Off the Cushion Practice Is Essential

This is an excerpt from Stephen's "Soothing the Longing Heart" mentoring group - February 15, 2025. To learn more, see the book "Practicing the Jhanas", co-authored by Stephen, https://amzn.to/36RNawo For upcoming retreats and Zoom offerings please see, https://awakeningdharma.org/ Stephen Mugen Snyder, Sensei began practicing daily meditation in 1976. Since then, he has studied Buddhism extensively—investigating and engaging in Zen, Tibetan, Theravada, and Western non-dual traditions. He was authorized to teach in the Theravada Buddhist tradition in 2007 and the Zen Buddhist schools of Soto and Rinzai in 2022. Stephen is a senior student of Roshi Mark Sando Mininberg. #breathmeditation #jhana #meditation