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Mindworks is a Trusted Nonprofit Meditation App

We’re on a mission to make authentic meditation and Buddhist practices accessible and available to anyone and everyone.

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OUR MIND TRAINERS DONATE THEIR TIME

Mindworks Goal is Simple

We want to help you discover the transformative power of meditation so you can live your best life. That’s why our Mind Trainers generously donate their time to the virtual classroom, to ensure you have the best guidance possible. As a nonprofit meditation organization our focus is you, your practice and your personal transformation.

A DIVERSE TEAM OF TEACHERS, BUDDHIST MASTERS & GUIDES

Mind Trainers Make Impacts

Enjoy learning from a team of generous, compassionate and grounded instructors who genuinely care about your practice.

Lama Jampa Thaye, Meditation Master and Scholar

Lama Jampa Thaye, PhD

Meditation Master and Buddhist Scholar

Trinlay Rinpoche is a meditation master who teaches philosophy and the benefits of meditation on Mindworks

Trinlay Rinpoche

Accomplished Meditator and Buddhist Scholar

Trungram Gyalwa, PhD, Internationally Renowned Meditation Master & Scholar

Trungram Gyalwa, PhD

Internationally Renowned Buddhist Master & Scholar

Maria Camara PhD is a specialist in stress reduction through meditation

Maria Camara, PhD

Psychologist, Therapist & Meditation Teacher

Vinny Ferraro teaches meditation from the heart on Mindworks

Vinny Ferraro

Meditation Teachings from the Heart

Tokpa Korlo is the Chief Creative Officer on Mindworks and teaches meditation

Tokpa Korlo

Founder and Chief Creative Officer

Tillman Lhundrup has been teaching meditation and Buddhist philosophy for over 40 years

Tilmann Lhundrup

Life-long Meditation Teacher and Retreat Coach

Bart Mendel is the architect of Mindworks progressive meditation system.

Bart Mendel

Founder and Chief Meditation Officer

Khaydroup Podvoll is a Mind Trainer on Mindworks who teaches the benefits of being in the present moment

Khaydroup Podvoll

Contemplative Practitioner, Meditator & Teacher

Pamela Gayle White is a skilled write on all things meditation for Mindworks

Pamela Gayle White

Long-term meditation teacher, author and translator

Khenpo Dharma Mitra, a respected meditation practitioner and teacher

Khenpo Dharma Mitra

Meditation & Buddhist Philosophy Teacher

Lama Tsony teaches meditation practices on Mindworks

Lama Tsony Devroux

Life-Long Meditator & Teacher

Dr. David Schechter is a specialist in mind body medicine for Mindworks meditation

David Schechter MD

Physician Specializing in Mind-Body Medicine

Julia Stenzel PhD is a long time meditation teacher who specializes in the benefits of compassion meditation

Julia Stenzel, PhD

Meditation teacher and Buddhist professor

Dr. Stephen Dansiger teaches meditation and addiction recovery at Mindworks

Stephen Dansiger, PsyD

PsyD, MFT, therapist and meditation teacher

Rachel Parrish teaches how to meditate on Mindworks

Rachel Parrish

Dedicated Meditator and Teacher

Reverend Joseph Rogers is a specialist in addiction recovery and teaches meditation to aid recovery

Reverend Joseph Rogers

Chaplain and Meditation Instructor for Recovery

Sara-Mai Conway is a Buddhist writer who bases her writings and teachings on her Buddhist practice and experience

Sara-Mai Conway

Writer and Meditation Instructor

Chogyal Rinpoche teaches meditation and supports humanitarian causes

Chogyal Rinpoche

Meditation Master and Humanitarian

Dr. Cynthia Thaik is a holistic cardiologist who teaches mindfulness as a way to improve heart health

Cynthia Thaik, M.D.

Holistic Cardiologist

Maggie Lehnert Kossowski has been a meditator for over 35 years

Maggie Lehnert Kossowski

Long-Term Meditator and Teacher

Dr. Ben Brown teaches lifestyle medicine for Mindworks meditation

Ben Brown MD

Lifestyle Change Specialist and Integrative Family Physician

Wendelin Wagner teaches meditation to parents and teenagers on Mindworks

Wendelin Wagner

Progressive Educator & Meditation Teacher

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NOT ALL MEDITATION APPS ARE CREATED EQUALLY

Meditation is Not Our Business, It’s Our Guiding Force

Our complete program of online meditation training and Buddhist path courses helps you discover your mind’s potential so that you can achieve lasting personal transformation. Beyond a quick fix or a mindfulness band-aid, our step-by-step progressive teachings allow you to gain the tools, skills and awareness to truly unlock your potential and transform your world for the long run.

Where Will You Begin?

Our multi-level complete system of meditation training allows you to begin your learning with Mindworks right where you are, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced meditator.

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Level 1: Fundamentals

Unlock the many benefits of mindfulness with our free introductory meditation training

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Level 2: Practice

Expand your mindfulness practice, and its benefits, by taking your meditation to the next level

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Level 3: Stabilize

Maintain balance and mindful focus in challenging situations

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Level 4: Resilience

Cultivate a resilient mind and bring meditative stability into daily life

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Level 5: Disrupt

Let go of negative thinking patterns and begin to rewire your mind

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Level 6: The Gap

Find freedom of choice within a spacious mind in each and every moment

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Level 7: Kindness

Genuinely relate to yourself and others with kind, mindful awareness

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Level 8: Confidence

Equally trust in yourself and the universe to live with genuine confidence

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Level 9: Well-Being

Experience the genuine well-being of living with mindfulness and purpose

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Level 1: Taking Refuge

Taking responsibility is the foundation of the Buddhist path

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Level 2: Noble Truths

Understand the essential first teaching given by the Buddha

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Level 3: Meditation

Deepen your practice with a strong foundation in Buddhist meditation

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Level 4: 3 Trainings

Traverse the Buddhist path with discipline, meditation and wisdom

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Level 5: Karma

Understand karma as a tool to transform your life experience

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Level 6: 4 Reminders

Renew your motivation to practice with the 4 essential wisdoms

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Level 7: Insight

Develop awareness, insight into the nature of mind and the world

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Level 8: Science of Mind

Explore Buddhist psychology to understand mind and perception

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Level 9: Self-Liberation

Find freedom from emotions and beliefs that obscure your potential

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Level 1: Understanding

Connect to lasting happiness by understanding how to deeply touch your heart

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Level 2: Equanimity

Open your heart to genuine love and compassion and share it equally between yourself and others

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Level 3: Lovingkindness

Discover the expansive benefits of wishing happiness and well-being for all others

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Level 4: Awakened Heart

Experience the powerful transformation that arises from training both mind and heart

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Level 5: The Leap

Stabilize the glimmer of selflessness by exchanging places with others

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Level 6: Compassion

Benefit yourself and all others through courage and boundless compassion

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Meditation Essentials

Experience more joy, clarity and ease with an authentic, complete meditation training

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Mind Body Health and Harmony

Nourish the body and mind connection by harnessing the power of meditation

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Working with Stress

Reduce stress and anxiety with the proven coping skill of authentic meditation

Relationships are fertile ground and can be worked with in meditation

Improving Relationships

Connect to your most authentic self to become available for meaningful connection with others

Psychology, Modern Trauma Theory & Meditation

Psychology of Addiction

Understand the causes of addiction and how meditative intervention helps recovery

Addiction, Recovery and Forgiveness

Addiction and Forgiveness

Appreciate forgiveness as vital for sustaining recovery, whether your own or another’s

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Course in Happiness

Experience presence as the basis of well-being through daily meditation practice

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Meditation for Parents

Parent with greater perspective and patience with the insight of meditation practice

Bart Mendel, Founder of Mindworks & Meditation Teacher

The Mindful Executive

Let a greater sense of meaning and purpose become the drivers for your success

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Working with Emotions

Embody a healthier relationship with your emotions through meditation

Meditation has been a big help for healing

Quentin – Army Veteran

The 9 Level Path to Transformation was amazing and helped me build a strong, consistent meditation foundation and I loved the whole journey. The program has helped me survive this pandemic and changed my life. Deep gratitude! I love Mindworks!

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Ralph – Consultant

Before Mindworks, I was a meditation slacker. Now my practice has improved exponentially. It calls me to the cushion every morning.

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Siobhán – Registered Nurse

I would like to say how much I’m enjoying the courses. I’m finding the whole process and practice illuminating, fascinating and profoundly meaningful…..thank you!

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