Adam Stonebraker - Resident Guiding Teacher

Greetings from Adam Stonebraker
“I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible opportunity to be guiding teacher for such a beautiful, wonderful community! John Travis’ shoes are impossible to fill, so I won’t even try to do that, but I will attempt to carry on his legacy by serving this community with a heart first approach while centering the Dhamma in everything I do. I am so excited to grow with this community and expand our reach for years to come.” – Adam Christian Stonebraker

One-on-one mentoring sessions with Adam, https://www.mtstream.org/oneonone-with-adam

Bio - Adam Stonebraker, a dedicated practitioner of Yoga and Meditation since 1999, serves as the Guiding Teacher for Mountain Stream Meditation, in Nevada City, CA. He has been sharing his profound insights with diverse audiences both locally and internationally since 2010. Adam's teachings are deeply rooted in his extensive training in Yoga and a long-standing devotion to Buddhadharma, which inspire him to guide others towards realizing their unique potential in mind and body. His primary goal is to help individuals trust their innate wisdom and embrace the profound sense of interconnection that defines our existence.

Adam's approach is particularly influenced by the rich intersections between Buddhism and traditional Yoga practices, the Bodhisattva path, and engaging with the natural world. He has had the honor of studying closely with renowned teachers such as Kittisaro & Thanissara, Sarah & Ty Powers, Tias & Surya Little, Paul & Suzee Grilley, Maty Ezraty, Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, and many others.

In 2019, Adam completed a Master’s degree in the pioneering Mindfulness Studies Program at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, further enriching his understanding and teaching of mindfulness practices. To learn more about Adam, please visit his website, www.adamstonebraker.com.

Teacher Support: Dana is greatly appreciated and helps Adam continue his work with Mountain Stream. Click the link below 
ADAM STONEBRAKER DANA (DONATION)

Dear Sangha,

We are so pleased to announce that after a nation-wide search, we have selected our new Guiding Teacher, Adam Stonebraker. During the past few months, many of you have experienced Adam’s teachings on Zoom or in person at the NCIC. Check out Adam’s bio below to learn more about his background and experience.

This “passing of the torch” from Mountain Stream’s founder and long-serving Guiding Teacher, John Travis, represents a significant milestone in our organization’s history. We are forever grateful to John for his vision and enduring commitment to the Buddha’s teachings. John will continue to teach at the center and residential retreats but will be stepping back to spend more time with his family and traveling in Asia.

We anticipate that Adam will begin engaging on an ongoing basis with us in October, and relocate with his partner, Lakshmi Prasad, sometime in the future. Please join the Board of Directors in welcoming Adam and Lakshmi into our community, and soon to Nevada County.

With deep gratitude,

Mountain Stream Board of Directors, 2023