Girl in a Box: Seeking Enlightenment as a Tibetan Buddhist Nun

Paldrom Catharine Collins' introduction to religion was at the First Baptist Church she attended with her parents, until she left as a young woman seeking enlightenment--first in the mystical practices of the Tibetan Buddhist Vajrayana, then for fourteen years immersed in the non-dual teachings of Gangaji, in the Hindu Advaita lineage of Ramana Maharshi. Today, she's found a connection to contemplative Christianity, serving on the board of directors of the Journey Center Association, and completing their two-year spiritual director certification program.

Paldrom and her husband, George, live in California's San Francisco Bay Area. Their business, Neulia-Compulsion Solutions, provides counseling services for sex and porn addicts and their partners. In 2011, their book A Couple's Guide to Sexual Addiction: Step-by-Step Plan to Rebuild Trust & Restore Intimacy was published by Adams Media. She's also authored articles published in Inquiring Mind and Buddhadharma (Lion's Roar) magazines.