The Group Meditation Adventure
Also available as a Private Meditation Adventure
The Summer Adventure
July 5th
We invite you to join our Meditation Adventure - a structured mind-training program inspired by The Mind Illuminated. It is designed to advance your meditative practice and orient it toward Awakening.
The Main Features of the Adventure:
Intensive Meditative Practice
Three months, 12 weekly online Zoom meetings, consistent daily meditation, 3-7 days of international retreat, and the attentive guidance of an awakened teacher, supporting and tracking your progress.Mastering the Meditation Technique
12 online classes, over 50 hours of recorded classes, original new techniques & skillful means, supportive Buddhist wisdom & neuroscience, and 12 weekly personal interviews with the teacher, forming a clear path to Awakening.Supportive Intimate Sangha (up to 9 members)
Direct human connection (in a group and one-on-one), over 30 hours of sharing challenges and experiences, a Buddy System, countless opportunities for Q&A, open discussions, and 24/7 activity on our Discord server.
* Also available as a Private Meditation Adventure.
Participation Fee: $1,199
If you wish to participate in the Adventure but financial considerations stand in the way, you’re welcome to reach out to explore possible options, including our scholarship program.
Oded Raz (that’s me) is the teacher leading the Adventure.
I’m the founder of the meditation group Mind Muar, the developer of The Playful Path to Awakening, and was guided directly by Culadasa. I’ve been teaching and developing training programs for groups and individuals since 1997. Click here to read more.
The Triple Gem
Mind Muar offers all Three Gems of Buddhism in which to take refuge:
The Wisdom of the Dharma
The Support of our Dedicated Sangha
The Guidance of Awakened Teachers to reveal your inner Buddha
Commitment to Diligence
Mind Muar is an awakening-oriented meditation group for meditators serious about liberating themselves from suffering. To advance toward awakening, we all commit to taking the necessary measures for every Adventure:
Make meditation a priority
Establish a daily practice
Regularly attend the weekly Sangha meetings
Offer compassionate support to fellow Elephant Tamers (mind-training meditators)
If you have a sense of spiritual urgency (Saṃvega) and you're willing to place Right Effort and work diligently for your liberation, we'd be happy to have you with us.
The Meditative Practice
Solid Traditional Foundations
The Mind Illuminated by Culadasa
The Elephant Path by Asanga
The Eightfold Noble Path by Gautama the Buddha
Clear Training Path
The Playful Path by Oded Raz
The Playful Path is a practical mind-training plan inspired by The Mind Illuminated and the work of Culadasa (John Yates, Ph.D., Oded Raz's teacher). It builds upon TMI’s core instructions and expands them, adding structure, clarity, and insight to the training process.
The Summer Adventure | July 5th
Meeting Times
The group meets via Zoom every Sunday. Israel sets the meeting time as described in the timetable. International times may vary due to Daylight Saving Time.
NOTE: If you're unable to participate on Sundays or prefer a solo experience, you can embark on a Private Adventure. This option includes all the elements of a Meditation Adventure except for the online group meetings.
The Israeli time zone (UTC +2) sets the meeting time - Saturday, 19:00 (7 pm)
Adventurers visiting or living in Israel may join an additional face-to-face meditation meeting, held every Tuesday at 19:15 in the city of Ramat-Gan (a walking distance from Tel-Aviv).
The Meeting’s Structure
The Sunday Zoom meeting is comprised of four separate sessions:
The Adventure Structure
Each Adventure structures our ongoing journey toward liberation into clearly defined time frames. We run three Adventures a year, each spanning three months:
Introductions
The Adventure begins with introductions from all Adventurers. We begin the path together, walk it together, and complete it together as one cohesive Sangha.
Online Group Meditations
At every Sunday meeting, we meditate together in silence for 60 minutes without spoken guidance. A bell rings every 20 minutes, offering an opportunity to rest or adjust while maintaining diligence. Our cameras remain open, allowing us to maintain a sense of connection as each of us practices from their unique location on The Elephant Path and The Playful Path. We sit with strong determination (Adhiṭṭhāna), eyes closed, and movement kept to a minimum.
Classes
We hold weekly classes that offer an orderly exploration of the meditative training, the mental states it induces, the workings of the mind, and the path to Awakening. The material may include Buddhist wisdom, meditative guidance, neuroscience, and supporting perspectives for our progress.
Questions & Answers
Regardless of the subjects explored in class, our discussions remain open to a wide range of relevant topics. You are welcome to ask the teacher any question and receive an in-depth response. As a Sangha of peers, fellow Adventurers may enrich the conversation with their unique perspectives - and so can you.
Sharing Experiences
First and foremost, we are a Sangha of devoted practitioners. We all know each other and care for one another. Therefore, we dedicate most of our meetings to sharing the experiences and challenges we encounter, both in meditation and in daily life, viewing them through the lenses of Western thought and Eastern wisdom.
Consistent Daily Practice
We practice daily, either independently or alongside fellow Adventurers.
International Home-Retreat
We conclude every Adventure with an international home-retreat - an opportunity to practice everything we’ve learned and progress further on the path. Ideally, the retreat spans seven days. Adventurers with limited availability may take a shorter retreat, while those without prior self-retreat experience sit for three days only. The retreat includes silent meditations, walking meditations, private interviews, Dharma talks, and more.
Built-In Support
The Adventure includes additional forms of support that extend the meditative experience into daily life beyond our weekly meetings:
Weekly Interviews
To ensure we make the most of our efforts and that no one is left behind, each Adventurer receives a scheduled weekly interview with the teacher, held at the same time each week (12 in total). In these private meetings, you may share your experiences, offer feedback, and receive guidance and support according to the current state of your practice. For additional support beyond the weekly interviews, you may schedule Private Consultations at times of your choosing.
Progress Tracking
The Adventure includes tools for tracking your progress. They help build a sense of achievement, strengthen motivation, sharpen awareness of the process, and allow the teacher to offer informed guidance and support.
Recorded Classes
Over the years, Mind Muar has accumulated dozens of recorded classes. These recordings allow Adventurers to deepen their understanding and are freely available to revisit at any time. We also offer recommendations for supporting content by trusted third-party creators.
Dyads
Throughout the Adventure, you may choose to take part in a series of one-on-one meetings with fellow Adventurers called “Dyads.” These meetings help us get to know one another more deeply, strengthen our bond, and gain new perspectives on the insights and challenges of the path.
Buddy System
Do you thrive in pairs? Would you value a friend who supports your daily practice and cares about your success? If so, consider joining our Buddy System. Your Buddy is a fellow Adventurer with whom you’ll maintain regular contact. As Buddies, you offer an open ear and a helping hand, and ensure your needs and intentions are met beyond the group setting.
Discord Server
On our Discord server, we maintain multiple private forums for updates, shared content, questions, and communication with fellow Adventurers between sessions. It also allows us to stay connected with former members of Mind Muar and aspiring Elephant Tamers worldwide.
Clearings
We are committed to continual improvement and encourage everyone to share their input and feedback. What should we improve? What should we preserve and celebrate? Your thoughts and suggestions are considered a gift; feel free to express them.
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Let’s Chat!
I’m curious to hear your story and would love to get to know you and your aspirations.
Let’s have a free, friendly, one-on-one Zoom meeting at your preferred time:
I look forward to seeing you soon! - Oded Raz | Meditation Teacher
