Pamela Bothwell first encountered the dharma at Tail of the Tiger (Karme Chöling Buddhist Contemplative Center) in 1973, and has been a direct student of the Vidyadhara Chogyam Trungpa, Rinpoche, the Vajra Regent Osel Tendzin, and Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche ever since. She has served in many roles in Shambhala, including meditation instructor, teacher, Head of Practice and Study, and Shastri. A retired attorney, Pamela is the mother of three adult children, and is the best friend of a mutt named Buttercup.
