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Are you a Buddhist? I don’t know. You tell me.
May 1, 2023 | 15 Comments
Dear Open Heart Project, How do you know if you’re Buddhist? I knew I was a Buddhist the moment I read a book by Chogyam Trungpa called The Heart of the Buddha. This is how I already think, only I didn’t know it, I said to myself. I must be a Buddhist. From that moment, the fates conspired to place... READ MORE
In-person retreats coming up in 2023
April 24, 2023 | Leave a replyAudio only version here. Dear Open Heart Project, Many years ago, I asked my meditation teacher what I could do to deepen my practice. I mean, I tried to practice most days but at a certain point, I started to wonder: what the hell am I doing? Sitting here doing nothing but thinking about this and that? I think I... READ MORE
The most helpful (and confounding) view of the spiritual journey
April 17, 2023 | 18 CommentsAudio-only version is here. Meditation practice begins at 11:27. Dear Open Heart Project, Hello, I hope you are well! Also, I cut all my hair off! On purpose! In this video, I share some thoughts with you about something I’ve been thinking about in relation so my own spiritual journey, what in Buddhism is called “the middle way”. What is... READ MORE
Cultivating a Compassionate Mind: Step 4
April 10, 2023 | 6 CommentsAudio-only version is here. Meditation practice begins at 18:06. Dear Open Heart Project, Welcome to the final video in this series on Cultivating a Compassionate Mind. Week 1: Affection for the World Week 2: Faith in the Right Situations Week 3: Compassion for Sentient Beings Now we come to Bravery, the fourth quality. In this view, bravery begins with developing... READ MORE
Cultivating a Compassionate Mind: Step 3
April 3, 2023 | 5 CommentsAudio-only version is here. Meditation practice begins at 14:21. Dear Open Heart Project, Welcome to the third video in our series: Cultivating a Compassionate Mind. We’ve discussed Affection for the World and Faith in the Right Situations so far. Now we come to Compassion for Sentient Beings. This may sound straightforward, like, of course! If I want to cultivate a mind... READ MORE
Cultivating a Compassionate Mind: Step 2
March 27, 2023 | 4 CommentsAudio-only version is here. Meditation practice begins at 17:03. Dear Open Heart Project, Last week, we discussed the first of four qualities that help cultivate a compassionate mind: Affection for the World, which doesn’t mean liking everything or pretending to; rather it means being present for everything. This week, we discuss the second: Faith in the Right Situations. What is... READ MORE
Info Session Video on Fearless Creativity: A Writing & Meditation Retreat
March 22, 2023 | Leave a replyThanks to all who joined for the info session on our upcoming in-person retreat, Fearless Creativity, in Austin, TX from May 28 – June 1, 2023. A few times a year, I teach small, in-person retreats (limited to 12 people) in my house in Austin, TX. They offer a chance to practice together more deeply, allow our minds to rest,... READ MORE
Cultivating a Compassionate Mind: Step 1
March 20, 2023 | 6 CommentsNOTE!! When I made this video, I had a black eye—as you can see. I slipped on ice! It looks worse than it felt and I totally fine now xoxo S Audio-only version is here. Meditation practice begins at 13:36. Dear Open Heart Project, It is an honor to send you this first of four videos in a series... READ MORE
Info Session Video on Meditation Retreats
March 17, 2023 | 3 CommentsWe enjoyed talking with you about the power and possibility of a deep meditation retreat. I remember the first time someone suggested I go on a long meditation retreat. No way, I said. Sitting there doing nothing for days on end? I have way too much to do in my life for that. Also, what if they try to indoctrinate... READ MORE
7 Qualities of the Dharmic Person: Part 7
March 13, 2023 | 3 CommentsAudio-only version is here. Meditation practice begins at 13:36. Dear Open Heart Project, Today we wrap up this video series: The Seven Qualities of the Dharmic Person. The first quality, passionlessness, was discussed here. The second, contentment, can be found here. The third, fewer activities, is here, the fourth, good conduct, is here, and the fifth, awareness of the teacher... READ MORE
7 Qualities of the Dharmic Person: Part 6
March 6, 2023 | Leave a replyAudio-only version is here. Meditation practice begins at 13:15. Dear Open Heart Project, I’m so glad you are signed up for this video series: The Seven Qualities of the Dharmic Person. The first quality, passionlessness, was discussed here. The second, contentment, can be found here. The third, fewer activities, is here, the fourth, good conduct, is here, and the fifth,... READ MORE
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