About Paula Chichester

Paula Chichester, a seeker since her Berkeley upbringing in the 1960s, discovered Buddhism's transformative potential upon meeting Lama Thubten Yeshe in 1979. Motivated by a vision of global harmony, she embarked on a lifelong journey of study and solitary retreats under eminent teachers like His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. Committed to bridging Eastern wisdom with Western understanding, Paula shares her insights through talks, meditations, and writings worldwide. She resides at Braeview, nurturing her own practice while facilitating others' spiritual growth.
Paula Chichester, a seeker since her Berkeley upbringing in the 1960s, discovered Buddhism's transformative potential upon meeting Lama Thubten Yeshe in 1979. Motivated by a vision of global harmony, she embarked on a lifelong journey of study and solitary retreats under eminent teachers like His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. Committed to bridging Eastern wisdom with Western understanding, Paula shares her insights through talks, meditations, and writings worldwide. She resides at Braeview, nurturing her own practice while facilitating others' spiritual growth.
Tibetan Buddhist Tradition