About Us

We are dedicated to nurturing the development of both mind and heart across various settings, from schools and government institutions to businesses and communities. We partner closely with each client to encourage deep reflection and meaningful practice of core values, always in harmony with their unique principles and needs.

We aim to elevate collective awareness and integrate these core values into everyday life. By doing so, we enhance interpersonal relationships and strengthen the social fabric, creating a meaningful and lasting impact from the heart of each community to the world.
We would love to discuss how we can collaborate to achieve these goals. Please reach out to us to explore our programs and find out how we can work together to make a real difference.

Wise Lama supports communities by:

Training

Training the educational ecosystem to exemplify and nurture core values, guiding children and adolescents to fully grasp, embrace, and integrate these fundamental principles into their everyday experiences.

Nurturing

Nurturing a culture of openness, compassion, and mutual understanding among adults, creating an inclusive environment that breaks down social barriers and fosters community cohesion.

Supporting

Supporting the transformation of behaviors and attitudes that may hinder mutual acceptance by providing practical tools that empower participants to contribute to building a peaceful and sustainable future.

Providing

Providing safe spaces and offering opportunities for individuals to express themselves freely and expand their creativity, guiding them in envisioning innovative solutions and taking actionable steps toward a more just and peaceful world for all.

Our Mission

Our mission is to awaken compassion and resilience in individuals and communities, empowering them to achieve overall well-being and fostering human flourishing. Together, we work towards creating a more sustainable, healthy, and ethically conscious world.

Our Vision

We envision a world where inner peace and fulfillment are accessible to all. Through practical mind training techniques and immersive experiences, our goal is to nurture balanced leadership, harmonious relationships, and peaceful communities. We aim to empower individuals to embody compassion, resilience, and wisdom, driving positive change locally and globally. We help people embrace challenges as opportunities for growth, allowing them to become their best selves and active peacemakers in their communities.

Our Values

The values we stand for:

Our values serve as the guiding principles that shape our approach, interactions, and impact. They reflect our commitment to creating a meaningful and positive experience for individuals and communities we engage with.

Integrity

We maintain a steadfast commitment to honesty, transparency, and ethical conduct. Our interactions are consistently guided by principles of integrity, fostering a sense of trust and credibility.

Inclusivity

We value diversity and inclusivity, recognizing the richness that different perspectives bring to our collective journey towards inner peace and societal betterment.

Transformation

We embrace the profound power of change and growth. Our programs are meticulously crafted to facilitate personal transformation that extends outward, generating a beneficial impact at various levels.

Purpose

We emphasize the pursuit of purpose and meaning in life. Through self-discovery and alignment with personal values, we help individuals uncover a deeper sense of purpose that drives their actions.

Compassion

We lead with empathy and understanding, fostering a deep sense of compassion towards oneself and others. We believe that compassion is the cornerstone of personal and societal well-being.

Resilience

We recognize the importance of inner strength and adaptability. By cultivating resilience, we empower individuals to navigate challenges with grace and determination.

Curiosity

Cherishing continuous learning and driven by a genuine passion for exploration, we maintain an open mindset. This approach helps us uncover new perspectives and foster innovation and deepen our understanding of the world’s complexities. Our programs are designed to expand participants’ curiosity and imagination, inspiring innovative thinking and unlocking new possibilities
These values guide us as we work towards our vision of creating a world where inner peace, compassionate leadership, and positive change are accessible to all.

Our Philosophy

At Wise Lama, we recognize that adopting universal human values is crucial for addressing the pressing challenges faced by our planet and humanity today. In the coming decades, we will witness an increase in severe issues such as rising poverty, depletion of natural resources, climate crisis, forced migration, persistent racism, geopolitical conflicts, and corruption. The current structure of our society has fostered widespread feelings of discouragement and disconnection, intensifying selfishness and greed, and deeply impacting global mental health. This deterioration affects not only individual lives but also the stability of our communities and the health of our environment.

 

At the heart of our philosophy is the concept of human flourishing, an approach that embraces both physical and mental well-being. This flourishing is achieved through compassionate leadership and the creation of communities that uphold integrity, kindness, and a profound sense of respect and humility within our shared global context. We believe that as individuals grow and thrive, so too do their communities, creating a ripple effect that enhances their surroundings.

 

For genuine change to occur, transformation must begin within each community. This change starts with self-care—both physical and mental—and extends to fostering flourishing in the broader environment. Training the mind and heart is crucial for giving direction and meaning to our lives and expanding our collective imagination. It reminds us of our interconnectedness and the significant impact our actions have on our communities.

 

At Wise Lama, we envision a world where both individuals and communities not only survive but truly thrive. We are dedicated to realizing this vision by promoting values and practices that support well-being and inner growth across diverse contexts. Through our work, we face contemporary challenges with hope and determination, supporting the flourishing of each person and community within a diverse global environment

Founder

Magda Torres

Team

Cecilia Buzon
Manuela Heider de Jahnsen
Ximena Hernández
Sandra Gil
Beatrice Etzold
Christian Schärmer

Advisory Board

Bonnie Rose
Marta Cabral
Dekyi-Lee Oldershaw