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A NEW IMPROVED GENTLE APPROACH TO MEDITATION
Are you new to meditation, looking to develop a practice that you actually will enjoy and do? Or are you an experienced meditator, perhaps seeking a new, less structured, gentle approach? Do you wish to learn or deepen your understanding of early Buddhist teachings? Or are you simply wanting to reduce your stress levels? Are you at an impasse with meditation? Do you believe you cannot meditate?
You’ve come to the right book.
Come join this exploration of a kinder, gentler type of meditation that is remarkably easy to do. You will either find what you are looking for in the pages that follow, or you’ll get one step closer to it!
Reflective Meditation: Cultivating Kindness and Curiosity in the Buddha’s Company welcomes you into a lively, open minded, often humorous, and astoundingly insightful conversation between the founders and lead teachers of Reflective Meditation, Nelly Kaufer and Linda Modaro, with anecdotal input from members of larger Reflective Meditation Sangha, the combined online spiritual community of their respective Sanghas – Pine Street Sangha in Portland, Oregon, and Sati Sangha, which is based in Southern California but operates online.
You may find yourself laughing out loud or possibly feeling a great sense of relief as Linda and Nelly (or Nelly and Linda -- it’s not always clear who is speaking, and it doesn’t seem to matter!) lightheartedly articulate a broad, roomy, and inclusive path for turning inward, reflecting, and using the language of experience to cultivate a deeply rewarding and satisfying meditation practice.
Discover A New Approach
Nelly and Linda have more than 50 years of combined meditation teaching experience and are well versed in early Buddhism teachings. Here, they thoughtfully discuss Buddhist concepts offering a refreshingly contemporary, feministic interpretation that is fitting for the world and conditions we live in today.
Not to be confused with feminism, the political movement, these feministic values they weave into this new approach include gentleness, receptivity, a relational approach, inclusivity, transparency, responsible use of power, accountable collaboration, respectful feedback, and friendliness—to name a few.
Amidst their dialogue, you will receive clear instructions and guidance on how to develop your own Reflective Meditation practice, as well as a sensitive and intelligent overview of basic early Buddhist teachings.
In your hands this book invites you to creatively craft a meditation practice. Why wait? Buy this book as a gift to yourself and others who want to join this conversation.
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About the Author
JOHN SHEN is the founder of American Lending Center (ALC) and Sunstone Management (Sunstone), as well as a luxury vineyard resort, Eritage, and a ghost kitchen developer and manager, Partake Collective. He coined the term “parallel entrepreneur,” referring to entrepreneurs who, like himself, choose to launch and operate multiple companies simultaneously. His entrepreneurial leadership has propelled his businesses on the fast track to success. Two of his companies, ALC and Sunstone have been listed among “America’s Fastest Growing Companies” by Financial Times since 2021.
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Come join this exploration of a kinder, gentler type of meditation that is remarkably easy to do. You will either find what you are looking for in the pages that follow, or you'll get one step closer to it!
Reflective Meditation: Cultivating Kindness and Curiosity in the Buddha's Company welcomes you into a lively, open minded, often humorous, and astoundingly insightful conversation between the founders and lead teachers of Reflective Meditation, Nelly Kaufer and Linda Modaro, with anecdotal input from members of larger Reflective Meditation Sangha, the combined online spiritual community of their respective Sanghas - Pine Street Sangha in Portland, Oregon, and Sati Sangha, which is based in Southern California but operates online.
You may find yourself laughing out loud or possibly feeling a great sense of relief as Linda and Nelly (or Nelly and Linda -- it's not always clear who is speaking, and it doesn't seem to matter!) lightheartedly articulate a broad, roomy, and inclusive path for turning inward, reflecting, and using the language of experience to cultivate a deeply rewarding and satisfying meditation practice.
Discover A New Approach
Nelly and Linda have more than 50 years of combined meditation teaching experience and are well-versed in early Buddhism teachings. Here, they thoughtfully discuss Buddhist concepts offering a refreshingly contemporary, feministic interpretation that is fitting for the world and conditions we live in today.
Not to be confused with feminism, the political movement, these feministic values they weave into this new approach include gentleness, receptivity, a relational approach, inclusivity, transparency, responsible use of power, accountable collaboration, respectful feedback, and friendliness—to name a few.
Amidst their dialogue, you will receive clear instructions and guidance on how to develop your own Reflective Meditation practice, as well as a sensitive and intelligent overview of basic early Buddhist teachings.
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Many people wanting to be entrepreneurs have approached me and asked how I came to achieve my success. Some know that I am an immigrant to America, arriving here just three decades ago. People are surprised that I own and operate so many companies at once and want to understand how it can possibly be.. What kind of superpowers do I have, they wonder.
I am not special. I have no actual superpowers. But I do have insights and advice to offer anyone who dreams of becoming an entrepreneur or is in the midst of launching a startup venture. I’m writing this book to share my entrepreneurial journey because I believe anyone can do what I have done. In the course of my career spanning nearly 30 years, I have learned the lessons of how to start and grow profitable companies ― and how to come back from failure. I am opening up my life story to everyone, and by doing so I hope to inspire you so you can do the same. The story of my near suicide after the collapse of my real estate business is the first foundational lesson I want to impart:
Never give in to desperation.
If you experience a business downturn or an outright failure, you do not need to keep holding on to the pressure. Learn, as I did, to let go of the weight you are holding in a single second so you can focus on solving the problems in front of you. For me, knowing how to release stress and pressure has become one of the key strengths that allows me to remain calm while running multiple companies. In a much broader sense, the “Glass of Water” story taught me an invaluable life philosophy. After practicing it so many times, I have become a master of removing pressure instantly and everywhere in my life. This helps me stay positive while handling my work; but more importantly, it takes away any negativity from my personal life as well, filling it with
complete joy and happiness.
I have learned that overcoming difficulties is like crossing a swamp. At first, the mud is thick and the water is deep, and every step is a struggle. But with persistence, each step gets a little easier, and eventually, you start to see the other side. You may have to veer off course, navigate around obstacles, and sometimes even take a step backward, but as long as you keep moving forward, you’ll eventually reach dry land. And when you finally emerge from the other side of the swamp, you’ll be stronger, more resilient, and ready to take on whatever challenges come your way.
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