Vance Pryor, Psy.D., began insight meditation in 1998. He has been deeply influenced by the teachings of Mahasi Sayadaw and Sayadaw U Tejaniya. His training to become a teacher has been supported by the mentorship of Steve Armstrong and Kamala Masters. He is a recent graduate of IMS’s 2017-2021 Teacher Training Program.
Events with Vance Pryor
September 19 - 26, 2025
Join us for a transformative week of communally shared silence, immersed in the serenity of Vallecitos’ natural beauty. Together, we’ll explore the depths of the Dharma and our human experience, cultivating intimacy with the inner and outer landscapes. Through gentle guidance, you will discover the intersection of nature’s wisdom and your own; awakening to joy, compassion, and understanding. Everyone who is interested in participating, whatever their background, beliefs, skin color, gender expression, age or level of knowledge of meditation or Buddhist teachings, is welcome to this quiet gathering, this intensive meditation retreat in the outdoors where instructions and teachings will…