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GET TO KNOW ME

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I am a researcher, consultant, and trainer whose work bridges psychology, communication, anthropology, and Buddhist studies. With over two decades of experience in qualitative research across diverse sectors, I specialize in decoding human behavior, crafting meaningful brand narratives, and informing strategic business decisions. Through deep immersion in contemplative traditions, I seamlessly weave analytical depth with embodied wisdom, guiding individuals and organisations toward transformative growth.

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Integrating Mind, Body, and Spirit

For more than 20 years, I have explored the complexities of human behaviour, meaning-making, and communication, helping businesses, communities, and individuals navigate the intersections of insight and action. My approach combines deep inquiry with intuitive understanding, drawing from behavioral and cognitive sciences, narrative and discourse analysis, and systemic approaches to culture and communication. Beyond analysis, I see research as a tool for awakening—bringing clarity, purpose, and connection to both professional and personal journeys.

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Healing, Meditation & Embodied Wisdom
Rooted in both Buddhist and holistic healing traditions, my work extends beyond intellectual inquiry into direct, embodied experience. As a certified mindfulness instructor and interpersonal mediator, I guide individuals and groups in cultivating awareness, emotional balance, and inner resilience. My practice integrates secular mindfulness, Buddhist meditation, and sound healing with embodied modalities such as yoga, dance, and shamanic journeying—offering a multidimensional approach to healing and self-discovery. Through these transformative practices, I help others reconnect with their innate wisdom, fostering clarity, well-being, and deep personal growth.

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Buddhist Studies & Himalayan Immersion

A dedicated practitioner in the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, I have spent years immersed in both traditional and contemporary approaches to Buddhist philosophy and meditation. Since 2022, I have been living in Nepal, deepening my studies at Rangjung Yeshe Institute, the Buddhist Studies department of Kathmandu University, while also pursuing an independent PhD in Buddhist Studies. My journey has been shaped by extensive travel and retreat experiences across Buddhist regions of Asia, where I have engaged deeply with monastic communities, pilgrimage sites, and ancient contemplative practices.

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Blending scholarship with lived experience, I bridge the gap between intellectual understanding and direct realisation.

 

Whether guiding transformative journeys—both real and virtual—or facilitating spaces for learning and healing, my work is dedicated to integrating wisdom traditions into the modern world, helping individuals and communities cultivate awareness, insight, and transformation.

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I work, equally fluently, in Greek & English

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Sophia Dassyra

BA/MA

My journey from Greece to Nepal has been one of profound transformation—a path marked by personal trial, a deep commitment to academic Buddhist study and practice, and the cultivation of inner strength. In the face of adversity, I turned my challenges into positive action, embracing the vibrant spiritual traditions of Nepal to rebuild my life with purpose and resilience.

Living immersed in the Dharma and the warmth of local communities, I have discovered that ancient wisdom can empower modern transformation. My academic pursuit in Buddhist studies, combined with my lived experience as a long-term practitioner of the Karma Kagyu lineage, has deepened my understanding of meditation, compassion, and the strength of character required to overcome life's obstacles.

I invite you to join me on this journey of self-discovery and renewal—a journey where scholarly insight meets heartfelt practice, and where personal transformation becomes a beacon for collective growth. Let’s explore together how genuine mindfulness and authentic wisdom can open new doors to resilience, clarity, and meaningful connection.
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