About Buddhist Senior Living™
A sanctuary for aging, rooted in Tibetan Buddhist wisdom.BSL’s Purpose & Philosophy
Our Vision for Buddhist Senior Living™
Buddhist Senior Living™ will be more than a residence—it will be a sanctuary where aging is embraced as a time of wisdom, reflection, and connection. Inspired by the values of Tibetan Buddhism, our community will foster a way of life rooted in mindfulness, compassionate service, and inner development.
Here, residents will find the support to engage in spiritual practice, meaningful relationships, and purposeful living.
As our vision unfolds, we will grow to offer specialized end-of-life care, ensuring that each person’s final journey is met with dignity, peace, and spiritual guidance. We believe that the closing chapters of life are as sacred as the beginning, and our approach will provide the space, care, and presence needed to navigate this transition with grace.
Our Mission
At Buddhist Senior Living™, our mission is to create a nurturing environment where residents thrive—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Drawing on the wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism, we will cultivate a community that transforms isolation into connection and passive aging into a time of deep purpose.
Here, every individual will be supported in their journey toward greater wisdom, compassion, and inner peace. Through shared experiences, service to others, and a commitment to mindful living, our residents will become part of something larger than themselves—a vibrant, engaged, and caring community.
Meet Our Founder
Gabrielle Friedman, MA LPC
Founder and CEO of Buddhist Senior Living™
Gabrielle Friedman is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Senior Housing Professional, educator, author, and entrepreneur dedicated to reimagining the experience of aging. As Founder and CEO of Buddhist Senior Living™, she brings together expertise in mental health, senior living, relationship systems, and Tibetan Buddhist practice to create a model of elder care that nurtures both well-being and spiritual growth.
Gabrielle is a Senior Housing Professional trained through the Residential Assisted Living Academy—the gold standard in education for residential assisted living—and an A.M.I.-certified Montessori teacher. Her Montessori training informs her perspective on memory care and dementia support, reflecting an approach increasingly shaping modern dementia care through its emphasis on dignity, autonomy, meaningful engagement, and person-centered living.
Her professional development has also included continuing education in geropsychology and aging-related care. For over 15 years, Gabrielle has worked as a healthcare professional specializing in emotional well-being and relationships. She is the founder of Power Couples Counseling and author of The Power Couple Formula.
A recognized media voice on relationships and emotional well-being, Gabrielle’s work has been featured in CNN, USA Today, Parents, SELF, Women’s Health, Cosmopolitan, and other national publications.
Drawing from her deep connection to Tibetan Buddhism, Gabrielle envisions a senior living community where later life is honored as a time of reflection, wisdom, purpose, and compassionate service.
Design Collaboration – CU Denver
Jody Beck
Lead Design Architect
Dr. Jody Beck is a Professor of Landscape Architecture at CU Denver and a registered architect in Colorado. His work explores the relationships between people, materials, and place — and how thoughtfully designed environments shape human experience.
In addition to his academic and architectural work, Jody is also a potter and printmaker, drawing inspiration from natural textures, traditional materials, and the quiet intelligence of craft. His design approach emphasizes beauty, durability, and environments that support meaningful human connection.
Jody has worked on a wide range of building and landscape types and brings both technical rigor and artistic sensitivity to the Buddhist Senior Living project.
A sign on his office door reads, “Resist with Joy.”
Interested in Joining Our Advisory Board?
We’re seeking passionate individuals who share our vision of a Buddhist-inspired senior living community.