Art of Meditation Global Summit 2025

SCHEDULE

DAY 1

Sharon Salzberg • Zoketsu Norman Fischer • Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche • Sister Dr. Jenna • A.H. Almaas • Kristin Neff, PhD • Rev. Michael B. Beckwith • Fleet Maull, PhD • Rev. Michael Christie, PhD

Sharon Salzberg

Vipassana - The Alchemy of Compassion: Transforming Mind and Heart Through Meditation

Zoketsu Norman Fischer

Zen - The Zen of Being: Insights Into Mindful Living and Awakening

Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche

Tibetan - Transforming Chaos to Calm: Insights From a Meditation Master

Sister Dr. Jenna

Vedic - Returning to Source: The Transformative Power of Meditation and Divine Connection

A.H. Almaas

Non-Dual - Journey Beyond the Self: Unveiling the Depths of Conscious Awakening

Kristin Neff, PhD

Mindfulness - The Healing Power of Self-Compassion in Meditation

Rev. Michael B. Beckwith

Abrahamic - Meditation, Life Visioning, and Inner Transformation

Fleet Maull, PhD

Neuroscience-Informed - A Journey Through Inner and Outer Transformation

Rev. Michael Christie, PhD

Bonus - Bridging Mindfulness and Faith: A Journey Beyond Tradition

DAY 2

Joseph Goldstein • Roshi Pat Enkyo O'Hara, PhD • Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche • Deepak Chopra, MD • Caverly Morgan • Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD • Cynthia Bourgeault • Rick Hanson, PhD • Loch Kelly

Joseph Goldstein

Vipassana - Diving Deep into the Heart of Mindfulness Practice

Roshi Pat Enkyo O'Hara, PhD

Zen - Embracing the Zen Path: Insights Into Meditation and Sangha

Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche

Tibetan - The Art of Mindful Transformation: Navigating the Path to Enlightenment

Deepak Chopra, MD

Vedic - Transcending Boundaries: Meditation, Yoga, and Quantum Reality

Caverly Morgan

Non-Dual - The Alchemy of Awareness: Merging Zen and Non-Duality

Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD

Mindfulness - The Unseen Threads of Mindful Existence: Insights From a Journey Within

Cynthia Bourgeault

Abrahamic - Christian Meditation in Contemporary Times

Rick Hanson, PhD

Neuroscience-Informed - Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom: Transforming Mind and Brain

Loch Kelly

Bonus - Awakening Beyond the Mind's Maze

DAY 3

Ruth King • Roshi Dennis Merzel Genpo • Lama Shenpen Hookham • Krishna Das • Amoda Maa • Ronald Siegel, PsyD • Shaykha Fariha Fatima al-Jerrahi • Sara Lazar, PhD

Ruth King

Vipassana - Insight and Liberation: A Meditative Approach to Inner Stability

Roshi Dennis Merzel Genpo

Zen - Awakening the Big Mind: A New Approach to Zen Practice

Lama Shenpen Hookham

Tibetan - The Art of Mindful Transformation: Navigating the Path to Enlightenment

Krishna Das

Vedic - Blending Eastern Traditions With Western Sounds: A Tale of Music, Spirituality, and Awakening

Amoda Maa

Non-Dual- Embracing the Void: A Journey Into Non-Dual Realization

Ronald Siegel, PsyD

Mindfulness - Embracing Emotional Landscapes: A Journey Into Mindful Living and Psychotherapy

Shaykha Fariha Fatima al-Jerrahi

Abrahamic - The Path of Sufism: Embracing Divine Love and Transformation

Sara Lazar, PhD

Neuroscience-Informed - Bridging Science and Meditation: A Neuroscientific Journey

DAY 4

Gil Fronsdal, PhD • Kaira Jewel Lingo • Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche • Elena Brower • Rupert Spira • Rhonda Magee, JD • Tim Kelly • Richard J. Davidson, PhD

Gil Fronsdal, PhD

Vipassana - The Interplay of Love and Liberation in Mindfulness Practice

Kaira Jewel Lingo

Zen - A Dance of Emotion and Awareness: A Guide to Inner Harmony

Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche

Tibetan - Integrating Eastern Wisdom With Western Minds

Elena Brower

Vedic - The Zen of Letting Go: A Contemporary Approach to Mindfulness

Rupert Spira

Non-Dual - The Art of Direct Experience: Awakening to Your True Nature

Rhonda Magee, JD

Mindfulness - Mindfulness as a Pathway to Justice and Peace

Tim Kelly

Abrahamic - From Silence to Service: The Journey of Inner Peace

Richard J. Davidson, PhD

Neuroscience-Informed - Unlocking the Mind's Potential: A Neuroscientific Exploration of Meditation

DAY 5

Sylvia Boorstein • Diane Musho Hamilton • Tsoknyi Rinpoche • Tony Nader MD, PhD • Dawson Church, PhD • Christopher Germer, PhD • Rabbi Dorothy RIchman • Larry Ward, PhD

Sylvia Boorstein

Vipassana - Navigating Life's Complexities Through Mindful Awareness

Diane Musho Hamilton

Zen - Harmony in Difference: A Zen Approach to Unity

Tsoknyi Rinpoche

Tibetan - Exploring the Tibetan Path and Cultivating Inner Clarity

Tony Nader MD, PhD

Vedic - Bridging Ancient Wisdom and Modern Science

Dawson Church, PhD

Non-Dual - Sculpting the Brain: Pathways to Bliss

Christopher Germer, PhD

Mindfulness - Embracing Kindness: A Journey of Self-Compassion and Mindfulness

Rabbi Dorothy RIchman

Abrahamic - Fusion of Faith and Mindfulness: A Unique Spiritual Journey

Larry Ward, PhD

Neuroscience-Informed - The Alchemy of Mindfulness: Transforming Pain Into Peace

DAY 6

Trudy Goodman • Roshi Grover Genro Gauntt • Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel • Swami Sadyojathah ji (Swamiji) • Peter Russell • DaeEss 1Drea Pennington Wasio, MD • Saki Santorelli, EdD, MA • Judson Brewer, PhD

Trudy Goodman

Vipassana - Meeting the Present Moment With Wisdom and Compassion

Roshi Grover Genro Gauntt

Zen - From Discipline to Freedom: The Zen Path of Transformation

Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel

Tibetan - The Art of Mindful Inquiry: A Path to Understanding

Swami Sadyojathah ji (Swamiji)

Vedic -The Art of Living: Transforming Life Through Breath and Meditation

Peter Russell

Non-Dual - Unveiling Serenity: The Science and Practice of Effortless Meditation

DaeEss 1Drea Pennington Wasio, MD

Mindfulness - Transforming Darkness into Light: A Mindful Healing Journey

Saki Santorelli, EdD, MA

Abrahamic - Awakening Through the Guesthouse of Life

Judson Brewer, PhD

Neuroscience-Informed - Decoding the Mind: A Leap Into the Science of Self-Mastery

DAY 7

Venerable Pannavati Bhikkhunii • Roshi Melissa Myōzen Blacker • Tenzin Robert Thurman, PhD • Debra Poneman • Thomas Hübl, PhD • John Vervaeke, PhD • Rola Hallam, MD • David Vago, PhD

Venerable Pannavati Bhikkhuni

Vipassana - The Convergence of Mindfulness and Active Engagement

Roshi Melissa Myōzen Blacker

Zen - Integrating Zen and Mindfulness: A Journey of Presence and Awareness

Tenzin Robert Thurman, PhD

Tibetan - The Art of Inner Balance: Exploring the Fusion of Tradition and Modernity

Debra Poneman

Vedic -Finding Silence: A Deep Dive Into Meditative Practices and Their Transformative Power

Thomas Hübl, PhD

Non-Dual - The Symphony of Interconnectedness: Healing Through Meditation

John Vervaeke, PhD

Mindfulness - Mind's Metamorphosis: Beyond Cognitive Boundaries

Rola Hallam, MD

Abrahamic - The Sufi Path to Healing and Divine Connection

David Vago, PhD

Neuroscience-Informed - From Brain Waves to Inner Peace: A Scientific Journey

DAY 8

Diana Winston • Roshi Jan Chozen Bays, MD • Elizabeth Callahan • Mandar Apte • Craig Hamilton • Toby Sola • Rabbi Jeff Roth • Isaac Eliaz, MD

Diana Winston

Vipassana - Exploring Meditation: Pathways to Inner Peace

Roshi Jan Chozen Bays, MD

Zen - Journeys of the Mind: Zen Insights for Modern Challenges

Elizabeth Callahan

Tibetan - The Labyrinth of Stillness: A Journey Through Mahamudra Meditations

Mandar Apte

Vedic -The Power of Pranayama: Transforming Communities Through Breath

Craig Hamilton

Non-Dual - The Alchemy of Inner Transformation: A Journey Beyond the Mind

Toby Sola

Mindfulness - Innovating Meditation: A New Age Approach

Rabbi Jeff Roth

Abrahamic - Unveiling the Heart-Mind Connection: A New Perspective on Faith

Isaac Eliaz, MD

Neuroscience-Informed - The Science and Practice of Effortless Awareness and Heart-Centered Healing