Angeles Arrien, Ph.D., is a teacher, author, and cultural anthropologist residing in Sausalito, California. Dr. Arrien’s teachings bridge the disciplines of anthropology, psychology, and comparative religion, while focusing on universal beliefs shared by humanity. She lectures and leads workshops internationally on cultural anthropology and transpersonal psychology at colleges, corporate settings, and personal growth facilities. Her books include The Four-Fold Way and The Second Half of Life (Sounds True, 2006).