Demystifying Awakening

A Monthly Mentoring Program

The program is a wonderfully rare opportunity for dharma practitioners to deepen awareness and work with the common resistances to Awakening and realization, while opening to the profound awakenings possible in this kind of deep exploration (with optional one-on-one support) in a safe, holding container.

This mentoring program is based on Mugen’s books Demystifying Awakening and Trust in Awakening .

An ongoing monthly mentoring program, join at any time!

The program includes:

• Monthly 4.5-hour group online retreats, with time for questions and feedback
• Ongoing access to retreat recordings and course materials

2026 Schedule

January 10 ~ February 21 ~ March 7
April 11 ~ May 2 ~ June 20
August 16 (rescheduled, for July daylong) ~ August 29 (rescheduled from August 1st) ~ September 5
October 24 ~ November 7 ~ December 5

This is an ongoing, monthly program. 2027 dates will be shared in the second half of 2026.

Student Feedback

It is one of the great pleasures of my life to have taken several of the life changing courses offered by Stephen Mugen Snyder, Roshi. He is an accomplished and respected teacher who deeply connects with his students. His articulation and the depth of his knowledge has lifted me to greater self realizations and depths of practice. If you have the opportunity do not hesitate to take one of his courses.

— Peter d’Entremont

About the Program

Investment:
$50 monthly ~ Standard, one-on-ones can be booked, as needed
$125 monthly ~ Includes a monthly 25-minute one-on-one*

For students signing up for multiple programs, learn more about bundle pricing.

Scholarships are available to support your participation. Please apply at least 7 days in advance.

Please review our Cancellation Policy.

*One-on-ones cannot be rolled forward to future months. But if you can’t find a time slot in the current month, it is okay to schedule in the following month.