Ofosu Jones-Quartey

Guest Teacher

Ofosu Jones-Quartey is a meditation teacher and musician from the Washington DC area. He has been teaching mindfulness and meditation to young people and adults since 2004. He is currently the male voice on the Balance meditation app and he teaches meditation and mindfulness classes and retreats around the country when travel is possible and virtually when it is not. Ofosu has taught and led retreats at the Insight Meditation Community of Washington, The Insight Meditation Society, Spirit Rock, Brooklyn Zen Center, Cleveland Insight and more. Ofosu is also an accomplished hip hop artist and author. He recently released an album entitled "In This Moment" and has performed at the Kennedy Center in support of the project. His live events are considered a hip-hop and meditation experience and he is a member of the DC Chapter of the Recording Academy. Ofosu's children’s book “You Are Enough” is currently available on Amazon, a follow up children's book will be released in Fall of 2022. Ofosu’s philosophy is that everyone is deserving of their own love and compassion and that inner work is the way in which we begin to change the world for the better. All of the work he does in the world is meant to support this idea. Ofosu currently lives in Rockville, Maryland with his wife and their four children.

Ofosu Jones-Quartey's Upcoming Programs

Family On-Land

July 30 - August 3, 2025 Wednesday - Sunday | 4 nights

The Family Retreat

Applications Open - March 6. Find joy in a retreat for the whole family and take time together to rest, reconnect, play, and enjoy! This four-night residential retreat for adults and children ages 7-15 years old will combine meditation and Dharma teachings, games, arts and crafts, nature time, and more. Kids and teens will have organized time each day to be with peers, fully supervised by our mindful leaders, and adults will also have time to practice, relax, and receive Dharma from the teachers.

Diana Winston

Diana Winston

Cara Lai

Cara Lai

Ofosu Jones-Quartey

Ofosu Jones-Quartey

Upcoming Drop-Ins

Drop-in Online

Sunday, November 24 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

BIPOC Voices: Weekly Sunday Saṅgha

Open to all self-identified BIPOC. The Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Saṅgha is a weekly gathering of self-identified BIPOC practitioners that provides a safe place to meditate and explore the Dharma in light of our experiences. Beginners and experienced meditators are welcome.

Ofosu Jones-Quartey

Ofosu Jones-Quartey

Dharma Library

Can't join us live online or on the land? Study and practice at your convenience with Ofosu Jones-Quartey through our new library of recordings, articles, and self-paced online courses.