An International Meditation Group for Training the Mind and Ending Suffering
ha'Mind Muar (pronounced: moo-ARE) is an international group dedicated to meditating and training the mind, inspired by the book "The Mind Illuminated" - a comprehensive meditation guide that teaches, step by step, how to reach the ultimate goal of meditative practice - liberation from all suffering, also called "Awakening" or "Enlightenment."
The book was written by an American neuroscience professor named Culadasa (John Yates, PhD.), who practiced and taught meditation for over four decades. It integrates Buddhist wisdom with brain science, providing practical and straightforward instructions for making progress, alongside comprehensive explanations about the nature of the human mind.Whether you’re a beginner who wishes to master the technique or an experienced meditator aspiring for a breakthrough in your practice, we offer custom-tailored support. Enjoy personal one-on-one consultations, the benefits of belonging to a Sangha, or both. The group meets every week to learn and meditate, hosted by Oded Raz - an experienced teacher who received direct guidance from Culadasa himself. The meetings are held using the Zoom platform as Meditation Adventures, recorded, uploaded to our YouTube channel, and available for listening at any time.
If you value peace of mind, and you'd like to be harmonious, well-balanced, and liberated from all suffering - we'd be happy to have you with us.
Meditation Teacher
Founder of the meditation group ha'Mind Muar and a student of Culadasa. Has been teaching and developing training programs for groups and individuals professionally for over two decades.
Many of the services of ha'Mind Muar are given freely and unconditionally. In the same spirit of mutual generosity, you're welcome to express your care and gratitude by making a voluntary donation. Your contribution allows us to further develop efficient and effective tools to accelerate Spiritual Awakenings.
Read MoreFour months, 16 weekly online Zoom meetings, over 100 hours of daily meditation, 3-12 days of international retreat, and the attentive guidance of an awakened teacher, supporting and tracking your progress.
Learn More14 online classes, over 50 hours of recorded classes, original new techniques & skillful means, supportive Buddhist wisdom & neuroscience, and 4 monthly personal interviews with the teacher, forming a clear path to Awakening.
Learn MoreSmall in size (9-15 members), direct human connection (in a group and one-on-one), over 30 hours of sharing challenges and experiences, a Buddy System, countless opportunities for Q&A, open discussions, and 24/7 activity on our Discord server.
Learn Morefor all who seek to end their suffering
inevitably resulting in Awakening
to everyone in the world
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The Playful Path is a practical mind-training plan where we play a series of simple meditative games that develop the various mental skills necessary for Awakening and ending all suffering By comprehensively describing the training process as a whole, The Playful Path ensures we're always making the most out of the time and energy we invest in meditation.
We hold three Meditation Adventures a year, each spanning over four months:
Throughout the Adventure, the group holds online meetings for English speakers every Sunday and face-to-face meetings for Hebrew speakers every Tuesday. Both meetings are open for meditators worldwide, follow the same structure, and revise the very same content. You may join both meetings or a single one of them of your choosing.
Israel sets the meeting time as described in the timetable. International times may vary due to Daylight Saving Time.
We dedicate the opening hour to sharing experiences from the meditative practice, Q&A, and the exploration of daily life challenges through the lens of Buddhist wisdom.
The evening's main meditation session (60 minutes long).
New meditators may meditate for 20 or 40 minutes should they choose to, guided by a repeating bell.
An orderly explanation of the various stages of the meditation technique; the workings of the mind; and the path leading to enlightenment and liberation from all suffering.
An opportunity to ask questions, hear answers, and share your personal experiences. The meeting ends after the last question is answered, or by the end of this last hour.
The basis is Vipassana meditation, as taught by Gautama the Buddha, combined with śamatha meditation. At the heart of its practical side is systematic cultivation of attention to the sensations of the breath (Anapanna), and bodily sensations. The practice is reinforced by detailed explanations, illuminating the workings of the mind, helping to identify the factors challenging continuous stable attention, and offering efficient solutions (both conceptual and practical) for dealing with them.
The Wisdom of the Path Leading to Liberation
The Loving Support of a Dedicated Practice Group
The Guidance of Awakened Teacher(s) to reveal your Enlightened Quality