Carol Newhouse

CarolCarol has studied and practiced Mindfulness Meditation and Daily Life Practice since 1978 with the pioneer Dharma Teacher Ruth Denison, one of the first women to bring Buddhist teaching to the west. Carol received permission to teach in 1991, and is Guiding Teacher of the Lesbian Buddhist Sangha in Berkeley. In addition Carol brings with her over 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist, group facilitator, teacher, and clinical supervisor. She is currently working on her dissertation at the California Institute of Integral Studies on Buddhism, Mindfulness, and Healing She is the co-author of A Woman’s’ Guide to Spiritual Renewal, and co-founder of Womanshare a sanctuary and retreat center for queer women in Oregon.