Meditation Fundamentals

Explore the deep and rich field of practice that is known as taking refuge. Remembering that we are always taking refuge in something, here is an invitation to take refuge in your own Awakening....

Experience the basics of Zen meditation methods and techniques as presented by Tim. We offer you these easy to understand tools to learn the art of meditation and mindful awareness....

The Eight Awarenesses of Enlightenment are a teaching given by the Buddha, shortly before his passing. Dogen Zenji, the 13th century Zen Master commented on this teaching in the final chapter of his great work Shobogenzo...

A short dharma talk on the luminous nature of awareness followed by a 15 minute guided meditation on the Buddhist practice of Metta (loving-kindness) and Karuna (compassion). We offer you these easy to understand tools t...

Join Guiding Teacher Jokai Blackwell Roshi for intention setting seated meditation and a breath awareness practice. We offer you these easy to understand resources to learn the art of meditation and mindfulness....

Zen means: "Just do it!" But, what do we do? What do we say? What is the Zen of our Ancestors?

What is this mindfulness stuff all about? How does it relate to Buddhism? Our discussion includes an exploration of the history of vipassana practice and the many techniques that are used in various countries around the ...

How do you cultivate concentration? Franz discusses this and gives multiple examples and techniques. This discussion concludes with a 5 minute guided meditation during which Franz offers an emphasis on concentration (Sam...

In this guided meditation, teacher Franz Manfredi talks through the pros and cons of focusing on technique. Is it possible to emphasize our attitude more than our results? A 15 minute guided meditation follows. We offer ...