Our Teaching Philosophy
We view meditation not as clearing the mind or reaching some flawless state of zen. It’s more like learning to sit with whatever arises—the restless thoughts, the planning brain, and even that odd itch that tends to show up a few minutes into sitting.
Our team gathers decades of practice across diverse traditions. Some came to meditation via academic philosophy, others through personal crisis, and a few simply stumbled into it during college and never left. What we share is a commitment to teaching meditation as a practical life skill rather than a mystical experience.
Each guide you’ll meet brings their own approach to explaining concepts. R. K. Arin tends to use everyday-life analogies, while A. P. Mira draws from a background in psychology. We’ve found that different methods resonate with different people, so you’ll likely connect more with some teaching styles than others.
Your Meditation Guides
Two practitioners who’ve made meditation their life’s work, each bringing a distinct perspective to the practice
R.K. Arin
Lead Instructor
R. K. Arin began practicing meditation in 1998 after burnout from a software engineering career. He spent three years studying Vipassana in Myanmar and later trained in Zen meditation in Japan. What sets him apart is his ability to explain ancient concepts using surprisingly modern analogies—he once compared the monkey mind to having too many browser tabs open.
He leads our foundational courses and specializes in helping busy professionals cultivate sustainable meditation habits. His sessions often include practical discussions about integrating mindfulness into work life and managing stress without spiritual bypassing.
A. P. Mira
Philosophy Guide
A. P. Mira blends a PhD in Germany Philosophy with fifteen years of personal meditation practice. She discovered contemplative practice while researching ancient texts and realized that academic understanding means little without experiential knowledge. Her approach bridges scholarly insight with practical application.
She guides our deeper philosophical explorations and retreat programs. A. P. Mira has a gift for making complex philosophical ideas accessible without oversimplifying them. Her students often say she helps them understand not just how to meditate, but why these practices arose and what they’re truly meant to achieve.
Why We Teach This Way
After years of practice and teaching, we’ve found that meditation works best when it’s demystified. We don’t promise enlightenment or claim you’ll reach perfect peace. Instead, we focus on cultivating skills that help you navigate life’s inevitable challenges with greater awareness and less reactivity.
Our courses begin in September 2025, giving you time to reflect on whether this approach resonates with you. We believe in taking thoughtful time to decide about contemplative practice—it’s not something to rush based on momentary enthusiasm.
If you’re curious about learning meditation as a practical life skill rather than a spiritual pursuit, we’d be honored to guide your exploration. The practice has subtly but profoundly changed our lives, and we’ve witnessed the same in many others.