Cheryl Fraser

Cheryl Fraser is an accomplished teacher in Buddha Dharma, with over two decades of study in Tibetan Vajrayana and Theravada Vipassana traditions. As Island Dharma's resident teacher, she imparts wisdom gained from her teachers, the Venerable Namgyal Rinpoche and Lama Mark Webber, and her studies at Spirit Rock Meditation Center with Phillip Moffit. Her extensive practice includes multiple silent meditation retreats and a deep dive into Abhidhamma, Tantra, and Mahamudra. In the realm of psychology, Cheryl is a registered clinical psychologist specializing in couples therapy and pens the 'love and relationships' column for 'Mindful Magazine'. Additionally, she is the author of "Buddha's Bedroom: The Mindful Loving Path to Sexual Passion & Lifelong Intimacy," which melds Buddha Dharma with practical relationship advice. Listeners can also tune into her podcast, "Sex, Love, and Elephants," for more insights into mindful relationships and love. Cheryl's teaching style is known for being approachable, vibrant, and humorous, effectively blending Western science and psychology with profound Buddha Dharma and meditation teachings. She encourages her audience to consider the meaningful question: “How can I be happy for no reason? Please visit her website to listen to her podcasts, read her book or for more information.

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