“George has the knowledge and equanimity to transform a room through his presence alone. Working with him has been a gift; he has taught me skills I don’t believe I could have learned anywhere else, like how to be calm in chaos. He is a genuine treasure, and I feel so lucky to have been able to be exposed to his teachings. I hope I will be able to have him in my life for a very long time.”

— Jennifer Dunphy MBA, DrPH, Laguna Niguel, CA

“I have spent many years trying to learn the ‘secrets’ of meditation. I was attracted to meditation at an early age, and whenever I was around an accomplished meditator, I knew I wanted what they had. When I met George, I was astounded by his knowledge and the depths of his understanding of meditation techniques. He has helped me more than I could have ever imagined was possible.” 

— Ed Schmitt, MD, Soldotna, AK

“George Chen is perhaps the most impressive teacher I’ve known. He possesses extraordinary intelligence and patience. Beyond that, he has the ability to remember, synthesize, and transmit a lifetime of reading, coursework, and cultivation in a way that is well organized, situation-appropriate, and masterfully put into language.” 

— Russell Bienenstock, President, Furniture World Magazine, New Rochelle, NY

“If you had told me a year ago that I would be practicing meditation regularly, I would have told you that you didn't know me. I consider myself a rationalist, and meditation did not naturally fit into my world view. I've experienced some health challenges recently, and George and his teachings have helped me push through the mental part of those challenges in ways I cannot express in words. George is kind, compassionate, endlessly knowledgeable, and above all patient. My life has changed for the better having met him. I am grateful."

— Chris Bunney, New York, NY

“For 55 years I was what most would consider very ‘successful’ and thought I was happy, but I realize now that I was never content. One year with George and many mindful moments later, I am truly content and very happy despite some real health difficulties. Most would say that I was a very unlikely candidate for this practice. Now they notice a transformation in me, and I notice the positive effect I'm having on the people around me.” 

— Tom Grossman, Blue Chip Farms, Wallkill, NY

“Studying meditation with George Chen has improved my life dramatically. His knowledgeable, patient guidance and calm voice have improved my practice and made it more regular. This in turn has brought me more calm and patience with others and helped me better appreciate the good in the world around me.”

— Justine Henning, Founder and Director of Programming, Math4Science, Inc. , Lincolnville, ME

“George is a truly inspirational teacher and mentor and I count myself lucky to have had the opportunity to learn from him for the past few years. He is bursting with knowledge, experience, and stories, and he has a passion and a gift for sharing them with the world. With his gentle guidance, I have learned a new way to look at life and how to take control of my thoughts, decisions and actions. George has taught me how to rise above the noise, chaos, and distractions of life in order to be fully present in each moment and see the beauty that is all around. It's an extraordinary gift that has changed my life!”

— Steffany Adair, Cranberry Township, PA

“Life changing. At 55, anxiety had started creeping into my life in ways I had not previously experienced. Family and professional issues felt unmanageable. The prospect of therapy or medication felt invasive. I was fortunate to have been referred to George by a friend. Through very simple meditation techniques, I've learned to focus on the important things and not get caught up in the "noise". The results have been astonishing. Even many of my health markers like blood pressure and blood sugar have improved since starting my practice. Working with George is the best thing I've ever done for myself. People in my life agree.”

— Bob Feinberg, Auto Executive, Yonkers, NY

“I've had the good fortune to sit with George's Saturday meditation group. It is an incredible resource of comfort and peace. Through George's guided meditations and readings, I have discovered a safe place within that allows me to embrace what comes next. George is a master at distilling the thinking and compassion behind the words.” 

— Pierre Frison, Syracuse, NY  

“George's gentle guidance has been a constant presence in my life for almost 25 years, including lengths of time that we were not in direct contact, because the teaching is inclusive enough to welcome everyone, simple enough to carry with you, profound enough to continually revisit, and inspirational to the point of creating positive and transformative new personal habits.” 

— Anders Griffen - Musician, writer, archivist - Northampton, MA 

“I have years of experience in meditation, and have studied with many different teachers. George’s instruction is the most direct and clear I have ever encountered. He is dedicated to having the process really work for his students. There is deep compassion and comfort in the way he teaches. As a result, the whole process of meditation has shifted in a profound and fundamental way for me. I cannot recommend George highly enough.”

— Jenny Wong, Fashion Model, New York, NY

“Working with you in the group sangha and the private sessions that you donated to me during a rough life transition were invaluable. Your kindness and patience eased my mind and enabled total relaxation. In your gentle and easy-to-grasp manner, you taught me how to sink into my body and quiet my mind. I can't thank you enough for this valuable coping strategy I come back to so often. Thank you!”

— Leslie Hammond, Croton, New York

“Participating with George in his weekly Sangha (at 7:30 Saturday morning California time) provides me with an opportunity to renew my meditation practice, to learn new resources, to enhance my overall wellbeing, to take time for myself despite whatever chaos is bubbling in my surroundings. These 90-minute sessions are an oasis of tranquility, education and self care for which I am grateful.”

— Lois K-F, Ph.D., Palm Desert, CA

“George's guidance as a meditation teacher has been nothing short of transformative for me. As someone who has nurtured my own meditation practice for many years, I deeply appreciate his ability to meet each individual exactly where they are in their journey, whether they're beginners or seasoned practitioners like myself. His blend of humor, kindness, and attentiveness create a welcoming space for exploration and growth. Yet, what truly stands out about George is his remarkable capacity for listening. In a world filled with distractions, his ability to tune in so closely to his students' needs is a rare gift. I'm grateful for the guidance he's provided and the depth he's added to my meditation practice.”

— Clare Hagen, Barcelona, Spain

“George is genuinely committed to helping his students improve their lives through the practice of meditation. His experience and knowledge of the field is deep and wide. He is remarkably non-judgmental, patient and friendly. I highly recommend him as a teacher." 

— Gary Trosclair, DMA, LCSW,  psychotherapist, Jungian analyst, and author of The Healthy Compulsive Project book, blog and podcast.

“Through the years George has been one of my greatest mentors. He has a great enthusiasm and passion for knowledge, and is an inspirational teacher.”

— Richard Camplone, MSW, Social worker and yoga instructor, Bronx, NY

“George Chen’s Sangha, our weekly meditations, indeed George’s very soul, are healthful and healing for my soul and my being. Whenever I can be mindful with George I am spiritually and physically rehabilitated. Anyone who has the chance to spend mindful time with George will benefit enormously. I mean everyone. If you think your life is too cluttered for mindful meditation, you are just the person who needs it the most, and if anyone can help you declutter it, that person is George Chen.” 

— Joel Henning, Sarasota, FL

“After talking with a friend about some challenges I was facing, he recommended that I reach out to George. While I had some familiarity with mindfulness, George brought this to a whole new level. I was able to refocus my priorities and realize a more balanced approach to life. In recent months, friends, family, and business associates have all asked how I am able to handle all of the various aspects of my personal and business life so well. I am now more relaxed, focused, and most importantly engaged with my wife and two daughters.”

— Keith Antolik, Business executive, Tabernacle, NJ

"George, your talks and meditation guidance always bring me to a place where I can connect deeply with myself and others. Thank you for your selfless service in creating a space where we can experience the simplicity of meditation and savor the present moment with every breath."

— Sangha Member, Kenai Peninsula, AK

“George Chen’s guided meditations are beautifully simple yet profoundly effective. With regular practice I found that in just a few minutes of sitting, we transcended the noise and distractions of daily life, and tapped into a beautiful and peaceful stillness that surrounds us all.” 

— Paul Rose, Internationally acclaimed guitarist, Newcastle, UK

“Grâce aux explications claires et précises de George, à la bienveillance et à l’humanité qu’il dégage, j’ai pu apprendre ce qu’est la méditation et comment la pratiquer. Quatre ans après, j’ai toujours le même plaisir à retrouver, chaque semaine, son enseignement de qualité lors du groupe francophone qu’il anime. Merci George pour ta contribution inestimable.”

— Pascale Farrugia, Bordeaux, France

“George Chen is one of the best guides for meditation and spirituality in the world today. Sitting with him, I experience the suspension of time and egoic attachment. Despite his wealth of knowledge and fluency in different languages and cultures, George always emphasizes simple practice over reading and theorizing. And in an age of deep divisions, George's focus on the commonality of human suffering and our universal longing for love exemplifies what it means to bring peace to a world in conflict.” 

— Thierry Arpino, Drummer / Percussionist, Montpellier, Gard, France

“George Chen was recruited to our school as a mindfulness teacher. We are a public urban school with 475 students from Pre-K - 6th grade. George reached every student and staff member and dozens of parents with the tenets of mindfulness. The overall emotional climate of our school improved immensely. George's services should be in every organization, school, and corporation in the world. “

— Timo Hughes, School Principal