An Introduction:

Our Teachers

An outstanding feature of Long Beach Meditation is the rich diversity of life experience and practical approach embodied in the Teachers of our Sangha. Dedicated to ongoing study, they collectively offer instruction rooted in many of the major streams of Buddhist tradition.

We are honored by Teachers who represent lineages of Soto Zen, Korean Seon, Vajrayana, Vipassana, Theravada, and Dzogchen. They express the Dharma in modern, accessible ways, grounded in the traditional teachings and cultivated through their long experience as meditators and Dharma practitioners. Motivated by a desire to alleviate suffering, and seeking to illuminate the ethics of kindness, compassion, and skillful wisdom, our Teachers offer instruction in both concentration and insight approaches to meditation practice. This thoughtful eclecticism allows those who attend our classes to encounter the teachings of the historic Buddha through a variety of pathways.

We actively support our Teachers’ growth by providing training opportunities, a voice on the Teachers Council, and skillful mentorship overseen by our Guiding Teacher, Jokai Blackwell Roshi. This continuing cultivation is clearly manifest in a welcoming heart and a profound generosity of spirit: our Teachers are accessible, approachable, and always happy to answer questions and offer appropriate counsel. We hope that they may long continue to provide benefit to the Sangha, the wider community, and all beings.

Visiting Teachers

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