Khemagītā came to the Dublin Buddhist in 2004 to learn to meditate. She was going through a difficult time and hoped that meditating would help navigate what she was experiencing. Not only did a meditation practice help, it also led to a growing interest in Buddhism, leading eventually to her ordination in October 2025. She is a Breathworks mindfulness teacher and a life coach. Much of her mindfulness teaching is with people who experience pain or long-term health conditions.

‘My initial attraction to Buddhism was two-fold. I was drawn to the claim that practicing the teachings of the Buddha leads to a reduction of suffering, and found this to be true in my own experience. I was also attracted to the ethical guidance provided by Buddhism, like a map to how lead a good life.’

‘These two aspects of the Dharma remain very important to me. In the years since I first learned to meditate, I’ve also come to appreciate and value the emphasis on connections and community and friendship that are one of the foundations of a spiritual life.’

‘I have deepened my awareness and compassion over the years of being  Buddhist, towards myself and others, and have developed more courage and clarity in how I live my life and relate to others.’