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Will Duncan - [email protected] - 845-399-7951
pay rate
Workshops/ Corporate/ Universities/ Churches/ Synagogues/ Groups/Clubs
$2100 per talk + travel expenses. (airfare, hotel, transportation to and from the airport)
$800 for each additional day of speaking at the same event
Yoga Teacher Trainings, Yoga/Dharma/Meditation Trainings
Dependent on size and cost of training. Please contact me for more details.
Private
$150 for a 1hr session.
More about privates
Charities
honorarium/ by donation + travel expenses
Please contact us for other rate information or if you have any questions. - [email protected]
$2100 per talk + travel expenses. (airfare, hotel, transportation to and from the airport)
$800 for each additional day of speaking at the same event
Yoga Teacher Trainings, Yoga/Dharma/Meditation Trainings
Dependent on size and cost of training. Please contact me for more details.
Private
$150 for a 1hr session.
More about privates
Charities
honorarium/ by donation + travel expenses
Please contact us for other rate information or if you have any questions. - [email protected]
Bio #1
Will Duncan has taught throughout the world including Asia, Europe, Eastern Europe, South America and
throughout the United States. He is a lecturer, meditation teacher, consultant, hospice chaplain and
lavender farmer. Known for his down-to-earth humor and ease, Will’s passion is in helping people find new
ways of accessing intimacy with the profundity of their lives. Will teaches by way of inquiry and lively
discussion, pushing people to think clearly for themselves and to uncover their own insights.
throughout the United States. He is a lecturer, meditation teacher, consultant, hospice chaplain and
lavender farmer. Known for his down-to-earth humor and ease, Will’s passion is in helping people find new
ways of accessing intimacy with the profundity of their lives. Will teaches by way of inquiry and lively
discussion, pushing people to think clearly for themselves and to uncover their own insights.
Bio #2
Will Duncan has been formally studying meditation and scripture with his teachers for three decades. He teaches meditation, philosophy and yogic theory throughout the world and is known for bringing humor and light-heartedness into his teaching style, always keeping modern relevance and accessibility at the forefront of his talks. He has completed almost 4 accumulative years of silent and solitary meditation retreats and brings the integrity of his personal practice into his classes.
Bio #3
Will Duncan has taught throughout the world including Asia, Europe, Eastern Europe, South America and throughout the United States. He is a meditation and philosophy teacher, hospice chaplain and lavender farmer. At the age of 14 will began a 23-year apprenticeship with his root teacher Murray Rogers, the founder of Jyotiniketan Ashram. Will began his formal Buddhist training in 1987 under John Daido Lori at Zen Mountain Monastery. In 1993 he went on to study in the Tibetan tradition under many beautiful traditional Tibetan lamas. In 2010 Will completed a formal 7 years of training in the open and higher teachings of the Gelugpa lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. Upon completion he entered a traditional 3-year silent and solitary meditation retreat. Known for his down-to-earth humor and ease, Will teaches by way of inquiry and lively discussion pushing students to think clearly for themselves and to uncover their own insights.
Bio #4
Will Duncan is a lecturer, hospice chaplain, meditation teacher, retreat leader, and lavender farmer. At the age of 14 he met his teacher, Murray Rogers, and began a 23 year apprenticeship with him studying the world’s scriptural traditions as well as a systematic approach to meditation. In 2010 Will completed 7 years of training in the teachings of the Gelugpa lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. Upon completion he entered a traditional 3-year meditation retreat where he engaged in silent and solitary deep practice from 2010 - 2014. Known for bringing humor and light-heartedness into his talks Will teaches by way of open inquiry and encourages to think critically and carefully about their own views.
Testimonials
"Will Duncan is a remarkable teacher. He has brought immense clarity and simplicity to my practice by transforming complicated scriptures, concepts, and ideas into tangible, timely, and applicable thoughts and tasks. In every class I have attended he has brought candor, authenticity, good humor, and incredibly effective tools that have catapulted my spiritual practice to new levels... "
Hali Biuso - Charity Relations Coordinator, Benevity, Inc
“Will Duncan walked around a podium for nearly two hours while we sat rapt, hanging on his every word… I was intrigued before I heard him talk, and I left in awe, admiration, and deep appreciation.”
Marieke Slovin
"Will is a dynamic and gifted teacher who has the power to transform lives. A truly original thinker Will brings a much needed grounded authenticity and humor to the spiritual path.
Matt Immergut PhD, Associate Professor S.U.N.Y. Purchase
Will Duncan is a Buddhist Badass. He delivers two things simultaneously: entertainment and the possibility of true aim-attainment. If you are looking to make and sustain an inner shift, GO hear him!
Darren Rhodes, Author, Director of YogaOasis, in Tucson, AZ and Founder of YogaHour.
Will Duncan takes on the goal of opening eyes and opening hearts in talks, discussions and teachings on Dharma. He has studied many traditional practices and uses each one to go deeper on the path of awakening. His charm, character and devotion are his tools and consciousness his field. In the end what he reveals is the exquisite beauty of human beings.
Lisa Schrempp, Authorized Level 2 Ashtanga Teacher, Founder of Ashtanga Yoga Tucson
“Will Duncan leaves such a deep impression on my university students. He taps into spiritual essentials in ways that resonate with them regardless of their religious background. At the end of every semester in which he has guest lectured the students course evaluations come back saying that the class he taught was their favorite! "
Karen Borek, PhD, Department of Religious Studies and Classics, University of Arizona
“Thus far, the ultimate highlight was listening to Will Duncan speak. His talk with us made me think of religion as a whole in a way that I had never considered before: that each religion is just trying to get you to wake up to a life filled with joy on a much deeper level than just immediate, sensory pleasing joy. I really enjoyed that it included an approach in consideration of all religions, not just Christianity or Buddhism or any other religion, as it seemed to put an equalizing twist on all religions, as opposed to making any one seem more focused on the aspect of awakening and enlightenment. For me personally, Will’s talk made me think about how I view my own personal spiritual journey as well as how I view the perspective of people who consider themselves to not be on any sort of spiritual journey.”
University of Arizona college student
A true master at mixing charitable laughter and gracious humility, Will Duncan makes the long road of awakening fun and accessible. His deep knowledge of wisdom teachings is matched by the compassion of his wit and candor. Learning with Will is a chance to polish one's suffering with good-hearted humor.
Jay Ruby, Director, The Carpetbag Brigade Physical Theater Company
“Saturday night after Buddhist teacher, Will Duncan’s, talk, I was awake for hours…He was amazing! As he imparts wisdom, Will already exudes that wonderful combination of mental discipline and humorous lightheartedness that I have come to associate with the very best Tibetan teachers.”
Cecily Stranahan – Pastoral Counselor
"Will Duncan is a remarkable teacher. He has brought immense clarity and simplicity to my practice by transforming complicated scriptures, concepts, and ideas into tangible, timely, and applicable thoughts and tasks. In every class I have attended he has brought candor, authenticity, good humor, and incredibly effective tools that have catapulted my spiritual practice to new levels... "
Hali Biuso - Charity Relations Coordinator, Benevity, Inc
“Will Duncan walked around a podium for nearly two hours while we sat rapt, hanging on his every word… I was intrigued before I heard him talk, and I left in awe, admiration, and deep appreciation.”
Marieke Slovin
"Will is a dynamic and gifted teacher who has the power to transform lives. A truly original thinker Will brings a much needed grounded authenticity and humor to the spiritual path.
Matt Immergut PhD, Associate Professor S.U.N.Y. Purchase
Will Duncan is a Buddhist Badass. He delivers two things simultaneously: entertainment and the possibility of true aim-attainment. If you are looking to make and sustain an inner shift, GO hear him!
Darren Rhodes, Author, Director of YogaOasis, in Tucson, AZ and Founder of YogaHour.
Will Duncan takes on the goal of opening eyes and opening hearts in talks, discussions and teachings on Dharma. He has studied many traditional practices and uses each one to go deeper on the path of awakening. His charm, character and devotion are his tools and consciousness his field. In the end what he reveals is the exquisite beauty of human beings.
Lisa Schrempp, Authorized Level 2 Ashtanga Teacher, Founder of Ashtanga Yoga Tucson
“Will Duncan leaves such a deep impression on my university students. He taps into spiritual essentials in ways that resonate with them regardless of their religious background. At the end of every semester in which he has guest lectured the students course evaluations come back saying that the class he taught was their favorite! "
Karen Borek, PhD, Department of Religious Studies and Classics, University of Arizona
“Thus far, the ultimate highlight was listening to Will Duncan speak. His talk with us made me think of religion as a whole in a way that I had never considered before: that each religion is just trying to get you to wake up to a life filled with joy on a much deeper level than just immediate, sensory pleasing joy. I really enjoyed that it included an approach in consideration of all religions, not just Christianity or Buddhism or any other religion, as it seemed to put an equalizing twist on all religions, as opposed to making any one seem more focused on the aspect of awakening and enlightenment. For me personally, Will’s talk made me think about how I view my own personal spiritual journey as well as how I view the perspective of people who consider themselves to not be on any sort of spiritual journey.”
University of Arizona college student
A true master at mixing charitable laughter and gracious humility, Will Duncan makes the long road of awakening fun and accessible. His deep knowledge of wisdom teachings is matched by the compassion of his wit and candor. Learning with Will is a chance to polish one's suffering with good-hearted humor.
Jay Ruby, Director, The Carpetbag Brigade Physical Theater Company
“Saturday night after Buddhist teacher, Will Duncan’s, talk, I was awake for hours…He was amazing! As he imparts wisdom, Will already exudes that wonderful combination of mental discipline and humorous lightheartedness that I have come to associate with the very best Tibetan teachers.”
Cecily Stranahan – Pastoral Counselor
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Past Venues Taught at
Yoga Studios
Kaia Yoga - Greenwich, CT
Kaia Yoga - Westport, CT
Shakti Yoga - Woodstock, NY
Jivamukti, NYC
Prema - Brooklyn, NY
Sun Dog Yoga - Doyelstown, PA
Dig Yoga - Lambertville, NJ
Inner Life Yoga, Morgantown, WV
Yoga Oasis - Tucson, AZ
The Movement Shala, Tucson, AZ
Tucson Yoga, Tucson, AZ
Anjali - Tucson, AZ
Sedona Hot Yoga, Sedona, AZ
Sutras, Prescott, AZ
Flying Nest, Prescott, AZ
Bend Hot Yoga, Prescott, AZ
Lotus Bloom, Prescott, AZ
Madison Improvement Club - Phoenix, AZ
Red Lotus Yoga - Rochester Hills, MI
Mind Body Spirit Yoga Studio - Rochester, MI
Bodhi Tree Yoga - Rochester, MI
The Yoga Studio - Utica, MI
Community Yoga - Arcata, CA
Iyengar Yoga Centrum - Eppendorfer, Hamburg, Germany
Yoga Pure - Taichung, Taiwan
Subodhi Yoga - Yilan, Taiwan
Buzios Yoga, Buzios, Brazil
Just Yoga, Shanghai, China
Churches/ Retreat Centers
Skyline Retreat Center - Almont, MI
First Presbyterian Church - Brooklyn, NY
St. Therese Catholic Church - Shelby Township, MI
Christ Church - Greenwich, CT
Trinity Episcopal Church, Southport, CT
St. Phillips in the Hills - Tucson, AZ
St. Matthews - Tucson, AZ
St. Michael and All Angels Church - Tucson, AZ
Grace St. Pauls Episcopal Church - Tucson, AZ
St. Martins - Houston, TX
St. Michaels - Brattleboro, VT
Colombiere Jesuit Conference Center - Clarkson, MI
Výstaviště Praha Convention Center - Czech Republic
Bryn Athan Cathedral, Bryn Athan, PA
Calvary Church - Philadelphia, PA
Dharma Centers
Pražské Buddhistické Centrum Lotus
Three Jewels, NYC
OSA Center for Body Mind Spirit, Pittsburg, PA
Schools
State University New York - Purchase, NY
University of Arizona - Tucson, AZ
Prescott College - Prescott, AZ
Tzu Chi University, College of Medicine - Hualien, Taiwan
Flowing Wells High School, Tucson, AZ
City High, Tucson, AZ
Singapore Management University, Singapore
Other Venues
Château de Sainte-Assise - Paris, France
Rex Ranch - Intuitive Touch for Kids Workshop, Amado, AZ
Solebury Club, Buckingham, PA
Williamsburg Regional Library, Williamsburg, VA
Vancouver General Hospital - Vancouver, BC, Canada
Harbour Light Homeless Shelter - Vancouver, BC, Canada
Life Institue, Taipei, Taiwan
Swiss Club, Singapore
Museum für Völkerkunde - Hamburg, Germany
Media
The Jake Feinberg Show, 1210 AM, Tucson, AZ
KMUD 91.1 Garberville, CA
Grey Matter - 92.9 The Mountain - Tucson, AZ
KXCI - Tucson, AZ
Greenwich Times - Greenwich, CT