Today, close to 200 people gathered together to work with the energy of their hearts to bring benefit to this world. The practice of Loving Kindness is tailor-made for bringing everything we feel–love, fear, rage, sorrow, hope, hopelessness–to our meditation. There is no need to get rid of negative thoughts and have only so-called positive thoughts. Doesn’t matter! All are... READ MORE
Yesterday, the Open Heart Project sangha gathered to practice loving kindness for those impacted by Hurricane Helene. Posting her in case you would like to practice. This is a great example of what a sangha can do when times are difficult. Thank you, OHP sangha. I love you.
Audio only version is here
Meditation begins at 10:16
Dear, wonderful Open Heart Project, When the benefits of meditation are discussed, the word “science” comes up a lot. Yay! Love science! Thank you science for proving how awesome meditation is! Your data rules! However, this ancient practice is so much more than a life hack for less stress and more happiness (both of which are fantastic). It is actually... READ MORE
Audio only version is here
Meditation begins at 19:38
Dear, wonderful Open Heart Project, Thank you so much for being a part of this amazing, beautiful meditation community. Together, we are building something very special–a meditation community based on dharma without dogma. Over the years, some of you have expressed an interest in my personal journey: how I came to the path, what motivated me, and so on. Before... READ MORE
It often happens that I wake up completely devoid of self-confidence. I have no idea when or why this is going to happen. It drives me mad. I sit down to write and some inner Miss Thing tells me I have nothing of interest to say. I want to call a friend but Miss Things says, oh she has no... READ MORE
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Thanks to all who joined for the info session on the interconnectedness of Buddhism and the enneagram. It was wonderful speaking with you. During our talk, we discussed an upcoming in-person retreat I’m teaching in Austin, TX from October 11-15, 2023 on Buddhism & The Enneagram. In this small, in-person retreat, we will explore what it means to live fearlessly... READ MORE
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Thanks 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
We 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
Audio only here. Thanks so much for joining me to talk about the Open Heart Project’s Buddhist Immersion & Meditation Teacher Training. In this info session, I shared the inspiration behind this program, what you will gain from it, and an overview of the curriculum, class-by-class. All the program details are here, including how to apply. If you’d like to... READ MORE
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