James has been practicing and teaching meditation for over 25 years. He has attended many retreats and received teachings and empowerments in both the Zen and Tibetan Buddhist traditions, including from some of the greatest living masters in the Karma Kagyu lineage. He completed Tergar’s year-long Meditation Teacher Program (MTP) in 2024, and is licensed to teach Tergar’s Anytime Anywhere Meditation (AAM) curriculum. He has also completed meditation teacher training programs and earned teaching certifications from Tibet House & Dharma Moon and from The School of Positive Transformation. He recently retired after a 30 year career in the financial industry to devote more time to the teaching and practice of meditation.