
Will Kabat-Zinn, MA
Will Kabat-Zinn is an Insight Meditation teacher based in the Bay Area. He spent his early practice years at the Insight Meditation Society, and later at Panditarama Forrest Meditation Center under the guidance of Sayadaw U Pandita. Will has been deeply influenced by his friendship with Dr. Rina Sircar and her teacher, Forrest monk Taungpulu Sayadaw, and by the fierce compassion of Chan Master Shen Yen. Will is a member of the Spirit Rock teachers council and leads retreats and practice intensives in the U.S. and internationally. He guides the Sunday Sangha practice community in Berkeley California.
Upcoming Programs by Will Kabat-Zinn, MA

Ancient Wisdom, Present Freedom: Deepening with the Foundations of Mindfulness (WK1D27)
Register for Online Please only register for one of the two formats: On-Land or Online. Registration closes at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on February 7, 2027. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. Description: Mindfulness is often spoken of as "the Heart of Buddhist […]

Ancient Wisdom, Present Freedom: Deepening with the Foundations of Mindfulness (WK1Z27)
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 February 7, 2027. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. Description: Mindfulness is often spoken of as "the Heart of Buddhist […]

Ancient Wisdom, Present Freedom: Follow the Buddha's Recipe for Liberation (216R27) - On Land
Also Lienchi Tran and Victoria Cary
Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on July 15, 2026, and closes at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on April 5, 2027. A waiting list will be created if the retreat fills early. Looking for a scholarship? - see our Financial Support page. Interested in Commuting to the retreat? - learn more below. Description Mindfulness is often […]