For Zselyke, Buddhism was part of life long before she consciously chose it as her path. Raised in Finland by parents deeply involved in Diamond Way Buddhism, she grew up surrounded by meditation, Sangha, visiting teachers, and summer courses across Europe. She took refuge with Lama Ole Nydahl at just eight years old, yet her relationship with Buddhism was never forced. As a teenager, she stepped away from practice before eventually returning on her own terms—transforming something inherited from her family into a deeply personal commitment. Through meditation, Ngöndro, retreats, service, and years of involvement with the Diamond Way community, Zselyke began to discover what sustained practice could offer. Her experiences at the Europe Centre in Germany—meditating, receiving teachings, volunteering, and even helping cook for thousands of practitioners—revealed how Dharma can move beyond the cushion and become part of how we work, serve, and relate to others. For her, Buddhist meditation is ultimately not simply a technique for relaxation or stress reduction. It is a path toward seeing the mind and the impermanence of experience more clearly.

David M's Buddhist journey is driven by an enduring curiosity about the nature of reality. Drawn to Vajrayana Buddhism for its direct and experiential approach, he explores how practices such as Ngöndro, contemplation of death, and devotion transform everyday life. Through reflections on reincarnation, identity, family, and the role of authentic teachers, David shares how Buddhism has become a living framework for cultivating wisdom, compassion, and freedom from fixed views. Rather than seeking certainty, he embraces practice as a lifelong process of inquiry, discovering that true liberation begins with giving ourselves permission to see beyond who we think we are.

Liz's journey into Tibetan Buddhism began during one of the most difficult periods of her life, when illness, heartbreak, and personal loss led her to seek a deeper understanding of suffering and impermanence. Today, she integrates the Yuthok Nyingthig lineage, Sowa Rigpa (Traditional Tibetan Medicine), Tibetan yoga, and Ngöndro practice into every aspect of her life—including her meditation cushion company, Samaya. Drawing from her background in fashion design, Liz transformed a simple desire for a beautiful meditation cushion into a mission-driven business rooted in ethics, compassion, and authentic practice. In this interview, she shares how Vajrayana Buddhism, Tibetan medicine, and Guru Yoga helped heal trauma, cultivate self-worth, and redefine success as an expression of bodhicitta. Her story explores the intersection of spirituality, creativity, entrepreneurship, and healing, offering a deeply personal look at living the Dharma beyond the meditation cushion.

Born in Cuba, Giulietta discovered Vajrayana Buddhism and took refuge in 2014, beginning a spiritual journey that would become inseparable from her experience as an immigrant. After leaving Cuba and rebuilding her life in the United States, Sangha became both a refuge and a vital source of belonging. Through years of Ngondro, Guru Yoga, and an evolving interest in Mahamudra, Giulietta has explored loneliness, freedom, commitment, and the importance of the teacher-student relationship. Her path eventually led her to work in a neuroscience laboratory studying meditation and consciousness, bringing her Buddhist practice into unexpected conversation with Western science.