Dharma Mentoring with devon + nico
For practitioners seeking wisdom and presence in the midst of life's complexity
Staying awake in the midst of work, parenting with presence, navigating major life transitions, and deepening realization while living fully in the world—these are the challenges of practice today.
Grounded in long practice and a life of teaching, devon + nico offer mentoring that bridges the depth of contemplative realization with the practical wisdom needed for modern life.
What Students Experience
Our mentoring sessions help you develop:
Steadiness and presence in the midst of stress, reactivity, and strong emotions
Clarity and wise relationship to your own mind, conflict, and uncertainty
Integration of practice and life—from formal meditation to communication, work, and community
How We Work Together
Individual Sessions: 30-minute one-on-one meetings, typically once per month, where we explore meditation insights, textual study, daily life challenges, retreat integration, and deepening realization of the Buddha's teachings.
Personalized Guidance: Each session is tailored to your unique practice, life situation, and current challenges. Whether you're navigating a career transition, working with difficult family dynamics, or integrating insights from recent retreat experience, we meet you exactly where you are.
Between Sessions: Access to our Refuge of Belonging WhatsApp community, weekly dharma talks, monthly online dharma gatherings, quarterly classes, and other community events to support your ongoing practice.
Contribution
30-minute sessions: $60–$120 sliding scale per session
We work with committed students regardless of financial circumstances.
Getting Started
Mentoring is most nourishing when it grows out of shared practice and community. A simple way to begin is by joining a few of our teachings, so we can get to know one another in the natural rhythm of dharma. Ongoing participation in offerings helps this work stay rooted and alive. You can find our upcoming events here.
When you feel ready, send us a short description (~200 words) of your dharma history and current practice. Please let us know whether you’d prefer to work with devon or nico, and we’ll set up an initial conversation.
Voices from Our Students and Colleagues
"With his PhD in counseling psychology and his decades-long commitment to meditation and dharma practice, nico brings a unique depth and perspective to his mentoring and teaching. Working with him can help you make real changes, right now, in the midst of your busy life."
—Judson A. Brewer, MD PhD, Director of Research and Innovation, Brown University Mindfulness Center
"Devon is made of sunlight. Her years of dedicated meditation practice shine through in everything she does. Study with her if you get the chance... she offers a wonderful blend of clarity and Heart."
—Tara Brach, PhD
"Meeting nico changed the course of my life. His kind and clear presence and genuine caring about my personal experience inspired me to make meditation a big part of my life. And that has made all the difference."
—Olivia S., Designer, Chicago
"Practicing meditation with devon and nico has enhanced my ability to function as a radiologist because I have a greater awareness of where my attention is directed and a greater capability of directing it."
—Dr. Steve Edson, Radiologist
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