There’s no real Buddhism in there anymore… with Richard Shankman

Richard Shankman on Samadhi, Healing and the Path to True Freedom

In this episode of The Future of Wellness, meditation teacher and author Richard Shankman takes us into the transformative depths of samadhi — advanced meditative states that are often misunderstood — and reveals how they connect to healing, love, and liberation.

As cofounder of the Sati Center for Buddhist Studies and author of The Experience of Samadhi (Shambhala, 2008), Richard shares insights from decades of practice, exploring how true freedom lies beyond rigid systems or methods. He discusses his work with advanced meditators on healing and purification, the idea that form itself carries an essence we know as love, and his current practice of opening the heart and letting go.

In this conversation:

• The true meaning and role of samadhi in awakening
• Moving beyond techniques to discover direct freedom
• Healing and purification in advanced meditation practice
• Love as the essence of manifestation
• A simple daily practice for lasting transformation

Learn more about Richard Shankman: www.richardshankman.org