
Stephen Snyder
Meditation teacher and author. He is featured in the podcast episode to discuss 'Anatomy of Awakening'.
Top 5 podcasts with Stephen Snyder
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Feb 12, 2025 • 50min
Awakening, Cessation, and Vulnerability, with Stephen Snyder
Stephen Snyder, a seasoned Sensei with deep expertise in various Buddhist traditions, discusses his extensive meditation journey. He highlights the profound connection between breath awareness and jhana, revealing its transformative effects. Vulnerability emerges as a key theme, showcasing how raw emotions like anger can catalyze personal growth. Snyder also explains protective meditations in Theravadan practice and delves into the unique stages of shikantaza, emphasizing cessation as pivotal for awakening. His insights blend spirituality with practical emotional work.

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Dec 13, 2022 • 45min
Dharmatalk: Zen Jhanas with Stephen Snyder
Join Stephen Snyder, a seasoned teacher in Jhana practice and coauthor of Practicing the Jhānas, as he unpacks the deep roots and transformative power of concentration meditation. He explores how Jhana predates Buddhism, serving as a precursor to the Zen lineage. Listeners learn about the essence of meditative absorption, the significance of present-moment awareness, and how breath techniques cultivate relaxation. Stephen guides us through the intricate layers of meditation, emphasizing the synthesis of traditional practices with modern mental wellness.

Feb 23, 2024 • 1h 14min
Ep242: Soothing the Longing Heart - Stephen Snyder
Stephen Snyder discusses the importance of working with personality material post-awakening and the blindspots in Buddhism. He shares insights on fear and anger, healing core wounds, and converting the superego. Stephen reflects on leading meditation retreats, the impact of electronics on concentration, and the subtle power of taking a dharma name.

Apr 5, 2021 • 1h 7min
Relaxing the Self with Stephen Snyder
Senior meditation teacher Stephen Snyder discusses topics like 'not-self,' the true nature of the self, and self-transcendence. He explores why contemplative teachers behave badly, the fear of emptiness, and maintaining practice in everyday life. Snyder also touches on the purpose and limitations of meditation, the threat of change, and practices for self-transcendence.

May 28, 2025 • 1h 2min
Ep308: Anatomy of Awakening - Stephen Snyder & Mark Mininberg (Bonus Episode)
Join Stephen Snyder, a meditation teacher and author, and Mark Mininberg, Zen master and Dharma heir, as they delve into the intricacies of spiritual awakening. They discuss their podcast series, exploring how they select teachers and the importance of rigorous training. Reflecting on enlightenment as a shared experience, they caution against overinflated claims from some teachers. The duo also emphasizes genuine mentorship and the necessity of vulnerability in spiritual growth, offering insightful perspectives on the evolving landscape of meditation teachings.