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Silent Illumination: How to Meditate Without a Method | Rebecca Li


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This week on the pod, we’re joined by Chan teacher and sociologist Rebecca Li for a luminous practice session in Silent Illumination, a deceptively simple, deeply transformative form of open awareness meditation.

Rebecca guides us through a full-body relaxation and easefully invites us into the “method of no method,” offering a living glimpse into this subtle and powerful practice. As we settle into presence together, she shares insights from her lineage, her own experience, and her new book Illumination.

We talk about:

* Why relaxation isn’t the goal, but the doorway

* How even trying not to try can become a subtle trap

* What happens when presence meets real-life loss and grief

* The radical possibility of not fixing anything, just being

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This one is full of practical wisdom, unexpected laughter, and real-life Dharma. Whether you’re new to open awareness or have been sitting for decades, Rebecca’s gentle clarity and precision will meet you right where you are. 🫠

Pop into the comments to share your reflections: Did the “method of no method” shift anything? Did it feel natural? Impossible? Familiar?

Thanks for practicing with us! See you next week.

🧘🏽‍♀️ Tasha & Jeff 🧘🏼‍♂️



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