Sumit Som

Sumit was once an attorney at a large Manhattan law firm, where he experienced first-hand the anxiety and stress that plague our daily life. Feeling inspired by the Dharma, he is now teaching children at a nearby school. His students teach him how to practice patience, how to infuse life with joy, and how to tell who has cooties.

Sumit volunteers as our TTP & Puja Coordinator.

David Herson

David has found the Dharma to be an incredible resource for his curiosity about the deeper questions of life and finding meaning in our modern world. He loves the combination of practical daily benefit and profound wisdom that the Dharma offers. David is an actuary who lives in Park Slope with his wife Lisa and their beagle Winston.

David volunteers as our Deputy AD.

Tom Cook

Tom's joyful and enthusiastic manner of teaching and discussing the Dharma is infectious, and the sincere way in which Tom practices from the heart is inspiring to everyone who knows him. Tom is a husband and a father to three lovely children.

Tom volunteers as our Center Cherisher and FP Coordinator.

Anne Kadet

Anne is a writer who lives Brooklyn Heights with her dog, Minnie. She feels meditation should be a fun adventure, and carries that enthusiasm into her classes. She is especially interested in applying Buddhist teachings to addiction and recovery, self-acceptance and overcoming anxiety.

Anne volunteers as our Education Program Coordinator (EPC).

William Mabe

Bill is a Ph.D. social scientist who loves logic, critical thinking and in-depth study, making him a diligent and thorough Dharma student and teacher. Originally from Atlanta, he's spent most of his adult life in the Northeast and now lives in Brooklyn with his wife Maria. 

Bill volunteers as our Administrative Director (AD).

Maria Rapetskaya

As a professional creative, Maria loves to think outside of the box. She studies and practices together with her husband and she is thankful for that every day. Maria brings her creativity to class and hopes to inspire everyone to discover the beauty and magic of Dharma.

Maria volunteers as our Lead Designer.

Michael Repucci

As a neuroscientist and engineer, Michael brings a critical and scientific focus to his Dharma practice. His sharp wisdom and passion for teaching is encouraging to others who seek to enter into or improve upon their meditation practice. Michael lives in Brooklyn and has two kids.

Michael volunteers as our Tech Administrator.

Sharon Guskin

Sharon Guskin practices Kadampa Buddhism together with her husband. They live in Brooklyn with their two teenage sons . She credits Buddha's teachingswith radically reducing her anxiety to helping her to live a more joyful life. She is very happy to share these wonderful tools with others.