Stephen Mugen Snyder, Roshi
Long‑time Buddhist teacher authorized in Theravada and Soto/Rinzai Zen traditions and author of books such as Trust in Awakening and Buddha's Heart, known for teaching heart‑centered practices like innate goodness and the Brahmaviharas.
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Jan 29, 2026 • 46min
The Power of the Heart with Stephen Snyder
Stephen Mugen Snyder, a long‑time Buddhist teacher authorized in Theravada and Soto/Rinzai Zen, shares heart‑centered practices. He explores innate goodness, the two “missing” brahmaviharas, heart wisdom versus mind wisdom, group heart and devotional practices, receptivity and surrender, forgiveness as a heart practice, and how devotional supports and nondual view tune the heart.
Dec 4, 2025 • 56min
Deathless Zen: Sati, Satori, & the Koan of Cessation | Stephen Mugen Snyder, Roshi Q&A
Stephen Mugen Snyder, Roshi, is a Zen meditation teacher and founder of Awakening Dharma, with a rich background in multiple Buddhist traditions. He shares insights from his transformative Pau Auk retreat, detailing practical techniques for deepening jhāna and the essence of Cessation and Awakening. Mugen emphasizes the value of innate goodness, outlines the interplay of different meditation practices, and explores the relationship between Zen and Theravāda traditions, including the nuances of awakening qualities and the 'accordion effect' of personal growth.
