Welcome.
We are devon and nico hase, Insight Meditation teachers who share from a Theravada lens while integrating insights and language from Zen, Buddhist tantra, and body-centered psychotherapy.
We believe friendship is the heartwood of the path, that meditation is an act of radical friendship, and that we can extend the warm heart of relatedness to all.
Finally, we take the Buddha’s words on awakening seriously, and believe each of us can be liberated from mental and emotional suffering in this very life.
This isn’t just a place to attend teachings. It’s a web of real relationships.
Refuge of Belonging is where meditation meets daily life—and where practitioners become genuine friends. Anchored by a WhatsApp group, our 200+ members range from complete beginners to longtime meditators, all united by curiosity rather than credentials. There is no cost to participate.
Whether you're just beginning or decades into your practice, there's something here for you—from daily WhatsApp conversations and periodic talks to monthly daylongs, in-depth courses, and our annual retreat.
Our New Book
“Honest, quirky, and compassionate—this is dharma for real relationships.”
—Tara Brach, author of Radical Acceptance
A candid Buddhist guide to thriving in messy, real-world love.
This book isn't about everlasting happiness―it’s about building something even better: a partnership where you can be happy in love, thrive in conflict, and have honest fun together, all while embracing the beautiful mess that makes your connection uniquely yours.
“devon and nico are deeply experienced practitioners, with a strong dedication to their own meditation journey. They have immersed themselves for many years in long intensive practice, and I highly recommend their teaching.”
— Joseph Goldstein, co-founder of Insight Meditation Society and author of One Dharma and Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening.
For practitioners seeking wisdom and presence in the midst of life's complexity
Individual 30-minute sessions, typically once per month, where we explore meditation insights, textual study, daily life challenges, retreat integration, and deepening realization of the Buddha's teachings.
Each session is tailored to your unique practice, life situation, and current challenges. We meet you exactly where you are.
“devon is made of sunlight. Her years of dedicated meditation practice shine through in everything she does. Study with her if you get the chance . . . she offers a wonderful blend of clarity and heart.”
— Tara Brach, Founder of Insight Meditation Community of Washington and Author of Radical Acceptance Embracing Your Life With the Heart of a Buddha
From regular evening talks and monthly daylongs to online depth classes and residential retreats, teaching is what we do.
