Jon Kolkin, M.D.

“Dr. Jon Kolkin admirably captures the essence of a life devoted to calming and focusing the mind so it can dwell upon developing compassion and wisdom.” –The 14th Dalai Lama

Do you need another feel good pep talk, or down-to-earth, relatable concepts and daily practices that you can seamlessly integrate into your busy schedule? Kolkin’s extremely rare set of life experiences make him uniquely qualified to share targeted, universally relevant, science-based, practical strategies for living a less stressful, happier, more balanced and compassionate life, while simultaneously maintaining your physical and emotional health. Each dialogue is customized to fit the demographics of the audience.

Kolkin is a clinician (30+ years), global medical volunteer (20+ years), philanthropist, internationally recognized, award-winning author, photographer and musician, Integrative Medicine Health Coach, accomplished athlete and president of the Shades of Compassion Foundation.

He has had four audiences with the Dalai Lama and has been a principle organizer of numerous compassion-centered initiatives. Examples include the North American Museum Summit, Fostering Compassion and Universal Ethics Through Museum that was held in India and honored by a private audience with the Dalai Lama, the Shades of Compassion traveling museum exhibition, and the documentary film, Man of Compassion: Stories about the Dalai Lama that included participation by three US presidents. Dr. Kolkin is also the president of the Shades of Compassion Foundation. (501c3)

As a photographer, Kolkin has a worldwide following with over 20 exhibitions in museums and art galleries throughout the USA and abroad. His photographs have received over 20 internationally photography awards while his book, Inner Harmony: Living in Balance has been honored with three international book awards. He has taught at the prestigious Maine Media Photographic Workshops and serves as a judge for both regional, national and international photography competitions.

Kolkin is also a clarinetist who toured Europe as a member of the American Youth Symphony and has a distinguished athletic career. He has been married for 45+ years and is blessed with a loving family.

Dr. Kolkin has given hundreds of presentations throughout the USA and abroad, with and without interpreters, to a wide range of audiences on topics related to life balance, health, compassion, spirituality and photography. In leu of honorariums, all speaker’s fees are donated to the Shades of Compassion Foundation. (501c3)