Donation and Fees Policy

Pay from the Heart donation and fee policy for private sessions with John

Background: I offer private sessions, and guided intensives, which is a way I make my living.  I am also a Zen teacher, and traditionally spiritual guidance and teaching is not paid for, but rather offered freely, with a simple request for donations, known as dana, (or generosity). Some of my work is explicitly Dharma-related, and that is offered solely on a donation basis.

Most of my private work, however, is not explicitly Dharma-focused, but centers on your desire for healing, guidance, and awakening in a non-religious and non-sectarian context.  My approach tries to balance the “dharmic” approach of asking for donations, with the need to make a living, to account for my hours and effort .

What I ask for: I ask for a meaningful offering, which you can afford.  My basic rate is $108 (for a 75 min “hour”), and in practice my sliding scale ranges widely, from $35 to $300, depending on your financial situation, and the length of session.  (Sessions can range from 30 min to 3 hours.) I am flexible, and have many ways of making this affordable, including package deals which provide a discount. And I do accept barter occasionally. I always seek a win-win approach. Do not let cost get in the way of your receiving the support you need.

If you are interested in my work but want to know more, I offer two introductory options:

  1. a free 30 min phone session;

  2. an initial full-length session for a discounted fee of $40.

Please inquire for more information on multi-session packages and personalized intensives:
For such long-term work, we come up with an arrangement that feels good to both of us.