The Path to Stillness
with Boonyod “Benny” Nonthong
Meditation • Mindfulness • Dharma • Compassion
A Quiet Place to Breathe, Reflect, and Return to Yourself
Welcome to The Path to Stillness—a quiet space for practical meditation, mindful living, Dharma reflection, and compassion with Boonyod “Benny” Nonthong. Whether you are beginning or deepening an established practice, you are invited to learn gently, observe directly, and bring greater awareness into everyday life.
Ways to Practice
Guided Meditation — steady attention and meet each moment with care.
Mindfulness — bring clear awareness into everyday life.
Dharma Teachings — explore wisdom through direct experience.
Compassion — cultivate kindness toward yourself and others.
Meet Your Teacher
Boonyod “Benny” Nonthong is a mindfulness teacher, Vipassanā meditation instructor, spiritual advisor, and former Theravāda Buddhist monk with more than twenty years of experience in Buddhist practice, contemplative education, and meditation instruction. His teaching offers traditional depth in clear, practical language for people of all backgrounds.
Training & Experience
Benny completed 34 months of intensive residential Vipassanā and Mettā training at Ngwe Taung Oo Meditation Center in Myanmar, including periods of approximately 18 hours of daily practice. He holds a B.A. in English Teaching from Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, completed the Overseas Dhammaduta Bhikkhus Training Course, Prayok 4 Pāli Studies, and Nak Tham Ek Advanced Dhamma Studies. Since 2022, he has taught diverse communities across Massachusetts.
His Philosophy of Practice
Mindfulness is not merely a meditation technique, but a practical way of living that cultivates wisdom, compassion, and inner freedom. Benny combines traditional Theravāda practice with accessible language and encourages direct observation rather than belief alone—helping students develop clarity, emotional balance, concentration, and insight within their own lives.
Guided Meditations & Teachings
Benny’s first featured recording, Self-Loving-Kindness Meditation, is now available below. This growing collection will also include guided meditations, Dharma reflections, and practical mindfulness teachings. Additional recordings will be added over time.
Practice With Benny
Join Benny for guided mindfulness, Vipassanā, Loving-Kindness meditation, Dharma talks, community practice, workshops, and retreat programs. Upcoming online and in-person sessions will appear here as dates are confirmed.
From Monastic Life to a Life of Teaching
A Life of Practice and Service
Boonyod “Benny” Nonthong entered monastic life at a young age in Thailand, devoting many years to Buddhist scripture, Pāli language, meditation, and contemplative education. His path later included nearly three years of intensive residential meditation training at Ngwe Taung Oo Meditation Center in Myanmar, where he practiced Vipassanā and Mettā meditation under the guidance of senior meditation masters.
Today, Benny continues this lifelong path of practice and service as a mindfulness teacher, meditation instructor, and spiritual advisor. His teaching makes the principles of Theravāda Buddhist meditation accessible to people of all backgrounds, emphasizing mindfulness, compassion, concentration, and direct experience.
Continue the Journey
Receive thoughtful updates about new guided meditations, Dharma teachings, community practice, and upcoming sessions with Benny. A newsletter sign-up will be connected here.
Connect With Us
For meditation programs, community partnerships, retreat opportunities, or inquiries about spiritual education, connect with The Sanes Bodhi Trust for Spiritual Education at bodhitrust.org.
We welcome thoughtful questions, partnership inquiries, and opportunities to make authentic mindfulness education more accessible.
Support Our Work
Your generosity helps sustain The Sanes Bodhi Trust for Spiritual Education, including educational programs, technology, equipment, administrative expenses, and the resources needed to make mindfulness and spiritual education accessible to our communities.