Acharya Dr. Han F. de Wit (born 1944)  is deeply involved as a psychologist and dharma teacher in the dialogue between Buddhism, Christianity and psychology. He is the principal teacher in the Buddhist tradition of Shambhala. As a scientist he gained international fame with his research into the psychological insights to be found in spiritual traditions.

Jeroen K.G. Hopster MA (born 1987) studied history and philosophy at the University of Amsterdam, among others. He conducts doctoral research as a philosopher at Utrecht University. Hopster is an editor and journalist at Filosofie Magazine.