A Dharma Discussion with James Burns for JB Podcast

February 21, 2022

Thank you to James Burns for inviting Stephen as a guest for a wonderful dharma discussion on the inaugural episode of JB Podcast.

James’s thoughtful questions invited an interesting discussion about jhāna (absorption concentration), Four Elements meditation, and how the ancient Buddhist heart practices can lead to transcendent states arising within awareness and consciousness.

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Demystifying Awakening
Ebook available for pre-order!

February 3, 2022

Demystifying Awakening: A Buddhist Path of Realization, Embodiment, and Freedom is now available for ebook pre-order on Amazon and through other favorite booksellers–see links below.

The book conveys a path to the Awakening process, planting the seeds of practice to discover the potential that is within each of us—the realization and embodiment of our true nature.

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Practicing the Jhanas Book

April 7, 2012

Our book is now available on e-readers! The e-reader version is sold at a reduced cost, on Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble, and Google.

Our book Practicing the Jhanas (published by Shambhala Publications) is available in major bookstores and most internet booksellers.

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