JORDAN
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I studied and practiced various methods with leading teachers for nearly forty years but was dissatisfied with the results. I gradually discovered that all of the prominent forms of Buddhism inherited cultural modifications that diverged from the original meditation methods taught by the Buddha. Finding a meditation method that reflected what I read in the Buddha's teachings took many years of trial and error, hope, and disappointment.
In 2009, I discovered Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation (TWIM). It revealed an unforced, joyful meditation that was conducive to my lifelong quest. I found it led to deep relief and ptofound contentment. It has motivated me to dedicate time and attention to helping others along the same path |
SCOTT A. JORDAN, RYT
PROFILE: Meditation Coach, Yoga Teacher, Book Publisher, Board Member: TWIM organization
LOCATION: Mill Valley, California, Pahoa, Hawaii
CONTACT: [email protected]
PROFILE: Meditation Coach, Yoga Teacher, Book Publisher, Board Member: TWIM organization
LOCATION: Mill Valley, California, Pahoa, Hawaii
CONTACT: [email protected]
Photo of Jordan preceding a test by neural scientists and researchers to collect bio data while in meditative states (jhanas).
Meditation Classes
Classes are structured for beginners and address the needs of experienced meditators. Group classes provide equal parts theory, instruction, and brief practice sessions with Q&A during each class. Participants learn a systematic method of tranquil wisdom insight meditation. Course objectives are to understand key components through skill development that lead to rich meditative experiences in every class meeting.
Six-Week Course Series
Session 1: Why meditate? What is it? What is nirvana?
Session 2: Building a Wholesome Meditative Home Base
Session 3: Using Habitual Distractions and Urges for Contentment and Relief
Session 4; Learning Meditative States vs. Personality Traits
Session 5: Dependently Arisings of Causes and Conditions
Session 6: Meditation for Active Lifestyles
Classes are structured for beginners and address the needs of experienced meditators. Group classes provide equal parts theory, instruction, and brief practice sessions with Q&A during each class. Participants learn a systematic method of tranquil wisdom insight meditation. Course objectives are to understand key components through skill development that lead to rich meditative experiences in every class meeting.
Six-Week Course Series
Session 1: Why meditate? What is it? What is nirvana?
Session 2: Building a Wholesome Meditative Home Base
Session 3: Using Habitual Distractions and Urges for Contentment and Relief
Session 4; Learning Meditative States vs. Personality Traits
Session 5: Dependently Arisings of Causes and Conditions
Session 6: Meditation for Active Lifestyles
Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Scott A. Jordan (short bio)
In 1969, Jordan began a life-long practice of yoga and meditation. He trained with prominent meditation teachers, yoga masters, and Buddhist monks. He studied eastern philosophies and Ayurvedic healing in India. He was certified and taught yoga in the San Francisco Bay Area. In 2009, Jordan began to practice TWIM combined with study of Pali text mentored by Venerable Bhante Vimalaramsi. Since 2011. he has offered six-week TWIM meditation courses in the Bay Area and Hawaii. In 2018, Jordan received TWIM certification and a lead 10-day loving-kindness (metta) meditation at the Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center. He helps organize TWIM retreats for guest teaches and continues to offer residential and Zoom meditation classes.
In 1969, Jordan began a life-long practice of yoga and meditation. He trained with prominent meditation teachers, yoga masters, and Buddhist monks. He studied eastern philosophies and Ayurvedic healing in India. He was certified and taught yoga in the San Francisco Bay Area. In 2009, Jordan began to practice TWIM combined with study of Pali text mentored by Venerable Bhante Vimalaramsi. Since 2011. he has offered six-week TWIM meditation courses in the Bay Area and Hawaii. In 2018, Jordan received TWIM certification and a lead 10-day loving-kindness (metta) meditation at the Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center. He helps organize TWIM retreats for guest teaches and continues to offer residential and Zoom meditation classes.
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Sāmaṇera Paññā (Jordan) and Bhante Vimalaramsi, Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center, Missouri, 2019
The Dhamma has taken root in the West
It was great honor to temporarily ordain as a Sāmaṇera (novice monk) in 2019 by my teacher Venerable Bhante Vimalaramsi. Having had decades of meditation study and training, the brief induction into the Buddhist sangha or monastic community was joyful and memorable. My enduring gratitude goes to the late Venerable Bhante Vimalaramsi, Bhante Madawela Punnaji, Venerable Sayadaw U Silananda, Anagarika Shri Munindra, Dipa Ma Barua, and esteemed lay teachers. Their embodiment of the Buddha's teachings made possible this ordination and high honor.
It was great honor to temporarily ordain as a Sāmaṇera (novice monk) in 2019 by my teacher Venerable Bhante Vimalaramsi. Having had decades of meditation study and training, the brief induction into the Buddhist sangha or monastic community was joyful and memorable. My enduring gratitude goes to the late Venerable Bhante Vimalaramsi, Bhante Madawela Punnaji, Venerable Sayadaw U Silananda, Anagarika Shri Munindra, Dipa Ma Barua, and esteemed lay teachers. Their embodiment of the Buddha's teachings made possible this ordination and high honor.