Wes Nisker is a Buddhist meditation teacher, journalist, and writer.

He is the founder and co-editor of the international Buddhist magazine Inquiring Mind, and the author of Crazy Wisdom, a widely recognized classic of spiritual humor and philosophy.

Before devoting himself full-time to writing and teaching about Buddhism, Wes Nisker was a well-known radio host known as “Scoop” Nisker; he won many awards, including Columbia Journalism School and Billboard magazine awards for his outstanding radio programs.

Wes Nisker is a partner at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre, California, and is secretary of the board of directors of the International Transpersonal Psychology Association.

Wes Nisker’s teaching program can be found at the Buddhist magazine Inquiring Mind or by connecting with Spirit Rock Meditation Center.