Friends of Myndtree

All Faiths Seminary International is dedicated to training modern ministers who are grounded in an interfaith approach. All Faiths Seminary International is committed to fostering, respecting, and honoring the integrity of the individual and their unique inner spiritual search and path. They welcome students from all faiths and all spiritual traditions, including those who do not practice or follow a particular religious tradition.

Bodhi Tree Sangha was born when eight women sat in a circle under a tree in a powerful moment of shared love and healing. It is a wholly women-owned organization committed to building community and healing hearts and minds through the practices of mindfulness and compassion. We believe in the transformative and healing power of these practices to create a more just and peaceful world.

Empower SVCT Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds and supporting sustainable projects and initiatives that uplift underprivileged communities. It has its roots in its sister and partner organization in India, The Swamybabu and Vajramma Charitable Trust (SVCT), a charitable organization established in India. Its mission is to promote health and health education, foster educational opportunities and entrepreneurial skills, advance integrated community development, and advocate for environmental stewardship and renewable energy solutions.

okachiko is a child's word for "sit" in the South Indian language Tamil. Through mindfulness education for children and families, South Indian classical (Carnatic) music instruction, and promoting mindful awareness of the use of our earth's resources we strive to help children of all ages learn to sit and to be.

Founded by R. Krishnan and Geetha Krishnan, RISE Foundation's mission is to bring high quality education to children in rural India where access to schools that offer quality education is either non-existent, or unaffordable. RISE School, located in the remote village of Samiyandhipudhur, Tamil Nadu, provides education to over 300 children from kindergarten to 10th grade. 

Taarika Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit mental health organization committed to supporting the whole child. Founded by Dr. Leena Khanzode, Taarika Foundation’s mission is to raise awareness about mental health care amongst children, adolescents and their learning parents; break stigma surrounding mental health disorders, prevention and care; and improve social-emotional skills (emotional regulation, stress management) in local children and teens, starting as early as we can.

Urban Ashram is a retreat venue and host, designed for teachers and thought leaders to share their programs in a nurturing environment. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley in Los Altos Hills, Urban Ashram offers resources to elevate any group's experience in a peaceful and inspiring setting. Our tranquil spaces are perfect for meditation retreats, holistic & wellness retreats, and spiritual growth workshops & classes.