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Common Challenges in Jhana Practice

Layperson in white walking at Thailand Buddhist temple - Wat Pah Nanachat.

There are many problems and challenges facing meditators who would like to reach Jhanas. Probably the most prevalent issue is following a teacher or instructions that have only a very small chance of helping you reach the state of mind. I recently began offering “Jhana meditation coaching calls“ – 30 to 120 minute calls. Who Is Reaching … Read more

Meditation Coaching – What To Expect

Woman meditating at sunset at night looking at mountains.

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

Meditation Tips for Advanced Students

Divine eye abhinna transmission from Buddha to meditators at Suan Mokkh temple in Chaiya, Surat Thani, Southern Thailand.

This is part of a collection of Meditation Tips. Here are more > There are several things advanced meditation students are doing that are impeding their progress. Assuming you want to progress quickly through the stages of meditation and see some tangible benefit to your practice, you are always looking for new ways to go … Read more

Online Jhana & Basic Meditation Coaching from Thailand 2025

Jhana and Beginners Meditation Coaching offer over bodhi tree leaves background.

Can You Benefit from an Online Meditation Coaching Session? Sawatdee Krup! (Thai for hello…) Meditation Problems? Everyone begins their meditation practice with a good idea of what they will do. Over time, it slowly fades – doesn’t it? This happens to everyone. It happened to me too. Because I was self-guided, I always wondered whether … Read more

Are You On the Right Path in Meditation? (What Helps & Doesn’t)

What helps and what doesn't help for meditation practice?

If you’re wondering whether you’re on the right path. If you’re wondering whether you need to move to Thailand or anywhere in the world and join a Buddhist temple to help with your meditation, watch this video. What Helps and What Doesn’t Help in Meditation? (video) I talk about whether moving somewhere else or joining … Read more