Vance Pryor, PsyD, began practicing insight meditation in 1998. He has been deeply influenced by the teachings of Mahasi Sayadaw and Sayadaw U Tejaniya. His training to become a teacher has been supported by the mentorship of Steve Armstrong and Kamala Masters. He is a graduate of IMS’s 2017-2021 Teacher Training Program.
Events with Vance Pryor
Love and Awareness: The Heart That KnowsJune 8 - 14, 2026
Open to experienced and new practitioners Registration closes on May 25, 2026. If joining after this date, please contact us. Join us in the natural beauty of the San Bernardino mountains for this silent insight meditation retreat. Awareness and love are not two separate paths but one living expression of wisdom. When the heart is open, awareness becomes tender; when the mind is clear, love naturally shines through. This retreat invites a relaxed exploration of that meeting point — cultivating mindfulness that is infused with care, and love that is grounded in knowing. Through sitting and walking meditation, silence and…