Madhuri Kasat Shors, MD, MPH (she/her), is a holistically oriented community psychiatrist and has been a long-time, sincere student and practitioner of Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha. After a few years in the Peace Corps in her 20s, she began regular meditation practice and retreats, initially in the Goenka style and later inspired by Dipa Ma and Sayadaw U Tejaniya. Common Ground Meditation Center in Minneapolis has been her spiritual home since 2012, and she feels deep appreciation for the lineage of teachers who have passed along teachings on non-harm, loving awareness, wisdom, and compassionate action. Enjoyment of the support of study with practice has led her to Ven Bhikku Analayo’s immersive courses through Barre Center for Buddhist Studies. For several years, she lived and worked in Aotearoa New Zealand, partnering and learning deeply about indigenous Maori models of well-being. Professionally, she has led groups in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy and has training in Internal Family Systems. She is a daughter of immigrants from India, mother of two, student of yoga and guang ping Tai Chi, and loves facilitating connection, reflection, and community.