Dawn Neal has devoted over two years to silent retreat since 2005. She has an MA in Theravada Buddhist studies and spiritual care, and is a professional interfaith spiritual care counselor (chaplain). Her intensive practice includes ordaining in Burma, where she was authorized to teach the Buddhist path from the perspective of Metta in 2010. Dawn is completing Dharma Teacher training with Gil Fronsdal and Andrea Fella. She teaches classes, workshops, and retreats in the Bay Area and beyond. See www.liberatingdharma.org for her full teaching schedule.