Bill Epperly is a research biochemist who left the lab in pursuit of enlightenment. He has studied contemplative Christianity and Korean Zen Buddhism and is a long-time student of Ken Wilber’s integral approach to spirituality. He offers mindfulness-based coaching and teaches meditation and Centering Prayer throughout the greater Chicago area. He teaches mindfulness meditation at DePaul University. Bill became part of Trillium Awakening in 2011 and subsequently experienced an awakening. He serves the Trillium community as a Mentor. He lives in Chicago, 2 blocks from Lake Michigan, with his wife Claire.