Sarah Barab

writer, director, producer

While working toward a degree in Buddhist Psychology at Naropa University, Sarah first encountered the teachings of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche.  She came to consider him her root guru and primary practice inspiration.  Sarah founded Naked Mind Productions in 2006, as a non-profit dedicated to making Dharma-inspired film.

After graduating from the High School of Performing Arts in New York City, and later Naropa, Sarah went on to earn an MFA in theater.  She worked as an actress for many years in physical theater companies such as Imago and Do Jump before deciding to pursue her interest in film.  She was first inspired to make NAKED MIND during the year she spent living in Nepal and India volunteering with Tibetan refugee children and studying Buddhism and Tibetan language.

She has been a practitioner in the Tibetan tradition for over 15 years, and also teaches yoga and meditation.  Having had the rare opportunity to meet many of the greatest living teachers of Tibetan Buddhism, Sarah has been deeply moved to share her experience with others.  She is currently based in New York City.