What Mentees Are Saying…
“I can say unequivocally that meeting Scott has changed my life in ways that I did not imagine possible. As a young professional, I met him toward the beginning of my personal growth journey. Prior to his mentorship, I felt aimless in my meditation practice — I was sitting, trying to achieve peace, but had little understanding of what I was "aiming at." Scott completely grasped my situation and offered a path toward discovering answers.”
― Serena B.
“As a mindfulness meditation instructor in training, with a secular studio, I felt I needed to study Buddhism formally with someone experienced, and Scott was my go-to. Under Scott's mentorship, I've learned how to move my meditation practice into my body, gleaned powerful insights about how to use feeling with awareness to heal emotional wounds, and have the ongoing benefit of his support as an authentic Kalyana Mitta (Spiritual Guide). ”
― Renee S. Tamraz, Esq.
“Two distinguishing features of Scott’s teaching are excellent flow and scrupulously correct and clear dharma. My group teaching is stronger in these qualities, thanks to his mentorship. He also has a gift for improvising in very attuned ways as he responds to students’ questions. I love that.”
― Susanna Nicholson, meditation teacher, Nalanda Institute
“I’ve been an ardent student of the Buddha’s teachings for over twenty years. Largely self-taught, my learning curve had flatlined and I found myself craving (the good kind) a more rigorous study path. Scott has provided exactly what I was looking for, which was a structured program whose methods and concepts could be flexibly explored in session. Piece by piece and in a short amount of time, I am able to apply these principles into daily life. My practice feels more meaningful and robust than ever.”
― Fawn Cheng, End of Life Advocate
“Before working with Scott, I had a daily practice and was attending various meditation centers and trainings, but uncertainty and confusion about some of the teachings, in tandem with a period of unexpected personal loss, drove me to seek out guidance to explore and deepen my practice. Scott stands out to me as a teacher because the depth of his experience and knowledge is immediately apparent. He neither dilutes or obscures the teachings. ”
― Aine Duggan, President and CEO at the Partnership for the Homeless
"The biggest problem that I have had is doubt. Am I doing it right? Is this what is supposed to be happening? All of this doubt has really hindered my practice and at times I have almost quit. I have found Scott to be very patient, compassionate and understanding. He is able to reassure me based on both knowledge and experience that he has been most willing to share with me. Scott is very down to earth and practical for a person with such knowledge. I appreciate his work with me. It has really helped!"
― Steve Moore, LCSW, PIP
"As a psychotherapist, I am committed to integrating Buddhist philosophy and psychology into my practice. Scott is able to clearly and succinctly explain complex and layered Buddhist teachings. He is also able to bridge it’s practices and bring a present-day relevance to them. He encourages connection and I am surprised at how we have been able to develop a very deep level of honest communication in such a short time. Scott offers a curriculum which offers a rich, immersive experience.”
― Jaye Moyer, LCSW, TEP, integraltherapy.net
It’s been almost 3 years now since I started working with Scott and what I’ve learned and gained from our time together has helped me in ways I never imagined. My reasons for wanting to work with Scott were to learn about Buddhism and to deepen my meditation practice. What’s so special about working with Scott is how he’s able to explain some of the most complicated concepts in a way that I can grasp. He does this with humility, making me feel comfortable to ask questions and share my ideas for better understanding. What I find extra helpful is how he is able to relate the traditional teachings of Buddhism to everyday life, this has been what’s truly helped me transform my perceptions, on how to act and be in the world while on this journey towards enlightenment and non suffering for all. I look forward to our sessions. I’m grateful and so appreciative of his compassion, authenticity and passion for this work, he’s truly one of a kind!
― Saloni Hemnani