Meditation is many thousands of years old and has survived because it works. People like us have been sitting together for millennia to rejuvenate, rest, make peace, and ultimately reclaim our natural freedom.

Our teacher Loden Nyima provides Meditation for Everyone drawing from the most authentic sources from his fourteen years as a Buddhist monk, and to offer meditation as openly as possible to anyone who is interested for whatever role it plays in your life.

There’s a lot out there these days with meditation, so I like to let folks know exactly what it is we’re learning so that you can incorporate it as you see fit into your life.

Shamatha, or “peaceful abiding” meditation, is an ancient and universal form of meditation. It predates Buddhism and is about making peace with ourselves, rejuvenating, and resting with groundedness, clarity, and strength.

Vipashyana, or “insight” meditation, guides us to discovering our innate wisdom, openness, and compassion. It’s how the Buddha taught to free our minds and is also open to everyone whether or not we’re a Buddhist.

To get more of a feel for the approach I use in retreats, the below is the first section of my book on meditation, Peace and Freedom. You can read these chapters freely by clicking on the links. Contact us with any questions.