Harry Um

Harry (he/they) has practiced meditation since 2009 and trained as a facilitator at UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center in 2012 and under JoAnna Hardy in 2013. He has led groups for Meditation Coalition and Dhamma Dena Meditation Center, and has taught on retreat for Inward Bound Mindfulness Education and at Big Bear Retreat Center. Harry has been a guest speaker with Insight Meditation Community of Washington, San Francisco BIPOC Insight Sangha, and University of Southern California. He has been studying Korean Zen since 2022, and some of his writing can be found at Buddhadharma, Lion’s Roar, and Bodhi Leaves magazines. Harry is an LCSW, focusing on mental health for underprivileged communities.

Upcoming Programs by Harry Um

Mindfulness for Everyone meditation retreat for beginners led by Mary Stancavage and Harry Um

Mindfulness for Everyone

Also With Mary Stancavage

October 23 - 26, 2025

This retreat will be held in noble silence and is suitable for all - both beginners and experienced practitioners are welcome. Registration for this retreat closes on October 9th, 2025 at 11:59pm Pacific Time. If looking to join after this date, please inquire at guestservices@bigbearretreatcenter.org This meditation retreat will foster a meaningful engagement with ourselves […]