Using Deep Jhana Meditation to Stop Pain
This post about pain is a long time in coming. Meditators sitting on the floor in a lotus or half-lotus meditation position usually go through some days of pain. I went through…
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How To: Self-Directed Meditation Retreat at Suan Mokkh Forest Temple
[Page updated 14 July 2026] I’ve been asked about how someone might go about setting up a self-directed meditation retreat at the forest monastery in Southern Thailand called Wat Suan Mokkh (Mokkhabalaram)…
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This Path, That Path, Her Path, His Path, My Path, Your Path
(an email I replied to someone) It doesn’t really matter, you know? My path wasn’t like anyone else’s that I know of. You should also find your own path. What someone else…
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The Next Steps – What Happens Now?
Chatting with a friend I began writing him a response to his question about what my plans are in 2025 and are they quite huge? I wrote: hmmm… you know, high level…
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My Agenda for You
I just got off another really enjoyable ‘coaching’ call with a very insightful guy from the states. During our interesting conversation the topic came up a couple of times as he mentioned…
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Deep Jhana Meditation Retreat Schedule
Below is a rough draft of what the schedule might look like for a 3-night Deep Jhana Meditation Retreat in Krabi, Thailand in 2025-26. This will change slightly over time, so if…
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Who Should You Follow in Your Meditation Practice?
There is someone sending me email every now and again to ask about what exactly I did over the course of my meditation practice and path. The other week I got a…
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Meditation at Suan Mokkh Temple and Thoughts on Reality
This is part of my Meditation Journal Experience after the Flat-mind State became permanent. Meditation at Suan Mokkh Temple has always been a pleasure. I’ve had some nice insights there. [Featured image…
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What Are Buddhist Pendants and Amulets For?
People buy Buddhist pendants/amulets for many reasons – good luck, good health, financial prosperity, protection, love, and many other reasons. Some people believe ardently in the power of Buddhist items and buy…
