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Such Sweet Thunder Meditation Podcast.

by Christopher Luard

Here you will find a podcast with a variety of talks, meditations, and other resources specifically designed to support and enhance a meditation practice. Appropriate for all skill levels.

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  1. Awakened Living Introduction part 2

    Here is a brief 3 minute video introducing our Year-Long immersive online program. Welcome!

  2. Awakened Living 3 minute intro part 1

    Here I am offering a brief introduction to our upcoming year long online immersive program entitled "Awakened Living." For more details on the program, please visit www.suchsweetthunder.org

  3. Equanimity. A Guided Meditation

    Here is a practice opening with bringing non-judgement first to sounds, then to the body. Then we are invited into open awareness into which we "drop" insight phrases designed to illicit an experience of equnimity. Bon Voyage!

  4. Awakened Living 2027 Course Information

    Welcome to Awakened Living 2027. A live, year-long training in Embodied Buddhist Meditation and Psychology for practitioners ready to go beyond an introduction — the four foundations of mindfulness, the four noble truths, the nervous system, and the Brahmavihāras, held for a small cohort across a...

  5. Not Self-Anapanasati. Longest

    I know I keep posting these, but they keep getting better and better! Here is a guided meditation where I guide through the first three tetrads of the Mindfulness of Breathing and from there we move into exploring the qualities of Not Self using pointing out instructions from the Dzogchen...

  6. Anapanasati-No Self. Longer Version

    Here is a guided meditation where I guide through the first three tetrads of the Mindfulness of Breathing and from there we move into exploring the qualities of Not Self using pointing out instructions from the Dzogchen tradition. Bon Voyage!

  7. Anapanasati-Not Self

    Here is a guided meditation where I guide through the first three tetrads of the Mindfulness of Breathing and from there we move into exploring the qualities of Not Self using pointing out instructions from the Dzogchen tradition. Bon Voyage!

  8. Exploring No-Self

    Here is a brief guided meditation into the experience of no-self. Enjoy!

  9. Mindfulness Based Resilience Training Information

    Mindfulness Based Resilience Training! August 23rd—November 8th, 2026I am delighted to welcome you all into our 12 week deep dive, cultivating mindfulness, kindness, and self compassion with the intention of nourishing our Window of Tolerance. The program is designed with a unique and profound...

  10. Hands Of Kindness

    Here is a guided meditation moving through a set of postures. These postures are designed to illicit feelings of warmth and goodness from deep within our implicit memory. Developed by Dr Bessel Van Der Kolk and myself. Bon Voyage! Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may...

  11. Hands Of Kindness

    Here is a guided meditation moving through a set of postures. These postures are designed to illicit feelings of warmth and goodness from deep within our implicit memory. Developed by Dr Bessel Van Der Kolk and myself. Bon Voyage! Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may...

  12. Taking In The Good.

    Please enjoy this lovely meditation! Originally designed by Dr. Rick Hanson as a method of balancing out the human negativity bias, this practice guides us into the somatic experience of goodness and invites it to stay. The passing state eventually becomes the permanent trait.

  13. Taking In The Good

    Here is a guided meditation based on the pioneering work of Dr. Rick Hanson and Taking In The Good. By contemplating positive affect feeling we cultivate new neurological pathways toward that feeling. We go from practicing feeling good to actually feeling good.

  14. Anapanasati Long.

    Here I offer a guided meditation through the 16 steps of mindfulness of breathing with the seven factors of awakening. A very thorough journey through the body, mind, and heart, with tones of joy and contentment, with insight into impermanence and no-self. Meditation can be challenging at times....

  15. The Three Pillars of Self Compassion

    Based on the groundbreaking work of Dr. Kristen Neff. Here is a guided meditation through mindfulness, connectedness, and kindness. We journey through these qualities of mind and heart while holding a challenging situation. Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience...

  16. Tonglen: Compassionate Exchange

    Here I offer a guided meditation where we are invited to breathe in the struggles of another, while at the same time sending them our joy and comfort. This "rubs" against our habitual modes of self-preservation, causing a type of internal friction which eventually serves to burn through the ego....

  17. Anapanasati-Medium Length

    Here I offer a guided meditation through the 16 steps of mindfulness of breathing with the seven factors of awakening. A very thorough journey through the body, mind, and heart, with tones of joy and contentment, with insight into impermanence and no-self. Meditation can be challenging at times....

  18. Kindness to Three of Us. A Guided Meditation

    Here I offer a guided meditation offering kindness to parts of us which we like, (Kindness) are neutral toward,(Equanimity) and dislike. (Compassion) Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in...

  19. Mindfulness Of Breathing in 16 steps.

    Here I offer a guided meditation through the 16 steps of mindfulness of breathing with the seven factors of awakening. A very thorough journey through the body, mind, and heart, with tones of joy and contentment, with insight into impermanence and no-self. Meditation can be challenging at times....

  20. Anapanasati Longer version

    Here I offer a guided meditation through the 16 steps of mindfulness of breathing with the seven factors of awakening. A very thorough journey through the body, mind, and heart, with tones of joy and contentment, with insight into impermanence and no-self. Meditation can be challenging at times....

  21. A Kind Pendulation

    Here is a guided meditation where we are invited to gently move in between an aspect of ourself which we enjoy and a pleasant aspect of the present moment. In practicing in this way, we develop a tolerance for the pleasant parts of ourself. We come to fully enjoy more and more of ourself....

  22. Anapanasati (Short Version)

    Here I offer a guided meditation through the 16 steps of mindfulness of breathing with the seven factors of awakening. A very thorough journey through the body, mind, and heart, with tones of joy and contentment, with insight into impermanence and no-self. Meditation can be challenging at times....

  23. Eight Minutes of Self-Kindness

    Here I offer a guided meditation offering kindness to ourselves. A quick, nourishing practice of warmth! Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation…

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  24. A Compassionate Exploration

    Here I offer a practice often found in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) where we are guided into feeling the embodied qualities of compassion. Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in...

  25. Three Pillars of Self Compassion

    Here I offer a guided meditation based off of Kristen Neff's seminal work on Self Compassion. Using a challenging situation as grist for the practice, we explore bringing mindfulness, common humanity, and kindness to that challenge. Enjoy!

  26. Anapanasati. Self/No-Self

    Here I offer a guided meditation through the 16 steps of mindfulness of breathing with the seven factors of awakening. A very thorough journey through the body, mind, and heart, with tones of joy and contentment, with insight into impermanence and no-self. Anapanasati. Self/No-Self Meditation can...

  27. Serenity Prayer Meditation

    Here I offer a guided meditation based on the Serenity Prayer: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. May All Benefit!

  28. Impermanence. A Guided Mediation

    Here is a guided practice moving through different aspects of the present moment with an emphasis on change. Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation...

  29. Kindness to The Three of Us.

    Here I offer a guided meditation offering kindness to parts of us which we like, (Kindness) are neutral toward,(Equanimity) and dislike. (Compassion)

  30. Accepting and Welcoming Ourselves

    Here I offer a guided meditation and talk on the practices and benefits of welcoming and accepting ourselves. Enjoy!

  31. Anapanasati. No-Self.

    Here I offer a guided meditation through the 16 steps of mindfulness of breathing with the seven factors of awakening. A very thorough journey through the body, mind, and heart, with tones of joy and contentment, with insight into impermanence and no-self. Anapanasati. Self/No-Self Meditation can...

  32. Impermanence in the world, of our body, and of consciousness.

    Here I offer a guided meditation exploring the impermanent nature of our world, of our body, and of consciousness. Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other…

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  33. The Healing Power Of Acceptance. A Talk

    Here I offer a talk on the power of acceptance, and how we can marshal acceptance and kindness for change.

  34. Change in the Skandas.

    Here we are guided into an experience of impermanence through the fields of form, feelings, perceptions, mental formations, and consciousness. A thorough experience of change.

  35. Feeling Safe Self Massage

    Here I guide us through a self massage with the intention of installing a feeling of safety throughout the body. A wonderful way of nourishing our Window of Tolerance. Enjoy!

  36. Anapanasati. Self/No-Self

    Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation practices, please feel free to message me through my website: www.suchsweetthunder.org I have been practicing...

  37. Tapping. A Stress Release Exercise.

    Here I offer a pactice of Tapping. The benefits of such a practice is an increased sense of safety and calm, although can be energizing and invigorating as well. Enjoy!

  38. Impermanence. A Guided Meditation on Change

    Here I offer a guided meditation exploring different aspects of change in form.

  39. Anapanasati W/ Awakening Factors. 3

    Here I offer a guided meditation through the 16 steps of mindfulness of breathing with the seven factors of awakening. A very thorough journey through the body, mind, and heart, with tones of joy and contentment, with insight into impermanence. Bon Voyage!

  40. Kindness To Challenging Aspects Of Ourself.

    Here I offer a talk and a guided meditation on the topic of offering kindness to all of ourself.

  41. The Full Mindfulness Of Breathing W/ Awakening Factors 2

    Here I offer a guided meditation through the 16 steps of mindfulness of breathing with the seven factors of awakening. A very thorough journey through the body, mind, and heart, with tones of joy and contentment, with insight into impermanence.

  42. Wisdom Chat: Kindness To Aspects of Ourself We Ignore.

    Enjoy!

  43. Change In The World, Body, and Consciousness.

    Here I offer a guided meditation exploring the impermanent nature of our world, of our body, and of consciousness. Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other…

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  44. Kindness In The Midst of Life.

    Here I offer a brief talk followed by a guided meditation on the topic of kindness. Enjoy!

  45. Anapanasati With Factors of Awakening 1

    Here I offer a guided meditation through the 16 steps of mindfulness of breathing with the seven factors of awakening. A very thorough journey through the body, mind, and heart, with tones of joy and contentment, with insight into impermanence.

  46. Mindfulness Of Breathing. 1-IV

    Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation practices, please feel free to message me through my website: www.suchsweetthunder.org I have been practicing...

  47. Impermanence: Change In The "I"

    Here I offer a guided meditation created by Ken McLeod where we are invited to explore the experience of change through ever changing and fluid experiences of that often feels very solid and fixed: "I" Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as…

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  48. Impermanence: Change In The Body.

    Here I offer a guided meditation created by Ken McLeod where we are invited to explore the experience of change through the aging process. Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to...

  49. Mindfulness of Breathing. 1-3 Tetrads. Longer Sit.

    Here I guide us through a practice connecting with non-judgement and care to our body, to the pleasantness of rest, and to different aspects of mind. Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in...

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    "Only one modality has been empirally proven to reverse the effects of adverse childhood experiences: Kindness." Dr. Peter Levine.Welcome to our Spring Retreat offering: The Healing Power of Kindness. The program will be offered in two sections:Section A: Will meet on Sunday evenings, from…

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Here you will find a podcast with a variety of talks, meditations, and other resources specifically designed to support and enhance a meditation practice. Appropriate for all skill levels.

HOSTED BY

Christopher Luard

CATEGORIES

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