Stephen Archer, Meditation Teacher

Stephen (Nyanaviro) began practicing Buddhist meditation as a student at the age of 20 while he was completing an honours degree in Eastern religions.

He then trained for 13 years as an ordained Buddhist monk in the Thai forest tradition under the tutorage of Ven. Ajahn Sumedho.

He left the monastery in 1995 and is now director of Wellness Solutions, a Wellington-based mindfulness training company.

Stephen teaches insight meditation, mindfulness programmes and residential retreats nationwide.

Events offered by Stephen:

August 10 – September 14: Meditations on Living and Dying

October 3 – 8: Being Awake in the City – urban practice intensive

October 20 – 24: Mindfulness meditation retreat

November 3: The Tranquil Mind