About Us

Discover Serenity: Our Journey, Mission, and Impact

Founded in 2011: Serenity Pause was established by Nima Janet Taylor to teach meditation to those seeking more peace and calm in their lives. Our approach is inclusive, welcoming individuals from all religious backgrounds or none at all.

  • Meditation Techniques:

      We offer classes, certifications, and practice sessions in three distinct forms of meditation:
      • Concentration
      • Natural Awareness
      • Positive Imagery

  • Founder’s Background:

    • Nima Janet Taylor, MBA, is a former corporate executive with 20 years of experience, including five years in corporate training.
    • A former Buddhist nun, Nima has devoted her life to studying how to help people change their behavior and develop positive habits.
    • She has studied and practiced various meditation methods since college. Nima is the past president of the Dzogchen Foundation and the founder of the Temple Buddhist Center.
    • She spent three years as a Buddhist nun under Lama Surya Das, an American Buddhist teacher and author of the New York Times Best Seller, Awakening the Buddha Within.

  • Impact:

    • Since 2011, Nima has trained over 50 people to lead meditation sessions using the Serenity Pause methodology.
    • She has personally led over 1,000 meditation sessions.

  • Current Work:

      Nima currently resides in Africa, where she and her daughter are actively involved with their NGO, Inner Peace Society. They are dedicated to improving lives in impoverished villages by providing clean water, better education, and job opportunities.