Devin (he/him) has been practicing Insight meditation since 1999. He regularly teaches at the Insight Meditation Society (IMS). Devin has undertaken many periods of silent long-term retreat practice. He was a community teacher at East Bay Meditation center in Oakland, CA where he co-founded both the teen and men of color sangha. Devin recently relocated to Western Massachusetts from the San Francisco Bay area. He is deeply committed to the personal and collective liberation of marginalized communities knowing that through the integration of reflection and insight, clarity and wisdom give rise to wise action.
A story-rich reflection on generosity, gratitude, and shared joy. Through teachings and lived experience, explore how giving becomes a refuge for the heart.
In times of uncertainty, loss and deep fatigue, the Buddha's teaching offers not just insight, but refuge. Through story, humor, and somatic grounding, this talk explores the four noble truths as an embodied path: naming suffering without turning away, understanding how the heart clings to feel safe, tasting moments of ease, and discovering a way of being that allows us to stay present with tenderness and strength.
A teaching on the Four Noble Truths. An exploration of suffering, clinging, release, and the path. Blending story, silence, and somatic ease, this talk reveals how the heart remembers freedom in small, human moments.
Rooted in the simile of the Lion Sutta (4.33), this talk explores how the power of the Lion’s roar—Buddha-Dharma—awakens the courage to face suffering with clarity, inner steadiness, and a heart aligned with truth and presence.
Explores the Buddha’s teachings on aging, illness, death, loss, and karma—brought to life through Dharma reflections and evocative stories, inviting us to meet impermanence with wisdom, presence, and the freedom to love fully.
Wisdom of the heart transcends logic—it remembers, connects, and reveals truth. This talk explores the language of the heart (citta), interbeing, and the knowing beyond thought. Through moving stories we uncover the heart’s capacity to awaken. A rich, evocative dharma reflection on trust, belonging, and awakening.
