Awake and Free
Come and See
What?
My intent is liberating wisdom and its function as compassionate activity: awakening. Supporting any and all in the same is my wish.
While I don’t represent any particular lineage, I teach from experience training in Theravada, Soto, Rinzai, Kagyu, and Nyingma, as well as the systematic secular approach of Shinzen Young.
The nature of all beings is awake, free, and ultimately unhindered by all our constructed boundaries. It is not the exclusive domain of any tradition or institution. It is not outside of you, but visible here and now.
If we don't fit or I know someone better able to help you I'll be delighted to refer you to my own teachers and colleagues.
I can also provide help in discerning appropriate intensive retreat options for those who are unfamiliar.
How?
Beginning, it’s clarifying to identify your aspiration and on that basis together discern which methods may best accomplish it. I encourage everyone to develop fluency with satipatthana, brahmavihara, and jhana at the outset, but no one is the same.
In early sessions there may be plenty to discuss. As and if we see more of each other more of our time will likely be devoted to interactive, real-time guidance.
Everything is a response to context, but that's the rhythm.
How much?
In gratitude for all instruction, hospitality, and kindness I’ve received along the Way I likewise teach freely in accord with my vows.
Events and retreats I run have flat fees to cover costs, with donations above such supporting my personal livelihood and continuing training.
A helpful conservative perspective:
