Shantimukta, whose name means “she who finds freedom through peace”, has been practicing with Triratna since March 2005 and was ordained in 2021 at Aryaloka. She teaches online mitra classes and is on the coordination team to support women who have asked for ordination. She has an affinity for silent retreats and being outdoors. She lives in northern VT and is actively involved in martial arts as a path of practice, including karate and taiji.