Dr. Reginald “Reggie” Ray is the Director of the Dharma Ocean Foundation, dedicated to the evolution and flowering of the somatic teachings of the Practicing Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. He teaches in the lineage of Chögyam Trungpa, Rinpoche. The author of many books, audio courses, and online series, Reggie’s work and teachings draw from his background as a Buddhist scholar and practitioner. His PhD is in the History of Religions from the Divinity School of the University of Chicago (1973). He was the first full-time faculty member and chair of the Buddhist Studies (later Religious Studies) Department at Naropa University. Over nearly four decades he grew the department and played various leadership roles at Naropa, developing with Trungpa Rinpoche many of the initiatives and projects that became part of Naropa’s unique identity as a Buddhist inspired university. He began explicitly working with dharma students in 1995 and now devotes all of time to transmitting the teachings of the Vajra dharma of his teacher.

Libby Weathers (Course Instructor) has been studying and practicing Buddhism since 2006, and holds a degree in Contemplative Psychology. She began studying with Reggie Ray at Naropa University in 2007 and first completed the Meditating with the Body program in 2009. Professionally, Libby trains business leaders in developing purpose and presence through mindfulness and neuroscience. A depth of continued awakening over her years of study and practice inspires her dedication to this lineage. Libby is deeply connected to the natural beauty, warm waters, and sacredness of Hawaii where she spends most of her time.

Jonathan Daniel (Course Instructor)began his journey with meditation in the forests of Colorado and Alaska in 1994, and stepped onto the path of training with Reggie in 1997. He worked for many years as a hospice chaplain before becoming inspired by the possibilities of helping people across the globe access the Dharma Ocean teachings through digital media. He enjoys practicing meditation with the small Dharma Ocean sangha in Denver and also alone in high mountain meadows.