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Teacher Lineage

A path is shaped by those who walk ahead of us. These are the voices that have guided mine.

Purpose:
To honor the teachers who have shaped my path—both directly and through study—and to show the living transmission of the Dharma through their voices and presence.

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1. Direct Teachers / Retreats Attended

  • Andy Quinn-My Sangha teacher and mentor

  • Peter Carlon – Retreat teacher and book study groups

  • Shaila Catherine – Retreat teacher and zoom classes

  • Bhikkhu Anālayo – 5-week zoom Satipatthana Sutta study group; strong study influence

  • Weekly sangha with peers

2. Influential Voices (via books, talks, etc.)

  • Jack Kornfield

  • Joseph Goldstein

  • Mooji

  • Ram Dass

  • Gil Fronsdal – Especially impactful, e.g. The Issue at Hand

  • Rupert Spira and Saja Fendel – Included for their teachings on non-duality

  • Andy Quinn – You asked to find and include him

3. Root Traditions

  • Theravāda lineage

  • Early Buddhism

  • Satipaṭṭhāna texts in plain language

  • Going back to original sources and early suttas

Root Lineage and Core Influence

  • Early Buddhism / Theravāda Tradition
    Rooted in the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta, the Four Noble Truths, and the Eightfold Path.
    Inspired by Bhikkhu Anālayo’s scholarship and retreats.

Direct Teachers and Retreat Guides

  • Andy Quinn—My teacher and mentor

  • Peter Carlon — Local teacher, ongoing guidance

  • Shaila Catherine — Silent retreat; emphasis on concentration and insight

  • Bhikkhu Anālayo — 5-week intensive retreat; deep textual and experiential influence

Voices That Formed My Inner Path

  • Jack Kornfield — Heart-centered approach

  • Joseph Goldstein — Clear, grounded insight

  • Gil Fronsdal — Especially impactful through The Issue at Hand

  • Ram Dass — Devotion and loving awareness

  • Mooji — Non-dual clarity

  • Rupert Spira — Advaita perspective

  • Saja Fendel — Contemporary voice on non-duality and presence

  • Andy Quinn — [awaiting info or confirmation]