Anthony "T" Maes

My teaching

Practice that meets real life.

I'm Anthony — most people call me T. I'm a Buddhist meditation teacher in the Insight and Theravada traditions. I've been practicing since 2003, and I'm currently in the four-year Spirit Rock / IMS Teacher Training Program.

My teaching centers on relational mindfulness, trauma-informed practice, ecodharma, and community-based practice. I'm especially committed to working with BIPOC communities and young adults, and to creating spaces where culture, identity, and belonging are part of the practice rather than set aside.

I'm a co-founder of Dharma Homies, a community rooted in relational, trauma-informed Buddhist practice. I also lead retreats, teacher trainings, and groups, and work with people one-on-one.

Work with me 1:1

One-on-one sessions are where practice gets personal. We meet regularly, work at your pace, and stay close to what's actually happening in your life. This isn't a curriculum you fit yourself into.

I offer mindfulness mentoring and dharma mentorship. If you're wondering whether this is a fit, reach out. We can start with a free 15-minute conversation.

Relational Mindfulness

Most mindfulness teaching focuses on the individual — the breath, the body, the private interior. Relational mindfulness brings that same quality of attention into how we are with each other: in conversation, conflict, care, and belonging. This is where I find the practice most alive, and it's the work I keep returning to.

Teaching & Retreats

I teach in a range of settings: retreats, daylongs, teacher trainings, community groups, institutions, and online. My areas include relational mindfulness, Buddhist meditation, trauma-informed practice, ecodharma, and practice for BIPOC communities and young adults. I've taught with Spirit Rock, IMS, East Bay Meditation Center, Inward Bound Mindfulness, Freedom Together, and UC Berkeley.

About T

I came to Buddhist practice in my early twenties, during a period of recovery from addiction. Practice, community, and good teachers changed the direction of my life. I've practiced for more than 20 years, with extensive retreat time, including practice with Thai Forest monastics in Thailand. My teaching is also shaped by a three-year Organic Intelligence training in nervous-system resilience and five years of psychophysiology research.

Get in touch

Whether you're interested in working together one-on-one, want to know about upcoming teachings, or just have a question, I'd be glad to hear from you.