Michael McAlister

A former actor, stand-up comic, and Buddhist monk, with a doctoral degree in international education, Michael McAlister leads retreats and weekly meditation gatherings for the Infinite Smile Sangha. Currently, Dr. McAlister shares his teaching with a global audience on InfiniteSmile.org. His most recent research focused on the integration of mindfulness practices into secondary educational institutions.

While he enjoys his work, he most enjoys spending time with his daughters and surfing when he gets the chance.