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Our mission is to provide information about, to promote methods, teachers and organizations that support Buddhist and meditation practices that are secular, are without reference to god(s), gurus, or the supernatural.
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Board of Directors
President and Executive Director: Mark W. Gura grew up in Poland and France and later immigrated to the U.S.A. There, he experienced an existential crisis, which led him on a journey to nearly 100 countries to study major religions. While in India, he learned mindfulness meditation (Vipassana) from the late S.N. Goenka. These transformative experiences inspired Gura to author the book "Exploring Your Life" and to hold executive roles in various for-profit and nonprofit organizations. He also founded a system to help individuals assess their life trajectories and create their ideal purpose and meaning. Mark Gura is a passionate advocate for philanthropy, meditation, and self-transformation.
Vice President and Treasurer: Dr. Michelle W. Gura was born in Poland, embarked on her first meditation course under the guidance of S.N. Goenka in India. With a passion for travel and exploration, she has journeyed to over 80 countries. Michelle is a strong advocate for philanthropy, meditation, and self-transformation.
Board of Directors: Joanna Wills, is a mother, a healthcare worker, and she owns a photography business. Joanna has a B.S. degree in Biochemistry, she loves animals and works to help others.
Board of Directors: Darek Dalas is an entrepreneur, social justice activist, and world traveler. Darek enjoys promoting socially positive change, and collaborative projects that empower people and help the world.
President and Executive Director: Mark W. Gura grew up in Poland and France and later immigrated to the U.S.A. There, he experienced an existential crisis, which led him on a journey to nearly 100 countries to study major religions. While in India, he learned mindfulness meditation (Vipassana) from the late S.N. Goenka. These transformative experiences inspired Gura to author the book "Exploring Your Life" and to hold executive roles in various for-profit and nonprofit organizations. He also founded a system to help individuals assess their life trajectories and create their ideal purpose and meaning. Mark Gura is a passionate advocate for philanthropy, meditation, and self-transformation.
Vice President and Treasurer: Dr. Michelle W. Gura was born in Poland, embarked on her first meditation course under the guidance of S.N. Goenka in India. With a passion for travel and exploration, she has journeyed to over 80 countries. Michelle is a strong advocate for philanthropy, meditation, and self-transformation.
Board of Directors: Joanna Wills, is a mother, a healthcare worker, and she owns a photography business. Joanna has a B.S. degree in Biochemistry, she loves animals and works to help others.
Board of Directors: Darek Dalas is an entrepreneur, social justice activist, and world traveler. Darek enjoys promoting socially positive change, and collaborative projects that empower people and help the world.
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