Seth Monk is a distinguished alumnus of Andover, Massachusetts who pursued a Fine Arts degree from the University of Hartford before making a profound transition into the spiritual life. Drawn by a childhood of fascinating occurrences, Seth ventured to Germany to seek answers and eventually became a Buddhist monk in the esteemed Vietnamese Zen tradition.
Within the cloistered walls of the monastery, Seth not only deepened his spiritual practice but also encountered a pantheon of globally-renowned Buddhist luminaries. His mentorship list reads like a who's who of spiritual guides, including the likes of His Holiness XIV Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh, XVII Karmapa, Ajahn Brahm, among others. This sanctuary also became Seth's gateway to Chinese medicine, community living, and an intensified meditation journey, culminating in an immersive 3-month silent retreat.
Seth's thirst for spiritual understanding took him on sacred pilgrimages across India, Tibet, and Nepal, and to the revered Plum Village Monastery in France. By 2014, he found himself in Bodhgaya, India, the Buddha's enlightenment ground. His Indian sojourn also included a transformative solo retreat in a cave on Sikkim's sacred Tashi Ding mountain.
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Australia beckoned next, with Seth deepening his meditation practice during a 3-month Rains Retreat at Bodhinyana Monastery, under the aegis of the globally-recognized Ajahn Brahm.
Returning to Boston, Seth, deeply concerned by the burgeoning opioid crisis, channeled his skills to impart meditation to students in schools, while also collaborating with youth centers. His expertise found a distinguished platform at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
In 2015, Seth revisited India for 9 months, marking a transformative phase as he transitioned away from monastic life, driven by an earnest desire to make the unparalleled benefits of spiritual practice accessible to a global audience.
After many trainings, new experiences, holy pilgrimages, and the blessings of the India masters, back on American soil Seth swiftly became a sought-after Wellness ambassador, partnering with institutions like MIT and Blue Cross Blue Shield. His workshops and retreats, spanned from Sedona to Rishikesh, alongside his weekly Siddha Healing events, garnered him national acclaim.
Now operating from Los Angeles, Seth is a beacon of holistic wellness, consistently offering transformative sessions at studios across the city, collaborating with prominent mental health institutions, and extending his reach through dynamic online platforms.
Working with Seth is to embark on a life-affirming journey into the mind and heart of deep soul growth with a well seasoned spiritual friend.
He looks forward to getting to know you.