Deborah began practicing Buddhist meditation 30 years ago to reduce stress while working on her engineering degree. She has studied and practiced with both western and asian teachers, including a year as a nun with the late Sayadaw U Pandita.
Deborah teaches at Insight Meditation Society, where she was mentored by Joseph Goldstein and Steve Armstrong, and at Insight Meditation Community of Washington, DC. Her teaching style reflects the influence of the 20th century Burmese master Mahasi Sayadaw and his emphasis on clear, non-judgmental awareness.
Since becoming a mother, she has also been actively exploring practice within family life.
