The Four Metaphors of the Buddha

The Four Metaphors of the Buddha teach us something about the nature of life as human beings. We all know that we will eventually become sick, grow old and die. These conditions of life cannot be avoided. In our culture, when we become sick, we call our doctor and ask for a pill that will […]

Meditation Practices in Sedona? Sarah McLean

Just being in Sedona is a meditation practice. But real meditation practices in Sedona? Sarah McLean is teaching them. Yes! These are lead by the now famous meditation teacher, Sarah McLean. Her new book, Soul-Centered: Transform Your Life in 8 Weeks with Meditation, is about to make it big. Get it now! Take a look […]

Dharma Dating | February 14, 2015

Dharma Dating | February 14, 2015   As human beings, we’re hardwired for connection. Of course, our practice helps us dissolve the illusion of a separate self and know that we are supported in every breath by the whole universe. But at the same time, it’s also good to feel supported by a real live […]

Democratizing Enlightenment | February 12, 2015

Democratizing Enlightenment | February 12, 2015   We must take care, in our age of scientific mastery, not to treat enlightenment as the ultimate technological discovery, a state in which everything is understood, a kind of unified field theory of the spirit where only experts reign. This is not the quality of real insight. Real […]

The Mindfulness Trainings are not Formulas for Absolute Virtue

In these words of wisdom from Hannah Tennant-Moore, we learn that the precepts or the Mindfulness Trainings are not formulas for absolute virtue. Every single one of them, whether we are talking about the Five Mindfulness Trainings or the Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings of the Order of Interbeing, is relative and depends on what is happening […]

How to Invite the Bell

I go to many Buddhist events and everywhere, someone becomes the bell master and invites the bell. I listen to many dharma talks by many different dharma teachers and they often invite the bell. However, I have never come across another teacher who is as wonderful a bell master as Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. […]

Gratitude is Passive Energy

These words of wisdom from Masaru Emoto teach us that gratitude is passive energy, while love tends to be more active energy. While gratitude is one of the cornerstones of our practice, love is the foundation. We experience love for the Buddha – the one who shows us the way in this life. We experience […]

The Spiritual Laws Of Money on February 10

Please join me and T. Harv Eker for a masterclass on the Spiritual Laws of Money on February 10. The time of the masterclass depends on your time zone, so be sure to sign up now. This Masterclass is absolutely FREE and takes place on Tuesday, February 10, 2015. Choose your preferred session to attend: […]

True Acts of Loving Kindness

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Three Minutes to Midnight: Can We Turn the Clock Back in Time?

Three Minutes to Midnight: Can We Turn the Clock Back in Time?.