Shinzen Young became fascinated with Asian culture while a teenager in Los Angeles. Later he enrolled in a Ph.D. program in Buddhist Studies at the University of Wisconsin after which he went to Asia to do extensive training in each of the three major Buddhist traditions: Vajrayana, Zen and Vipassana. Upon returning to the United […]
Guided Meditation with Deepak Chopra
This ocean guided meditation with Deepak Chopra is about looking to the natural beauty of the world as a way to discover your own inner beauty. Here you will feel your sense of connection and comfort to all of nature, experiencing the Oneness of All that Is. Joy is a return to the deep harmony […]
Noah Levine: Not Your Typical Meditation Teacher
As with many self-destructive kids, Noah Levine‘s search for meaning led him first to punk rock, drugs, drinking, and dissatisfaction. But the search didn’t end there. Having clearly seen the uselessness of drugs and violence, Noah looked for positive ways to channel his rebellion against what he saw as the lies of society. Fueled by […]
What is Mindfulness, Really?
Updated February 7, 2014. What is mindfulness? It’s often described as being “in the moment.” Yet it’s much more than that. Watch this short video (1.5 mins) and hear Jon Kabat-Zinn explain the concept of mindfulness. What is Mindfulness? [It’s] the awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgementally. BIO: Jon Kabat-Zinn, […]