stop. look deeply.
experience a better way to live
Explore the depths of meditation, cultivate the power to transform the quality of your life.
wake up to how things really are now
Mindfulness means to remember. We practice to build that muscle to remember what is real and what is true. Meet life here and now as it really is, and not as it appears to be. It’s possible to find relief from the conditioned mind that is caught in the past or carried away by the future. The practice of meditation creates a pathway for the mind to connect to the heart and the body and breath. In this balance state, we learn how to live from our deepest intention by tapping into the higher levels of awareness.
Practicing in a group setting is a key component to succeed. Good friends keep us on track. A skilled teacher steers us in the right direction. The teachings give us a framework and context for the experiences we are having. You don’t have to do it alone. Join our meditation community and be fully supported as you explore the inner landscape of your mind and body.
Join Wake Up Together online meditation community
Guided meditations are led by Trina Truong. Sessions begin with a 30 minute sit, followed by a talk and group reflection.
Live, every day at 6:30AM Pacific Time on Zoom.
WORK WITH Trina
1:1 guidance
The ideal choice if you want personalized instructions tailored to you. Trina will work closely with you to identify and overcome obstacles and blocks; helping you course correct to reach your goal. Learn how to increase awareness and build confidence with the practices. Develop a clear understanding of the applications of mindfulness and meditation to meet whatever arises with greater discernment.
practice meditation
Explore the systematic approach of meditation. Learn the right way to meditate and how to practice mindfulness on and off the cushion. Many participants who have practiced for decades know of incremental progress, but they experience profound results with Trina due to her ability to capture the nuances in the methods of practice and her keen ability to convey the subtly of varying experiences.
study the teachings
Deepen your understanding of the original teachings of the Buddha. The right way to study is to use one’s wisdom to examine the teachings rather than merely parroting and memorizing. In these courses and workshops, you are invited to deeply reflect the meaning of what the Buddha taught through your own lived experience. The practice of direct contemplation of the Dharma gives rise to inner wisdom. Clear comprehension of the teachings informs your practice and is conducive to reach the next level.
A CLEAR MIND & AN OPEN HEART IS YOUR BIRTHRIGHT
guided meditations & talks
Trina offers a guided meditation and short teaching paralleling the practice with the practice of life. Insights arise when one sees clearly the tendencies of mind that pulls us away from the present moment and from accessing the stillness deep within. She guides practitioners on how to use the power of awareness to set ourselves free and experience calm and fulfillment by getting in touch with our ground of being. The space opens up to deep reflections, personal stories, and questions. The collective reflections invite listeners into a deep inquiry leading to insights and awakening.
Reconciliation & Peace Within
Conflicting thoughts and emotions can cause us to feel unsettled and perpetuate a restless mind. Through serenity meditation, we can work to calm and cool down the internal formations. Looking deeply, we will know how to reconcile the differences within us to experience peace, clarity and right action.
Here is a Saturday community gathering where Trina offers a guided meditation and Dharma at Pacific Northwest Meditation.