Stephen Mugen Snyder, Roshi’s guided meditations help students make contact with the different unconditioned qualities of the Absolute. The guided meditations can be especially potent. Many of the kenshō and Cessation experiences on retreat have happened during or just after a guided meditation.
It is not necessary to see or experience what Mugen describes during the guided meditations. These are not visualizations to be performed. Instead, imagine you are on a raft, and allow Mugen to gently guide you along.
Mugen’s Absolute meditations are not typical guided meditations. When Mugen guides students into the Absolute, he is simply relaying what is happening in his consciousness in real time.
Below are a couple to start with. Many more can be found on Mugen’s YouTube channel. Additionally, some are available on the Insight Timer App. Or sign-up for a Meditation Mentoring Program to experience them live.
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