Dr. Rob

A former monk ordained in the Thai Forrest Dhammayut tradition in Thailand in 2018, Dr. Rob as he is now known online, began his spiritual journey in 2014 at a Zen Buddhist Meditation Center in New Mexico at the age of 20 years old. These early years were marked by intensive meditation training and deep immersion into Buddhist teachings. In 2018, he made a significant move to Thailand to ordain as a Bhikkhu at Wat Phra Dara Philom Forrest monastery in Chiang Mai, further deepening his commitment to Buddhism.

Dr. Rob is currently under the guidance of Sayadaw Ashin Ottamathara and serves as a Dharma Teacher, focusing on alleviating others’ suffering through meditation and community. His experiences across various monasteries worldwide as a monk and now a yogi have forged strong connections within the Buddhist community, leading him to create a platform for sharing resources and encouraging others to join this path of tranquility and joy.

Dr. Rob’s commitment to helping others through his unique style of teaching the Dharma has never been stronger in the age of fast-food social media. With an emphasis on teachings highlighting childism, colonialism and speciesism, Dr. Rob will continue to push boundaries  by challenging ways of thinking through the Buddhist ethos.