William Van GordonWilliam Van Gordon, PhD, is currently associate professor of Contemplative Psychology at the University of Derby, UK. He is widely regarded as a leading international expert in Contemplative Psychology and in the last five years alone, in addition tothree books, Van Gordon has published more than 100 academic papers, including in some of the world’s leading psychology and medical journals. He also writes a regular blog on Contemplative Psychology for Psychology Today. Prior to joining academia, Von Gordon was a Buddhist monk for ten years and previously worked in senior management roles for Marconi Plc, PepsiCo International, and Aldi Stores Ltd. He regularly gives keynote speeches, lectures, and workshops on meditation and contemplative practice. Read More Read Less