Staff Teachers
Merrill Peterson
After encountering Tibetan Buddhism in college, Merrill Peterson has been studying Buddhist teachings and his own mind for now over 50 years. He became a student of Tarthang Tulku in 1970 and has plunged into reading the texts and making the work of preserving Tibetan traditions his main focus in life. He was the Production […]
Karmyn Ojeda
Karmyn Ojeda Egle is a devoted practitioner and teacher whose journey bridges the realms of physical awareness, meditative practice, and Tibetan Buddhist wisdom. Karmyn has dedicated herself to exploring the intricate connection between body and mind through the transformative practice of Kum Nye, a Tibetan healing system. Karmyn’s practice resonates with those seeking a meaningful integration […]
Jack Petranker
Jack Petranker has been a student of Tarthang Tulku for more than 40 years, and has worked for the Nyingma organizations as an editor, writer, and teacher. A past Dean of the Nyingma Institute in Berkeley, he is now the Director of the Mangalam Buddhist Research Center and senior teacher at the Center for Creative […]
George Wiegand
George Wiegand is our well-known and loved volunteer at Ratna Ling. He has been a student of our Founder Tarthang Tulku and a full-time volunteer in Nyingma organizations for 40 years, as a chef, baker, kitchen manager, temple builder, book binder, and pressman. He earned his Masters of Education in Counseling in 1974. After teaching […]
Space and Ease: A Personal Retreat, Attention and Focus - Level 1 Meditation Retreat, The Power of Concentration - Level 2 Meditation Retreat, Sustained Awareness - Level 3 Meditation Retreat,
Gloria Baraquio
Born and raised in Hawaii, Gloria has been teaching vinyasa since 2006, studying Tibetan Buddhism since 2004, and singing devotional music since she was a child. She earned her 200-hour certificate from Yoga Hawaii and her 300-hour training with Raghunath Cappo and Radhanath Swami in India. Gloria has practiced with spiritual, indigenous, and ancient traditions […]
A Year for Me: The New Year Self-Care Retreat, Mindful Money: Financial wellness and spiritual wealth for the modern woman, The Courage to Lead: A 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training,
Christine DeCristofaro
Christine is a former resident volunteer and co-creator of many of Ratna Ling's signature programs. Christine is a passionate listener, truth seeker, fearless warrior against guilt and shame. She feels blessed to live a life where she helps others touch the infinite wisdom that lives inside each of us. Christine believes heath and wellness are achieved with […]
Rosalyn White
Rosalyn White was the Director of Ratna Ling for 7 years. She has studied meditation and Tibetan art under the guidance of the Tibetan Buddhist teacher, Tarthang Tulku, for over forty years. She holds a BFA in Fine Arts from the California College of Art and a teaching credential from UC Berkeley. She has been […]
A Year for Me: The New Year Self-Care Retreat, Gesture of Balance - ONLINE Book Club, Women's Self-Care Retreat,