Gary Wheaton (Dharmakaya Center for Wellbeing: Meditation Retreats in the New York Catskills)

About Gary Wheaton

Gary Wheaton has been a Buddhist practitioner and a student of Trungram Gyalwa Rinpoche since 2008. Over the years, he has supported retreats in a variety of roles, including retreat cook, retreat organizer, retreat leader, and teacher’s assistant. Alongside his spiritual path, Gary works professionally as a human resources director, bringing strong experience in conflict resolution and coaching to his teaching style.

Known for his grounded, compassionate approach, Gary helps make meditation feel practical, approachable, and sustainable in everyday life. Participants often appreciate his openness, warmth, and willingness to answer questions with care. His guidance is rooted in real experience and offered in a way that feels both supportive and relatable.

Student Comments

“Sharing his personal experiences, Gary made a regular meditation practice seem realistic and attainable.” “Gary knows his stuff—and is also gentle, kind, and open to questions. We even laughed.” “Gary was wonderful and provided me with many skills for finding inner peace. I am so happy to have arrived at this comforting and supportive place.” “Gary is really compassionate and down to earth. His teaching reflects this.”