Scott A. Jordan

I studied and practiced various methods with leading teachers for nearly forty years but was dissatisfied with the results. I gradually discovered that all of the prominent forms of Buddhism inherited cultural modifications that diverged from the original meditation methods described in the Suttas. Finding a meditation method that reflected what I read took many years of trial and error that was motivated by hope but gradually ended in disappointment.

In 2009, I discovered Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation (TWIM). It revealed an unforced, joyful meditation practice that exceeded my long quest and what I had read what deep meditation experiences should be. What I found was infinite relief along with profound contentment beyond my wildest expectations. TWIM became the inspiration and motivation to help others along the path and discover for themselves.

Short Bio

In 1969, Jordan began a life-long dedication to yoga, Zen and vipassana meditation practices. He studied abhidhamma and insight meditation with prominent lay teachers chiefly by Venerable U. Silananda and Burmese monk. Jordan trained in traditional yoga practices and Ayurvedic healing in India where he was certified to teach by Guruji Dr. Vrushakapi. He taught yoga as a healing art form in the San Francisco Bay Area community colleges and community centers.

In 2009, Jordan began to practice TWIM combined with study of Pali texts mentored by Venerable Bhante Vimalaramsi then certified to teach in 2018. He offers TWIM classes and retreats. He is currently is on the board of directors of the Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation, a 501c3 non profit where he organizes meditation retreats for TWIM instructors.

Meditation Classes

Men’s Drop-in Meditation and Discussion: Wednesday’s 7:00-8:15 PM Pacific Time.
Zoom link; https://zoom.us/j/93423987394?pwd=whqXcadSy8qUNkKhklqQsGr4ruwB1w.1

In-person Workshops

Session 1: Stress and Relief: Why meditate? What is it? What is nirvana?
Session 2: Building a Wholesome Meditative Home Base
Session 3: Habitual Distractions and Urges
Session 4; Meditative States vs. Personality Traits
Session 5: Causes and Conditions
Session 6: Meditation in Active Lifestyles

Participants learn a systematic method to reset the causes of conditions of unhappiness and experience permanent relief form habitual toxic mental states. Classes are structured for both beginners and experienced meditators. Zoom and in-person sessions are structured with equal parts theory, instruction, and a practice session with Q&A throughout.

Temporary Ordination

It was great honor to temporarily ordain as a Sāmaṇera (novice monk) in 2019 mentored by my friend and teacher the late Venerable Bhante Vimalaramsi. Having had decades of meditation, study and training, the brief induction into the Buddhist sangha—monastic community was joyful and memorable. My enduring gratitude goes to him and the teachers that illuminated the path for me. These remarkable and saintly beings also include; Bhante Madawela Punnaji who advised Bhante to investigate Suttas in the Pali Canon. There he discovered the threads of wisdom that would be woven into the fabric of TWIM.

It was Venerable Sayadaw U Silananda who taught Bhante and myself abhidhamma and encouraged us to ordain. He maintained that ordination of monks and nuns would truly signify the Buddahism had taken root in the West. With enduring graditude, I am also grateful to Sujata, Anagarika Shri Munindra, Dipa Ma Barua, and esteemed lay teachers for their tireless teaching Dhamma and wise guidance. Their embodiment of the Buddha’s path made ordination possible.

Video Bio

Yoga Practices

In 1969, I began a life-long yoga practice in both physical and mental forms including Raja, Hatha, and Kriya.

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Scott A. Jordan (short bio)

In 1969, Jordan began a life-long practice of yoga and meditation. He trained with prominent meditation teachers, yoga masters, and Buddhist monks. He studied eastern philosophies and Ayurvedic healing in India.

He was certified and taught yoga in the San Francisco Bay Area. In 2009, Jordan began to practice TWIM combined with study of Pali text mentored by Venerable Bhante Vimalaramsi. Since 2011. he has offered six-week TWIM meditation courses in the Bay Area and Hawaii. In 2018, Jordan received TWIM certification and a lead 10-day loving-kindness (metta) meditation at the Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center.

He helps organize TWIM retreats for guest teaches and continues to offer residential and Zoom meditation classes.

The Dhamma has taken root in the West

It was great honor to temporarily ordain as a Sāmaṇera (novice monk) in 2019 by my teacher Venerable Bhante Vimalaramsi. Having had decades of meditation study and training, the brief induction into the Buddhist sangha or monastic community was joyful and memorable.

My enduring gratitude goes to the late Venerable Bhante Vimalaramsi, Bhante Madawela Punnaji, Venerable Sayadaw U Silananda, Anagarika Shri Munindra, Dipa Ma Barua, and esteemed lay teachers. Their embodiment of the Buddha’s teachings made possible this ordination and high honor.