How They Meditate
Mahāsī Sayādaw
One of the most influential meditation masters in recent Theravada history, Mahāsī Sayādaw taught rigorous noting, equanimity, and continuity.
Sayadaw U Tejaniya
Sayadaw U Tejaniya teaches continuity of awareness, knowing the knowing, practicing with right attitude, and observing the mind rather than objects.
S. N. Goenka
Goenka brought vipassana, or insight meditation to the masses. His scientific approach was palatable and able to be exported to various countries and cultures.
Ajahn Brahm
A senior Thai Forest monk, Ajahn Brahm has had a complicated history with his lineage. His concentration-based practices are rooted in kindness and ease.
Sharon Salzberg
Sharon played an important role in building the infrastructure of insight meditation in the United States. Her teachings on loving-kindness have impacted all of us in the West.
Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu
A senior monk and prominent monk-scholar, Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu offers a more engaged and active form of meditation when compared to the more common passive practices.
Thích Nhất Hạnh
An incredibly influential force for mindfulness, Thích Nhất Hạnh taught millions how to practice mindfulness off the cushion and engage with life with presence.
Closing Thoughts
This final episode of the series offers some closing thoughts. It covers finding a practice/tradition that works for you, finding a teacher, and giving one technique a thorough chance.
