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Resources
There are many wonderful teachers, books, CDs, and training opportunities now available to
study mindfulness, meditation and contemplation. The selection below is an introduction to some
of these offerings. Enjoy!
Books
Mindfulness and the Brain
Begley, S. (2007). Train your mind change your brain: How science reveals our
extraordinary potential to transform ourselves. New York: Ballantine Books.
Davidson, R. J., & Begley, S. (2012) The emotional life of your brain: How its unique
patterns affect the way you think, feel, and live- and how you can change them.
New York: Hudson Street Press.
Hanson, R., & Mendius, R. (2009). Buddha’s brain: The practical neuroscience of
happiness, love and wisdom. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger
Kabat-Zinn, J., & Davidson, J. (2011) The mind’s own physician: A scientific dialogue
with the Dalai Lama on the healing power of meditation. Oakland, CA: New
Harbinger.
Kandel, E. R., (2006). In search of memory. New York: W.W. Norton & Company
Siegel, D. J. (2007). The mindful brain: Reflection and attunement in the cultivation of
well-being. New York: W.W. Norton & Company.
Siegel, D. J. (2011). Mindsight: The new science of personal transformation. New York:
Bantam Books.
Siegel, D. J. (2012). Pocket guide to interpersonal neurobiology. New York: W.W.
Norton & Company.
Siegel, D. J. (2012). The developing mind: How relationships and the brain interact to
shape who we are- second edition. New York: Guilford Press.
Mindfulness and Psychotherapy
Baer, R. A., (2006). Mindfulness-based treatment approaches: Clinician’s guide to
evidence base and applications. Burlington: Academic Press.
Bennett-Goleman, T. (2001). Emotional alchemy: How the mind can heal the heart. New
York: Harmony Books
Brantley, J. (2003). Calming your anxious mind: How mindfulness and compassion can
free you from anxiety, fear, and panic. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.
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Cole, J. D., & Lades-Gaskin, C. (2007). Mindfulness-centered therapies: An integrative
approach. Seattle, WA: Silver Birch Press.
Didonna, F., (2010). Clinical handbook of mindfulness. New York: Springer.
Epstein, M. (1995). Thoughts without a thinker: Psychotherapy from a Buddhist
perspective. New York: Basic Books.
Epstein, M. (2007). Psychotherapy without the self: A Buddhist perspective. New Haven:
Yale University.
Fishman, B. M. (2002). Emotional healing through mindfulness meditation. Rochester,
VT: Inner Traditions.
Germer, C. K., & Siegel, R. D. (2012). Wisdom and compassion in psychotherapy:
Deepening mindfulness in clinical practice. New York: Guilford Press.
Germer, C. K., Siegel, R. D., & Fulton, P. R. (2010). Mindfulness and psychotherapy.
New York, Guilford Press.
Goleman, D. (2003). Destructive emotions: A scientific dialogue with the Dalai Lama.
New York: Bantam Dell.
Harris, R., (2009). ACT made simple: An easy-to-read primer on acceptance and
commitment therapy. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.
Hayes, S. C., Follette, V. M., & Linehan, M. M. (2004). Mindfulness and acceptance:
Expanding the cognitive-behavioral tradition. New York: Guilford Press.
Kabat-Zinn, J. (2005). Full catastrophe living: Using the wisdom of your body and mind
to face stress, pain, and illness: Fifteenth anniversary edition. New York: Bantam
Dell.
Linehan, M. M. (1993b). Skills training manual for treating borderline personality
disorder. New York: Guilford Press.
McBee, L. (2008). Mindfulness-based elder care: A CAM model for frail elders and their
caregivers. New York: Springer.
McCown, D., Reibel, D., & Micozzi, M. S. (2010). Teaching mindfulness: A practical for
clinicians and educators. New York: Springer.
Miller, A. L., Rathus, J. H., & Linehan, M. M. (2007). Dialectical behavior therapy with
suicidal adolescents. New York: Guilford Press.
Orsillo, S. M., & Roemer, L. (2005). Acceptance and mindfulness-based approaches to
anxiety. New York: Springer.
Santorelli, S. (1999). Heal thyself: Lessons on mindfulness in medicine. New York: Bell
Tower.
Segal, Z. V., Williams, J. M. G., & Teasdale, J. D. (2002). Mindfulness-based cognitive
therapy for depression: A new approach to preventing relapse. New York:
Guilford Press.
Shapiro, S. L., & Carlson, L. E. (2009). The art and science of mindfulness: Integrating
mindfulness into psychology and the helping professions. Washington, DC:
American Psychological Association.
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Siegel, D. J. (2010). The mindful therapist: A clinician’s guide to mindsight and neural
integration. New York: W.W. Norton & Company.
Mindfulness Practice
Anh-Huong, N., & Hanh, T. N. (2006). Walking Meditation. Boulder: Sounds True Inc.
Bays, J. C. (2011). How to train a wild elephant and other adventures in mindfulness.
Boston: Shambhala Publications.
Beck, C. (1989). Everyday Zen: Love and work. San Francisco: HarperSanFransico.
Boorstein, S. (1995). It’s easier than you think: The Buddhist way to happiness. New
York: Harper.
Boorstein, S. (1996). Don’t just do something, sit there. New York: Harper.
Goldstein, J. (1993). Insight meditation: The practice of freedom. Boston: Shambhala
Publications.
Goldstein, J. (2002). One dharma: The emerging western Buddhism. New York: Harper
One.
Goldstein, J., & Kornfield J. (2001). Seeking the heart of wisdom: The path of insight
meditation. Boston, MA: Shambhala Publications.
Gunaratana, B. H. (2002). Mindfulness in plain English. Somerville, MA: Wisdom
Publications.
Hanh, T. N. (1976). The miracle of mindfulness: A manual for meditation. Boston:
Beacon.
Hanson, R. (2011). Just one thing: Developing a Buddha brain one simple practice at a
time. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.
Kabat-Zinn, J. (1994). Wherever you go there you are. New York: Hyperion.
Kabat-Zinn, J. (2005). Coming to our senses: Healing ourselves and the world through
mindfulness. New York: Hyperion.
Kornfield, J. (1993). A path with heart: A guide through th perils and promises of
spiritual life. New York: Bantam.
Kornfield, J. (2011). Bringing home the dharma: Awakening right where you are.
Boston: Shambhala Publications.
Loundon, S. (Ed.) (2001). Blue jean Buddha: Voices of young Buddhists. Somerville:
Wisdom Publications.
Piver, S. (2008). Quiet mind: A beginner’s guide to meditation. Boston: Shambhala
Publications.
Rabinowitz, I. (1999). Mountains are mountains and rivers are rivers: Applying eastern
teachings to everyday life. New York: Hyperion.
Ricard, M. (2003). Happiness: A guide to developing life’s most important skill. New
York: Hachette Book Group
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Rosenbaum, E. (2005). Here for now: Living well with cancer through mindfulnesssecond edition. Hardwick: Satya House.
Rosenbaum, E. (2012). Being well (even when you’re sick): Mindfulness practices for
people with cancer and other serious illnesses. Boston: Shambhala Publications.
Rosenberg, L. (2004). Breath by breath: The liberating practice of insight meditation.
Boston: Shambhala Publications.
Siegel, R. D. (2010). The mindfulness solution: Everyday practices for everyday
problems. New York: Guilford Press.
Smith, J. (Ed.) (1998). Breath sweeps mind: A first guide to meditation practice. New
York: Riverhead Books.
Stahl, B., & Goldstein, E. (2010). A mindfulness-based stress reduction workbook.
Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.
Williams, M., & Penman, D. (2011). Mindfulness: An eight –week plan for finding peace
in a frantic world. New York: Rodale.
Williams, M., Tesdale, J., Segal, Z., & Kabat-Zinn, J. (2007). The mindful way through
depression: Freeing yourself from chronic unhappiness. New York: Guilford
Press.
Zylowska, L. (2012). The mindfulness prescription for adult ADHD: An eight-step
program for strengthening attention, managing emotions, and achieving your
goals. Boston: Trumpeter Books.
Compassion Practice
Brach, T. (2003). Radical acceptance: Embracing your life with the heart of a Buddha.
New York: Bantam Dell.
Brown, B. (2010). The gifts of imperfection: Let go of who you think you’re supposed to
be and embrace who you are. Center City: Hazelden.
Felman, C. (2005). Compassion: Listening to the cries of the world. Berkeley: Rodmell
Press.
Huber, C., & Shiver, J. (2001). There is nothing wrong with you: Going beyond self-hate.
USA: Keep It Simple Books.
Kornfield, J. (2002). The art of forgiveness, lovingkindess, and peace. New York:
Bantam Books.
Kornfield, J., & Feldman, C. (1996). Soul food: stories to nourish the spirit and the heart.
New York: Harper One.
Salzberg, S. (1995). Lovingkindess: The revolutionary art of happiness. Boston:
Shambhala Publications.
Salzberg, S. (1997). A heart as wide as the world: Stories on the path of lovingkindess.
Boston: Shambhala Publications.
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Neff, K. (2011). Self-compassion: Stop beating yourself up and leave insecurity behind.
New York: Harper Collins.
Wallace, B. A. (2010). The four immeasurables: Practice to open the heart. New York:
Snow Lion Publications.
Chӧdrӧn, P. (1994). Start where you are: A guide to compassionate living. Boston:
Shambhala Publications
Chӧdrӧn, P. (1997). When things fall apart: Heart advice for difficult times. Boston:
Shambhala Publications.
Mindfulness and Relationships
Chapman, S. G. (2012). The five keys to mindful communication: Using deep listening
and mindful speech to strengthen relationships, heal conflicts, and accomplish
your goals. Boston: Shambhala Publications.
Greenland, S. K. (2010). The mindful child: How to help your kid manage stress and
become happier, kinder, and more compassionate. New York: Free Press.
Kabat-Zinn, M., & Kabat-Zinn, J. (1997). Everyday blessings: The inner work of mindful
parenting. New York: Hyperion.
Miller, A., (Ed). Right here with you: Bringing mindful awareness into our relationships.
Boston: Shambhala Publications.
Seigel, D. J., & Hartzell, M. (2004). Parenting from the inside out: How a deeper selfunderstanding can help you raise children who thrive. New York: Jeremy P.
Tarcher/Penguin.
Mindfulness and Society
Jackson, P. (1995). Sacred hoops. New York: Hyperion.
Lozoff, B. (2006). We’re all doing time: A guide to getting free. Human Kindness
Foundation.
Phillips, J. (2008). Letters from the Dhamma brothers. Onalaska: Pariyatti Press.
Ryan, T. (2012). A mindful nation: How a simple practice can help us reduce stress,
improve performance, and recapture the American spirit. India: Hay House.
Tan, C. (2012). Search inside yourself: The unexpected path to achieving success,
happiness, and world peace. New York: Harper One.
Touch, P. (2012). How children succeed: grit, curiosity, and the hidden power of
character. New York: Houghtin Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
Whitmyer, C. (1994). Mindfulness and meaningful work: Explorations in right livelihood.
Berkeley, Parallax Press.
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Mindfulness and Spiritual Traditions
Buddhism
Batchelor, S. (1997). Buddhism without beliefs: A contemporary guide to awakening.
New York: Riverhead.
Hanh, T. N. (1999). Going home: Jesus and Buddha as brothers. New York: Riverhead.
Suzuki, S. (1970). Zen mind, beginner’s mind. New York: Weatherhill.
Christianity
Bourgeault, C. (2004). Centering prayer and inner awakening. Cambridge, MA: Cowley.
DeMello, A. (1992). Awareness: The perils and opportunities of reality. New York:
Doubleday.
Keating, T. (1999). Invitation to love: The Christian contemplation. New York:
Continuum.
Keating, T. (1999). The human condition: Contemplation and transformation. New
York: Paulist Press.
May, G. (1982). Will and spirit: A contemplative psychology. New York: HarperCollins.
Merton, T. (1962). New seeds of contemplation. Norfolk: CT: New Directions.
Pennington, R. (1999). Centering prayer: Renewing an ancient Christian prayer
tradition. New York: Image Books.
Rohr, R. (1999). Everything belongs: The gift of contemplative prayer. New York:
Crossroad.
Judaism
Boortsein, S. (1997). That’s funny you don’t look Buddhist: On being a faithful Jew and a
passionate Buddhist. New York: HarperCollins.
Cooper, D. (1999). The heart of stillness: A complete guide to learning the art of
meditation. Woodstock, VT: Skylight Paths.
Cooper, D. (2000). Three gates to meditation practice: A personal journey into Sufism,
Buddhism, and Judaism. Woodstock, VT: Skylight Paths.
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Fischer, N. (2003). Opening to you: Zen-inspired translations of the psalms. New York:
Penguin Putnam.
Lew, A. (2005). Be still and get going: A Jewish meditation practice for real life. New
York: Time Warner.
Lew, A. & Jaffe, S. (2001). One god clapping: Third spiritual path of a Zen Rabbi.
Woodstock, VT: Jewish Lights Publishing.
Slater, J. P. (2004). Mindful Jewish living: Compassionate practice. New York: Aviv
Press.
Sufism
Helminiski, K. (1992). Mindful Jewish living: Compassionate practice. New York: Aviv
Press.
Audiovisual Resources: CDs
Guided Meditation Tapes
John Kabat-Zinn Mindfulness Tape Series 1-3
www.mindfulnesstapes.com
Saki Santorelli: Mindfulness Meditation Practice CDs – Set of 5 tapes
Guest-House Tapes
P.O Box 1050
Belchertown, MA 01007
Bob Stahl: Mindful Healing CDs
http://www.mindfulnessprograms.com/mindful-healing-series.html
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Sounds True Audio (www.soundstrue.com)
Tara Brach – Mediation & Psychotherapy
Joseph Goldstein - Abiding in Mindfulness: The Body
Joseph Goldstein - Abiding in Mindfulness: On Feeling, The Mind & Dhamma
Joseph Goldstein - Abiding in Mindfulness: On Dhamma
Cheri Huber – Unconditional Self-Accpeptance
John Kabat-Zinn – Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Relief
Jack Kornfield, Daniel J. Siegel: Mindfulness and the Brain
Jack Kornfield – Awakening is Real
Kelly McGonigal – The Neuroscience of Change
Daniel J. Siegel – The Neurobiology of “We”
Shinzen Young – Break Through Difficult Emotions
Parallax Press (www.parallax.org)
Online Audio and Video Mindfulness Meditation Instruction and Information
Canadian Mental Health Association audio links on the benefits of MBSR
www.cmhawpg.mb.ca/mbsr.htm
The Cognitive Neuroscience of Mindfulness Meditation
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf6Q0G1iHBI
Talk and guided Meditation by Jon Kabat-Zinn at Google
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nwwKbM_vJc
Mindful Awareness Research Center’s Mindful Meditations
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Sounds True’s interactive guide to meditation
www.withinsight.com
STOP: A Short Mindfulness Practice by Elisha Goldstein
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhwQvEGmF_I
UCSD’s Guided Audio Files for MBSR practice
health.ucsd.edu/specialties/psych/mindfulness/mbsr/audio.htm
University of Missouri-Columbia Mindfulness Practice Center
www.umsystem.edu/ums/curators/wellness/mindfulness/guided.htm
Audiovisual Resources: Documentaries
Doing Time Doing Vipassana (Vipassana in the Indian prison system)
http://pariyatti.org/bookstore
Changing Form Inside (U.S. prison system)
http://pariyatti.org/bookstore
The Dhamma Brothers (Alabama prison system)
amazon.com
Healing and the Mind (Bill Moyers)
amazon.com
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Websites
Teachers:
Tara Brach: www.tarabrach.com
Pema Chӧdrӧn: www.shambhala.org/teachers/pema
Dalai Lama: www.dalailama.com
Gil Fronsdal: www.audiodharma.org
Christopher Germer: www.mindfulselfcompassion.org
Jon Kabat-Zinn: www.umassmed.edu/cfm/index.aspx
Jack Kornfield: www.jackkornfield.org
Lama Surya Das: www.dzogchen.org
Elana Rosenbaum: www.mindfulliving.com
Sharon Salzberg: www.sharonsalzberg.com
Dan Siegel: http://drdansiegel.com/
Thich Nhat Hanh: www.iamhome.org, www.plumvillage.org
Ferris Urbanowski: www.ferrisurb.org
Buddhist practice journals:
www.tricycle.com, www.thebuddhadharma.com, www.shambhalasun.com
Dharma Talks and Guided Meditations from Meditation Retreats (free downloads):
www.dharmaseed.org
Mindfulness and Psychotherapy:
www.meditationandpsychology.org
Research Databases:
Mindfulness Research Guide and Mindfulness Research Monthly
www.mindfulexperience.org
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Self-Compassion/Research:
Online group on living-kindness: groups.yahoo.com/group/giftoflovingkindess
Science of meditation and compassion: www.mindlandlife.org
Self-compassion research: www.self-compassion.org
Mindful Living with Awareness and Compassion: www.mindful.org
Human Kindness Foundation: http://www.humankindness.org/
Prison-Ashram Project – Human Kindness Foundation:
http://www.humankindess.org/prisonashramproject.html
Science and Meditation:
Center for Investigating Healthy Minds (neuroscience and contemplative practice)
www.investigatinghealthyminds.org/cihmFindings.html
Great Good: The Science of a Meaningful Life (psychology, sociology, and neuroscience
of well-being)
www.greatergood.berkeley.edu
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Professional Training
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Oasis: An International Learning Center
Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health, and Society
55 Lake Avenue North
Worchester, MA 01655
www.umassmed.edu/cfm
Stress Reduction Program
Jefferson-Myrna Brind Center of Integrative Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
http://jeffersonhospital.org/cim
Mindfulness Stress Reduction Program
El Camino Hospital
Mountain View, CA
http://mindfulnessprograms.com/teacher-training-html.
Duke Integrative Medicine
Durham, NC
http://www.dukeintegrativemedicine.org.educational/mindfulness_training.aspx
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Omega Institute
www.omega.org
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University of California, San Diego
Zindel Segal, Steve Hickman
http://health.ucsd.edu/specialties/psych/mindfulness/training
Advanced Teaching
Susan Woods: www.slwoods.com
Char Wilkins: www.amindfulpath.com
Ferris Urbanowski: www.ferrisurb.org
Academic Programs: MBSR/MBCT
Center for Mindfulness Research and Practice, School of Psychology
Bangor University, UK
http://www.bangor.ac.uk/imscar/mindfulness
Postgraduate Master of Studies in MBCT
Oxford University, UK
http://www.oxfordmindfulness.org
Institute for Mindfulness-Based Approaches (IMA)
Bedburg, Germany
www.institute-for-mindfulness.eu
Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting
Nancy Bardacke
www.mindfulbirthing.org
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Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Training (MB-EAT)
Jean Kristellar and Char Wilkins
www.amindfulpath.com
Programs for Teaching Mindfulness to Children
Susan Kaiser-Greenland
Ferris Urbanowski
www.innerkids.org
www.ferrisurb.org
Certificate Program in Mindfulness and Psychotherapy
Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy and Barre Center for Buddhist Studies
Newton Center, Massachusetts
www.meditationandpsychotherapy.org
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Training
Steven Hayes
Association for Contextual Behavioral Science
www.contextualpsychology.org
Dialectical and Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Training
Marsha Linehan
Behavioral Tech Research Inc.
www.behavioraltech.org
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Additional Organizations and Centers Providing Education and Training in Mindfulness
and the Contemplative Disciplines
The Center for Contemplative Mind in
Society
Northampton, MA
www.contemplativemind.org
Mindfulness Awareness Research Center
(MARC)
UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and
Human Behavior
Los Angeles, CA
Center for Investigating Healthy Minds
marc.ucla.edu
Madison, WI
www.investigatinghealthyminds.org
The Penn Program for Mindfulness
Philadelphia, PA
Garrison Institute
www.pennmedicine.org/stress
Garrison, NY
www.dukeintegrativemedicine.org
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
The Mind & Life Institute
The Mindfulness-Based CampusCommunity Health Program
Boulder, CO
Little Rock, AR
www.mindandlife.org
www.ualr.edu/mindfulness
Mindful Living Programs
UCSD Center for Mindfulness
Chico, CA
La Jolla, CA
www.mindfullivingprograms.com
www.mindfulness.ucsd.edu
University of Minnesota Center for
Spirituality and Healing
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Minneapolis, MN
www.csh.umn.edu
Online Courses in Mindfulness
Duke Integrative Medicine
www.dukeintegrativemedicine.org
(search “foundations home study”)
eMindful
www.emindful.com
Mindful Living Programs
www.mindfullivingprograms.com/index.php
Mindfulness Awareness Research Center (MARC)
UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior
marc.ucla.edu
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Personal Retreat Centers
Christian Tradition (Contemplative Prayer)
Abbey of Gethsemani
St. Benedicts Monastery
Trappist, KY
Snow Mass, CO
www.monks.org
www.snowmass.org
Bethany Springs
Trappist, KY
www.bethanyspring.org
Insight Meditation Tradition
(For a more complete listing see IMS’ link http://dharma.org/ims/mr_links.html)
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies
Gainesville, FL
Barre, MA
http://www.floridavipassana.org
www.dharma.org/bcbs
InsightLA
Bhavana Society
Santa Monica, CA
High View, WV
www.insightla.org
www.bhavanasociety.org
Insight Meditation Center
Cambridge Insight Meditation Center
Redwood City, CA
Cambridge, MA
www.insightmeditationcenter.org
www.cimic.info
Insight Meditation Community of Washington,
D.C
Gainesville Vipassana Center
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Cabin John, MD
www.imcw.org
Insight Meditation Society
San Francisco Insight Meditation Community
Barre, MA
San Francisco, CA
www.dharma.org/ims
www.sfinsight.org
Mid America Dharma
Kansas City, Missouri
Spirit Rock Meditation Center
www.midamericadharma.org
Woodacre, CA
www.spiritrock.org
New York Insight Meditation Center
New York, NY
Vipassana Metta on Maui
www.nyimc.org
Kula, HI
vipassanametta.org
Tibetan Tradition
Dzogchen Foundation
For teaching and retreat schedule, go to
www.dzogchen.org.
Tenzin Gyatso Institute for Wisdom and
Compassion
Berne, NY
www.tenzingyatsoinstitute.org
Naropa University
Boudler, CO
Gampo Abbey
www.naropa.edu
Nova Scotia, Canada
www.gampoabbey.org
Shambhala Mountain Center
Red Feather Lakes, CO
www.shmbhalamountain.org
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Zen Tradition
Blue Cliff Monastery
Upaya Zen Center
Pine Bush, NY
Santa Fe, NM
www.bluecliffmonastery.org
www.upaya.org
Boundless Way Zen
Village Zendo
Worcester, MA
New York, NY
www.boundlesswayzen.org
villagezendo.org
Deer Park Monastery
Escondido, CA
www.deerparkmonastery.org
Other
Southern Dharma Retreat Center
Hot Springs, NC
www.southerdharma.org
Yoga/Meditation Centers
Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health
Omega Institute
Lenox, MA
Rhinebeck, NY
www.kripalu.org
www.omega.org
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Qiqong/Meditation Training
The Chi Center
Center for Taiji Studies
Petaluma, CA
Champagne, IL
www.chicenter.com
centerfortaiji.com