Such Sweet Thunder Meditation Podcast.

Here I offer a guided meditation through what is known in the buddhist tradition as the seven factors (or facets) of awakening: Mindfulness, Curiosity, Energy, Joy, Tranquility, Concentration, and Equanimity. As the practice unfolds we are invited to touch in with these qualities, which are always available, and we offer the light of awareness as nourishment to the seeds of awakening latent in our...

Here I offer a guided meditation designed to allow one to open their heart to our activity of our mind. We develop the capacity to rest in the body and observe the activity of the mind, without getting swept up by our thoughts and emotions. By coming to rest in the with the activity of the mind, free from judgement, our relationship to our experience of life begins to lighten. We then turn our hea...

In this meditation I gently guide us through a RAIN practice designed to give us a set of tools to work with anger. With a practice such as this one, we can begin to explore the beliefs which keep us locked in resentment, and cultivate a method and a practice of forgiveness, thus removing the splinter of anger from our own heart. RAIN= R=Recognize A=Allow I=Investigate N=Nurture. Chris has been pr...

In this guided meditation we are invited to explore a type of joy that might arise as a result of cultivating a deep state of tranquility. The combination of tranquility, rest, and joy may give awareness a strong base for resting with the mind without falling into distraction. Chris has been practicing meditation for 37 years and has been successfully teaching meditation worldwide since 2009, givi...

When we hold on to resentment, anger, or any form of grudge, we hinder, veil, and block our access to the present moment. In this eight week course, our facilitator Chris Luard will gently guide participants through a series of practices designed to give one a way to work with these hindrances and to allow one to live a life free from the torments of the judging mind, the critical mind, and the re...

Please join meditation teacher Chris Luard in an upcoming talk: Self-Compassion. The Benefits and How To Apply The Salve June 8th, 2023. 7pm EST. Facebook And Instagram Live! Chris has been practicing meditation for 37 years and has been successfully teaching meditation worldwide since 2009, giving talks, facilitating retreats, and have authored two books. He has received formal training in Therav...

Here we are invited into a meditation designed to allow us to explore the many layers of social conditioning we may have around receiving kindness from others, and giving freely to others. In this exploration we may find that letting go of such social conditioning allows for a free flow of kindness in our life. Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which sur...

Here I offer a guided meditation designed to allow one to feel into a type of all inclusive Boundless Joy, gradually expanding our circle of care to include ourselves, friends, loved ones, strangers, people we do not like, and eventually all of the world. Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns...

Here I offer a guided meditation designed to allow one to cultivate, strengthen, and reinforce our intentions. By activating the reptilian brain, the mammalian brain, and the pre-frontal cortex, we get the whole brain involved in the setting of our intentions, which can lead to powerful changes and results. Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surpris...

Here I offer a guided meditation designed to allow one to open their heart to our activity of our mind. We develop the capacity to rest in the body and observe the activity of the mind, without getting swept up by our thoughts and emotions. By coming to rest in the with the activity of the mind, free from judgement, our relationship to our experience of life begins to lighten. Meditation can be ch...

Looking for a quick dose of compassion, resilience, nourishment, and healing energy? Here is a 15 minute compassion meditation designed to offer just that. Enjoy! Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation practices, please feel free to message me through my...

Looking for a quick dose of resilience, nourishment, and healing energy? Here is a 10 minute lovingkindness meditation designed to offer just that. Enjoy!  Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation practices, please feel free to message me through my website...

Here I offer a guided meditation designed to allow one to feel into a type of all inclusive Boundless Joy. Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation practices, please feel free to message me through my website: www.suchsweetthunder.org I have been practicing...

Here is a guided meditation designed to allow one to meet challenging encounters with warmth and compassion. Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation practices, please feel free to message me through my website: www.suchsweetthunder.org I have been practici...

Here is a guided meditation designed to allow one to meet challenging encounters with warmth and compassion. Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation practices, please feel free to message me through my website: www.suchsweetthunder.org I have been practici...

Here I offer a guided meditation in which we are invited to systematically open awareness to more and more of experience, until we rest in complete, open awareness. We open the meditation with the emotion of fear and expand outward from there. By gradually surrounding the fear with more and more sensory experience, we come to experience the emotion of fear as just another aspect of the ever changi...

Here I offer a guided meditation designed to allow one to open their heart to the hedonic (feeling) tones inherent in the human experience. By coming to rest in the experience of pleasant, unpleasant, and neutral we may find ourself inhabiting a non-reactive field of equanimity.  Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have a...

In this meditation we explore the possibility of offering Joy to loved ones whilst in the eye of the storm. By practicing in this way, our innate joy becomes available to us as a resource of stability and grounding, which may allow us to more gracefully navigate the challenging terrain which we will inevitably encounter. Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things...

In this meditation we explore the possibility of offering Joy to loved ones. By practicing in this way we may discover the joy inherent in the generous well wishing to people we care for, learning to celebrate and appreciate who they are. Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to thi...

In this meditation we explore the possibility of practicing Joy while in the eye of the storm. By practicing in this way, our innate joy becomes available to us as a resource of stability and grounding, which may allow us to more gracefully navigate the challenging terrain which we will inevitably encounter. Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surpri...

Here is offer a guided meditation inviting us into three stages of mindfulness of the breath: The breath, calming the body and mind, and finding joy in a smile. (Based loosely of the work of Ven. Thich Nhat Hnan) We then take our heartfelt exploration to the sensate experience of the body and sounds. Just in the same way that the word water cannot quench out thirst, the concepts of the body and so...

Here I offer a guided meditation designed to allow one to connect to their resistances toward Joy. When we can see these resistances clearly, we may be able to hold compassionate space for them, and eventually they no longer inhibit our innate capacity for joy, gratitude, and appreciation. We then soak in the Joy, allowing the nervous system to marinade in the felt experience of Joy, which can hel...

In this meditation we explore the possibility of practicing Joy while in the eye of the storm. By practicing in this way, our innate joy becomes available to us as a resource of stability and grounding, which may allow us to more gracefully navigate the challenging terrain which we will inevitably encounter. Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surpri...

Here I outline and guide a meditation designed to allow one to dive deep into the experience of gratitude. This is considered a resourcing practice and can be very helpful when moving through times of transition, stress, and turbulence. Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this,...

By cultivating a sensitivity to how the present moment feels at the point of contact, we empower ourself to respond, rather than react, to the present moment. Join meditation teacher Chris Luard for a wisdom talk on this very important and timely topic: Heartfelt Awareness Of Hedonic Experience. Chris has been practicing meditation for 37 years and has been successfully teaching meditation worldwi...