Mark Blacknell

Mark Blacknell is a former Teamster, U.S. Marine, and entrusted Zen practitioner who now works in Florida without affiliation. He typically serves people outside usual Buddhist circles — veterans, seniors, death‑row inmates, and at‑risk youth — through StareAtTheWall.org. He’s the author of Just Stare at the Wall! (Living the Universe from Where You Sit), a frequent public speaker, and a guest on the international podcast circuit, offering steady meditation guidance and mental‑health insights shaped by his own battles with PTSD and substance abuse.