John Friend, Genpo Roshi, Katagiri Roshi, Swami Muktananda, Adi Da. These are all teachers that I or my teachers have studied with, and who have been involved in scandals involving sex, money, and power. These teachers have all wielded tremendous influence in spirituality in the West. Through their transgressions they have left many of their [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Buddhism’
When our teachers fall
Posted in Personal Growth, Spirituality, tagged awareness, Buddhism, Genpo Roshi, life energy, money, spiritual masters, spirituality, subtle body, yoga on March 28, 2012 | 3 Comments »
You, practicing not checking your smartphone.
Posted in Culture, Personal Growth, Spirituality, tagged awareness, Buddhism, practice, smartphone, spirituality, technology, yoga on October 17, 2011 | 3 Comments »
Most people don’t even notice it. There is the familiar buzz in the pocket, or the soft, quirky tone that emanates from an indeterminate space in the room. Before their conscious mind recognizes what it is, the amygdala responds, igniting whatever emotions it is they associate with incoming data: anxiety, hope, fatigue. Unconsciously, the Pavlovian [...]
The Proven Formula for Material Wealth, Spiritual Transformation and Mind-blowing Sex
Posted in Spirituality, tagged Buddhism, enlightenment, practice, spiritual masters, spirituality on November 3, 2010 | 5 Comments »
Do not blindly believe what others say, even the Buddha. See for yourself what brings contentment, clarity, and peace. That is the path for you to follow. -Gautama Buddha Unless you are one of the few family members and close friends who read this blog out of a sense of obligation or interest in me [...]
