Originally from East Africa of Indian parents, Sister Manda began her spiritual studies in London in 1981 when she joined the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University. Manda is a truly cross-cultural person and her experience of both eastern and western cultures have helped in building bridges between people of all backgrounds and cultures In 1993 Manda became the Director of the Global Retreat Centre near Oxford, one of UK’s most popular retreat venues, hosting numerous national and international seminars and training sessions. Manda travels internationally, a highly gifted speaker on values and spiritual development with a warm and engaging personality.