
Phillip Moffitt, MA
Phillip Moffitt is a Buddhist meditation teacher and writer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He served as Co-Guiding Teacher at Spirit Rock Meditation Center from 2010 to 2018. Phillip is the creator of the Naturally Arising practice method and the honorary co-founder of the online retreat center Dharma Ground.
Phillip is also the founder and president of Life Balance Institute, a nonprofit organization offering programs focused on helping people develop the inner skills needed to live with clarity and intention—especially during major life transitions.
He is the author of three books: Dancing with Life: Buddhist Insights for Finding Meaning and Joy in the Face of Suffering; Emotional Chaos to Clarity; and Awakening through the Nine Bodies.
Upcoming Programs by Phillip Moffitt, MA

A Day of Forgiveness: Cultivating Compassion, Mindfulness, and Emotional Healing (PM3D25)
Registration closes at 8:30am (Pacific Time) on October 25, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. Continuing Education Credits? (see details below). Description: Forgiveness can be one of the most healing—and challenging—practices we undertake. Whether we carry regret for our own actions or […]

Exploring Awareness: A Retreat for Experienced Practitioners (328R26) - On Land
Also Dana DePalma, MA, MFT, Tuere Sala, Alex Haley, PhD, JD and Ying Chen, PhD
Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on July 15, 2025, and closes at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on June 6, 2026. A waiting list will be created if the retreat fills early. Interested in Commuting to the retreat? - learn more below. In need of a scholarship? - see "Scholarship offerings" information below. Prerequisite: Completion of […]