Evan Leed first learned to meditate at Zen Mountain Monastery nearly twenty years ago and has maintained an intensive daily practice for the last twelve years. His main practices include metta jhana, Mahasi-style noting, and awareness and emptiness practices. He also has a deep interest in psychology and both Buddhist and continental philosophy, having studied these topics for thousands of hours in both formal and informal settings. Since 2018, he has been studying attachment theory and meditation with George Haas of Mettagroup. He is based in Buenos Aires and teaches in English and Spanish.