Thomas McConkie
Thomas McConkie is the founder of Lower Lights School of Wisdom and has a passion for the world’s Wisdom traditions. Raised Latter-day Saint, he has deep Christian faith that is infused with nearly 25 years of Buddhist practice.
He is trained as a developmental researcher, group facilitator and mindfulness teacher. He is currently studying transformative spiritual practice at Harvard Divinity School.
Upcoming Programs by Thomas McConkie
Spectra: August 2025
SPECTRA: A 9-Month Journey of Transformation Spectra is an experiential training program that deeply engages consciousness, personal and collective evolution, and service to the world. Our curriculum draws from ancient Wisdom traditions, cutting edge psychological science and transformational group processes. Program Outcomes • Connect to higher purpose and a sense of personal calling by creating […]
Lower Lights 7-Day Silent Retreat: Sept 2025
7-Day Silent Retreat with Intensive Training in Integral Polarity Practice (Hillsboro, Oregon) Join us this coming summer in the idyllic, rolling hills of Hillsboro, Oregon at Scholls Valley Lodge, for a deep dive into Integral Polarity Practice (IPP). IPP is a “Mindfulness+”, integrating all of the wisdom of the mindfulness tradition, but evolving it in […]