Rachel Nixon

Rachel Nixon has been exploring Buddhist teachings since 1999. Over the years, she has been inspired by Pema Chödrön's writings and has trained at Shambhala Buddhist Centers in the U.S. and Canada. Rachel attended the seven-week Yarne Retreat with Pema Chödrön at Gampo Abbey in 2019-2020. Rachel has also studied with the Mangala Shri Bhuti community, as well as at the Insight Meditation Society. She is currently inspired by the works of black dharma teachers, Sebene Selassie, angel kyodo williams, and Lama Rod Owens, among others. She has been trained as a Shambhala Path Meditation Instructor and a k-12 Mindful Schools Educator. Rachel loves to teach meditation and explore the Buddhist teachings with people of all ages. She also loves sailing, hiking, and swimming.