For Beginngers
The materials in this section are for beginners. Some are practice materials—like the booklet 52 practices. Some are about connecting a practice community—like the booklet, ‘Finding a Community.’ You might also find the podcasts on this website supportive. Eventually, having a teacher will the best support for a lifetime of practice. If you don’t have a teacher, there’s a booklet for that below!
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finding a community
You can practice alone, but having the support of a community antidotes loneliness and fosters joy and joyful discipline. How do you find a community that works for you? Start with the ideas in this booklet.
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working with a teacher
A dharma teacher can be a true ally in your spiritual awakening. This booklet explores the role of a dharma mentor and has suggestions for finding one.
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52 practices: learn by looking. know by seeing
52 practices for mindful seeing. Good for adults, teens and kids. Print, store in a notebook and savor one exercise for a week for a whole year.
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Shamatha meditations - booklet one
20 Shamatha meditations, each with a brief basic Buddhist teaching and very concise instructions for the mediation. (Watch this site for audio recordings of these coming soon to our podcast page.) goes here
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Starting Tranquility meditation
Tranquility meditation (also known as Shamatha or Calm Abiding) is a great first mediation practice.
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healing the broken heart
Don’t waste the experience of a broken heart. Turn your broken heat into the fuel for cultivating compassion. Part of the Seamless Practice Series.
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write your own practice reminders
Gathas are verses. They can even be a word or two. Write them on cards and put them in places around your house to help you remember to practice.