[5] In 1981, her mother remarried Albert B. Ratner, the co-chairman of Cleveland-based real estate developer Forest City Enterprises.

[5] After earning a master's degree in Counseling Psychology and working as a psychotherapist for several years, Pritzker began a spiritual path to Tibetan Buddhism.

[13] Her journey to Buddhist practices has been documented by ABC News' Dan Harris in his podcast 10% Happier.

A Westerner's Introduction and Guide to Tibetan Buddhist Practice[19] and The Princess Who Wept Pearls: The Feminine Journey in Fairy Tales[20] and is the co-author of The Lotus & The Rose: A Conversation Between Tibetan Buddhism & Mystical Christianity[21] and a contributor to The Dharma of Dogs: Our Best Friends as Spiritual Teachers edited by Tami Simon.

While the Namchak Retreat Ranch is still under construction,[24] Namchak has several offerings for students looking to begin or strengthen their meditation practice including two online courses, guided meditations, Learning Circles, and several live events per year.