Stephen Mugen Snyder, Roshi

Midland, MI, USA

544 Followers

Stephen Mugen Snyder (Sensei) began practicing meditation in 1976. He has studied Buddhism extensively, including Zen, Tibetan, Theravada and Western non-dual traditions. He was authorized to teach in the Theravada tradition in 2007 and the Zen schools of Soto and Rinzai in 2022. He is a transmitted teacher in the White Plum Asangha—the body of teachers in the Maezumi-roshi lineage. Stephen encourages students to turn toward their true nature and embody their true identity. He is author of five books, including Buddha’s Heart and Demystifying Awakening.

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Reviews

Theresa Conti

May 23, 2026

Beautiful meditation. I love the metaphor of a wave being part of the ocean – as an unique and individual expression of the whole. I was waiting for you to come back with final comments before ending, as there were a few minutes of silence at the end, but perhaps left to us to bring it home. . Thank you, Stephen 🙏

Helen M O'Leary

May 8, 2026

Thank you for this beautiful practice

John

Mar 26, 2026

What a spectacular meditation😌Wow💯

Katy Harbison

Mar 23, 2026

Fantastic! Thank you ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

Vienna Fields

Feb 8, 2026

PERFECT when needing a held container for silent practice. I am so glad I found this track. Thank you for creating this. 🙏🏼💎 peace ❤️

John

Jan 30, 2026

Spectacular meditation💯 Wow😌

Paula

Jan 8, 2026

I could clearly visualize my wave form and the force and vastness of the ocean moving that form. But love? Not so much. Love as I know it is made of care and protection. Love is a human experience. Any suggestions for how I might view this differently? 🙏

Diane Huff

Jan 8, 2026

The discussion on “life is suffering” was especially helpful. As a person who looks to the silver lining, I had trouble getting past the “life is suffering” teaching in Buddhism. Sometimes there is joy and peace and unconditional love and it is also life. Sending love.

Dennis Wittrock

Oct 9, 2025

Short but deep. Great guidance as per usual. 👍

Ingrid

Sep 4, 2025

Thankyou. Thankyou. In Peace. X

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