Budhist Meditation For Leaders
A Comprehensive Course
“Andy’s meditation class was excellent. His deep passion for mindfulness practice and focus on bringing each participant along at their own pace made me feel welcome and comfortable, even as a newby. If you’re looking to explore meditation for the first time, or you want a new perspective on your practice, I would highly recommend it!”
Learn Buddhist Meditation
Ever wish you could take a break from this crazy world, slow time down, rest, and recharge? Every day? This is what we learn to do as experienced meditators, so that we can return and skillfully respond to challenges, with fresh eyes, ears, hearts, and minds.
If you’re like most people I know, you’ve probably heard of or tried mindfulness meditation, think it's a good idea, and found it difficult to build a supportive, lasting habit.
Whether you’ve been practicing for some time or are a newbie, join the Buddhist Meditation For Leaders* class, co-led by 33-year former monastic with soon to be 3 masters and a CS degree, Elaine Yeh, and serial entrepreneur turned meditation teacher, Anderson Wolfe. The class is donation-based and meets on Zoom from 11 AM - 11:55 AM PT all 6 Tuesdays 6/10 - 7/15. Our intention is to create a safe enough space, free from performance.
You’ll receive clear instructions on how to meditate, informed by ancient Asian wisdom and backed by modern Western neuroscience. We’ll focus on the nuances of practice where leaders in the West most often trip up today and which the apps don’t teach (like the necessary ethical foundation + skillfully navigating a busy mind) as well as instruction for the ~10% of the population for whom standard meditation can actually do harm.
The class draws from multiple lineages, primarily Theravāda through the Thai Forest tradition of Ajahn Chah, and Mahayāna through the Chan lineage of Master Hsuan Hua.
Feeling guilty about using “work” time for something “personal”? I’ve been there. And I know there is no better use of time…for both you and your company…
“Mental health is a key part of performance. It's not a nice-to-have or an indulgence. It's the foundation for excellent decision-making, resilience, and a steady hand at the wheel.” — Anonymous CEO
You’ll connect with peers who share an interest in cultivating happiness and awakening, also supporting accountability. You'll see the prevalence of some of your challenges, put others in perspective, and have opportunities to discuss. It’s the best way I know to wake up to the ever-changing, interconnected nature of our existence. This brings deep meaning and peace.
* We’re all leaders in our own right — whether at a company, in a family, in our community.
Course Syllabus
Participant Introductions, Life of Siddhartha, Buddhist Ethics, & Group Agreements
Nuances of Meditation Practice
4 Noble Truths, 3 Characteristics, & 8-Fold Path
Mindfulness of Body & Feeling Tone
Mindfulness of Emotion & R.A.I.N.
Kuan Yin Returning the Heart, Metta, Dana, & Closing
Meet Your Teachers
Anderson Wolfe
Anderson learned to meditate with his grandfather as a kid and resumed daily practice 10 years ago as CEO of a tech company he’d founded and raised millions to grow. After selling it, he trained for 2 years with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach to certify as a trauma- and DEIA- informed mindfulness meditation teacher through the UC Berkeley Greater Good Science Center.
Anderson has spent over 6 months on Buddhist meditation retreat and over 15 years practicing methodologies from the Hendricks Institute, through which he’s an accredited Big Leap Coach with advanced trainings in body intelligence and conscious loving. He’s also a licensed Hatha-Raja Yoga instructor in the lineage of Sri Dharma Mittra. Anderson is a Highly Sensitive Person, speaks 4 languages, graduated valedictorian of a prestigous boarding school he attended on financial aid, earned a 4.0 in Computer Science from Columbia University on academic scholarship, and enjoys surf trips around the world.
Elaine Yeh
During her 33 years as a Buddhist nun, Elaine worked on translating Chinese Buddhist texts, served as principal at Instilling Goodness and Developing Virtue Schools, and taught at Dharma Realm Buddhist University. She earned an MA in Buddhist Classics from Dharma Realm Buddhist University, an MA in Asian Studies from UC Berkeley, and a BS in Computer Science from UT Austin.
A student of psychoanalysis, Elaine is currently doing the practicum for her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling to become a therapist. In recent years she has been exploring how Buddhist and Western psychological approaches can work together to bring about deeper self-transformation and lay the foundations for Kuan Yin’s great compassion.
Course Details
Classes meet on Zoom from 11 AM - 11:55 AM PT all 6 Tuesdays 6/10 - 7/15. For personal and group continuity, the request is to join all the sessions live (you can watch a recording if you miss one). In each meeting, there will be a brief talk, guided meditation, and interactive portion. We’ll have a private Discord channel to continue dialogue in-between meetings and will follow these Group Agreements.
The class is donation-based, and nobody will be turned away for lack of funds. An upfront commitment is required to reserve your place, and there will be a final opportunity at the end of the course to offer donation based on your experience.
Here is a rough guide for suggested total donation based on annual income (for active coaching clients, I suggest reducing the suggested donation by 20%):
| Annual Income | Suggested Total Donation |
|---|---|
| > $200K | $600 |
| $150K | $450 |
| $100K | $300 |
| $75K | $150 |
| < $50K | $75 |
There’s a moneyback guarantee if you attend all the meetings live, engage in the Discord channel, and aren’t satisfied.
Please leave your information below to register after which you’ll receive all the relevant details! We look forward to practicing with you 🙏🏻.