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 meditation is a blessing and a curse. It’s a curse to the individual who previously had outrageous ambitions. Who had no limits. Who … Read more
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 that he appreciated my authenticity about the topic, my experience, and other things. I have heard this from a number of other people … Read more
Below is a rough draft of what the schedule might look like for a 4-night Deep Jhana Meditation Retreat in Krabi, Thailand in 2025. This will change slightly over time, so if you have any specific question about any of it, just drop me a note. Time Activity Day 1 Arrive in daylight hours various … Read more
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 question about exactly what happened when the Non-Dual State occurred. This is something I’ve never heard anyone else talk about – how it … Read more
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 above: Two monks walking to breakfast down a dirt path at Suan Mokkh Buddhist Temple in Chaiya province, Southern Thailand. © Vern Lovic.] … Read more
I’m excited. I just decided to hold a Jhana meditation course (retreat) near our home here in Southern Thailand. It will be held at a wilderness resort at the base of the largest mountain in Krabi province. I’m not sure anyone will be able to attend, but I want to offer and see what happens. … Read more
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 them to enjoy a better quality of life. Twenty years ago when I arrived in Thailand, I was in the northeast. I had … Read more
Native English Speaker – Writer, Author, Editor, Proofreader Greetings! I’m an American native English speaker living in Thailand (Phuket, Krabi, Bangkok, Thailand for the past twenty years as a “digital nomad” writer, book and thesis editor, SEO expert and web developer. Phuket Writing Services I am a writer at websites I own, and occasionally for … Read more