Anthony "T" Maes

My teaching

Cultivating the conditions for our thriving.

I'm Anthony — most people call me T. I'm a Buddhist meditation teacher and mentor in the Insight/Theravada tradition. My work centers on how we practice in relationship: with each other, with the land, and with the parts of ourselves shaped by difficulty.

I teach trauma-informed mindfulness, relational practice, and ecodharma. I'm especially committed to making these teachings accessible for BIPOC communities and young adults, especially people who haven’t always felt reflected or centered in mainstream mindfulness spaces.

I've led retreats, taught in community settings, and worked with students one-on-one for many years. I'm also a co-founder of Dharma Homies, a community dedicated to bringing Buddhist practice to people of color.

Work with me 1:1

One-on-one sessions are where the practice gets personal. We meet regularly, go at your pace, and work with what's actually happening in your life — not a curriculum you have to fit yourself into.

This is for people who want a real practice relationship: someone to sit with, ask questions, and navigate the harder terrain with. If you're curious whether this is a fit, reach out. There's no pressure, just a conversation.

Relational Mindfulness

Most mindfulness teaching focuses on the individual — the breath, the body, the private interior. Relational mindfulness asks: what happens when we bring that same quality of attention into how we're with each other? Into conflict, care, grief, and belonging? That's the territory I work in.

Teaching & Retreats

I offer teachings, dharma talks, guided meditations, and retreats — in community settings, online, and in nature. My public offerings change, so check back or get in touch to stay in the loop.

About T

I've been practicing in the Theravada Buddhist tradition for over a decade, with substantial time on retreat and in community. I'm a co-founder of Dharma Homies and have taught in a range of settings — from drop-in groups to multi-day retreats. My approach is shaped by trauma-sensitive frameworks, ecodharma, and a commitment to practice that's honest about power, identity, and belonging.

Get in touch

Whether you're interested in working together one-on-one, want to know about upcoming teachings, or just have a question — I'd be glad to hear from you.