Andrew has been studying and practicing meditation for more than thirty years across multiple traditions—including Zen, Burmese Theravada, Tibetan, and Hindu lineages. With many months of silent retreat experience, he discovered how difficult it can be to access the same depth and stability in daily home practice. The Mind Illuminated changed that. Its comprehensive model of meditative development, paired with practical techniques for each stage of the path, opened the door to steady progress for dedicated householders.

Certified to teach by Upasaka Culadasa, Andrew supports students in cultivating stable attention and clear awareness. His specialty is helping practitioners understand their inner obstacles—forgetting, distraction, dullness, agitation—and guiding them toward the natural clarity already present beneath them. Through one-on-one coaching, “debugging,” and small group sessions, he meets each student with curiosity, precision, and the spirit of inquiry.

Andrew has been a student of the Diamond Approach since 2011, a contemporary path grounded in presence, truth, and unfolding. He lives in Ventura, CA, where he is also a musician, software developer, and father.