Meditation
This community that supports and practice early Buddhist meditative training methodology and practices originally taught by the Buddha. He called it Harmonious Endeavor.  It is traditionally known as Right Effort but is not applied in popular forms meditation methods practiced today. This approach to meditation is was designed to be transformative. It can be applied to any personal circumstance or body posture. In his discourses, the Buddha taught how Harmonious Endeavor acts to decondition the causes of anxiety, fear, and stress that result in unhappiness. The goal is a life that flourishes in contentment and ease. 
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Open Eye Meditation Group, 875 4th St San Rafael, 2nd floor​
Sunday morning group meditation practice sessions and other classes on meditation and early Buddhist teachings are hosted at the Open Eye Meditation Group.

​See website for information about classes and practice schedule. ​
Open Eye Meditation Group

​Accelerated and Introductory 
Accelerated group practice is specifically formatted for those experienced in deep meditative equanimity and extended practice times. See the Six Rs page for more information. 

Introductory class series are scheduled in the North Bay annually at various locations. Instruction provides beginner and long time meditators clearer understanding how we unconsciously create the majority of our unhappiness and offers a means to decondition habitual patterns by applying specific understanding about how this happens and meditative techniques to transform it. By applying specific Buddha;s earlier principles and practices, conflict and reactivity easily dissolve resulting in contentment and well being for people with active lifestyles.

Instruction and guidance is available with one-on-one coaching and group instruction. This introductory program is tailored for affinity groups and meditation communities with specific interests in theory and skill development. 
Six Rs and more...
Bookmark this site for news and info about retreats and practice groups. 
Hawaii and Marin
Group meditation practice and classes are available in Hawaii and Marin.  ​
Hawaii 
 •  January 14 - February 25, 2018, 
 •  4:30 – 5:30: Introduction to Class Series
 •  Meet at Hale Aloha Patio at Kalani 
 •  Class series location to be announced
 •  Hosted by Scott Jordan and North Bay Sangha

Marin 
Spring classes will be announced.
One-on-One
​Enhance your practice with weekly call-in sessions hosted with Scott Jordan. This is oriented for anyone to accelerate progress and enjoyment in meditation . Text or call 415.250.5294. 
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California Retreats
March 27-April 5, 2018, California
Bhante Vimalaramsi (open)
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June 27-July 3, 2018 California 
Doug Kraft (open)