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Welcome to Awakened Living 2027. A live, year-long training in Embodied Buddhist Meditation and Psychology for practitioners ready to go beyond an introduction — the four foundations of mindfulness, the four noble truths, the nervous system, and the Brahmavihāras, held for a small cohort across a full year.

Awakened Living is a year-long container for the study and practice of classical Buddhist psychology, taught live, in real time, with a small cohort of no more than twenty-five people. This isn't an introduction to mindfulness — it's for practitioners who already sit, who want the underlying map rather than another technique, and who are ready to commit to twice-weekly live sessions across a full year of training.

The year moves through four sequential trainings, each building on what came before. The Satipaṭṭhāna itself is the practice running underneath three of the four semesters — the Noble Truths and the Brahmavihāras are both studied through it, not alongside it — with the third semester's nervous-system work deliberately set apart. Together they form a complete psychology: how to know the mind, how to work with what's difficult, how the body itself holds and releases what the mind cannot always reach, and how to end in an open heart rather than a private practice.

I know I keep posting these, but they keep getting better and better!

Here is a guided meditation where I guide through the first three tetrads of the Mindfulness of Breathing and from there we move into exploring the qualities of Not Self using pointing out instructions from the Dzogchen tradition.

Bon Voyage!

Here is a guided meditation where I guide through the first three tetrads of the Mindfulness of Breathing and from there we move into exploring the qualities of Not Self using pointing out instructions from the Dzogchen tradition.

Bon Voyage!

Here is a guided meditation where I guide through the first three tetrads of the Mindfulness of Breathing and from there we move into exploring the qualities of Not Self using pointing out instructions from the Dzogchen tradition.

Bon Voyage!

Here is a brief guided meditation into the experience of no-self.

Enjoy!

Mindfulness Based Resilience Training! August 23rd—November 8th, 2026I am delighted to welcome you all into our 12 week deep dive, cultivating mindfulness, kindness, and self compassion with the intention of nourishing our Window of Tolerance.

The program is designed with a unique and profound blend of meditation practice and neuroscience, ancient wisdom and modern somatic techniques. Participants can expect to come away with a set of skills to help navigate life with ease and grace.

I have been studying and practicing various forms of meditation and mindfulness for over four decades. I am formally trained in Theravada and Mahayana traditions and I am deeply passionate about bringing a secular voice to these teachings.

In addition to my contemplation training, I am also a certified clinical trauma professional, with an emphasis on Somatic Psychology.

This program will be offered in two sections. All programs are offered over zoom and will be recorded for those who cannot make the live sessions.

Section A caters to Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and will be offered from 3pm-5pm Sundays Thai time. (10am Europe)

Section B caters to the Americas and Asia and will be offered from 7pm-9pm Sundays, Thai time. (8-10am East Coast)

We move from reactivity to responsiveness!

Here is a guided meditation moving through a set of postures. These postures are designed to illicit feelings of warmth and goodness from deep within our implicit memory. Developed by Dr Bessel Van Der Kolk and myself. Bon Voyage!

Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation practices, please feel free to message me through my website: www.suchsweetthunder.org

I have been practicing meditation for 40 years and have been successfully teaching meditation worldwide since 2009, giving talks, facilitating retreats, and have authored two books. I have received formal training in Theravada, Mahayana (Tibetan, Zen,) and Vedanta meditation techniques as well as Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness, MBSR, Neuroplasticity, Non-Violent Communication, and Buddhist Psychology. I teach from a secular voice and I am passionate about bringing timeless wisdom teachings to people of any faith, belief system, or tradition.

If you find these podcasts helpful please consider making a donation: PayPal.me/suchsweetthunder

Please enjoy this lovely meditation! Originally designed by Dr. Rick Hanson as a method of balancing out the human negativity bias, this practice guides us into the somatic experience of goodness and invites it to stay. The passing state eventually becomes the permanent trait.

Here is a guided meditation based on the pioneering work of Dr. Rick Hanson and Taking In The Good. By contemplating positive affect feeling we cultivate new neurological pathways toward that feeling. We go from practicing feeling good to actually feeling good.

Here I offer a guided meditation through the 16 steps of mindfulness of breathing with the seven factors of awakening. A very thorough journey through the body, mind, and heart, with tones of joy and contentment, with insight into impermanence and no-self.

Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation practices, please feel free to message me through my website: www.suchsweetthunder.org

I have been practicing meditation for 40 years and have been successfully teaching meditation worldwide since 2009, giving talks, facilitating retreats, and have authored two books. I have received formal training in Theravada, Mahayana (Tibetan, Zen,) and Vedanta meditation techniques as well as Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness, MBSR, Neuroplasticity, Non-Violent Communication, and Buddhist Psychology. I teach from a secular voice and I am passionate about bringing timeless wisdom teachings to people of any faith, belief system, or tradition.

If you find these podcasts helpful please consider making a donation: PayPal.me/suchsweetthunder

Based on the groundbreaking work of Dr. Kristen Neff. Here is a guided meditation through mindfulness, connectedness, and kindness. We journey through these qualities of mind and heart while holding a challenging situation.

Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation practices, please feel free to message me through my website: www.suchsweetthunder.org

I have been practicing meditation for 40 years and have been successfully teaching meditation worldwide since 2009, giving talks, facilitating retreats, and have authored two books. I have received formal training in Theravada, Mahayana (Tibetan, Zen,) and Vedanta meditation techniques as well as Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness, MBSR, Neuroplasticity, Non-Violent Communication, and Buddhist Psychology. I teach from a secular voice and I am passionate about bringing timeless wisdom teachings to people of any faith, belief system, or tradition.

If you find these podcasts helpful please consider making a donation: PayPal.me/suchsweetthunder

Here I offer a guided meditation where we are invited to breathe in the struggles of another, while at the same time sending them our joy and comfort. This "rubs" against our habitual modes of self-preservation, causing a type of internal friction which eventually serves to burn through the ego.

May All Benefit.

Here I offer a guided meditation through the 16 steps of mindfulness of breathing with the seven factors of awakening. A very thorough journey through the body, mind, and heart, with tones of joy and contentment, with insight into impermanence and no-self.

Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation practices, please feel free to message me through my website: www.suchsweetthunder.org

I have been practicing meditation for 40 years and have been successfully teaching meditation worldwide since 2009, giving talks, facilitating retreats, and have authored two books. I have received formal training in Theravada, Mahayana (Tibetan, Zen,) and Vedanta meditation techniques as well as Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness, MBSR, Neuroplasticity, Non-Violent Communication, and Buddhist Psychology. I teach from a secular voice and I am passionate about bringing timeless wisdom teachings to people of any faith, belief system, or tradition.

If you find these podcasts helpful please consider making a donation: PayPal.me/suchsweetthunder

Here I offer a guided meditation offering kindness to parts of us which we like, (Kindness) are neutral toward,(Equanimity) and dislike. (Compassion)

Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation practices, please feel free to message me through my website: www.suchsweetthunder.org

I have been practicing meditation for 40 years and have been successfully teaching meditation worldwide since 2009, giving talks, facilitating retreats, and have authored two books. I have received formal training in Theravada, Mahayana (Tibetan, Zen,) and Vedanta meditation techniques as well as Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness, MBSR, Neuroplasticity, Non-Violent Communication, and Buddhist Psychology. I teach from a secular voice and I am passionate about bringing timeless wisdom teachings to people of any faith, belief system, or tradition.

If you find these podcasts helpful please consider making a donation: PayPal.me/suchsweetthunder

May All Benefit

Here I offer a guided meditation through the 16 steps of mindfulness of breathing with the seven factors of awakening. A very thorough journey through the body, mind, and heart, with tones of joy and contentment, with insight into impermanence and no-self.

Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation practices, please feel free to message me through my website: www.suchsweetthunder.org

I have been practicing meditation for 40 years and have been successfully teaching meditation worldwide since 2009, giving talks, facilitating retreats, and have authored two books. I have received formal training in Theravada, Mahayana (Tibetan, Zen,) and Vedanta meditation techniques as well as Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness, MBSR, Neuroplasticity, Non-Violent Communication, and Buddhist Psychology. I teach from a secular voice and I am passionate about bringing timeless wisdom teachings to people of any faith, belief system, or tradition.

If you find these podcasts helpful please consider making a donation: PayPal.me/suchsweetthunder

May All Benefit

Here I offer a guided meditation through the 16 steps of mindfulness of breathing with the seven factors of awakening. A very thorough journey through the body, mind, and heart, with tones of joy and contentment, with insight into impermanence and no-self.

Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation practices, please feel free to message me through my website: www.suchsweetthunder.org

I have been practicing meditation for 40 years and have been successfully teaching meditation worldwide since 2009, giving talks, facilitating retreats, and have authored two books. I have received formal training in Theravada, Mahayana (Tibetan, Zen,) and Vedanta meditation techniques as well as Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness, MBSR, Neuroplasticity, Non-Violent Communication, and Buddhist Psychology. I teach from a secular voice and I am passionate about bringing timeless wisdom teachings to people of any faith, belief system, or tradition.

If you find these podcasts helpful please consider making a donation: PayPal.me/suchsweetthunder

Here is a guided meditation where we are invited to gently move in between an aspect of ourself which we enjoy and a pleasant aspect of the present moment. In practicing in this way, we develop a tolerance for the pleasant parts of ourself. We come to fully enjoy more and more of ourself.

Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation practices, please feel free to message me through my website: www.suchsweetthunder.org

I have been practicing meditation for 40 years and have been successfully teaching meditation worldwide since 2009, giving talks, facilitating retreats, and have authored two books. I have received formal training in Theravada, Mahayana (Tibetan, Zen,) and Vedanta meditation techniques as well as Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness, MBSR, Neuroplasticity, Non-Violent Communication, and Buddhist Psychology. I teach from a secular voice and I am passionate about bringing timeless wisdom teachings to people of any faith, belief system, or tradition.

If you find these podcasts helpful please consider making a donation: PayPal.me/suchsweetthunder

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Here I offer a guided meditation offering kindness to ourselves. A quick, nourishing practice of warmth!

Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation practices, please feel free to message me through my website: www.suchsweetthunder.org

I have been practicing meditation for 40 years and have been successfully teaching meditation worldwide since 2009, giving talks, facilitating retreats, and have authored two books. I have received formal training in Theravada, Mahayana (Tibetan, Zen,) and Vedanta meditation techniques as well as Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness, MBSR, Neuroplasticity, Non-Violent Communication, and Buddhist Psychology. I teach from a secular voice and I am passionate about bringing timeless wisdom teachings to people of any faith, belief system, or tradition.

If you find these podcasts helpful please consider making a donation: PayPal.me/suchsweetthunder

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Here I offer a practice often found in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) where we are guided into feeling the embodied qualities of compassion.

Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation practices, please feel free to message me through my website: www.suchsweetthunder.org

I have been practicing meditation for 40 years and have been successfully teaching meditation worldwide since 2009, giving talks, facilitating retreats, and have authored two books. I have received formal training in Theravada, Mahayana (Tibetan, Zen,) and Vedanta meditation techniques as well as Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness, MBSR, Neuroplasticity, Non-Violent Communication, and Buddhist Psychology. I teach from a secular voice and I am passionate about bringing timeless wisdom teachings to people of any faith, belief system, or tradition.

If you find these podcasts helpful please consider making a donation: PayPal.me/suchsweetthunder

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Here I offer a guided meditation based off of Kristen Neff's seminal work on Self Compassion. Using a challenging situation as grist for the practice, we explore bringing mindfulness, common humanity, and kindness to that challenge. Enjoy!

Here I offer a guided meditation through the 16 steps of mindfulness of breathing with the seven factors of awakening. A very thorough journey through the body, mind, and heart, with tones of joy and contentment, with insight into impermanence and no-self.

Anapanasati. Self/No-Self

Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation practices, please feel free to message me through my website: www.suchsweetthunder.org

I have been practicing meditation for 40 years and have been successfully teaching meditation worldwide since 2009, giving talks, facilitating retreats, and have authored two books. I have received formal training in Theravada, Mahayana (Tibetan, Zen,) and Vedanta meditation techniques as well as Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness, MBSR, Neuroplasticity, Non-Violent Communication, and Buddhist Psychology. I teach from a secular voice and I am passionate about bringing timeless wisdom teachings to people of any faith, belief system, or tradition.

If you find these podcasts helpful please consider making a donation: PayPal.me/suchsweetthunder

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Here I offer a guided meditation based on the Serenity Prayer: God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change; 
courage to change the things I can; 
and wisdom to know the difference.

May All Benefit!

Here is a guided practice moving through different aspects of the present moment with an emphasis on change.

Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation practices, please feel free to message me through my website: www.suchsweetthunder.org

I have been practicing meditation for 40 years and have been successfully teaching meditation worldwide since 2009, giving talks, facilitating retreats, and have authored two books. I have received formal training in Theravada, Mahayana (Tibetan, Zen,) and Vedanta meditation techniques as well as Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness, MBSR, Neuroplasticity, Non-Violent Communication, and Buddhist Psychology. I teach from a secular voice and I am passionate about bringing timeless wisdom teachings to people of any faith, belief system, or tradition.

If you find these podcasts helpful please consider making a donation: PayPal.me/suchsweetthunder

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Here I offer a guided meditation offering kindness to parts of us which we like, (Kindness) are neutral toward,(Equanimity) and dislike. (Compassion)

Here I offer a guided meditation and talk on the practices and benefits of welcoming and accepting ourselves. Enjoy!

Here I offer a guided meditation through the 16 steps of mindfulness of breathing with the seven factors of awakening. A very thorough journey through the body, mind, and heart, with tones of joy and contentment, with insight into impermanence and no-self.

Anapanasati. Self/No-Self

Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation practices, please feel free to message me through my website: www.suchsweetthunder.org

I have been practicing meditation for 40 years and have been successfully teaching meditation worldwide since 2009, giving talks, facilitating retreats, and have authored two books. I have received formal training in Theravada, Mahayana (Tibetan, Zen,) and Vedanta meditation techniques as well as Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness, MBSR, Neuroplasticity, Non-Violent Communication, and Buddhist Psychology. I teach from a secular voice and I am passionate about bringing timeless wisdom teachings to people of any faith, belief system, or tradition.

If you find these podcasts helpful please consider making a donation: PayPal.me/suchsweetthunder

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Here I offer a guided meditation exploring the impermanent nature of our world, of our body, and of consciousness.

Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation practices, please feel free to message me through my website: www.suchsweetthunder.org

I have been practicing meditation for 40 years and have been successfully teaching meditation worldwide since 2009, giving talks, facilitating retreats, and have authored two books. I have received formal training in Theravada, Mahayana (Tibetan, Zen,) and Vedanta meditation techniques as well as Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness, MBSR, Neuroplasticity, Non-Violent Communication, and Buddhist Psychology. I teach from a secular voice and I am passionate about bringing timeless wisdom teachings to people of any faith, belief system, or tradition.

If you find these podcasts helpful please consider making a donation: PayPal.me/suchsweetthunder

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Here I offer a talk on the power of acceptance, and how we can marshal acceptance and kindness for change.

Here we are guided into an experience of impermanence through the fields of form, feelings, perceptions, mental formations, and consciousness. A thorough experience of change.

Here I guide us through a self massage with the intention of installing a feeling of safety throughout the body. A wonderful way of nourishing our Window of Tolerance.

Enjoy!

Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation practices, please feel free to message me through my website: www.suchsweetthunder.org

I have been practicing meditation for 40 years and have been successfully teaching meditation worldwide since 2009, giving talks, facilitating retreats, and have authored two books. I have received formal training in Theravada, Mahayana (Tibetan, Zen,) and Vedanta meditation techniques as well as Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness, MBSR, Neuroplasticity, Non-Violent Communication, and Buddhist Psychology. I teach from a secular voice and I am passionate about bringing timeless wisdom teachings to people of any faith, belief system, or tradition.

If you find these podcasts helpful please consider making a donation: PayPal.me/suchsweetthunder

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Here I offer a pactice of Tapping. The benefits of such a practice is an increased sense of safety and calm, although can be energizing and invigorating as well. Enjoy!

Here I offer a guided meditation exploring different aspects of change in form.

Here I offer a guided meditation through the 16 steps of mindfulness of breathing with the seven factors of awakening. A very thorough journey through the body, mind, and heart, with tones of joy and contentment, with insight into impermanence.

Bon Voyage!

Here I offer a talk and a guided meditation on the topic of offering kindness to all of ourself.

Here I offer a guided meditation through the 16 steps of mindfulness of breathing with the seven factors of awakening. A very thorough journey through the body, mind, and heart, with tones of joy and contentment, with insight into impermanence.

Enjoy!

Here I offer a guided meditation exploring the impermanent nature of our world, of our body, and of consciousness.

Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation practices, please feel free to message me through my website: www.suchsweetthunder.org

I have been practicing meditation for 40 years and have been successfully teaching meditation worldwide since 2009, giving talks, facilitating retreats, and have authored two books. I have received formal training in Theravada, Mahayana (Tibetan, Zen,) and Vedanta meditation techniques as well as Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness, MBSR, Neuroplasticity, Non-Violent Communication, and Buddhist Psychology. I teach from a secular voice and I am passionate about bringing timeless wisdom teachings to people of any faith, belief system, or tradition.

If you find these podcasts helpful please consider making a donation: PayPal.me/suchsweetthunder

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Here I offer a brief talk followed by a guided meditation on the topic of kindness. Enjoy!

Here I offer a guided meditation through the 16 steps of mindfulness of breathing with the seven factors of awakening. A very thorough journey through the body, mind, and heart, with tones of joy and contentment, with insight into impermanence.

Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation practices, please feel free to message me through my website: www.suchsweetthunder.org

I have been practicing meditation for 40 years and have been successfully teaching meditation worldwide since 2009, giving talks, facilitating retreats, and have authored two books. I have received formal training in Theravada, Mahayana (Tibetan, Zen,) and Vedanta meditation techniques as well as Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness, MBSR, Neuroplasticity, Non-Violent Communication, and Buddhist Psychology. I teach from a secular voice and I am passionate about bringing timeless wisdom teachings to people of any faith, belief system, or tradition.

If you find these podcasts helpful please consider making a donation: PayPal.me/suchsweetthunder

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Here I offer a guided meditation created by Ken McLeod where we are invited to explore the experience of change through ever changing and fluid experiences of that often feels very solid and fixed: "I"

Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation practices, please feel free to message me through my website: www.suchsweetthunder.org

I have been practicing meditation for 40 years and have been successfully teaching meditation worldwide since 2009, giving talks, facilitating retreats, and have authored two books. I have received formal training in Theravada, Mahayana (Tibetan, Zen,) and Vedanta meditation techniques as well as Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness, MBSR, Neuroplasticity, Non-Violent Communication, and Buddhist Psychology. I teach from a secular voice and I am passionate about bringing timeless wisdom teachings to people of any faith, belief system, or tradition.

If you find these podcasts helpful please consider making a donation: PayPal.me/suchsweetthunder

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Here I offer a guided meditation created by Ken McLeod where we are invited to explore the experience of change through the aging process.

Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation practices, please feel free to message me through my website: www.suchsweetthunder.org

I have been practicing meditation for 40 years and have been successfully teaching meditation worldwide since 2009, giving talks, facilitating retreats, and have authored two books. I have received formal training in Theravada, Mahayana (Tibetan, Zen,) and Vedanta meditation techniques as well as Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness, MBSR, Neuroplasticity, Non-Violent Communication, and Buddhist Psychology. I teach from a secular voice and I am passionate about bringing timeless wisdom teachings to people of any faith, belief system, or tradition.

If you find these podcasts helpful please consider making a donation: PayPal.me/suchsweetthunder

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Here I guide us through a practice connecting with non-judgement and care to our body, to the pleasantness of rest, and to different aspects of mind.

Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation practices, please feel free to message me through my website: www.suchsweetthunder.org

I have been practicing meditation for 40 years and have been successfully teaching meditation worldwide since 2009, giving talks, facilitating retreats, and have authored two books. I have received formal training in Theravada, Mahayana (Tibetan, Zen,) and Vedanta meditation techniques as well as Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness, MBSR, Neuroplasticity, Non-Violent Communication, and Buddhist Psychology. I teach from a secular voice and I am passionate about bringing timeless wisdom teachings to people of any faith, belief system, or tradition.

If you find these podcasts helpful please consider making a donation: PayPal.me/suchsweetthunder

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"Only one modality has been empirally proven to reverse the effects of adverse childhood experiences: Kindness." Dr. Peter Levine.Welcome to our Spring Retreat offering: The Healing Power of Kindness. The program will be offered in two sections:Section A: Will meet on Sunday evenings, from 5pm-7pm Thai Time. (12 noon France)Section B: Will meet on Monday mornings, from 7am-9am Thai Time. (6pm East Coast Time, Sunday Evenings)Metta, often translated as Lovingkindness, is one of the Four Immeasurable Minds in the Buddhist traditions. During these ten weeks our facilitator Chris Luard will guide us through an exploration cultivating a boundless quality of kindness, friendliness, and care. In drawing on the meditation techniques found in the Theravada and Mahayana Buddhist traditions, neuroscience, somatic experiencing, and psychology, this retreat will bring its participants to experience the circle of kindness and care widening gradually to include all beings everywhere.*The sessions are offered live, not pre-recorded.Meetings will occur live on Zoom and will be recorded for those participants who miss the live sessions, or for those who wish to enjoy the course at their own pace. The recordings will be made available to the course participants only.Sessions will include guided meditations, Q n A, A one to one private session with Chris, and interactive discussions with the retreat participants If you would like to participate, but find these times limiting, please feel free to message Chris here on Facebook or through the website: www.suchsweetthunder.orgChris Luard has been practicing meditation for four decades, and has been successfully teaching meditation worldwide since 2009, giving talks, facilitating retreats, and has authored two books.Chris has received formal training in Zen, Mahamudra and Dzogchen, from the Mahayana (Japanese, Korean, and Tibetan) traditions, Vipassana and early buddhist studies from the Theravada traditions, and Vedanta from the Hindu traditions.In addition to this Chris has received formal instruction from the more modern traditions and modalities such as Secular Buddhism, MBSR, Insight, Buddhist Psychology, Nonviolent Communication, Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness, Neuroplasticity, and Trauma Healing. Chris is a certified clinical trauma professional with an emphasis on somatic psychology.Signing up for this special offering in advance is recommended. To do so, message Chris directly here on FB, chrisluard@yahoo.com or through www.suchsweetthunder.org

Here I offer a guided meditation created by Ken McLeod where we are invited to explore the experience of change through the aging process.

Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation practices, please feel free to message me through my website: www.suchsweetthunder.org

I have been practicing meditation for 40 years and have been successfully teaching meditation worldwide since 2009, giving talks, facilitating retreats, and have authored two books. I have received formal training in Theravada, Mahayana (Tibetan, Zen,) and Vedanta meditation techniques as well as Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness, MBSR, Neuroplasticity, Non-Violent Communication, and Buddhist Psychology. I teach from a secular voice and I am passionate about bringing timeless wisdom teachings to people of any faith, belief system, or tradition.

If you find these podcasts helpful please consider making a donation: PayPal.me/suchsweetthunder

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I created a video to support those who struggle to connect with others in time of crisis. It is very common for the human nervous system to shut down in the face of crisis. This is a type of freeze response, and while it may feel good to do that for some time, while we are in that state, there are other human beings being made to suffer as a result of their race and/or political ideologies.

May We All Benefit.

Here I guide us through a practice connecting with non-judgement and care to our body, to the pleasantness of rest, and to different aspects of mind.

Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation practices, please feel free to message me through my website: www.suchsweetthunder.org

I have been practicing meditation for 40 years and have been successfully teaching meditation worldwide since 2009, giving talks, facilitating retreats, and have authored two books. I have received formal training in Theravada, Mahayana (Tibetan, Zen,) and Vedanta meditation techniques as well as Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness, MBSR, Neuroplasticity, Non-Violent Communication, and Buddhist Psychology. I teach from a secular voice and I am passionate about bringing timeless wisdom teachings to people of any faith, belief system, or tradition.

If you find these podcasts helpful please consider making a donation: PayPal.me/suchsweetthunder

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Welcome to “Just Like Me.”

This was originally a meditation created 

By Baba Ram Dass. 

I have transformed it into a Compassionate

Journey 2025-26. 

Featuring Keith Jarrett. La Scala. Over The Rainbow. 

May We All Be Free From Suffering, 

And The Causes of Suffering. 

Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation practices, please feel free to message me through my website: www.suchsweetthunder.org

I have been practicing meditation for 40 years and have been successfully teaching meditation worldwide since 2009, giving talks, facilitating retreats, and have authored two books. I have received formal training in Theravada, Mahayana (Tibetan, Zen,) and Vedanta meditation techniques as well as Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness, MBSR, Neuroplasticity, Non-Violent Communication, and Buddhist Psychology. I teach from a secular voice and I am passionate about bringing timeless wisdom teachings to people of any faith, belief system, or tradition.

If you find these podcasts helpful please consider making a donation: PayPal.me/suchsweetthunder

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