Richard Shankman

3.6k Followers

Richard began meditation practice in 1970, and has sat many silent, intensive meditation retreats for periods up to eleven months long. Richard is the guiding teacher of the Metta Dharma Foundation, a non-residential meditation center in Berkeley, CA.. He is the co-founder of Mindful Schools and of the Sati Center for Buddhist Studies. Richard is the author of "The Experience of Samadhi: An In-Depth Investigation of Buddhist Meditation" (Shambhala Publications, 2008), and "The Art and Skill of Buddhist Meditation" (New Harbinger Publications, 2015).

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Reviews

Gerianne

Jul 28, 2026

I don’t really understand what happened during this meditation. I observed my breathing And I observed my critical reaction to my breathing. So I accepted my breathing style, but I noticed that it is not conducive to supplying my body with adequate oxygen. I feel I need to change this, but with the acceptance, I don’t know what next step to take. Thank you for any input you might have.

Anne

Jul 28, 2026

Profound and deeply spiritual course

Henrietta

Dec 25, 2025

A wonderful practice, very relaxing and helpful to opening up to what's happening for us, Thankyou 🙏 I'll be back!

Rebecca Elliott

Nov 2, 2025

I’ve been struggling with intrusive thoughts when trying to meditate lately. So much unrest is around and within me. Thank you for reminding me just not to struggle and instead that the practice is just to be with it all just as it is.

Rieko Miyamoto

Sep 27, 2025

Very calming and down to earth. His voice is gentle and instruction is easy to follow .

Sue

May 20, 2025

Wonderful meditation. Nothing fancy. Just a really good grounding session focused on acceptance and loving kindness toward yourself.

Tracie

Oct 11, 2024

Peacefull nothingness Thankyou x

Michelle

Aug 10, 2024

Clear, grounding and expansive. Thank you.🙏

Kevin

Jan 26, 2024

Perfectly paced and clear instructions within a gently created atmosphere of kindness and acceptance. Thank you.

Imelda

Jan 8, 2024

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