Jack now resides in the aftermath of the American Dot Com Dream. Following a tepid stint as a software engineer amidst the zenith of the dot boom, he pivoted his career trajectory to pursue photography. Presently, he finds fulfillment in the endeavor to establish an innovative creative agency, one that seamlessly melds his passion for art, technology, and purpose.

He ardently believes in the potential of business as a force for positive societal change, particularly in a culture fixated on short-term gains and purely economic benefits. Consequently, he endeavors to infuse his personal ethos into his professional endeavors by championing nonprofit causes and embarking on a long-term exploration of Buddhism’s relevance in the contemporary landscape.

He has another portfolio website that contains a collection of landscapes and personal projects. His work portfolio is here. 

Favorite Bands and Performers?
Sigur Rós, Max Richter, Cocteau Twins, M83, The Radio Dept.

What inspires you?
I am inspired by people/organizations that are making a difference in a sustainable way while incorporating seemingly disparate trains of thought. Whether it’s combining technology and creativity to solve social issues or using social issues to drive a bottom line, the synthesis of these ideas and how they manifest gets me up every day much earlier than I should.

Favorite Destination?
Vietnam, India, Tibet.

Favorite Place to Eat?
Turtle Tower, Chez Maman, Henry Hunan, Ti Couz.

Do you have any special/hidden talents?
I’ve been complimented on my cooking skills on occasion.

Favorite Quote or Last Thoughts?
“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” – Dalai Lama

Badlands and Yellowstone National Parks photography

by jack As part of my project to find subjects that practice Buddhism, I embarked on a 6 week tour of the northwest part of the US. Naturally, part of my motivation is to visit national parks along the way and my first two stops where Badlands and Yellowstone. Read More

Jack's Southern Migration Tour

by jack Jack embarked on a southern migration a few weeks ago to escape the Michigan winter and work on his multimedia project, Beyond the Cushion. Having been in lock down for the past several years like everyone else, this is the first time he is able to use this nimble conversion van for an extended period... Read More

Southwest Highlights

by jack  The second segment of my epic road trip was in the Southwest and even though it was in the winter months, the weather was great during that time of the year. The great thing about the arid southwest is that things don't look that different compared to the summer. Undoubtedly my two favorite cities during... Read More

Jack launches a new portfolio website

by jack As a silver lining of the great pandemic of 2020, I took some time (actually a lot of time) to reflect on my body of work and put together some 'highlights' from the past 20 years of professional work. Ironically, the bulk of what I've pull together is a very small percentage of the type... Read More

Beyond the Cushion Update

by jack Highlight video montage of 3 month journey working on personal project about buddhism in the west. Read More

Life as a nomad

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Beyond the Office

by jack During our transition to being a virtual company, I took the opportunity to reexamine my own situation after being in the Bay Area for over 25 years. I had been considering relocating outside the Bay Area for some time but finding a mutually agreeable place with my ex hadn't been easy. Regardless, I decided to... Read More

Sarah & Mike's Wedding

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Offering to all the Buddhas and bodhisattvas. To live and practice to the rhythm
Of the natural world
Is a blessing
For it is rare occurance
To experience the
Luminosity of the moon
As blessings
From the mandala. Really lazy day and took a nap at botanical garden and enjoyed the fine selection of plants. The destination is continuous state of flow beyond attachment and aversion.
The path is wisdom and skillful means.
The fuel is bodhicitta. Nectar descenting purification and healing. Monday mornings at the office. Haven't spent much time in just taking photos and the drone shots are all starting to look the same to me. The backlog of images still piling up as these personal hobby images loses meaning. a few weeks ago, i had the wonderful opportunity to do an intense retreat with @ktc_chop and if was an amazing experience. 🌟 It is such a precious opportunity to spend intimate time with Khenpo and learn beyond formal settings. when the object, subject and the observer merges . About an hour north of Denver is Loveland, gateway to the rocky national park. Surprised by that quality of outdoor access and another notch on why I like Colorado even more. Looks like I'm going to do a bit of truck life living with @tarawellnesssanctuary being book every weekend until end of September. This spot is just an hour away and still in Boulder! To be gifted this rare and precious human life,
to meet the Dharma and walk its luminous path,
to hold a sacred bond with a true mentor,
to receive teachings beneath the moonbow’s glow—

May I honor the lineage of awakened masters,
perfecting step by 7.05AM in the land of the donas. I wander to not become too attached to comfort. Yet it is funny how the grasping mind follows me everywhere. desert landscapes.

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