All of the prominent forms of Buddhism have inherited cultural modifications that diverge from the original meditation methods taught by the Buddha. It took many years of searching to find a meditation method that reflected what I read about in the original Pali texts. I struggled with overcoming obstacles in all of the meditation that I practiced for nearly forty years until I discovered Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation (TWIM). It revealed a practice that was unforced and peasing. I discovered the relief that I had been seeking.
Since 1969, Mr. Jordan practiced a variety of meditation systems with prominent Buddhist monks and lay teachers including yoga philosophy and Ayurvedic healing in India where he was certified a registered yoga teacher. In 2009 he discovered TWIM and began the study of Pali suttas and dedicated meditation practice. In 2018, he was certified as a TWIM meditation guide and teacher by Bhante Vimalaramsi at the Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center where hs lead 10-day online and residential TWIM meditation courses.
"Thanks for having a good combination of Pali Cannon depth and psychology-style pragmatism!" —Jason, San Jose, CA, 2023
Since 2019 Jordan has led online retreat sponsored by the Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center. His approach combines knowledge gained from the study of Pali texts and his personal experiences in meditation. He offers a six-week meditation course in Mill Valley California annually since 2011. The classes are structured for beginners but address the challenges of experienced meditators who are stalled in their progress. Group classes provide equal parts theory, instruction, practice sessions with Q&A throughout. For class information inquire at admin@TWIM.foundation.
Scott A. Jordan and Bhante Vimalaramsi, Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center, Missouri, USA, 2019
“It was great honor to temporarily ordain as a Sāmaṇera (novice monk) in 2019. Having had decades of meditation study and training, the brief induction into the Buddhist sangha 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 my ordination. The Dhamma and its fruits have taken root in the West.
CLASSES
Rewiring a defensive mind with loving-kindness and right effort Several weeily and bi-monthly class are currently in session, email me at admin@TWIM.foundation for info.
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A systematic method of consciousness responsiveness. Learn how to recognize and decondition habitual painful feelings and thoughts to end compulsive stress reactions that become bummers.
Enjoy meditating with ease and interest that fun to do. Begin with a smile and relax. TWIM is effective at home and in active daily life.
Experience results with physical and emotional balance. TWIM dissolves painful thought loop and emotional rabbit holes. Develop steady tranquility and harmonious mental composure that results in mental agility with clarity leading to mental states known as jhanas or stages in meditation.
Lasting joy and clarity isfreedom from craving and stress reactions. A mind without stress reactions is happy and content.