Obstacles in our life or practice often lead to fear, feeling overwhelmed and a sense of helplessness. Is it possible to meet these challenges with gentleness and curiosity? Along with the tools of pa

In this episode, we are reminded that behind the clouds, there is always blue sky. Even in chaotic times, meditation helps us relax into the radiance of the present moment. Meditation In The City is t

In this episode, we discuss a different mentality about things falling apart; what if instead of approaching endings with anxiety and hesitation, we saw them as opportunities to experience brightness,

Following the war in Ukraine as Shambhalians and as Buddhists, we are faced with many questions, such as, where is Basic Goodness in the context of unprovoked war, what does Enlightened Society mean w

Through the practice of meditation, we develop a sense of space within which grace and natural elegance emerge in all aspects of our daily lives, from cooking a meal to paying our bills to how we rela

Through the practice of meditation, we develop a sense of space within which grace and natural elegance emerge in all aspects of our daily lives, from cooking a meal to paying our bills to how we rela

“Welcoming True Nature” is a contemplative exercise inviting us into trusting whatever arises in our experience, including awareness of what to cultivate and what to avoid. In this episode, we will ex

How do we cope when we’ve caused harm to ourselves or to others?  We might become defensive, feel shame, lash out, etc.  What if instead we held ourselves accountable and repaired harm with a sense of

In our meditation practice and in our everyday lives, we always have the opportunity to make a fresh start. When we get caught by our stories, by our emotions, by our memories and plans, we are presen

What about me? The “I Me Mine” statement quoted by songwriter George Harrison in a Beatles song, is the usual state of mind throughout the day. We might not even notice how an ego-centric mindset driv