David Garcia: Interview

Episode 38 of the Secular Dharma Foundation Podcast podcast, hosted by dave smith, titled "David Garcia: Interview" was published on March 23, 2026 and runs 57 minutes.

March 23, 2026 ·57m · Secular Dharma Foundation Podcast

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"David Garcia is the founder of Off-Grid Retreats, a San Francisco nonprofit aiming to make nature practice accessible to all. His inspiration comes from his own practice in the Insight tradition, especially a yearly retreat held in the remote wilderness of the Lost Coast. An entrepreneur, land artist, and software developer, he splits his time between LA, SF, and his native country, Mexico."

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