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The spiritual journey is the journey of coming home to ourselves. It’s the process of discovering that, no matter what our experience may be, fundamentally each of us is perfect and whole. But because most of the time we don’t see ourselves in this way, we turn toward practice to help us realize this truth.

In its basic form, zazen, or Zen meditation creates a space to see ourselves without judgment, and to feel what we feel with growing clarity and acceptance. At its core, zazen is about liberation. It’s about freedom from the suffering we inflict on ourselves and one another through the way we use our minds. And because traveling any spiritual path is a challenging task, we take refuge in the company and guidance of those who’ve walked before us. In Zen, this takes the form of the teacher-student relationship.

Similar to what in Christianity is called spiritual direction, the virtual private teachings I offer are for those who’d like guidance on the path. Whether you’re looking to start or develop your meditation practice, or are seeking to deepen your study of the Buddhist teachings, together we can explore the meeting place between stillness and activity, meditation and daily life. Working with grief, anxiety, loneliness, or developing compassion, kindness, clarity—all of it is part and parcel of Zen practice.

Sign up for a private teaching below. You can also become a Patron for access to discounted monthly sessions, or contact me directly to set up a different arrangement. Please know that your dana (generosity) supports my work and the operations of the Ocean Mind Sangha, and gives us the option to offer financial support to those who might need it. Thank you always, for your practice and support.