Jon Kabat-Zinn is an internationally celebrated mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) expert, meditation teacher, and author. He is the founder of the Stress Reduction Clinic at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, where he developed the MBSR program.

Kabat-Zinn is the author of multiple books, including the bestsellers Wherever You Go, There You Are and Full Catastrophe Living. He has also created numerous guided meditation CDs, which have helped many people in their mindfulness practice. He has been a pioneer in bringing mindfulness and meditation practices into mainstream medicine, psychology, and society.

Throughout his career, Kabat-Zinn has received numerous honors and awards, including the Impact of Science on Mindfulness Award and the Trailblazer Award from the National Institutes of Health. His work has been recognized and appreciated by people around the world, including His Holiness the Dalai Lama, who once said, “I feel that Jon Kabat-Zinn is one of the people who has made a significant contribution to Buddhism without calling himself a Buddhist.”

Kabat-Zinn is a sought-after speaker and has given talks to a variety of audiences, including healthcare professionals, business leaders, and educators. He has been featured in many media outlets, including The Oprah Winfrey Show, 60 Minutes, and The New York Times.

Above all, Kabat-Zinn is a compassionate and dedicated teacher who has helped countless individuals and groups improve the quality of their lives through mindfulness and meditation practices. He continues to inspire and guide people around the world with his work, reminding us all that wherever we go, there we are.