Stephen Mugen Snyder, Roshi
Zen meditation teacher and founder of Awakening Dharma, authorized in Theravada and Soto/Rinzai Zen traditions; author of several books including Practicing the Jhānas and Buddha’s Heart, known for teaching jhāna and integrative meditation methods.
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Dec 4, 2025 • 56min
Deathless Zen: Sati, Satori, & the Koan of Cessation | Stephen Mugen Snyder, Roshi Q&A
Stephen Mugen Snyder, Roshi, is a Zen meditation teacher and founder of Awakening Dharma, with a rich background in multiple Buddhist traditions. He shares insights from his transformative Pau Auk retreat, detailing practical techniques for deepening jhāna and the essence of Cessation and Awakening. Mugen emphasizes the value of innate goodness, outlines the interplay of different meditation practices, and explores the relationship between Zen and Theravāda traditions, including the nuances of awakening qualities and the 'accordion effect' of personal growth.
