“As thousands of his students and listeners will confirm, Shinzen is like no other teacher you’ve ever encountered. He merges scientific clarity, a rare grasp of source-language teachings East and West, and a gift for sparking insight through unexpected analogies, illustrations, humor, and firsthand accounts that reveal the inner journey to be as wondrous as any geographical expedition.”

Resources

Come take a mindful break from the heat and join Nina La Rosa this Thursday evening (7/10) at 7pm for an hour of introductory mindfulness instruction, practice, and fun discussion! New folks most welcome. At Exquisite Mind, 88 King St. Suite 101 in Burlington (next to Champlain Housing Trust). See you there!
http://exquisitemind.com/community-meditation.html

Come to Exquisite Mind at 7PM this Thursday for an hour of discussion, instruction, and meditation. Hosted by Nina La Rosa and Arnie Kozak (and possibly four-legged friends, Harley and Sumi). Practice turning the light of awareness within to uncover joy, love, and peace in the midst of this stressful season. No registration required. Beginners welcome! Located at 88 King St. Suite 101 in Burlington (next to Champlain Housing Trust). See you there! -Nina http://exquisitemind.com/community-meditation.html

Join me this evening at 7PM for an hour of introductory mindfulness instruction and practice. We’re going to explore mindful relaxation in the body. Folks new to mindfulness or to the studio are most welcome to attend! Exquisite Mind (88 King St. Suite 101 in Burlington) http://exquisitemind.com/community-meditation.html

We’ve all been there – the abrupt “zen lurch” jolting us back to consciousness, the panicked alarm of realizing we were audibly snoring in the zendo (“omg, how long have I…”) the drooling (er, maybe that’s just me). Here is Shinzen’s helpful take on the perennial challenge and potent opportunity of sleepiness while doing formal practicezzzzzzzzzzzzzzz…Enjoy!