Brad Gibson has been studying Vipassana meditation since 1980. He has attended meditation retreats with Jack Engler, Joseph Goldstein, and Sharon Salzberg, among numerous others. In addition, he has studied many years in the Tibetan Mahamudra tradition with Ken McCleod. In 2008 Brad began attending classes at Long Beach Meditation and was invited to teach by the founder of Long Beach Meditation, Dr. Victor Byrd, in January of 2011. He is a retired high school teacher and lives with his wife and daughter in Long Beach, California.
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Brad Gibson
Brad has been studying Vipassana meditation since 1980, and studied many years in the Tibetan Mahamudra tradition. He is a retired school teacher and spends his time pursuing Buddhist studies, community gardening, and dedicated service to his family and neighbors.
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Teacher's Library
Brad Gibson has included these items in their library.
Seeking the Heart of Wisdom: The Path of Insight Meditation
Book by Joseph Goldstein and Jack Kornfield Learn more
Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening
Book by Joseph Goldstein Learn more
Satipatthana: The Direct Path to Realization
Book by Bhikkhu Analayo Learn more
In the Buddha’s Words: An Anthology of Discourses From the Pali Canon
Book by Bhikkhu Bodhi Learn more
Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind
Book by Shunryu Suzuki Roshi Learn more
The Wings to Awakening
Book by Thanissaro Bhikku Learn more
Teacher's Resources
Brad Gibson offers the following resources.
Clinging and Desire
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Tanha (literally “thirst”) is a Pali word the Buddha used to express clinging and aversion. Here are skillful ways to integrate a healthy relationship to desire in our life and practice....
30 minutes
Developing Equanimity
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A 15 minute guided meditation focusing on the cultivation of equanimity. Can you develop the ability to be still and present for conditions and experiences as they proceed through natural transitions?...
15 minutes
Fostering Joyfulness
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Brad leads this guided meditation with an emphasis on fostering joy within oneself and in relation with others. Cultivating gratitude in our practice can cause many of the hindrances to fall away for a period; anxiety, s...
30 minutes
Temple of Healing
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Brad offers a visualization practice to apply to difficult situations. The reading given, Temple of Healing is an excerpt from the book, “A Lamp in the Darkness” by Jack Kornfield....
20 minutes
Five Hindrances
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In this talk, from the 2022 Long Beach Meditation Yokoji retreat, Brad Gibson walks us through the five hindrances and how to work with them. He concludes with a 10 minute guided meditation....
50 minutes
The Earth is Your Witness
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In this Dharma Talk, Brad Gibson shares the story of the Buddha’s encounter with Mara. This is followed by a 20 minute guided meditation with an emphasis on body scan, breath, and noting techniques. Brad kindly guest h...
25 minutes
Noting Practice
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Brad guides you through noting, in which you label your passing thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations as they occur. The point isn't to pass judgment or analyze what's happening, but rather to note how your mind an...
10 minutes
Calming Technique
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Brad leads this short guided meditation utilizing the body scan technique. This mindfulness meditation practice involves scanning your body for pain, tension, or anything out of the ordinary. It can help you feel more co...
9 minutes
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