Johnathan Woodside

Johnathan Woodside is a Dharma teacher offering instruction rooted in the Theravāda tradition of ethics, concentration, and wisdom. He began his formal meditation practice in his youth and has been teaching Insight Meditation since 2011. He has practiced at Insight Meditation Society, Forest Refuge, and Spirit Rock, among other renowned meditation centers, and has multiple years of cumulative silent meditation retreat experience.

Johnathan’s teaching emphasizes the direct experience of the Dharma, encouraging students to cultivate insight through dedicated practice grounded in mindfulness, introspection, and the development of liberating wisdom. He integrates classical Buddhist teachings with practical applications for modern life, guiding students toward greater clarity, inner freedom, and ethical engagement with the world.