All you need is practice • All paths lead to Source • All paradigms must change • All you need is practice • All paths lead to Source • All paradigms must change •
All you need is practice • All paths lead to Source • All paradigms must change • All you need is practice • All paths lead to Source • All paradigms must change •
All you need is practice • All paths lead to Source • All paradigms must change • All you need is practice • All paths lead to Source • All paradigms must change •
All you need is practice • All paths lead to Source • All paradigms must change • All you need is practice • All paths lead to Source • All paradigms must change •
Resources
Work in progress.
While there are many wonderful teachers, schools and traditions, these are some of the ones that have helped shape my own journey, and I offer them here in case they are helpful to you.
Unified Mindfulness (UM):
Much of the way I understand, teach, and explore mindfulness has been shaped by UM. It provides a clear, scientific language for understanding experiences that arise across diverse contemplative traditions, and few approaches have helped me understand the mechanics of mindfulness with such clarity and precision. If you've ever wondered about how to practice the "noting" style of meditation (where any sensory experience can become an object of meditation and attention is allowed to "free float" naturally), I think UM's system of techniques is an excellent place to begin.
The CORE training is clear, easy to follow, and supported by a thoughtful series of guided instructions and videos:
https://unifiedmindfulness.com/core
TWIM (Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation):
I love TWIM and see it as an effective and distilled "algorithmic" approach to Buddhist practice. I learned primarily through David Johnson's book The Path to Nibbana, and later had the opportunity to participate in an online retreat with the Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center. I'm very grateful for both experiences.
Plum Village Tradition:
The Plum Village tradition has become a home for my practice. Its teachings are simple and deeply practical, welcoming those who are just beginning while offering a lifetime of depth for seasoned practitioners. Through monasteries, sanghas, retreats, books, talks, and online resources, this living tradition makes it easy to nourish mindfulness wherever you are.
Meditation Retreats:
Retreats have been one of the most important influences on my own practice. While online retreats can certainly be helpful, I believe that in-person retreats offer something uniquely transformative. My first retreat was at a Goenka meditation center, and I had a very positive experience. Goenka centers are numerous and relatively accessible around the world, but I think any well-structured retreat of at least a week can do wonders for developing concentration, sensory clarity, and equanimity (the 3 core skills of mindfulness).