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Moon in the Water

Seven short videos — guided meditations, and practices in attention, presence, and the One Heart — from the Moon in the Water channel.

A full moon over dark ocean waves, its reflection scattered across the water.

The Videos seven, oldest first

Also on YouTube at Moon in the Water; embedded here so they sit alongside the rest of the work.

Peace of Mind Guided Meditation

February 7, 201717 min

Find peace within through Peace of Mind meditation. You can do it in less than a minute. One person said, "Wow! Very powerful...I've always had a bit of trouble with meditation. This has really helped me to get into it comfortably! Great way to begin my yoga practice too! Superb, thank you for sharing this."

Listening Guided Meditation

February 24, 20176 min

This simple guided meditation uses a chime for focus. You can listen to the chime, and listen to the silence after the chime fades. A gong or bell also can be used. A Woodstock Zenergy Chime is used in this video.

Guided Meditation: Kuan Yin Mantra

April 1, 201713 min

"Namo Kuan Shih Yin Pusa" is the mantra (or mantram) we use to invite the support of the bodhisattva Kuan Yin, who hears the cries of the world. In this video, the Kuan Yin mantra is recited 108 times, and the use of the mantra is explained. Books referenced in the video are Becoming Kuan Yin by Stephen Levine, and The Mantram Handbook by Eknath Easwaran.

Pulling Silk

April 4, 20226 min

We're experimenting with attention, which can be fluid and flowing like pulling silk at a steady pace. We can embody this physically, which can be used in prayer and is conducive to peace of mind.

In the Shelter of Each Other

July 4, 202214 min

This video was made for an online zoom community to support them. In light of the unstable and challenging world, how do we make our way? We can remember that we live in the shelter of each other, and that we don't have to do this alone. We can practice meditation to help us remember our essence, and be the change we want to see in the world.

One Heart Practice

March 11, 202310 min

One Heart: My heart, our hearts, all hearts, One Heart.

Doug and John One Heart Video Two

April 13, 202314 min