Doreena Durbin

Doreena served as the President of the American Meditation Society (AMS) from 2018-2022. From 2014 – 2017 she served as Secretary. She continues to teach and provide support as an active member of AMS and conducts meditation classes and workshops.

Doreena has been practicing and teaching meditation under the auspices of the American Meditation Society (AMS) since 1977. She was initiated as a meditation instructor by Gururaj Ananda Yogi in 1981and has taught individuals and groups from various segments of society including medical students, physicians and researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Medicine. In 1991 Doreena served on the Dialogue Committee for a Council on a Parliament of the World’s Religions(CPWR) in preparation for the 1993, 100th year anniversary where religious leaders worldwide, including the Dalai Lama came to Chicago to celebrate unity during this momentous event.

Doreena has earned the nickname, “The Bridge” due to her ability to see the oneness and commonality of people from various ethnic and religious backgrounds. She has a strong desire is to assist humanity in finding peace and tranquility in a challenging, chaotic world.