Beginning training in Eastern philosophy and the martial art of Jeet Kune Do at the age of 13, Todd has studied with numerous teachers for the past 30 years, bringing to his practice a wide variety of philosophical, religious, and meditative experience. He has received formal training in Vipassana and Tonglen, integrating them into his meditation instruction for the past six years.

Todd considers his meditation practice and classes as a path of skillful means, allowing for a life of reflection and contemplation leading to clarity, compassion and courage, and to conducting ourselves in a way that diminishes suffering and nurtures happiness.

Although the foundation for Todd 's classes derive from Buddhist tradition, or the Dharma, the classes and teachings are non-denominational and can be applied to any spiritual path or religious practice.