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 graduate of IMS’s 2017-2021 Teacher Training Program.
Events with Vance Pryor
July 7 - 13, 2026
This silent retreat integrates the Four Foundations of Mindfulness with the heart-centered practice of Metta. By uniting moment-to-moment awareness with the qualities of kindness, care, joy, and equanimity, we learn to meet life’s joys and sorrows with a steady, open presence. As the body and mind settle, an intuitive wisdom emerges, transforming our energy into a stable foundation for contentment and purpose. Teachers Vance and Dave offer a practice container grounded in a field of kind awareness. Their instructions draw on the teachings of Mahasi Sayadaw and Sayadaw U Tejaniya. The program includes meditation guidance, Dharma talks, and small-group discussions…