Ken’s teachings are based on consistent daily practice, the building of necessary skills and capabilities, direct experience rather than conceptual understanding, and living the practice in daily life. They often integrate Western psychological insights with traditional Buddhist methods and thus make his teachings particularly relevant for those navigating the complexities of modern life. His approach is non-sectarian — drawing on various Buddhist traditions while focusing on the core practices of stable attention, Mahayana mind training (taking and sending), the methods and rituals of Vajrayana, and the direct awareness practices of mahamudra and dzogchen.

In addition to his teaching and translation work, Ken is also an accomplished author. His books, such as Wake Up to Your Life and Reflections on Silver River, are widely regarded for their clarity and depth. They offer readers pragmatic methods for living practice in the complexities of daily life. Ken’s writings are often described as direct, unflinching, and compassionate in the way that he guides readers through the subtleties of meditation and awareness. He encourages readers to engage their own experience fully to come to a direct understanding of the mysteries of mind and life.