(Ai Assist:) Richard Shankman, author of the seminal book The Experience of Samādhi, gives a deep exploration of mindfulness of breathing (anapana), samadhi, jhana, and the fluid, often misunderstood nature of deep meditative states. Key Themes Discussed: Anapana as a Universal Doorway: Richard shares his 55-year practice rooted in breath meditation, emphasizing its accessibility andContinue reading “Breath, Light, The Inner Teacher And The Vastness Of Samadhi | Anapanasati Series With Richard Shankman”
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Images Of Meditation Spaces
Some images and links of meditation spaces for inspiration and for the 17th “Meditation Q & A With Wendy Nash” (and others added afterward/since): Caves Huts / Shacks / Pods https://openseed.co https://soundheal.me https://harmonicegg.com ‘AmaZen’ booths Domes https://pacificdomes.blogspot.com/2016/07/best-meditation-studio-domes.html https://wholeo.net/Trips/Wholeo/GlassDome/whDome.htm https://www.fullerdome.org https://www.integratron.com https://www.thelegendofgreaterthings.com/ http://cgetty.freehostia.com/texas/dome/mytry.htm https://somadome.com Temples / Halls also: https://farkaskutvolgy.hu Outdoor https://housetodecor.com/2020/10-outdoor-meditation-spaces-that-refresh-your-soul-and-body/ https://www.coldatnight.co.uk https://www.amazon.com/Buddhist-Meditation-Temples-Free-Standing-Tent-Gray/dp/B0C5R9BM7X https://www.amazon.com/Buddhist-Meditation-Temples-Free-Standing-Shelter/dp/B0C5QM8CP2 https://www.amazon.com/YANGXUN-Meditation-Mosquito-Temples-Free-Standing/dp/B08DRGJM15 https://www.amazon.com/ZMERCH-Meditation-Free-Standing-Buddhist-Mosquito/dp/B0CN2HGT7BContinue reading “Images Of Meditation Spaces”
Dharma Questions: Miscellany — Part 7
Could Asuras under the ocean, yet not water beings, be due to being below the water table, or could they be in the astral realm (as astral is often related to “water” and/or SEE/SEAing? Could polarity — or again, maybe referencing the astral aka distortion planes — help explain the stark contrast of the twoContinue reading “Dharma Questions: Miscellany — Part 7”
Lawyering Down, Kundalini-ing Up With Kara Bitar
On July 21, 2022, Optimization Coach and Kundalini Yoga Teacher Kara Bitar and I spoke about Kara’s journey from high powered lawyer to ill health to healing to teaching and coaching: I hold a J.D. from Duke University School of Law and practiced high-stakes corporate litigation at one of the largest law firms in theContinue reading “Lawyering Down, Kundalini-ing Up With Kara Bitar”
Cultivate, Develop, Train And Progress Discernment
The description for this June 4th Insight Timer live event: We all need discernment, but how? Let’s look at some ways to cultivate, develop, train and progress discernment. While there’s much to discernment, one key: “. . . one listening well gains discernment” ~from Āṭavaka’s Questions What is your intent and motivation to address discernmentContinue reading “Cultivate, Develop, Train And Progress Discernment”
