Shaila Catherine

Shaila Catherine is an American Buddhist meditation teacher and author in the Theravadan tradition, known for her expertise in insight meditation and jhana practices.

Teachings Meditation Month 2025

Knowing Our Thoughts As Thoughts

In an excerpt from her Dharma Talk, “Beyond Distraction: Five Practical Ways to Focus the Mind,” Buddhist teacher Shaila Catherine offers a framework to examine different modes of thought.

By Shaila Catherine

Jan 03, 2025

Teachings Theravada

Access to Absorption

A Theravada teacher on achieving the prerequisite mental state for deeper meditation.

By Shaila Catherine

Sep 15, 2024

TeachingsMagazine | In Brief, Teachings

Moving Beyond Distraction

A brief teaching from a meditation teacher and author

By Shaila Catherine

Summer 2022

image of monochrome concentric circles; balanced attitude of equanimity

TeachingsMagazine | Insights

Equanimity in Every Bite

Shaila Catherine on how a balanced attitude can afford true happiness.

By Shaila Catherine

Fall 2008

Dharma Talks

Dharma Talks

Beyond Distraction: Five Practical Ways to Focus the Mind

Led by meditation teacher Shaila Catherine, this series will explore a series of traditional Buddhist strategies that are used to overcome distraction in meditation practice and develop clarity in relationships, work, and daily life.

By Shaila Catherine

Feb 2023