Practice Resources
Reading Lists
Intro to Buddhism
A reading list, with links, to support those new to Buddhism, drawing primarily on Theravāda sources, both canonical and contemporary.
Deepening in Buddhist study
A second list, beginning with discourses from the early Buddhist Pāli Canon, and opening into some basics of the Mahāyāna literature, revealing the depth and beauty of the Buddhist system.
Buddhist & Hindu Yogas
A reading list, with links, focusing on the history and practice of Yoga in Buddhist and Hindu lineages, including both posture-based work and other aspects of modern practice.
Glossary of Pāli Terminology
A glossary of major Pāli Buddhist terms, organized as a list of the dozen or so major teaching lists.
Referrals
Meditation Groups
Sit with others! Friends on the path, called kalyāṇa mitta, and regular contact with a teacher you trust are the best supports you can have for consistent practice.
Here’s the major centers in the Bay Area I recommend for groups, classes, and other gatherings:
Insight Meditation Centers
Spirit Rock, Woodacre
East Bay Meditation Center, Oakland
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley
San Francisco Insight
Insight Meditation Center, Redwood City
Monasteries
Abhayagiri, Redwood Valley
Dhammadhārinī, Santa Rosa
Beyond the Bay Area
There are so many beautiful communities of practice in the world. Buddhist Insight Network (BIN) hosts the database for Insight Meditation groups worldwide.
Counselors, Therapists, & Trauma Support
Skillful psychological, somatic, and spiritual guidance can be a profound support for well-being, practice, and liberation. Here’s my referral list of therapists, counselors, and practitioners of both Somatic Experiencing (SE) and Organic Intelligence (OI).