House and Union Theological Seminary.