Dhamma mentoring
Dhamma mentoring is grounded in the Buddha’s teachings and informed by my background in psychology and somatic work. They are not therapy, but are oriented toward developing a mindful and compassionate relationship with experience.
Emotional healing may unfold along the way. In accordance with the Buddha’s teachings, the primary emphasis is the cultivation of freedom in relationship to all experience.
What Happens During a Meeting
We often begin with a short period of sitting, guided or in silence. This is simply a way of settling into awareness and allowing experience to show itself.
You may come with questions or themes from your practice on and off the cushion.
At times, we may explore what the Buddha referred to as “tangles” (SN 7.6)—places where the mind or heart feels caught. This might include difficulties in meditation or in daily life. Together, we bring mindfulness and kindness to these places—not to fix them, but to understand them.
We also attend to moments of release. The third noble truth points to the ending of suffering. When something softens or lets go, even briefly, we take time to recognize this. In doing so, confidence in the possibility of freedom begins to grow.
At times, I may invite awareness of the body:
This is offered as part of mindfulness practice, supporting a direct understanding of reactivity and release.
Self-Retreat Support
As part of Dhamma mentoring there is the possibility of receiving guidance during self-retreats at home. This can be especially helpful for those who have attended residential retreats and wish to deepen continuity of practice in daily life.
Dana
The meetings are offered on a dana (generosity) basis. When offering dana, it supports the livelihood of full-time meditation teachers and allows this work to continue and remain accessible to others.
Interested
You are welcome to reach out through the contact page and share a little about what is bringing you to mentoring. I will respond within a few days.
Emotional healing may unfold along the way. In accordance with the Buddha’s teachings, the primary emphasis is the cultivation of freedom in relationship to all experience.
What Happens During a Meeting
We often begin with a short period of sitting, guided or in silence. This is simply a way of settling into awareness and allowing experience to show itself.
You may come with questions or themes from your practice on and off the cushion.
At times, we may explore what the Buddha referred to as “tangles” (SN 7.6)—places where the mind or heart feels caught. This might include difficulties in meditation or in daily life. Together, we bring mindfulness and kindness to these places—not to fix them, but to understand them.
We also attend to moments of release. The third noble truth points to the ending of suffering. When something softens or lets go, even briefly, we take time to recognize this. In doing so, confidence in the possibility of freedom begins to grow.
At times, I may invite awareness of the body:
- “What do you notice in the body and mind right now as we speak about this?”
This is offered as part of mindfulness practice, supporting a direct understanding of reactivity and release.
Self-Retreat Support
As part of Dhamma mentoring there is the possibility of receiving guidance during self-retreats at home. This can be especially helpful for those who have attended residential retreats and wish to deepen continuity of practice in daily life.
Dana
The meetings are offered on a dana (generosity) basis. When offering dana, it supports the livelihood of full-time meditation teachers and allows this work to continue and remain accessible to others.
Interested
You are welcome to reach out through the contact page and share a little about what is bringing you to mentoring. I will respond within a few days.