Andy Puddicombe

Andy Puddicombe is a British author, meditation teacher, and former Buddhist monk. He is the co-founder of Headspace, a meditation and mindfulness app that helped bring contemplative practice to a wide audience. Puddicombe trained in meditation and later taught mindfulness in accessible, secular settings, emphasizing practical techniques for everyday life. He has written and co-written books on meditation and mindfulness, including *The Headspace Guide to Meditation and Mindfulness*, which introduces core principles such as attention, awareness, and compassion. Through his writing and teaching, he focuses on making meditation approachable for beginners while supporting ongoing practice for experienced meditators.