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Joshua Bee Alafia
Teacher
“A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity.” Gautama Buddha
Joshua Bee Alafia graduated from UC Santa Cruz in 1995 with a BA in Theatre Arts/Film. He currently is a filmmaker and has worked as a teaching artist teaching film, capoeira, tai chi and mindfulness practice. He is a graduate of the Community Dharma Leaders training through Spirit Rock Meditation Center.