Harry (he/they) has practiced meditation since 2009 and trained as a facilitator at UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center in 2012 and under JoAnna Hardy in 2013. He has led groups for Meditation Coalition and Dhamma Dena Meditation Center, and has taught on retreat for Inward Bound Mindfulness Education and at Big Bear Retreat Center. Harry has been a guest speaker with Insight Meditation Community of Washington, San Francisco BIPOC Insight Sangha, and University of Southern California. He has been studying Korean Zen since 2022, and some of his writing can be found at Buddhadharma, Lion’s Roar, and Bodhi Leaves magazines. Harry is an LCSW, focusing on mental health for underprivileged communities.
Events with Harry Um
Mindfulness for EveryoneOctober 23 - 26, 2025
This retreat will be held in noble silence and is suitable for all – both beginners and experienced practitioners are welcome. Registration for this retreat closes on October 9th, 2025 at 11:59pm Pacific Time. If looking to join after this date, please inquire at guestservices@bigbearretreatcenter.org This meditation retreat will foster a meaningful engagement with ourselves and this world. There will be a chance to experience an extended period of meditation that can become a vital part of our practice. It will be grounded in Buddhist teachings and understanding found in therapeutic inquiry. The invitation is for each of us to…