We have been dedicated Dharma practitioners for over 20 years. Our spiritual journey has taken us through various traditions and lineages, ultimately guiding us to our root guru, Venerable Robina Courtin, and the FPMT (Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition) family.

Recently, we made the decision to step back from many worldly responsibilities in order to focus more deeply on our spiritual development and practice. 

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Throughout our years of practice, we have had the privilege of hosting retreats with Venerable Robina and participating in numerous teachings and retreats. Inspired by Ven. Robina's and our guru Lama Zopa Rinpoche's emphasis on the practice of generosity—particularly the supreme offering of sharing the Dharma with others—we chose to make the hosting and support of Dharma gatherings and teachings an integral part of our spiritual path.

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Following several invitations, Ven. Robina kindly agreed to lead a gathering in Bali. In 2025, we hosted our first Dharma Gathering with her, which was the joyful fruition of a long-held aspiration.

During that gathering, we made an offering to Ven. Robina for the Bodhicitta Trust. In return, she advised us to establish a seed fund to support future gatherings and potentially invite other Dharma teachers to share their wisdom and teachings.

It was in that moment that Sharing the Dharma Gatherings was officially born.