(Ai assist:) Enter Laura Geller and Willie Kunert—a married couple who met at Oberlin College almost 20 years ago, began meditating together as undergrads, lived in Southeast Asian monasteries, and now combine deep Buddhist practice with psychotherapy. Laura (an assistant teacher under Beth Upton in the Pa-Auk tradition) and Willie (hospice chaplain, grief therapist) shareContinue reading “Ānāpānasati with Heart, Parts Work & Grief | Ānāpānasati Series With Laura Geller & Willie Kunert”
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Breath as an Anchor & Refuge for the Digital Age | Anapanasati Series With Jacques Rutzky
[ original unedited version: https://youtu.be/rJlxn1OZkms ] (Ai assisted:) In this fourth episode of the anapanasati series Integrating Presence welcomes meditation teacher Jacques Rutzky for a deep, personal conversation on mindfulness of breathing (anapanasati) and its role in daily life. Jacques shares his 50+ year journey into meditation—starting at age 16 in Detroit, discovering the PaliContinue reading “Breath as an Anchor & Refuge for the Digital Age | Anapanasati Series With Jacques Rutzky”
Faith, Persistence, Nimitta, Waiting For Jhana And The Four Elements | Anapanasati Series With Brian Newman
(Ai assist:) Executive coach and deep Dharma practitioner Brian Newman shares his journey into the Pa-Auk Sayadaw meditation lineage and the transformative power of strong samatha (concentration) practice. Brian explains how the need for unwavering presence in his coaching work led him to meditation, quitting alcohol, and eventually discovering that the ancient maps of theContinue reading “Faith, Persistence, Nimitta, Waiting For Jhana And The Four Elements | Anapanasati Series With Brian Newman”
Mystery, Mindfulness, Liberation & Everyday Dharma | Anapanasati Series Premiere With Stephen Fulder
In this premiere episode of the Anapanasati series, Dharma teacher Stephen Fulder shares insights from his 50 years of practice, emphasizing a heartfelt approach to breath meditation. He advocates celebrating impermanence, balancing effort with trust, and fostering kindness. Fulder highlights the breath’s significance in overcoming challenges and discusses his new book and upcoming online events.
Integrating Presence 