Mark Westmoquette

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Mark Kuren Westmoquette is a yoga and Zen Buddhist teacher, and mindful stargazing expert. Mark holds a Ph.D. in Astrophysics and for the last decade has been teaching Zen Yoga and mindfulness and Zen, and in 2015 spent time as a Zen monk. He is the author of 4 books about mindful stargazing and one about Zen called “Zen and the Art of Dealing with Difficult People”. Mark is qualified as a yoga teacher at the 500hr level and has trained for many years with various teachers, including Zen master Daizan Skinner. Mark was given permission to teach Zen as a dharma teacher in 2016, and is now a senior level teacher within the Zenways sangha under the guidance of Zen master Daizan Skinner. He contributes regularly here on Insight Timer.

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James

Jun 16, 2026

Discovering the wonderful things inside myself with the help of the universe. Thank you 🙏

Suzy

Jun 13, 2026

Sehr gute Erklärung was Zen ist. Dafür herzlichen Dank. Namasté.

John

Jun 13, 2026

Thank you Mark , most interesting. I went to one of talks on board a cruise and purchased one your books , also excellent reading . Very best regards John

Gail

Jun 13, 2026

Very clear and concise description of “Zen” Buddhist philosophy. Also, I was able to understand more clearly how meditation is a tool to assist you with achieving a dissolution of self. Thanks for supporting me in learning more about this practice and its’ connection to the overall religion of Buddhism .

Eve

Jun 13, 2026

This meditation felt intuitive and natural. It supported me to work very gently with the energy centers at my belly and heart. I was not surprised to find quite a block around my heart, but being anchored in the belly prevented it from become overwhelming. I'll use the meditation a few more times and see if that block can soften. Thank you

Malcolm A

Jun 12, 2026

Saying that the practice of Zen helps us realize our true nature really resonates with me!

Claire-chan

Jun 12, 2026

Isn't it so.

Paula

Jun 6, 2026

🙏

Dean Burnell

Nov 10, 2025

Thank you for this mark, I mu'd in the bath, very relaxing. We are empty of self but yet full of everything 🙏 when I emptied the bath what is it empty of? Well perhaps I didn't empty anything at all

Meg ⭐️

Oct 22, 2025

Thank You 🤍

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