Jameson (he/him/his) is a meditation instructor, consultant, and chaplaincy candidate working to support individuals as they seek to reduce suffering in their lives and find their own meaningful path. Coming to Buddhist practice in 2009, he was immediately drawn to the early Buddhist teachings and has studied with monastic and lay teachers in the Sri Lankan, Thai forest, and Soto Zen traditions. Jameson completed Meditation Instructor and Group Facilitation training at Against the Stream Buddhist Meditation Society in 2011 and is currently enrolled in the chaplaincy program at the Upaya Zen Center. He serves in both hospice and community support settings and is particularly interested in working with people in recovery and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.