Question 1

What is the difference between Shared Wisdom and The Fragrance of JOY?

Accepted Answer

The Fragrance of JOY is our community of spiritual seekers who gather to share, study and hone our meditation and self-awareness practices. We gather online and in person. Shared Wisdom is the non profit associated with The Fragrance ofJOY.  All donations and membership income gathered fromThe Fragrance of JOY are directed to the Shared Wisdom non profit and distributed to worthy organizations around the world. We focus, though not exclusively, our donations towards women and children in need.

Question 2

What is The Fragrance of JOY sangha?

Accepted Answer

The Fragrance of JOY sangha is a group of women who gather weekly online to share community. We have open dialogue followed by a teacher offered discourse, movement, and mantra chanting. This group is the core of our community and the foundation from which the majority of participants in our additional offerings and teachings arrive. All women are welcome to drop in.  Saturday mornings 7:45am-8:45am PT.

Zoom Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89643991730?pwd=OmhMHRaNxxJ4MrIaS0VL5IGkj050dq.1(https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89643991730?pwd=OmhMHRaNxxJ4MrIaS0VL5IGkj050dq.1)

Question 3

What is the Zoom Link for the Saturday Morning Sangha & Bridging the Gap?

Accepted Answer

Saturday Morning 7:45am-8:45am PT

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89643991730?pwd=OmhMHRaNxxJ4MrIaS0VL5IGkj050dq.1(https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89643991730?pwd=OmhMHRaNxxJ4MrIaS0VL5IGkj050dq.1)

Question 4

What is the Zoom Link for Monday Morning Maitri Meditation?

Accepted Answer

Please do join us from 7:30-8am on Monday Mornings for a guided Maitri/Loving Kindness meditation practice. A traditional Buddhist meditation, this practice brings attention to unconditional acceptance and goodwill to oneself and all sentient beings.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81651062645?pwd=VzVXK1d2R2xYZm96U2VDcWhLMEZLZz09(https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81651062645?pwd=VzVXK1d2R2xYZm96U2VDcWhLMEZLZz09)

Question 5

What is the What'sApp Group Link for "Inspiration with Ralph Waldo Emerson?"

Accepted Answer

https://chat.whatsapp.com/CjAWW6kbsY045M7jPcPF0l (https://chat.whatsapp.com/CjAWW6kbsY045M7jPcPF0l)

Question 6

What is the What's App Group Link for the Inform & Inspire Book Group?

Accepted Answer

https://chat.whatsapp.com/CJrY7l5HLEy0b4QMlBtBYO (https://chat.whatsapp.com/CJrY7l5HLEy0b4QMlBtBYO)

Question 7

Do I have to join The Fragrance of JOY in order to participate in the offerings?

Accepted Answer

While many of our offerings are free, we also have membership levels which offer access to extended course offerings and wisdom teachings. Memberships also offer discounts for our retreats.
Please visit this page on our website for more details.

Question 8

Where do I find the schedule for current offerings?

Accepted Answer

Answer to follow.

Question 9

Where is the 2026 Retreat Schedule?

Accepted Answer

Detailed retreat schedule can be found here.

Question 10

Where is the I AM Presence Circle & Teaching Schedule?

Accepted Answer

The course will be offered March 20th-September 22nd, 2026. Twice monthly 
Zoom gatherings are scheduled for:

Zoom Link is

Question 11

How do I book a private session with Siddhi or Nichola?

Accepted Answer

Please follow this link for scheduling time with Nichola
Please follow this link for scheduling time with Siddhi

Question 12

Are the individual groups open to new participants?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we enthusiastically invite all to participate with or without any previous meditation or group experience. Please note that some of our retreats and gatherings are 'Women Only."

Question 13

How do I gift someone a membership?

Accepted Answer

We are delighted that you would like to share your experience of our community with your friends and loved ones. We offer a 10% discount for gifted memberships. Please contact Nichola@ sharedwisdom425@gmail.com (sharedwisdom425@gmail.com) Blessings.

Question 14

How can I apply for a scholarship?

Accepted Answer

Shared Wisdom and Fragrance of JOY invite you to request a scholarship for membership in our community, whereby offering access to our teachings, videos, an activities. Please submit your request to Nichola@ sharedwisdom425@gmail.com (sharedwisdom425@gmail.com)

Question 15

Is my membership tax deductable?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all donations for membership are tax deductible however hard costs such as retreat accommodations/food  are not deductible as well as other cost as determined by non profit rules and regulations.

Question 16

Which organization do you donate to and how might I donate to Shared Wisdom?

Accepted Answer

All of the non profit organizations we donate to are listed on our website here.
Each one has been thoughtfully vetted and targeted under the criteria we require. If you have an organization which you would like us to consider, please do forward information to Nichola @ sharedwisdom425@gmail.com (sharedwisdom425@gmail.com)

To donate to Shared Wisdom, our non profit, please use this link.

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