Chris Benitez (Assistant)

Chris has been practicing meditation since 2012, bringing over a decade of dedicated experience to his teaching and facilitation. He has taken part in a wide range of meditation retreats within the Theravada and Zen traditions, including month-long retreats at Spirit Rock and the Forest Refuge at IMS. His background reflects both depth of practice and a strong commitment to supporting others on the path.

As a co-founder and teacher at Misfit Sangha, a Buddhist community in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Chris has helped create spaces for shared practice and authentic connection. He has also served as part of the Spiritual Friends Facilitators group at the Albuquerque Insight Meditation Community and has taught at dharma centers throughout the Southwest and Southeast. In addition, he regularly leads daylong retreats and outdoor camping retreats in Colorado and Southern Utah, offering participants the chance to practice in immersive and restorative settings.

Chris is primarily interested in the intersection between