Introducing Depth Meditation
Welcome to our first blog entry on our new website! In some ways this site is fresh and new, and in others it feels time-tested and solid, presenting the maturation of Wisdom Sun’s activities that began nearly a decade ago.
Recently, we have begun gathering the different aspects of our work under the umbrella of what we are calling Depth Meditation. We want to take this opportunity to introduce this to you.
Depth Meditation is a unique synthesis of trainings that we have long worked deeply with from Eastern and Western wisdom traditions—from ancient practices engaged by humans for thousands of years, to modern methodologies developed by and for all of us living in this day and age, with its particular perspectives, challenges, and opportunities.
We have come to Depth Meditation through everything we have explored, studied, practiced, and lived: Buddhism, psychology, yoga, somatic therapy, martial arts, coaching, shamanism, marriage, parenting, working, friendships, and family.
Depth Meditation offers a sane and empowering way of relating with the incredible layers of your ocean-like being: the bright surface shining with sights, sounds, and thoughts; the deeper undercurrents of emotional energies and patterns; and the profound depths of unchanging awareness that is able to hold whatever arises in your experience.
The core practice of Depth Meditation is to open to loving acceptance of all you are—what you like, what you don’t like, and everything in between. This opens you to discovering the profound true nature of being, as described for centuries by the great Indian and Tibetan masters.
Vital to us is that Depth Meditation is not held in a hierarchical, authoritarian structure, but rather, is considered the full and equal inheritance of all conscious beings. Depth Meditation lives within us, and our work together is to bring it alive for each one of us and our unique circumstances.
At the same time, the lack of hierarchy does not negate the importance of engaging with guides and teachers. We believe that the relationship between us, Ari and Rose, and you is of the greatest value and importance. For it is in deep and committed relationship that we have the opportunity to explore the depths of human experience.
Our understanding of the “teaching seat” is that it facilitates and supports this deep work, which takes great courage on the part of the participant. It is an honor to sit in that space with another human heart. It is not about having power over others, or holding a treasure that others must earn.
Aware as we are of the potential for power dynamics to emerge, we do not sit in the teaching seat with perfect ease! Nor do we ever wish to, for to do so would feel complacent and myopic. What makes it worthwhile is the opportunity to witness the incredible being you are, as you work in this deep, open, and vulnerable way. We hold as sacred: the depth and range of your human experience, and your invulnerable potential to manifest fully, freely, and comfortably as the human being you actually are. We work together in a place of intimacy and trust with loving acceptance as the foundational fabric of our relationship.
We look forward to exploring Depth Meditation’s practices with you in the months and years to come. We hope to welcome you to a class or individual session soon.
Warmly and with all good wishes,
Rose and Ari