Phillip Moffitt (b.1946) is an American author, meditation teacher, and former publishing executive known for his contributions to mindfulness, personal transformation, and Buddhist philosophy. His work integrates spiritual wisdom with practical life strategies, making him a leading voice in self-development.
Born in Tennessee, he studied economics at the University of Tennessee, earning an M.S. in 1971. He co-founded 13–30 Corporation, later acquiring Esquire magazine, where he served as editor-in-chief and CEO (1979–87.) In 1987, he left publishing to focus on meditation and personal growth, founding the Life Balance Institute (1995.)
Moffitt became a vipassana meditation teacher, influenced by Ajahn Sumedho and Ajahn Chah, and has been a guiding teacher at Spirit Rock Meditation Center since 2010.
His books include The Power to Heal: Ancient Arts & Modern Medicine (1993,) exploring healing traditions; Dancing with Life: Buddhist Insights for Finding Meaning and Joy in the Face of Suffering (2008,) offering Buddhist perspectives on resilience; Emotional Chaos to Clarity (2012,) providing mindfulness-based decision-making strategies; and Awakening through the Nine Bodies (2017,) examining consciousness in meditation.
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By embracing your mother wound as your yoga, you transform what has been a hindrance in your life into a teacher of the heart.
—Phillip Moffitt
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