Events

Mens Campfire Gatherings

We get together twice a year.

Insight Meditation Immersion

Full Moon Mindful Meditation Walk

For many years, I led full moon mindful meditation walks along the beach in Encinitas and up Iron Mountain in San Marcos—quiet, luminous gatherings under the night sky. Over time, other teachers joined in to help guide these beloved hikes. They became especially popular among families with children, dog lovers, and people from all walks of life and spiritual backgrounds. Now, after many moons, we’re bringing them back.

What our students have to say

Wow, I know no one as creative and as resourceful as Dennis Dean. Thank you

I love the way that he supports other teachers and the community besides being a wonderful teacher himself.

Brenda Winston

Actress

Authentic, honest, knowledgeable and humorous.

Daisy Morgan

X Gangster now a god lover..

His knowledge is only exceeded by his delivery and how he treats people.

Dave B

Surfer

People underestimate how much Dennis has had to go through to get what he’s got. For most people it’s just incomprehensible. What an amazing man.

Gerhard Gessner

Fellow Shala Owner