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Work, Sex and Money -- The Dharma of Everyday Living

David Nichtern | Posted 02.28.2012

David Nichtern

For me to be able to present a workshop based on early mindfulness teachings is a big thrill. The material at the time was so juicy, and it still is. It's about making everyday life the root of your dharma practice, not just incidental events that happen while you're trying to get enlightened.

Raising Power And Energy To Meet The Challenge Of Living

David Nichtern | Posted 11.17.2011

David Nichtern

Maybe we can mix some of the wisdom our ancient cultures with our unprecedented modern knowledge and create the ground for happiness and fulfillment in our lives.

The Future of Buddhism in the West

David Nichtern | Posted 05.25.2011

David Nichtern

Either the time has not yet come for Western Buddhist gurus to manifest fully, or we have a major culture clash on our hands here.

The Commodification of Yoga: The Perfect, the Good and the Spiritual

Ethan Nichtern | Posted 11.17.2011

Ethan Nichtern

There is no way to bring a "spiritual" service into a market economy without it facing an insane level of unfair scrutiny. Simply put, in today's day and age, spirituality is bad branding.

How To Help Others Without Hurting Ourselves

Merete Mueller | Posted 11.17.2011

Merete Mueller

I would so much rather know that I am getting all of a person --especially a person that I love so dearly -- than have it be easy and know that I was only seeing the surface of them.

Gradual Versus Sudden Enlightenment

David Nichtern | Posted 11.17.2011

David Nichtern

In training ourselves through meditation, it is very practical to start with mindfulness practice to pull the mind in from a habitual state of distraction into a focused and clear state.

Pema Chodron: How To Do Tonglen, A Meditation Practice For Difficult Times

Waylon Lewis | Posted 11.17.2011

Waylon Lewis

I grew up knowing Pema Chodron (the second most popular Buddhist in America, after that Dalai Lama guy). Or, rather, she knew me (I was just a little kid running around not paying attention to anything).

Wanna Check out Buddhism? Top 10 Buddhist Teachers Living in America.

Waylon Lewis | Posted 11.17.2011

Waylon Lewis

Get thee to an eco meditation cushion, if only for a few minutes each morning before the day's madness ensues, and if you need a jump-start of inspiration or a little training, check out one of these Buddhist teachers.