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 The Science of Enlightenment Online Course

If I had a nickel for every time a Brightminder said "I love Shinzen's book, The Science of Enlightenment", I'd be rich! And in a recent survey, the winning idea for what I work on next was an Online Course focused on the book. So let's do this!

If you don't already know, much of what I present in Brightmind is based on an approach to meditation developed by Shinzen Young. His book is the perfect addition to Brightmind, adding helpful background, inspiration, and entertaining stories. If you like Brightmind, you'll love The Science of Enlightenment.

Here are the basic components of the course:

• Meet once a week to discuss a chapter of the book (I'll summarize the material, host a Q&A, and then I’ll guide a meditation that directly explores whatever was covered in the chapter)

• 3 Ask Me Anythings with the one and only Shinzen Young 

• Separate weekly practice groups to discuss your practice and the book with 3 or 4 fellow students

• Total of 32 1-hour sessions

• Access to 4 daily group sits

• Dedicated group chat for sharing reflections