Cary Brief

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Cary Brief is a Buddhist meditation teacher in the Theravada Tradition. He was introduced to Buddhism in his teens but didn’t get serious until 30. He also practices Tibetan Kadampa as well as Soto Zen. He leads weekly groups in Raleigh, NC, preferably outside in nature when weather allows. In 2020 he began the path of hospital chaplaincy and graduated from Upaya Zen Center in 2024, he finished his Hospital residency in June. Currently he is the Buddhist Chaplain at Duke University. He is inspired deeply by Shantideva’s “The Bodhisattva’s way of life.’

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Reviews

Martin Cooper

Oct 8, 2025

Thank you so much Carey. This will be a daily go to meditation for me. 🙏🙏

Katie

Aug 29, 2025

A deep practice. One that should be returned to. Seeking the enlightenment. Lots of quiet pauses. Thank you.

Anatoliy

Mar 8, 2025

Nice mindfulness of breathing and thinking with a short body scan in the beginning

Jody

Feb 19, 2025

I appreciate how spacious this approach to the five remembrances is. Thank you kindly.

Jody

Nov 27, 2024

An excellent approach to this practice. I especially valued the doorways aspect of it, as well as the pacing and tone. Many thanks, I will return to this. 🙏

Jo Gregory Lapshinoff

Sep 2, 2024

Beautiful classicly grounded practice. Pleasant voice, Cary.

Jennie

Jul 6, 2024

Thank you for your guidance. I really enjoyed the pace of the instructions.

maryse Dumas

Mar 20, 2024

Gréât spacing between each moi t to investigate. 🙏

Howard Wiley

Feb 21, 2024

Very jelpi. I'm experiencing some health issues and the meditation is a great tool for dealing with thoughts and emotions that are arising. Reminded of the impermanence of all things and that I can be grateful and extend loving kindness and compassion to myself and others in this moment.

Michaele McGinnis

Oct 6, 2023

Perfect timing. Instruction is clear. Jut the right amount of talking. Thank you 🙏

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