4/14/96 I’ve made a commitment to dedicate some time to meditation a few times per week for an hour or however much time I have to do so. I just finished an hour session. I was able to stay focused on my breathing and on my own thoughts. Outside noises didn’t interfere much at all … Read more
The Non-Dual awareness state of mind (non-dualism) has been with me since 2007. It just means that there is no dichotomy in the state. There is no here and there, big and small, right and wrong, or this and that. There is just all of this. It is a seamless state of being that is … Read more
[Post updated 14 April 2024] I probably said before, I have recently been inspired to start looking at the Non-Dual (ND) State more lately. I have been doing some experiments with it to try to suss out its qualities. I have done very little with it in this way, and it’s odd to me now … Read more
[Page Updated 27 March 2024.] Some new meditators are wondering, ‘Where should the eyes look during meditation?’ Should your eyes roll into the back of your head like when you sleep? After all, you’re just sitting there without any visual input, you don’t need your eyes, why not just let them roll up and back? Though … Read more
This is something that I’ve considered for a while. Why I didn’t come straight to Thich Nhat Hanh for his view – I don’t know. I don’t really think about using YouTube for everything, but you know – it’s getting to the point where just about everything can be found there. It’s nice to watch … Read more
Basically, Meditation Without Religion The meditation I teach here at Jhana8 and our Jhana Meditation Coaching is non-denominational. There is nothing religious about the actual process, and it can all be taught without using Buddhist language or religious beliefs. You need not believe in Buddhism or what the Buddha did to practice this meditation. It … Read more
My meditation coaching calls have been picking up considerably and though there haven’t been any unmet expectations yet, it probably won’t hurt to let you know what to expect and not expect during a call. 🙂 My Meditation Coaching Sessions You should know… I’m not Buddhist. I’m not Hindu. I don’t follow any religion. I’m … Read more
So, I’ve been thinking today about how you can come to Thailand on vacation and enjoy a meditation retreat that is custom-made for you. This is just something I’ve been thinking about today and I want to get my thoughts out of my head to see if this might make some sense to pursue this … Read more