Know Your Power

With a special focus on how mindfulness and Buddhism can empower us, I practice to find liberation in a world built to oppress, I practice to find solid ground amidst chaos and helplessness. Mindfulness has changed my life in this way. It has helped me realize that my greatest form of power is living with ease, joy and as my authentic self.

I share these transformative practices out of gratitude, out of wanting nothing more than for us to all be free.

May this work be of service and liberate us all.

Kim is available for speaking engagements, workshops and retreats on:

• Reclaiming your power in the world
• Finding liberation among oppressive systems
• Tapping into joy amidst suffering
• Embodying your authentic self
• Practicing groundedness amongst chaos
• Pop culture x Buddhism

— Elizabeth F. Emens (she/her), Thomas M. Macioce Professor of Law and Director, Mindfulness Program at Columbia Law School

“Kim is an extraordinarily gifted teacher. She combines deep knowledge, from her years of practice and study, with an open heart and a light and welcoming energy. Her personal stories enrich the insights she shares, and her teachings feel spontaneous and playful, even though she is clearly well-prepared and well-organized. She has had a profound impact on the community at Columbia Law School.”

— Lisa Weinert, Author & Founder of Narrative Healing

"Collaborating with Kim Thai has been a rare and profound gift. She doesn’t just teach mindfulness—she embodies it, making ancient practices deeply personal, accessible, and urgently relevant. She has shown me how to bring this work off the mat, onto the page, and into the world. In a world that so often asks us to choose between compassion and power, Kim reminds me that stillness and action are partners in transformation. She inspires me not just to navigate this world with more grace, but to meet it with courage, conviction, and an open heart. I am endlessly grateful for the fire she continues to fan in me and in so many others.”

— Jungmin Kang, student

"Accessible, authentic, and affirming. These are the words I would use to describe mindfulness sessions with Kim. Not only is Kim an engaging storyteller and skilled instructor, the generosity with which Kim brings parts of herself into her teachings allows me, as a gay Asian man, to feel seen in a way I seldom do with other teachers. For me, Kim's practice bears a strong connection to critical ideals of equality and justice while also serving as a grounded support system for dealing with the workaday challenges of everyday life. Simply put, she is amazing, and I feel lucky for the opportunity to learn with her!"

— Nancy Langer, student

“In May 2020, just as the pandemic was starting, I joined a weekly online Share Circle Kim facilitated. This group was a port in a storm. Each week, Kim provided insights, discussion questions, and meditations. Soon she was guiding us through an introduction to Buddhism. I will always be grateful to Kim for creating a space for connection and mindfulness during a difficult time in my life. Her wise and thoughtful approach to teaching set me on a path I am still on today.”

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Talks & Teachings

I approach my teaching by sharing my own personal experience and exploration of mindfulness and Buddhism. I am often searching for answers and trying to make sense of the world like so many of us. These materials are from previous workshops where I've explored anything from the foundation of mindfulness to committing to a life of service, also known as the Bodhisattva Way. These materials are free and open to the public. May they be of service to you.