Karuna Cayton is a regular presenter at Buddhist centers around the world, offering teachings,workshops,
and meditations that blend ancient wisdom with practical insight for modern life.
He is available for interviews and in-person or virtual speaking engagements.
Upcoming Events
Thursday July 9, 2026 - 6 - 7:30 pm PDT
Our Mettaverse
presents
The Eight Worldy Concerns
via ZOOM
Why do praise and criticism affect us so deeply? Why can success feel exhilarating one day and failure devastating the next? Why do we spend so much energy seeking approval, comfort, achievement, and recognition—while trying to avoid disappointment, discomfort, and rejection?
According to Buddhist wisdom, much of our suffering can be traced to what are known as The Eight Worldly Concerns:
• Praise and Blame
• Gain and Loss
• Pleasure and Pain
• Fame and Disrepute
These eight forces touch every aspect of our lives. They influence our relationships, careers, finances, self-image, and emotional well-being. When we are unconsciously driven by them, our happiness rises and falls with circumstances. When we learn to recognize them, we begin to discover a deeper freedom that is not dependent on external conditions.
Join us for a special evening with Karuna Cayton, author, meditation teacher, and executive coach, as he guides us through this timeless teaching with warmth, wisdom, and practical insight.
Offerings
Awakening from the Myths: A 6-Week Exploration of Buddhist Wisdom
Join Karuna for a transformative journey through six myths that shape our experience of life. In this series, he’ll guide you through deep yet accessible Buddhist teachings, to help you break free from misconceptions that could be holding you back. Each session will include a meditation that will lead you into the experience beyond the myth in question.