Dharma Mentoring
What is Dharma Mentoring?
Dharma mentoring is a relationship with a dharma teacher and a student. As has been tradition for thousands of years, students work with a teacher to build their practice and understanding. In 30-minute sessions, we will work together to cultivate a well-rounded practice rooted in the teachings of the Buddha.
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How Dharma Mentoring Works
Dharma mentoring is offered to meet your specific needs. We may go over your practice, what your daily life looks like, specific suttas if you wish, and strategies for incorporating Buddhist teachings into everyday life. I am here to support your practice.
Discussion
The bulk of the session is discussion-based. We’ll cover your experience, identifying patterns and habits, and what is working for you.
Guided Practice
Sessions may begin or end with a guided mindfulness practice. This helps set the tone for the session, and can be a way to introduce a new technique or practice for you to take with you during the week.
Pragmatic Strategies
You will be offered personalized strategies for bringing mindfulness into your everday life. Whatever you’re dealing with, a coach can offer methods for appraoching life with mindfulness and compassion.
About Me
Hi! My name is Matthew, and more than anything I’m a meditator. Although mindfulness was first introduced to me as a young teenager, I didn’t really start meditating until years later. Since then I have studied in various traditions, including the Thai Forest Tradition, Vietnamese Zen, and Vipassana/Insight.
I trained to teach Insight Meditation at Spirit Rock Meditation Center, completing my training in 2018. Since then I have opened the One Mind Dharma center in Northern California, authored a bestselling book, and worked with individuals and couples around the world.
My passion lies in taking the ancient teachings of mindfulness and applying them to our modern lives. I’m a believer in the power of mindfulness and compassion not just in meditation, but when we take them off the cushion and into our everyday lives. When I’m not meditating or teaching, I spend my time with my children, surfing, or being outside however I can.