Ms. Anisha Dhongade is our accounts head and administrator. She has been with WCCL foundation since 2004. Her attention to detail, prompt back end support ensures that all of our projects and personnel are well fed and watered.
Ms. Anisha Dhongade
Role: Accounts & Admin
Mr. Amay Balsara
Course Faculty & Translator
Amay Balsara is a budding translator and language trainer from Pune, India. He has studied Sanskrit for 10 years and has graduated from Fergusson College, Pune with a Bachelor’s degree in Sanskrit. He also holds diplomas in Buddhist Studies and Buddhist Classical Tibetan from Savitribai Phule Pune University. In addition to English as his first language and Sanskrit, Amay has also studied Hindi, Marathi, Japanese, Chinese, Tibetan and German. He is an avid fan of language, linguistics and philosophy and spends most of his time immersed in the world of language and Indian philosophy. He has worked with organisations like Khyentse Foundation India and Kumarajiva Project to offer language courses and support for Sanskrit translation and proofreading.
Asha Pillai-Balsara
Executive Director & Senior Faculty for Buddhist Psychology
Asha is a student of Buddhism, and committed to teaching householders, working professionals and students. Her enthusiasm and love for this subject is matched with over 27 years of training & teaching experience. She is a faculty in Dept. of Pali, Savitribai Phule University for the Post-Graduate Diploma in Applied Mahayana Buddhist Psychology & Ethics .Since 2001, she has been the Executive Director of WCCL Foundation and under Asha’s leadership, WCCL Foundation has been awarded 3 consecutive grants spanning 10 years by Sir Dorabji Tata Trust and Allied Trusts for it’s efforts in bring arts in healing, and developing an Indian-centric perspective to psychology. She has designed learning material, course syllabus and textbooks for Applied Buddhist Psychology. This forms the bedrock of WCCL’s School of Mind Training. Her pioneering spirit has enabled WCCL to manifest various community-based projects like Bodhi Bhajans, Siddhartha Festival (Bodhgaya), Yogis & Panditas Field Visit, and Study of Mind Lecture series.
Trupti Saraiya
Life Skills and Arts Based Therapy Practitioner
Trupti Saraiya is a Life Skills and Arts Based Therapy Practitioner residing in Mumbai. She is the founder of In Me-Arts and Interpersonal/ Intrapersonal Communication Skills Interventions offered in a therapeutic setting, with more attention to the effect of music. After graduating in Science, Trupti chose to acquire a post-graduation degree in Ancient Indian Culture, followed by Diplomas and Certifications in social impact subjects including Advertising, Writing, Arts Based Therapy, Counselling and Clinical Musicianship. She is actively involved in facilitating individuals’ unique expressions leading them to self-discovery, self-compassion and a comfortable relationship within and with others. She aspires to build a community where individuals grow with love, joy, rhythm and a will to live the moment. She is grateful to be a part of the Clinical Musicianship Committee and looks forward to creating a user-friendly database on the effect of music as therapy. She is a writer, a natural phenomenon enthusiast and a little more.
Dr. Rashmi Vyahavarkar
Arts Based Therapy Practitioner
Dr Rashmi has more than forty years of teaching experience. She has done extensive research in the field of Human Development and the impact of music on children and adults in various stages of human development. She holds a Doctorate degree in Human development from SNDT University. She is also certified Arts based therapist from Mind and Arts Institute and a clinical musician therapist (WLCC). “REJUVENATING MINDS” is an initiative by Dr Rashmi Vyavaharkar, an Arts Based Therapy Practitioner, with a belief that Art Media has healing powers.
Ms. Anandita Kumar
Junior Clinical Musician Prasanna Autism Centre
Diagnosed with CP after being born with a congenital heart problem, Anandita has worked her way through many difficult situations with the loving support of her family. Today she feels that she can contribute to the lives of children who are facing similar challenges. Currently she is doing her graduation from Pune University through a distance course. She has completed her course in clinical musicianship. Drumming is her passion, and she wants to teach special needs children music and how to blossom in their journey.
Ms. Nishtha Tejwani
Clinical Musician & Project lead for Prasanna Autism Centre
Ms. Nishtha Tejwani is a Developmental Psychologist, a trained musician, and a bharatnatayam dancer. She aims to combine the knowledge of both the fields of music and psychology to provide a holistic approach to therapy. Through her work, she hopes to make a positive impact on the lives of children with special needs. She has completed her course in clinical musicianship, and is practicing at Prasanna Autism Centre, Pune.
Surabhi B. Dhamapurkar
Psychologist & ABT Practitioner
Surabhi B. Dhamapurkar has completed her Master’s degree in Psychology (SNDT University). She has also done her Arts based therapy (ABT) certificate course from Mind and Arts Institute. She has completed her Clinical Musicianship course from WCCL Foundation, Pune. Currently she is working for Child n You, an organisation which serves children with special needs. Surabhi works with children on the autism spectrum and children with multiple disabilities. She is also associated with the EVOLE diploma program in Applied Arts for individuals with intellectual disabilities. She likes to learn new things and apply it in her day-to-day life. In her free time, she likes to read and paint.
Lavanya Krishnakumar
Co-Founder-Trustee of Golden Butterflies Children’s Palliative Care Foundation
Lavanya Krishnakumar has degrees in English and Psychology, and training in traditional Indian arts and Arts Based Therapy (Bapu Trust, Pune). She is a Co-Founder-Trustee of Golden Butterflies Children’s Palliative Care Foundation, Chennai, where she serves the Golden Butterflies Bandwagon, which is the Art and Recreation intervention for child-patients and caregivers of the non-profit organisation. She enjoys nothing better than to craft and ‘think’ with her hands, sitting by her window, accompanied by the chants and rhythms of the world. You can reach her at +91 99404 90193/lavs2006@gmail.com
Sussana Lama
Psychologist, ABT Practitioner
Susanna Lama has a double Master’s degree in psychology and Sociology. She is a certified Arts based therapist and a clinical musician therapist (WLCC). She holds membership of the American Psychologist Association and License from UNESCO for Expressive and movement therapy. Currently is working as the Principal of School St. Anthony’s School, Lokra Tezpur. As it is her Family School, established by her father. She also works as Psychologist in Don Bosco Social Technical institute, Tezpur (Assam) and a mentor In Guidance City Enhancing Life, Raipur (Rajasthan).
Mr. Vineet Alurkar
Visiting Faculty For Performing Arts, Songwriting And Singing
Mr. Vineet Alurkar is a Singer, Song Writer based in Pune. He has performed several concerts and has been the front man for the Indo-Austrian fusion band “Yoga Logik”. The band’s music is inspired by lyrical poetry. Critics have appreciated its blend of contemporary jazz and funk clubbed with Indian classical styles of music. The band have extensively toured Europe and India from 2012–16. The band released an album titled Live at Vidya Valley in 2014.
Besides being an excellent singer and guitarist, Vineet is a very good music educator. He has been teaching music to students in Pune. He teaches in Vidya Valley High School, and he is visiting faculty in Rungsted Gymnasium (High school in Copenhagen, Denmark).
Mr. Zubin Balsara
Lead Faculty for CCM Course
Mr. Zubin Balsara studied BE Production and pursued his alternative career as musician and drummer for various bands in Pune city. After a brief stint in corporate work, Zubin pursued his passion for music, and it led him to the USA where he studied drum circle facilitation with Mr. Arthur Hull and undertook an 8-month internship with New Rhythms Foundation, CA, USA. Under the mentorship of Ms. Heather MacTavish, he worked in several elderly-care facilities, completed his research assignments, and co-authored a book with Ms. Heather MacTavish titled “Songs, Science & Spirit”. As Projects Director, Zubin brings systems & structures to the organisation. Under his leadership, WCCL has completed 10 long-term action research projects from 2001 to 2023. These projects have resulted in many notable research and developments in the area of Arts & Therapy
Mr. Akshay Shanbagh
Founder & Coordinator – West Pune Music Club & Editor-in-Chief of Rhythm & Blues Magazine
Currently Akshay is a BS MS Student at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune (IISER). Born in Mumbai, he is a drummer and a physics aspirant. He started to play the drum set at the age of 11. Akshay is an individual on the Autism Spectrum, and he is a brilliant advocate for music as a community-builder. Akshay’s work in organising music jams for children with special needs, showcasing their work in Rhythm & Blues magazine, is a good example of compassion-in-action
Ms. Charushila Wankhede
Academic Assistant & Executive Assistant
Certified Arts Based Therapy Practitioner with more than 15 years experience in working with various groups of people including Human Resource Management in corporate organizations, CSR project management and implementation in non profit organisations, and individual and group therapy sessions using various art forms. Have facilitated many group sessions with diverse population, children, young adults and adults from various backgrounds – community based as well as working professionals.
Mr. Akshay Malpani
Executive Assistant to Projects Director
Mr. Akshay Malpani manages logistics, venues, administration and special events for the foundation. Akshay is a student of drumming and has been playing for the past 10 years. In addition to working with WCCL, he is an assistant drum teacher at Vidya Valley school.
Ms. Elaine Kochar
Academic Assistant
Elaine manages logistics, venue arrangements, and academic content compilation and all the support necessary for ensuring that the AMBPE course in Pune University runs on schedule. Her warm presence and impeccable eye for detail ensures that each student feels cared for, and supported. Elaine is a long-term student of Buddhist Philosophy. Having completed her AMBPE course, she is now studying the Nalanda Masters Program online course offered by Tibet House.
Ms. Anisha Dhongade is our accounts head and administrator. She has been with WCCL foundation since 2004. Her attention to detail, prompt back end support ensures that all of our projects and personnel are well fed and watered.
Ms. Anisha Dhongade
Role: Accounts & Admin
Mr. Amay Balsara
Course Faculty & Translator
Amay Balsara is a budding translator and language trainer from Pune, India. He has studied Sanskrit for 10 years and has graduated from Fergusson College, Pune with a Bachelor’s degree in Sanskrit. He also holds diplomas in Buddhist Studies and Buddhist Classical Tibetan from Savitribai Phule Pune University. In addition to English as his first language and Sanskrit, Amay has also studied Hindi, Marathi, Japanese, Chinese, Tibetan and German. He is an avid fan of language, linguistics and philosophy and spends most of his time immersed in the world of language and Indian philosophy. He has worked with organisations like Khyentse Foundation India and Kumarajiva Project to offer language courses and support for Sanskrit translation and proofreading.
Asha Pillai-Balsara
Executive Director & Senior Faculty for Buddhist Psychology
Asha is a student of Buddhism, and committed to teaching householders, working professionals and students. Her enthusiasm and love for this subject is matched with over 27 years of training & teaching experience. She is a faculty in Dept. of Pali, Savitribai Phule University for the Post-Graduate Diploma in Applied Mahayana Buddhist Psychology & Ethics .Since 2001, she has been the Executive Director of WCCL Foundation and under Asha’s leadership, WCCL Foundation has been awarded 3 consecutive grants spanning 10 years by Sir Dorabji Tata Trust and Allied Trusts for it’s efforts in bring arts in healing, and developing an Indian-centric perspective to psychology. She has designed learning material, course syllabus and textbooks for Applied Buddhist Psychology. This forms the bedrock of WCCL’s School of Mind Training. Her pioneering spirit has enabled WCCL to manifest various community-based projects like Bodhi Bhajans, Siddhartha Festival (Bodhgaya), Yogis & Panditas Field Visit, and Study of Mind Lecture series.
Trupti Saraiya
Life Skills and Arts Based Therapy Practitioner
Trupti Saraiya is a Life Skills and Arts Based Therapy Practitioner residing in Mumbai. She is the founder of In Me-Arts and Interpersonal/ Intrapersonal Communication Skills Interventions offered in a therapeutic setting, with more attention to the effect of music. After graduating in Science, Trupti chose to acquire a post-graduation degree in Ancient Indian Culture, followed by Diplomas and Certifications in social impact subjects including Advertising, Writing, Arts Based Therapy, Counselling and Clinical Musicianship. She is actively involved in facilitating individuals’ unique expressions leading them to self-discovery, self-compassion and a comfortable relationship within and with others. She aspires to build a community where individuals grow with love, joy, rhythm and a will to live the moment. She is grateful to be a part of the Clinical Musicianship Committee and looks forward to creating a user-friendly database on the effect of music as therapy. She is a writer, a natural phenomenon enthusiast and a little more.
Dr. Rashmi Vyahavarkar
Arts Based Therapy Practitioner
Dr Rashmi has more than forty years of teaching experience. She has done extensive research in the field of Human Development and the impact of music on children and adults in various stages of human development. She holds a Doctorate degree in Human development from SNDT University. She is also certified Arts based therapist from Mind and Arts Institute and a clinical musician therapist (WLCC). “REJUVENATING MINDS” is an initiative by Dr Rashmi Vyavaharkar, an Arts Based Therapy Practitioner, with a belief that Art Media has healing powers.
Ms. Anandita Kumar
Junior Clinical Musician Prasanna Autism Centre
Diagnosed with CP after being born with a congenital heart problem, Anandita has worked her way through many difficult situations with the loving support of her family. Today she feels that she can contribute to the lives of children who are facing similar challenges. Currently she is doing her graduation from Pune University through a distance course. She has completed her course in clinical musicianship. Drumming is her passion, and she wants to teach special needs children music and how to blossom in their journey.
Ms. Nishtha Tejwani
Clinical Musician & Project lead for Prasanna Autism Centre
Ms. Nishtha Tejwani is a Developmental Psychologist, a trained musician, and a bharatnatayam dancer. She aims to combine the knowledge of both the fields of music and psychology to provide a holistic approach to therapy. Through her work, she hopes to make a positive impact on the lives of children with special needs. She has completed her course in clinical musicianship, and is practicing at Prasanna Autism Centre, Pune.
Surabhi B. Dhamapurkar
Psychologist & ABT Practitioner
Surabhi B. Dhamapurkar has completed her Master’s degree in Psychology (SNDT University). She has also done her Arts based therapy (ABT) certificate course from Mind and Arts Institute. She has completed her Clinical Musicianship course from WCCL Foundation, Pune. Currently she is working for Child n You, an organisation which serves children with special needs. Surabhi works with children on the autism spectrum and children with multiple disabilities. She is also associated with the EVOLE diploma program in Applied Arts for individuals with intellectual disabilities. She likes to learn new things and apply it in her day-to-day life. In her free time, she likes to read and paint.
Lavanya Krishnakumar
Co-Founder-Trustee of Golden Butterflies Children’s Palliative Care Foundation
Lavanya Krishnakumar has degrees in English and Psychology, and training in traditional Indian arts and Arts Based Therapy (Bapu Trust, Pune). She is a Co-Founder-Trustee of Golden Butterflies Children’s Palliative Care Foundation, Chennai, where she serves the Golden Butterflies Bandwagon, which is the Art and Recreation intervention for child-patients and caregivers of the non-profit organisation. She enjoys nothing better than to craft and ‘think’ with her hands, sitting by her window, accompanied by the chants and rhythms of the world. You can reach her at +91 99404 90193/lavs2006@gmail.com
Sussana Lama
Psychologist, ABT Practitioner
Susanna Lama has a double Master’s degree in psychology and Sociology. She is a certified Arts based therapist and a clinical musician therapist (WLCC). She holds membership of the American Psychologist Association and License from UNESCO for Expressive and movement therapy. Currently is working as the Principal of School St. Anthony’s School, Lokra Tezpur. As it is her Family School, established by her father. She also works as Psychologist in Don Bosco Social Technical institute, Tezpur (Assam) and a mentor In Guidance City Enhancing Life, Raipur (Rajasthan).
Mr. Vineet Alurkar
Visiting Faculty For Performing Arts, Songwriting And Singing
Mr. Vineet Alurkar is a Singer, Song Writer based in Pune. He has performed several concerts and has been the front man for the Indo-Austrian fusion band “Yoga Logik”. The band’s music is inspired by lyrical poetry. Critics have appreciated its blend of contemporary jazz and funk clubbed with Indian classical styles of music. The band have extensively toured Europe and India from 2012–16. The band released an album titled Live at Vidya Valley in 2014.
Besides being an excellent singer and guitarist, Vineet is a very good music educator. He has been teaching music to students in Pune. He teaches in Vidya Valley High School, and he is visiting faculty in Rungsted Gymnasium (High school in Copenhagen, Denmark).
Mr. Zubin Balsara
Lead Faculty for CCM Course
Mr. Zubin Balsara studied BE Production and pursued his alternative career as musician and drummer for various bands in Pune city. After a brief stint in corporate work, Zubin pursued his passion for music, and it led him to the USA where he studied drum circle facilitation with Mr. Arthur Hull and undertook an 8-month internship with New Rhythms Foundation, CA, USA. Under the mentorship of Ms. Heather MacTavish, he worked in several elderly-care facilities, completed his research assignments, and co-authored a book with Ms. Heather MacTavish titled “Songs, Science & Spirit”. As Projects Director, Zubin brings systems & structures to the organisation. Under his leadership, WCCL has completed 10 long-term action research projects from 2001 to 2023. These projects have resulted in many notable research and developments in the area of Arts & Therapy
Mr. Akshay Shanbagh
Founder & Coordinator – West Pune Music Club & Editor-in-Chief of Rhythm & Blues Magazine
Currently Akshay is a BS MS Student at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune (IISER). Born in Mumbai, he is a drummer and a physics aspirant. He started to play the drum set at the age of 11. Akshay is an individual on the Autism Spectrum, and he is a brilliant advocate for music as a community-builder. Akshay’s work in organising music jams for children with special needs, showcasing their work in Rhythm & Blues magazine, is a good example of compassion-in-action
Ms. Charushila Wankhede
Academic Assistant & Executive Assistant
Certified Arts Based Therapy Practitioner with more than 15 years experience in working with various groups of people including Human Resource Management in corporate organizations, CSR project management and implementation in non profit organisations, and individual and group therapy sessions using various art forms. Have facilitated many group sessions with diverse population, children, young adults and adults from various backgrounds – community based as well as working professionals.
Mr. Akshay Malpani
Executive Assistant to Projects Director
Mr. Akshay Malpani manages logistics, venues, administration and special events for the foundation. Akshay is a student of drumming and has been playing for the past 10 years. In addition to working with WCCL, he is an assistant drum teacher at Vidya Valley school.
Ms. Elaine Kochar
Academic Assistant
Elaine manages logistics, venue arrangements, and academic content compilation and all the support necessary for ensuring that the AMBPE course in Pune University runs on schedule. Her warm presence and impeccable eye for detail ensures that each student feels cared for, and supported. Elaine is a long-term student of Buddhist Philosophy. Having completed her AMBPE course, she is now studying the Nalanda Masters Program online course offered by Tibet House.
Ms. Deborah Daniel
Ms. C. Deborah Daniel is a Visual Artist, Facilitator & Social Worker. She served as faculty of visual aesthetics and project design for 15 years in the Arts based therapy course. Currently she is an independent therapist, providing art therapy to children in special needs schools, teaching online visual arts course, and working with cancer patients using her artistic skill set and a very kind heart.
Mr. Aanand Chabukswar
Aanand Chabukswar is a theatre teacher, facilitator, and an ABT (arts-based therapy) Practitioner. An internationally published author, Aanand has been working in education, therapy, and applied theatre in India and abroad for past 25 years.
Ms. Deborah Daniel
Ms. C. Deborah Daniel is a Visual Artist, Facilitator & Social Worker. She served as faculty of visual aesthetics and project design for 15 years in the Arts based therapy course. Currently she is an independent therapist, providing art therapy to children in special needs schools, teaching online visual arts course, and working with cancer patients using her artistic skill set and a very kind heart.
Mr. Aanand Chabukswar
Aanand Chabukswar is a theatre teacher, facilitator, and an ABT (arts-based therapy) Practitioner. An internationally published author, Aanand has been working in education, therapy, and applied theatre in India and abroad for past 25 years.
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- Chabukswar A. and Balsara Z. (2016) ‘Converging Lineages: Arts-Based Therapy (ABT) in Contemporary India’ in Jennings S. and Holmwood C (eds.) Routledege International Handbook of Dramatherapy, London: Routledge. Pp. 19 – 25
- Chabukswar A (2003) Birth of a Story, The Prompt (2003), British Association of Dramatherapists, UK, 9-10
— (2004) Story-circles in Deaddiction, Healingstory Alliance, Winter, 12: 10-11
— (2005) Kathaoushadham (Story–medicine): Story-circles in Palliative Care for Cancer, Report: Phase I, Pune: WCCL Foundation
— (2006) Bridging the Worlds: A Case of Brief One-to-one Dramatherapy, Aaina, Pune: Bapu Trust / Centre for Advocacy in Mental Health
— (2009) ‘Making, Breaking and Making Again: Theatre in Search of Healing India’ in Jennings, S. (ed) Dramatherapy and Social Theatre, London: Routledge
— (2016) Notes in Tune: Arts-based Therapy (ABT) at Schizophrenia Awareness Association in Pune, India, International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation. Vol 20 (1) 62-77
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- ‘Story-Circles’ Dramascope (2003) National Association of Drama Therapy, USA
- ‘To Deal or not to Deal’ Times of India (2001), Pune
- Balsara, Z. (2005) Building Musical Bridges: Drum Circle Therapy with Autistic Children at Prasanna Austism Centre, Pune: WCCL Foundation
- The Sir Dorabjee Tata Trust (2010) ‘Pursuits’ in Colouring Outside the Lines, Mumbai: SDTT
- WCCL Foundation (2004) Wellsprings: Music, Drama, and Dance Therapies at Sadhana Village, Pune: WCCL Foundation.
— (2007) Arts Based Therapist Certification Course, Pune: WCCL Foundation
— (2008, 2009) A Journey in Arts Based Therapy, Pune: WCCL Foundation
— (2009), Arts Become Therapy, Mumbai: Ranimaa Films
— (2010) Bridging Fields: ABT Student Project Work in Light of Relevant Research, Pune: WCCL Foundation
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- Balsara, Z., Chabukswar, A. and Daniel, D. (2017) Text Book on ABT Practice (Arts-Based Therapy Training Manual) 1st Ed. 2008, 2nd Ed. 2009, 3rd Ed. 2013, 4th Ed. 2015, 5th Ed. 2017. Pune: WCCL Foundation
- Balsara, Z., Chabukswar, A. and Daniel, D. (2017) Text Book on ABT Practice (Arts-Based Therapy Training Manual) Marathi . Marathi Translation: Ms. Vidya Bhagwat. Pune: WCCL Foundation
- Pillai-Balsara, A (2017, 6th ed.) Text Book on ABT Theory (Subtle Energy Guide) 1st Ed. 2008, 2nd Ed. 2009, 3rd Ed. 2013, 4th Ed. 2014, 5th Ed. 2016, 6th Ed. 2017. Pune: WCCL Foundation
- Pillai-Balsara, A (2017, 6th ed.) Text Book on ABT Theory (Subtle Energy Guide) Marathi Marathi Translation: Ms. Vidya Bhagwat. Pune: WCCL Foundation
- Zubin B. (2008) Automusic – Building Bridges with ABT – A field guide for using Rhythm & Voice for working with children on the autism spectrum. Pune: WCCL Foundation
- Chabukswar, A. and Daniel, D (2008, 2009) Real World – A field guide (Text & Video) for using ABT for working with children with multiple disabilities. Pune: WCCL Foundation
- Pillai-Balsara, A, Chief Supervision: Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse (2012) Applied Buddhist Psychology & Ethics Syllabus & Curriculum. Dept. of Pali, SPPU
- Pillai-Balsara, A, Chief Investigation: Dr. Mahesh Deokar. (3rd. Ed. 2016) Applied Buddhist Psychology & Ethics Volume One 1st Ed. 2012, 2nd Ed. 2013, 3rd Ed. 2016. Dept. of Pali, SPPU
- Pillai-Balsara, A, Chief Investigation: Dr. Mahesh Deokar. (3rd. Ed. 2016) Applied Buddhist Psychology & Ethics Volume Two 1st Ed. 2012, 2nd Ed. 2013, 3rd Ed. 2016. Dept. of Pali, SPPU
- Pillai-Balsara, A, Chief Investigation: Dr. Mahesh Deokar. (3rd. Ed. 2016) Applied Buddhist Psychology & Ethics Practice Guide 1st Ed. 2012, 2nd Ed. 2013, 3rd Ed. 2016. Dept. of Pali, SPPU
- Prayer Handbook for Bodhi Bhajans First Edition 2016. Pune: WCCL Foundation
- Triratna Anusmriti Sadhana (English) First Edition 2018. Bir: Siddhartha’s Intent Society India.
- Triratna Anusmriti Sadhana (Hindi) First Edition 2018. Bir: Siddhartha’s Intent Society India.
- Pillai-Balsara, A, (1st Ed. 2015) Teaching as Seva – A Handbook for Buddhist Wisdom & Method for Teachers. Pune: WCCL Foundation
- Pillai-Balsara, A, (1st Ed. 2017) The Bodhi Tree Volume One. Pune: WCCL Foundation
- Pillai-Balsara, A, (1st Ed. 2017) The Bodhi Tree Volume Two. Pune: WCCL Foundation
- Pillai-Balsara, A, (1st Ed. 2017) The Bodhi Tree Practice Guide. Pune: WCCL Foundation
- Pillai-Balsara, A, (2nd Ed. 2018) Healing the Mind Through Knowing the Mind Volume One. Pune: WCCL Foundation
- Pillai-Balsara, A, (2nd Ed. 2018) Healing the Mind Through Knowing the Mind Volume Two. Pune: WCCL Foundation
- Pillai-Balsara, A, (2nd Ed. 2018) Healing the Mind Through Knowing the Mind Practice Guide. Pune: WCCL Foundation
- Pillai-Balsara, A, (1st Ed. 2017) Pradnya Smriti (Remembering the Wisdom) Guide Pune: WCCL Foundation
- Daniel Deborah, (2013) Best Practices in Arts-Based Therapy in India – An action research report. Pune: WCCL Foundation
- Uppudi Mamta. & Daniel D. (2010) Emerging Trends in Arts-Based Therapy. Pune: WCCL Foundation
- Pillai-Balsara, A, Balsara, Z., Chabukswar, A. and Daniel, D. (2010) ABT Supervisor’s Training Manual – a handbook for how to conduct ABT supervisions in the field. Pune: WCCL Foundation
- MacTavish, H with Balsara Z (2012) Songs, Science & Spirit, Musical Keys to open special doors of ability, San Francisco: Provident Publishing.
- Jennings, Sue (2009) ‘Recommended Resources for Play Therapists and Dramatherapists’ in The Prompt, Spring 09, UK: Bristish Association of Dramatherapists
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