Pristine Awareness: Foundation for Buddhist Practice is a non-sectarian Buddhist organization dedicated to supporting individuals to engage in meaningful practice. We follow the "pith instruction" tradition or style of practice, which focuses on simplicity, adaptability and embedding practice in daily life. We welcome people from all backgrounds, whether beginners or advanced practitioners, and value diversity in all its forms. At Pristine Awareness we encourage and support spiritual autonomy, curiosity, and creative and critical thinking. We consider personal ingenuity to be an integral part of each individual's spiritual practice. Our core mission is to provide a simple and clear path to profound wisdom and compassion applicable to people of all cultures.
At Pristine Awareness we focus on the essential Buddhist practices that lead to direct experience of one's true nature rather than on complex rituals or mantra recitation. We offer an opportunity to understand and directly experience that true nature through simple meditation and awareness practice. Our primary focus is the awakening of joy, love, compassion and evenness. We are non-sectarian in our approach. We draw from the wealth of teachings of the early sutras (Sutrayana), Chan and Zen (Mahayana) and Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana, Mahamudra and Dzogchen). That being said, we are particularly inspired by the deep simplicity of Early Buddhism, Chan, Mahamudra and Dzogchen. The meditation and other spiritual practices we offer are unique, with an emphasis on simplicity and adaptability to modern life. We specialize in tailoring practice for people facing challenges such as disability, chronic illness and mental health issues.
