WHAT IS MONKEY.BALANCING.BUDDHA.

Biography

My name is Tom Glendinning. I have lived in the Bath and Corsham area since 2008. I have explored body-mind practices for ~20 years, including meditation, yoga and qigong.

I run in-person groups and online sharing forums under the name ‘Monkey.Balancing.Buddha.’ They follow themes of meditation, body&mindfulness practices, dharma teachings and spiritual inquiry.

My practice background is both secular and Buddhist, my studies of wisdom teachings have spanned multiple schools and traditions.

This is principally Dzogchen, Theravada (inc. Vipassana) and Zen, also Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness and Advaita Vedanta.

I have a strong respect for indigenous cultures and practices, with an interest in how modern cultures might find wiser ways to live in the world.

For more details, including Teachers and Guides that have had a strong influence on me: http://simp.ly/publish/lwM0lw

APPROACH TO PRACTICE & GUIDANCE

I find 'appropriateness of response' of highest concern when considering what practice may be helpful for someone.

Drawing on my experience, I direct people to practices that I feel are most suitable for their needs, which I have strong confidence in guiding. I honour the origins of different methods I present, without championing one over another.

Where suitable I offer a combination of styles or views, with the aim to help people find that which is onward leading for them in their practice.

When offering practice it is always important to consider a person or groups prior practice, current capacity, potential pre-existing trauma, existing beliefs and worldview.

I find having a wide viewpoint and breadth of understanding is both liberating and deeply practical, in pointing a way to physical, mental and spiritual good health.

ROLE AS PATHFINDER

My role is to occupy the liminal space between defined disciplines, a threshold from where I can support and guide people to new ideas and opportunities. I maintain a broad view of what constitutes good health and wellbeing in body, mind and spirit. With a breadth of experience I work as an unaffiliated sign-poster and Pathfinder.

MONKEY.BALANCING.BUDDHA.

Is a little pun. It can be read two ways.

The meaning is within the coexistence of both of these readings, and the application of this to daily life.

If you have any questions, do get in touch.

With deep bows Tom Glendinning

I love to Climb, Surf, Camp, Forage, make Medicines, Build structures and be with my Family in Wild Nature. I am always keen for an adventure. Inhabiting mindful awareness within all aspects of my life is the greatest joy.

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