Greg Patenaude

Greg Patenaude

Seattle
Buddhist teacher, writer, lifelong learner and explorer dedicated to figuring out this thing we call life.
Oct
28

End State Goals

Sometimes we need reminders for what our daily practice is for. It's too easy to get lost in
Oct
25
Union of Shamatha and Vipashyana

Union of Shamatha and Vipashyana

Meditation is the science of training the mind. It is a vehicle for recognizing our true nature and understanding the
3 min read
Sep
27
Yes, and...

Yes, and...

You are being called to participate in the play of life. The work is to be present, listen, and dance with whatever comes up.
1 min read
Sep
23
Join Us for Online Meditation

Join Us for Online Meditation

Join us for online guided meditation sessions.
1 min read
Sep
23
Working backwards

Working backwards

Most of us have an idea of what we would like our life to look like. We have an idea
2 min read
Sep
19
Time on the Cushion.

Time on the Cushion.

This weekend I read an interesting framework for progress on the path in Altered Traits. Based on a wide sample
5 min read
Sep
14
Bored.

Bored.

"A wandering mind is an unhappy mind." Most of us dislike being bored. Kids hate being bored. Numerous
1 min read
Sep
12
Preparedness

Preparedness

Develop a complete acceptance and openness to all situations and emotions, and to all people, experiencing everything totally without mental
2 min read
Sep
07
Not this, not this.

Not this, not this.

The foundation of our practice is doing the hard inner work of understanding and recognizing our true nature.
2 min read
Sep
05
A Life's Work in One Sentence.

A Life's Work in One Sentence.

Recognize your true nature, share your gifts, and build the better world we know is possible.