Jiun Hosen, Osho

Jiun Hosen, Osho, began her formal training with Zen Master Joshu Sasaki Roshi in 1979 and has been in residence at the Bodhi Manda Zen Center since 1980. She was ordained as a Zen nun in April 1983. Hosen’s devotion to practice led her to become a Zen Priest or “Osho” formally recognized in a “Suijishiki” Ceremony at the Rinzai-ji Zen Center in Los Angeles, California on July 21, 1988. The following year Jiun Hosen was first appointed as Abbess to the Bodhi Manda Zen Center, and carried on her work as Abbess and Director. The Board of Trustees reaffirmed her position of Abbess and Director of the Bodhi on April 10th, 2015. She is the mother of twin sons.

Along with her primary focus of manifesting and teaching the practice of her own Buddhist tradition, she has opened the Bodhi to hosting retreats for sincere seekers, students and groups from many diverse paths, which has endeared her to the hearts of many. In 2025, Hosen will celebrate her 45th year at the Bodhi Manda as its Abbess, guardian, and spiritual teacher.

Elaine Hausman

Elaine Hausman first travelled to see Sathya Sai Baba in 1980, where he wholly inspired and changed her life. She has been an office bearer in the Sri Sathya Sai International Organization (SSSIO) since 1982. She currently serves as the Southwest Region 9 President for the SSSIO, which includes New Mexico, Colorado, Utah and Arizona.

Elaine’s first experience of the Bodhi was in 1983, for a retreat weekend with the Sathya Sai Baba organization. Since then, the Bodhi has been a spiritual home for the Sai Baba retreats, with members meeting there annually on Labor Day weekends for 41 years. She is honored to now serve as a member of the Bodhi Board of Directors and as Treasurer of the Bodhi Manda Zen Center Board.

As a longtime supporter of arts for young people, Elaine was a founding director of the Santa Fe Youth Symphony in 1994 and worked in that organization for 10 years. Elaine then served as Treasurer and then Executive Director of Moving People Dance Santa Fe from 2004 through 2009.

She is currently a member of the Board of Directors and Treasurer of Moving Arts Española, which offers fine arts instruction and life inspiration to youth in one of the most under-served counties in New Mexico. 

Elaine and her husband Rob Hausman reside in Cerrillos, NM.

Jan Di Santi

Jan DiSanti is a life-long educator whose spiritual journey was forever transformed in 2009 when a fourth-grade student introduced her to Sathya Sai Baba. Raised in the Christian tradition, Jan’s spiritual path has expanded into a deep belief in the Unity of Faiths, embracing the truth that God is Love. Drawn by a divine calling, she joined the 2010 USA Pilgrimage to Puttaparthi with the intention of visiting His schools. Sai Baba not only blessed her with that opportunity but personally instructed her to receive training in Human Values Education. Upon returning to the United States, Jan immersed herself in Sai Spiritual Education (SSE) training, began teaching at the Sathya Sai Baba Center of Southeast Denver, and completed Courses One and Two in Sathya Sai Education in Human Values (SSEHV) through the Institute of Sathya Sai Education–USA (ISSE-USA). She applied this transformative approach in her own fourth-grade classroom, witnessing the profound impact of Human Values on her students. Since 2018, Jan has served as Faculty for ISSE-USA and as the Region 9 Representative for Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah. She is also President of the Sathya Sai Baba Center of Southeast Denver and currently serves as Region 9 Devotion Coordinator and Women’s Peer Enrichment Group Lead, offering her heartfelt service with deep love and gratitude. Jan has been transformed spiritually by attending the annual Jemez Retreat at Bodhi Manda Zen Center since 2015, deepening her practice of mindfulness, interfaith understanding, and inner peace. Beyond her work in the Sai mission, Jan has joyfully served since 2018 as Secretary on the Moving Arts of Española School Board of Directors in New Mexico. She is also CEO and founder of PADO EduCare, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering community service and education in Universal Human Values. Guided by her mission “to light up this world with Passion, Purpose, and Presence as a force for good”, Jan continues to inspire, empower, and uplift all those she serves.

Amber K and Azrael Arynn K

We are Amber K and Azrael Arynn K, Wiccan priestesses, and we have over 70 years of Craft experience between us. We have written about Wicca, Witchcraft, and related topics in nine books. We’ve taught hundreds of students the basics of Witchcraft, and now we’re offering you the same clear, structured information. One of our favorite quotes, that we strive to live up to, is:

Our goal is not just an environment of clean air and water and scenic beauty. The objective is an environment of decency, quality and mutual respect for all other human beings and all other living creatures.   —Gaylord Nelson (Founder of Earth Day)

Reverend Takako Terino

Born and raised in Japan, Takako came to the US as a teenager and has lived in a variety of faith communities. Her experience as a religious minority in Japan and then a racial-ethnic minority in the US, combined with her professional experience as interpreter/translator, has given Takako sensibility for the language of cultural, theological and spiritual heritages unique to each individual. Takako received the Master of Divinity degree from the Union Theological Seminary in NYC and her spiritual direction training from Stillpoint. She is a clergy member of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and lives in Albuquerque, NM.

Rabbi Shefa Gold

Rabbi Shefa Gold is a leader in ALEPH: the Alliance for Jewish Renewal and received her ordination both from the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College and from Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi (z”l). She is the director of C-DEEP, The Center for Devotional, Energy and Ecstatic Practice in Jemez Springs, New Mexico. She teaches workshops and retreats on the theory and art of Chanting, Devotional Healing, Spiritual Community-Building and Meditation.

Rabbi Shefa composes and performs spiritual music, has produced ten albums, and her liturgies have been published in several new prayerbooks. She is the author of Torah Journeys: The Inner Path to the Promised Land and In the Fever of Love: An Illumination of The Song of Songs, both published by Ben Yehuda Press. Her latest book, published by Jewish Lights, is The Magic of Hebrew Chant: Healing the Spirit, Transforming the Mind, Deepening Love.

By combining her grounding in Judaism with a background in Buddhist, Christian, Islamic, and Native American spiritual traditions, Rabbi Shefa is uniquely qualified as a spiritual bridge celebrating the shared path of devotion.

Pravrajika Brahmaprana

Pravrajika Brahmaprana is a member of the Sarada Convent in Southern California since 1973 and an ordained nun or sannyasini of the Vedanta Society of Southern California. Brahmaprana has been a Vedanta representative of the Hindu-Catholic Dialog sponsored by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles as well as interfaith councils and initiatives in Dallas-Fort Worth, a frequent guest lecturer at schools and colleges in America and has participated in interfaith and scholastic seminars in America and abroad.

Brahmaprana has compiled and edited several books on Vedanta, including The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda, Volume 9; Vivekacudamani of Sri Sankaracarya, translated by Swami Turiyananda; and With the Swamis in America and India. She has also written numerous articles on the philosophy and practice of Vedanta for journals and anthologies in America and abroad. Brahmaprana is currently the Resident Minister of the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society of North Texas.

Mona Kafeel

Mona Kafeel is a dedicated advocate currently serving as the CEO of the Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation (TMWF), where she serves with a steadfast commitment to uplifting women and families. Mona brings a wealth of experience and unwavering dedication to the movement against gender-based violence, channeling her efforts into survivor-centered solutions aimed at fostering positive change.

Over her 15-year career, Mona has earned a distinguished reputation for her expertise in organizational growth, strategic partnerships, and successful fundraising endeavors. Her tenure at TMWF has afforded her a deep understanding of the nonprofit landscape, enabling her to navigate complex challenges while fostering innovation and collaboration.

Mona's impactful initiatives include spearheading the establishment of trauma-informed domestic violence shelters in Dallas and providing vital support for elderly women facing abuse and abandonment. Additionally, her entrepreneurial spirit shines through her establishment of a culinary social enterprise, offering sustainable economic opportunities to those in need.

Recognizing the importance of sustainable philanthropy, Mona has played a pivotal role in creating a women-led Giving Circle, fostering a collaborative ecosystem for impactful contributions. Through her strategic partnerships and compelling communication skills, she has successfully garnered significant support for TMWF's mission, while also serving as a respected national speaker on gender-based violence.

Mona's leadership style, rooted in servant leadership principles, reflects her humility and dedication to service. Her strategic vision, operational prowess, and unwavering commitment to excellence continue to make a profound and lasting impact on the lives of those she serves, exemplifying the transformative power of compassion and vision.