Aaron Stryker

Background

About Aaron Stryker

I am a cofounder and the executive director of Dharma Gates, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to opening pathways into formal meditation practice for young adults. As ED, I have stewarded a young nonprofit through the early stages of growth to serve over 1500 participants through meditation programming, including over 30 multi-day meditation retreats. Since 2019, we’ve raised over $2 million to support our mission. I've published two articles in Lion's Roar Magazine. I'm dedicated to maintaining my personal practice and have spent a cumulative four years in residential meditation training including a year in silent retreat primarily in the Zen and Theravada traditions of Buddhism.To me, Buddhist practice can provide a reservoir of stability, clarity, and compassion to meet the challenges of our lives and this time. Connecting the younger generation to these resources is invaluable in fostering a more compassionate future. To learn more about Dharma Gates' founding vision, read: