Practices

Meditation

Our foundational meditation focuses on opening awareness to emptiness itself, rather than concentrating on objects or sensations.

Method

  • Sit comfortably with your spine straight
  • Begin with three deep breaths
  • Allow your awareness to open to the space in which all sensations arise
  • When thoughts emerge, notice the space they appear in rather than following them
  • Gradually expand awareness to recognize the limitless possibility within and around all phenomena
  • Rest in this recognition for 20-30 minutes

Begin with shorter sessions and gradually extend the duration as your capacity develops.

Walking

This practice cultivates awareness of openness through movement, recognizing the potential from which each step emerges and returns.

Method

  • Find a path where you can walk undisturbed
  • Stand still and become aware of your body's contact with the ground
  • Begin walking at a pace slower than normal
  • With each step, notice the open possibility from which movement emerges
  • Be aware of the space through which your body moves
  • Continue for 20-30 minutes

This practice can be incorporated into daily activities by periodically bringing awareness to the space through which you move.

Breathing

A simple practice you can do anywhere, anytime - just bringing your awareness to the natural rhythm of breath to notice the space between moments.

Method

  • Pause wherever you are - sitting, standing, or even walking
  • Let your breath find its own natural pace
  • Notice the coolness of air entering your nostrils
  • Be aware of the brief, quiet pause between exhale and inhale
  • Feel the subtle expansion and contraction of your body
  • Whenever your mind wanders, gently return to the sensations of breathing

This isn't about controlling your breath or achieving a special state - just noticing what's already happening. Try it while waiting in line, during a commute, or whenever you need a moment of clarity.