Greg Patenaude

Greg Patenaude

Seattle
Buddhist teacher, writer, lifelong learner and explorer dedicated to figuring out this thing we call life.
Sep
22
Guided meditation: With an object.

Guided meditation: With an object.

Take your seat. Sit comfortably in the seven-point Vairocana posture [https://www.lifes.work/beginners-meditation/]. Relax your body, your breath,
2 min read
Sep
20
Beginner's meditation advice.

Beginner's meditation advice.

To say that you meditate [https://www.lifes.work/science-of-training-the-mind/] is like saying that you play sports, there are many
5 min read
Sep
17
Friday Contemplation.

Friday Contemplation.

Grab your notebook and a pen, your coffee or tea. Take a seat outside, in your room, or wherever you
1 min read
Sep
15
Making friends with your mind.

Making friends with your mind.

How much does the weather dictate your day? If it is cloudy out are you more grumpy? Do you wait
1 min read
Sep
13
Applied philosophy.

Applied philosophy.

> “Just as a goldsmith assays gold by rubbing, cutting and burning, so should you examine my words. Do not
1 min read
Sep
10
Friday Contemplation.

Friday Contemplation.

Grab your notebook and a pen, your coffee or tea. Take a seat outside, in your room, or wherever you
1 min read
Sep
08
Silence or art.

Silence or art.

What is the purpose of meditation? For most of the Western world, meditation is a vehicle to a calm mind,
2 min read
Sep
06
Art of Awakening: Vajrasattva

Art of Awakening: Vajrasattva

Join us this Tuesday for the Art of Awakening [https://www.lifes.work/art-of-awakening/] series, featuring Buddhist art, symbolism and
1 min read
Sep
03
Friday Contemplation.

Friday Contemplation.

Grab your notebook and a pen, your coffee or tea. Take a seat outside, in your room, or wherever you
1 min read
Aug
30
Art of Awakening: Prajnaparamita

Art of Awakening: Prajnaparamita

Join us this Tuesday for the Art of Awakening [https://www.lifes.work/art-of-awakening/] series, featuring Buddhist art, symbolism and
1 min read