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Bakersfield Meditation Society is a meditation study group associated with Bakersfield, United States. Its website describes courses on topics such as Buddhist meditation, mysticism, reincarnation, karma, personal power, and enlightenment. Its positioning is closer to a community- or interest-based in-person teaching and resource hub than a standardized online course platform.
The courses explicitly welcome beginners and emphasize that no meditation experience or prior knowledge is required. Sessions are conducted while seated on folding chairs, lowering the physical and entry barriers. In terms of content, beyond basic meditation, the site also covers more religious and mystical topics such as Dharma, Psychic Self-Defense, Reincarnation, and the Tibetan Rebirth Process. The website also provides access to Rama-related resources, including Talks, Reading, Music, Meditate, and Free Stuff, and mentions 17 lectures Rama gave to live audiences between 1982 and 1985.
The main text clearly states that all classes and activities are free, which is one of its biggest advantages. There is also an Enlightenment Cycle audiobook available for purchase on Amazon and Kindle, and it does not require an Audible subscription, but the specific price is not disclosed. The website does not state that students receive any accreditation or certificate after completing courses. It only notes that the instructor is authorized to teach meditation and Buddhism and is a member of the Rae Chorze-Fwaz Society of Tantric Buddhist Enlightenment.
The advantages are that it is free, beginner-friendly, open to people with no prior background, and provides some explanation of the instructor’s training background and lineage. It may appeal to those who want a low-cost way to experience meditation and Buddhist-related topics. The drawbacks are also clear: the current instructor is looking for a new teaching venue, so the stability and location arrangements of in-person classes are unclear; the website does not provide a systematic syllabus, class duration, frequency, registration process, or expected learning outcomes; and online delivery is not really demonstrated, with the site functioning more as a collection of resource links and event notices.
It is suitable for beginners interested in Buddhist meditation, Rama/Dr. Frederick Lenz-related ideas, reincarnation, and enlightenment, especially those who can attend local in-person activities. If learners need a professional certificate, structured courses, Chinese-language instruction, or a stable online learning experience, the site does not provide enough information. Access from mainland China is not mentioned in the main text, so its status is unknown.
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