Elizabeth West was a Catholic nun for 30 years. In 1977 she met two nuns of her order who came from India and led retreats using Yoga and Vedanta teachings in a Christian context. This awoke her interest in Indian philosophy and Eastern religions along with the practice of meditation.

She spent time in India visiting Hindu and Christian Ashrams. After this she worked for the Catholic Church in Westminster Interfaith, fostering dialogue between the many Faiths present in the Greater London Area, during this time she took an MA in World Religions at London University’s School of Oriental and African Studies. After this Elizabeth lived and worked with the Christian Meditation Centre in London. During this time she also led Buddhist/Christian retreats with various Buddhist teachers. She has also studied with Lama Shenpen Hookham a teacher of Dzogchen and Mahamudra meditation practices which are rooted in the Kagyu and Nyingma traditions of Tibetan Buddhism.

Elizabeth’s experience of several traditions from the inside inspires her to continue the work of dialogue at the level of practice, enabling people to deepen their understanding of the spiritual journey. She is happy to give talks, lead weekends and attend events on dialogue when invited to do so.