Brian Lesage
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Brian Lesage has practiced Buddhist meditation since 1988 and has taught meditation since 2000. He has studied in the Zen, Theravada and Tibetan schools of Buddhism. He was ordained in the Rinzai Zen tradition in 1996. His training in Vipassana Meditation includes doing extended meditation retreats in Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, and India as well as numerous retreats in the U.S. He leads retreats and teaches meditation courses nationwide. Brian also has a private practice in Somatic Experiencing, which is a naturalistic approach to healing trauma. You can also visit his website for Somatic Experiencing at www.liberatingawareness.com.

Brian lives in Arizona and visits our sangha several times a year to sit with us and give dharma talks.


Practice discussions are an opportunity to explore any aspect of one's spiritual practice. Since spiritual practice encompasses the entirety of life, the discussions may center on anything that is relevant to one's journey.

Brian will be offering practice discussions on November 1, 2012.

Appointment times: Thursday, November 1, at: 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m.

Phone Tiska Blankenship, 256-3785, for an appointment.

Appointments are being held at the home of Andrea Escher (Click on link for address/directions.)

If you would like a practice discussion with Brian and you are unable to make any of these times,
please contact Brian by email at: Brianliberatingawareness.com.

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