Though it sounds exotic, the word Bodhi is simply a Pali and Sanskrit term for awakening, and dates back to early Buddhism. This short text…
I want to give you my raw, unfiltered opinion on non-dualism from a spiritual perspective and help you avoid the many traps of non-dual work.…
This short text is an extract from Chapter 13 of my upcoming book, The Boundless Body, published with Collective Ink Books. Here I describe what Buddha…
This short text is an extract from the Introduction to my upcoming book, The Boundless Body, published with Collective Ink Books. In these times, the…
Episode 1: Introduction to Integral Spirituality The first episode in my series on Integral Spirituality, where we learn about this fascinating stage of spiritual development…
In the final episode of this series, we discuss progressive spirituality, one of the main levels of spirituality active in the world today, and one…
Let’s continue with the levels of spirituality, covering the second major stage, called Secular Spirituality. Steve McIntosh calls this “aspirituality” because it is defined by…
Today we explore the traditional level of spirituality. Though this level has shaped society for millennia, it is facing rapid decline in the West. This…
This article on psychospirituality is going to be particularly relevant to those of you who have participated in my coaching or classes and those who’ve…
In this article, I present my model for the 5 Levels of Being, giving detailed descriptions of the levels as well as methodologies for deepening…
Let’s talk about how modern meditation is in a mess, and how you might like to avoid most current forms of meditation if you really…
Yoga is meant to bring balance, flexibility, and inner peace. It is one of the best and easiest ways to ensure sound mental health as…
Let’s discuss the benefits of meditation for seniors. In other articles, I discuss the benefits of meditation, the science behind it, and so on, but…
Let’s look at the Tibetan Wheel of Life, a diagram or painting that depicts the Buddhist Wheel of Life. It’s important to note that there…
Let’s talk about the path to enlightenment, including the common models for it, how it is largely consistent from one spiritual system to the next,…
I see arhats and bodhisattvas as archetypes of full enlightenment, as ideals that we can continue to work towards for the entire spiritual path. You…
In this article, we’ll look at the types of Buddhist meditation. Narrowing all Buddhist practices down to a few essential ones is quite a daunting…
Let’s talk about how to meditate effectively. It’s my humble opinion that as in any other pursuit, meditation progress is guaranteed so long as you…
Let’s talk about the five top benefits of morning meditation. We’ll focus on why you might choose to meditate in the morning rather than other…
Let’s understand the meaning of vipassana both from a strict, scholarly perspective and from the perspective of meditation. What really is Vipassana? Why is there…
Let’s talk about the benefits of vipassana meditation. People often talk about the benefits abstractly and don’t relate them to their life, happiness and difficulties.…
Let’s look at advanced meditation and what science reveals about its power. The defining feature of this level is that the benefits of meditation deepen…
In this article we look at the science behind meditation, focusing on the benefits and effects it reveals in beginners. As a long-term practitioner and…
Let’s discuss why meditation doesn’t relax your mind. This is a crucial topic in the meditation world. It seems that newbies equate meditation with cooling…
In this article, you’ll learn how to practice several meditation techniques for focus. Meditation is a powerful ally if we want to train the mind.…
Those who meditate say much about meditation and its benefits, but tend to either overstate or understate its power, so in this article, we’ll look…