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Padmadharini

Growing up in a large Irish-Catholic family in the North of England, Padmadharini realized at a young age that escape was inevitable; after 10 years in London, she discovered San Francisco, and has not looked back since.

Padmadharini discovered Buddhism in her mid-twenties and was ordained in 2004. She has boundless energy, a great love of meditation and engages wholeheartedly in the practice of spiritual friendship.

Padmadharini also has over 20 years of experience working on social issues related to children and families, and is currently Director of Planning & Evaluation for First 5 San Mateo County.