What?

I teach from experience training in the Buddhist lineages of Theravada, Soto, Rinzai, Kagyu, and Nyingma, as well as the systematic secular approach of Shinzen Young.

My intent is liberating wisdom and its function as compassion: awakening. Supporting you in the same is my motivation for teaching.

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 the 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:

No Strings Attached: The Buddha’s Culture of Generosity