Jake Lorfing

Jake Lorfing has been active in the Shambhala Buddhist tradition for over 35 years as a student, teacher, administrator, and meditation instructor. Following a career in psychiatric nursing, he now spends more time teaching contemplative photography and end of life issues, teaching others to live more fully and joyfully. Jake has taught contemplative photography around the states, Mexico, and Canada in a variety of formats. He travels extensively for photography and his photos are on display in private and public venues.  His short stories and articles have been published in two anthologies of Buddhist fiction, Nixon Under the Bodhi Tree and You Are Not Here, both from Wisdom Publications, and in Tricycle: The Buddhist Review.  

Upcoming Programs by Jake Lorfing

Art of Impermanence: New Beginnings

Also con Melinda Rothouse

January 3 - 9, 2025
The Art of Impermanence is an in-person retreat that explores the process of change and becoming and the ephemerality of our everyday experience through the lens of creativity and contemplative arts practice.