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
Monday Night Meditation & Talk (01MQ26) - On-Land
Register for Online Please only register for one of the two formats: On-Land or Online. Registration closes at 7:30pm (US Pacific Time) on Monday, January 5, 2026. See Important Notes below.* Description: For over 35 years now, the Monday Night sitting group at Spirit Rock has been a welcoming refuge to gather, hear the teachings […]
Monday Night Meditation & Talk (01ML26)
Register for On-Land Please only register for one of the two formats: On-Land or Online. Registration closes at 7:30pm (US Pacific Time) on Monday, January 5, 2026. A recording* will be available following the program. If you would like access to the recording, you must register by the deadline above. Closed Captioning [CC] is available […]
Naturally Arising Samādhi and Insight: New Innovations for “Practicing Practice” in Your Meditation (PM1M26)
Register for Online Please only register for one of the two formats: On-Land or Online. Registration closes at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on March 1, 2026. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. Description: The Naturally Arising method starts meditation practice in a different […]
Naturally Arising Samādhi and Insight: New Innovations for “Practicing Practice” in Your Meditation (PM1Z26)
Register for On-Land Please only register for one of the two formats: On-Land or Online. Registration closes at 9:00am(Pacific Time) on March 1, 2026. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. Description: The Naturally Arising method starts meditation practice in a different manner. […]
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 […]