Podcasts about Shambhala International

Andrew Safer is a mindfulness instructor and trainer, program developer, workshop facilitator, and author. A 53-year practitioner of mindfulness-awareness and Zen meditation, he began practicing in the Zen tradition in 1968 while in high school in California. When Andrew met the great Zen master Suzuki Roshi in 1968, in five minutes, he was inspired enough for a lifetime. Several years later, he began practicing and studying in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition with the meditation master Chogyam Trungpa. Andrew became an authorized meditation instructor after completing training with Shambhala International in Halifax in 1993.   Links From the Episode: https://safermindfulness.com   Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation)   Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=zen%20commuter   Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses   THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course that means more peace in the world.  So please let me know what you think.  I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?

Andrew Safer is a mindfulness instructor and trainer, program developer, workshop facilitator, and author. A 53-year practitioner of mindfulness-awareness and Zen meditation, he began practicing in the Zen tradition in 1968 while in high school in California. When Andrew met the great Zen master Suzuki Roshi in 1968, in five minutes, he was inspired enough for a lifetime. Several years later, he began practicing and studying in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition with the meditation master Chogyam Trungpa. Andrew became an authorized meditation instructor after completing training with Shambhala International in Halifax in 1993.   Links From the Episode: https://safermindfulness.com

Carol Merchasin brings her deep legal experience to McAllister Olivarius, heading up cases involving sexual misconduct in religious, faith-based, and spiritual communities. As an investigator, she has worked to uncover sexual misconduct within the Shambhala International lineage of Buddhism, the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers, and is currently assisting other spiritual communities in bringing allegations of sexual misconduct to light. She has worked with survivors of abuse and misconduct across a number of global spiritual and religious movements and has extensive experience as both a litigator and an investigator. Before joining McAllister Olivarius, Carol was a partner in the Philadelphia office of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius where she was a member of the firm's employment law practice and the director of Morgan Lewis Resources, providing training on harassment and discrimination as well as investigation services for clients. She has conducted dozens of workplace investigations and taught investigative techniques to human resource professionals at many Fortune 50 companies. She is based in New Jersey and is registered as an attorney with the Massachusetts Bar. In this highly informative and insightful conversation, Carol details some of the promising progress of the legal system here in the US and abroad with regard to prosecuting sexual abuse in spiritual communities. She and Rachel also discuss the many obstacles survivors face in the courtroom and the disappointing failures of the current justice system. Before You Go: Rachel further emphasizes the importance of removing the impediments to justice currently preventing victims of high-control religious groups from their rights to legal recourse. Find out more about Carol and her Law Firm here: https://mcolaw.com/team/carol-merchasin/ You can purchase Rachel's webinar series LIVING IN FREEDOM here: rachelbernsteintherapy.com/webinar.html Thanks to all of our newest Patreon supporters: Desiree Stephens, Roo Roo, Harriet Allen, Jessica Peterson, Calley Heffer, Alexandra Lukasiewicz, Jessica Pritchett, Danielle Gorski, and, Tiffany Meldal-Johnsen!! To help support the show monthly and get bonus episodes, shirts, and tote bags, please visit: www.patreon.com/indoctrination Prefer to support the IndoctriNation show with a one-time donation? Use this link: www.paypal.me/indoctrination You can always help the show for free by leaving a rating on Spotify or a review on Apple/ iTunes. It really helps the visibility of the show!

My guest today is Andrew Safer, Andrew is a mindfulness instructor and trainer, his 5-minute meeting with the great Zen master Suzuki Roshi in 1968, inspired him to become a practitioner for the last 53 years. Andrew has been inspired for a lifetime! Several years later, he began practicing and studying in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition with the meditation master Chogyam Trungpa. Andrew became an authorized meditation instructor after completing training with Shambhala International in Halifax in 1993, and, in 2010, began presenting mindfulness workshops through the Family Life Bureau, Archdiocese of St. John's. He has developed and implemented applied mindfulness programs for anxiety and stress, depression, suicidal thoughts, and addictions, as well as for inmates, youth, and the workplace. Andrew has been leading a weekly meditation group since the Spring of 2011, and leads weekend meditation retreats in the Fall and Winter, and a week-long silent retreat in the Summer. He is a member of the faculty of the Atlantic Contemplative Centre in Halifax. In 2017, Andrew received the “Hope” award from Consumer Health Awareness Network of Newfoundland and Labrador (CHANNAL). He partners on mindfulness projects with: Canadian Mental Health Association—Newfoundland and Labrador, Memorial University (Dr. Janna Rosales, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science), and Professional Engineers and Geoscientists Newfoundland and Labrador. Andrew's book, Anxiety, Stress & Mindfulness: A Do-It-Yourself Guide to Wellness, was published in 2018. He is the founder of Safer Mindfulness, Inc. Andrew has conducted mindfulness training workshops for groups ranging from inmates of Her Majesty's Penitentiary to police officers and civilians with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, to managers of a regional health authority. If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe and leave a short review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen? It takes less than 60 seconds and it really helps. If you enjoyed this episode buy me a cup of coffee, make it a large: I'm trying to keep this episode free of advertisements and could use your help with the cost of bringing your this fun and entertaining podcast. Anything you can donate to the cause is greatly appreciated. To donate go to: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sifuRafael Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coaching-call/id1546026323 Please leave a star rating and a review here Follow Coaching Call: Facebook: facebook.com/coachingcall Instagram: instagram.com/coachingcall Email: maxfitness@optonline.net LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/maxfitness Youtube: https://bit.ly/coachingcallYoutube to watch the full interview. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coachingcall/message

Favorite quotes of the episode: “We’ve lost the ways of living that were based on these deep human elemental wisdom, and we’ve almost veered away from that basic wisdom so far that we’ve gone into toxic beliefs.” “We can see really clearly the interconnectedness from looking at the natural world how everything is connected.” “How do we create a workplace that’s of benefit to everyone in the workplace?” “What would it look like in your life to slow down? [Ten years ago,] I wish I knew that slowing down would bring me more joy.” “And that’s what I want to teach people, that slowing down doesn’t mean that what you are doing has to fall apart, in fact, it just makes it better.” Episode Overview In this episode, I talk with Aarti Tejuja.  She is a mind/body healer, spiritual activist and coach, meditation and embodiment teacher, contemplative art instructor, student of the Buddism, and a sacred space holder/facilitator. Aarti has also been a community organizer, youth mentor, and advocate for those impacted by the justice system.  Aarti worked for the Shambhala organization from 2007-2019, her last role being the Director of Social Engagement for Shambhala International.  Aarti currently co-owns a business, Joyful Ground which helps organizations create businesses of integrity by helping them develop cultures of authenticity through healing dynamics of race, gender, sexual orientation, classism, casteism, ableism, power dynamics, and hierarchy. In this work, Aarti uses the methods of art of hosting, interplay, ancestral healing, mindfulness, and peace circles. She has also successfully developed and facilitated meditation and peace circle restorative justice trainings for non-profits, businesses, and youth in schools throughout Chicagoland.   Aarti lives with her partner, Matt Lentz, and two cats Buttercup and Fiona. TOPICS Friendship & Interconnectedness “The Scarf Story” Shared Values of Humanity Dreaming in a Dying World What is Mindfulness? 5 Questions Segment Q1. We know that the most successful and happy people have a morning routine, what do you do each morning or evening that sets your day up for success? I usually have a coffee, then I feed the cats and then we all go outside together. I have this very wonderful garden, so we go outside and say hello to the garden and greet the morning, and then I do a little bit of writing every morning. Q2. What's your definition of Success? Finding balance. So much of this year has been figuring out how do I do want I want to do in the world, take care of myself, and live fully in my own humanity. Q3. What's your definition of Happiness? To really be deeply connected to the core of my humanity, to be fully present in my body, and to see others in that way. To see the beauty in others and the love in other beings, and to recognize and see nature for what it is. Q4. What do you know now that you wish you would have known 10 years ago? I wish I knew that slowing down would bring me more joy. Q5. What do you think is the biggest issue facing busy professionals today? Speediness! Slowing Down! The going, going, going is causing all of these things, people are tired, they are depressed and they are angry at home and it’s not working. So many people who are really speedy, aren’t really, really happy.  RESOURCES Connect with Aarti and Joyful Ground at: Website: https://www.joyfulground.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/joyfulground Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/joyful_ground/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/joyfulground Join our email list and never miss another insight at https://www.pawsconsulting.com/shownotes Learn Strategies for Overcoming Overwhelm at https://www.pawsconsulting.com/overwhelm   “This program has been approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit for veterinarians and veterinary nurses/technicians in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.” Sign up for a free Strategy Session to overcome overwhelm and get unstuck at https://www.pawsconsulting.com/podcast  Connect with Angela at www.pawsconsulting.com or on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram @DemareeDVM. How to leave a review on iTunes: Go to https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-stethoscope/id1354281411 or open iTunes. Click 'View in iTunes' (or maybe you are already there)                   Click 'Subscribe' Then Click 'Ratings and Reviews' Then Click 'Write a Review'

Me-too and the present crisis in the Shambhala Buddhist organization and its main teacher, the Sakyong Mipham.

A look at the sexual misconduct, widely disclosed this month, of the head of Shambhala International, one of the major Tibetan Buddhist lineages, and the fallout in that Sangha. The post The Latest Scandal in American Buddhism appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

This week we're talking to Chuck Lief, the president of Naropa University, and we absolutely love him. He's a great friend and a big supporter of our work, spoken at our Achieving Optimal Health Conference. We're really so grateful. He was president of the Greystone Foundation, chairman of the Board for the Social Enterprise Alliance and Shambhala International. We hope you enjoy our conversation with Chuck Lief.

This week we’re talking to Chuck Lief, the president of Naropa University, and we absolutely love him. He’s a great friend and a big supporter of our work, spoken at our Achieving Optimal Health Conference. We’re really so grateful. He was president of the Greystone Foundation, chairman of the Board for the Social Enterprise Alliance and Shambhala International. We hope you enjoy our conversation with Chuck Lief.

In what way does our ‘armor’ protect us and in what way does our armor keep us from growing? Do we wear certain armor because society expects it of us? Have we built up our armor so well that it has become a strength? Host, Mike Domitrz welcomes CAST members Alan Anderson and Darren Tipton to explore the various ways our armour show up. The answers might surprise you.   This conversation was inspired by the phrase “People make the armor from their smartness, or their anger, or their quiet, or their fear, or their being busy, or their being nice. Some people make it from a big show, always talking. Some make it by being very important.” — From Breakfast with Buddha, by Roland Merullo.   Subscribe to the Everyday Mindfulness Show.   Key Takeaways: [1:50] Mike reads a quote from Breakfast with Buddha and asks Alan about the armor we wear. [6:24] How do we mindfully address all the different armor we wear? [14:24] Who helps us protect and reinforce our armor? [22:54] Resources for discovering our armors.   Mentioned in This Episode: Landmark Worldwide   The Masks We Wear and How to Live Without Them, by Marla Sloane   Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ, by Daniel Goleman               Alan Anderson is a long-time mindfulness practitioner and teaches to a wide range of students from children to adult; from a Harley-Davidson cohort to a tent full of 200 Buddhists. He is the founder Windhorse Retreat Center, Arts & Mindfulness for Academic Progress, and teaches through Arts@Large, Growing Minds, and Shambhala International. Prior to this, he was a professional jazz musician for 20 years and toured and recorded with Paul Cebar, playing your basic New Orleans musical gumbo.   WisdomSplinter.com   Facebook.com/WisdomSplinter   Twitter.com/WisdomSplinter     Volunteerism and service transform communities and bring purpose to life! For twenty years, Darren Tipton has been challenging people to volunteer. He is the inspiration of the volunteer mobilization resource: “Kathatika” — a call to volunteer action bringing awareness of the infinite impact of volunteer service, and the co-author of the community-based engagement curriculum of Story to Service. He’s the founder of Project Humanity, a nonprofit focused on empowering women in Africa.   ProjectHumanity.com   Facebook.com/ProjectHumanity   Twitter.com/PjctHumanity     The Sponsors of This Week’s Episode: The “Can I Kiss You?” Book & Instructor’s Guide.   Zen Parenting Radio — A podcast to help you feel outstanding. Join Cathy, Todd and Mike Domitrz and other amazing experts at the Zen Parenting Conference — Be a Force for Good in Chicago on March 2nd and 3rd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it mean to be mindful? Is mindfulness a mindset, a way of life or is it a practice? Is mindfulness congruent with religion or meditation? Is mindfulness hard? Host Mike Domitrz welcomes CAST members Alan Anderson, Barry Moniak, and Holly Duckworth to explore common myths surrounding mindfulness and to share how mindfulness myths have affected their lives.    Subscribe to the Everyday Mindfulness Show.    Key Takeaways:    [1:42] Mike asks the CAST “What is the biggest myth you hear surrounding mindfulness?”  [11:07] Using images to portray mindfulness.  [18:17] What is mindful work?  [23:25] A common myth is meditating is napping.  [27:15] The CAST shares mindfulness myths that have affected them.    Mentioned in This Episode:     Emotional Intelligence, by Daniel Goleman       Alan Anderson is a long-time mindfulness practitioner, and teaches to a wide range of students from children to adult; from Harley-Davidson cohort to a tent full of 200 Buddhists. He is the founder Windhorse Retreat Center, Arts & Mindfulness for Academic Progress, and teaches through Arts@Large, Growing Minds, and Shambhala International. Prior to this, he was a professional jazz musician for 20 years and toured and recorded with Paul Cebar, playing your basic New Orleans musical gumbo.    WisdomSplinter.com    Facebook.com/WisdomSplinter    Twitter.com/WisdomSplinter      Holly Duckworth, LSP, CAE, CMP. A nationally recognized author, speaker and coach for leadership and mindfulness. She works with stressed out leaders to create profits, peace, and presence in uncertain times. Holly is a regular columnist for several publications including MeetingsNet News, and writes regularly on the future of leadership for Science of Mind magazine.    HollyDuckworth.com     Facebook.com/duckworth.holly    Twitter.com/hduckworth      Barry Moniak brings insightful experience and profound discovery to his entertaining, interactive presentations. He inspires audiences to embrace a “befriend fear” mindset to build focused, energized, synergistic winning teams. Known affectionately as the “CEO Whisperer,” Barry gets leaders to not see people as they think they are, but rather as they truly are. He identifies operational strengths and weaknesses and creates a “befriend fear” modus operandi. This is the foundation for an extraordinary, winning, synergistic culture.    Endinmind.com    Facebook.com/endinmind    Twitter.com/BarryMoniak      The Sponsors of This Week’s Episode:    Zen Parenting Radio — A podcast to help you feel outstanding.     Yes Means Yes: An Introduction to Consent and Boundaries a book for young people by Christine Babinec.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, the head of the Shambhala Buddhist lineage and Shambhala International, has a new book out called, "The Lost Art of Good Conversation: A Mindful Way to Connect with Others and Enrich Everyday Life" -- poignant for this time of deep divisions in the U.S. and abroad. Born in Bodhagaya, India but bought up in the West, Sakyong Mipham who talks about how conversation is powerful because it begins with recognizing that "there's another person" with you, and he says, as a married father of three, getting frustrated with your kids is just "part of the path."

How much attention are you paying to the number of "likes" you get on social media? Do you seek constant feedback from others to feel valued? What do you think of when you hear the word "Ego"? Is it a negative connotation? What about "Warrior"? Can a warrior be meek and still be strong? Host, Mike Domitrz, along with CAST members Alan Anderson, Rick Clemons, Barry Moniak, and Pat Corrigan Culotti investigate the quandary, “If our primary goal is to serve others, how can our ego serve us?”    The quote that inspired this conversation is “The warrior of meek has abandoned gain, victory, and fame, leaving them far behind. You are not dependent on feedback from others because you have no doubt about yourself. You do not rely on encouragement or discouragement; therefore, you also have no need to display your valor to others.” from Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior, by Chögyam Trungpa    Subscribe to the Everyday Mindfulness Show.    Mentioned in This Episode:  Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior, by Chögyam Trungpa  Brené Brown     Alan Anderson is a long-time mindfulness practitioner, and teaches to a wide range of students from children to adult; from Harley-Davidson cohort to a tent full of 200 Buddhists. He is the founder Windhorse Retreat Center, Arts & Mindfulness for Academic Progress, and teaches through Arts@Large, Growing Minds, and Shambhala International. Prior to this, he was a professional jazz musician for 20 years and toured and recorded with Paul Cebar, playing your basic New Orleans musical gumbo.   Wisdomsplinter.com   Facebook.com/WisdomSplinter/   Twitter.com/wisdomsplinter    Rick Clemons is the Author of Frankly My Dear I’m Gay, Host of The Coming Out Lounge podcast, certified life coach, TEDx Speaker, world record holder, and a guy who’s helped 1,000’s of people in over 50 countries across the globe come out of the closets of their lives to escape their bullshit, explore their fears, and elevate their f*cking self-expression.   Rickclemons.com  Facebook.com/rickclemonsofficial  Twitter.com/RickClemons    Pat Corrigan Culotti, CTI, MTF began her studies of traditional Yang-style Tai Chi and Qigong exercises in 1977, under the tutelage of world-renown instructors. Inspired by their wisdom and the healthful benefits of Tai Chi, Pat started to teach Tai Chi herself in 1981. Pat holds certification as a Master Instructor of Tai Chi Fundamentals®, from   Tricia Yu, MA, CTI, allowing her to train and certify others to teach this medically recommended movement system of tai chi.    EnhancingBalance.com   Facebook.com/EnhancingBalance   Barry Moniak brings insightful experience and profound discovery to his entertaining interactive presentations. He inspires audiences to embrace a “befriend fear” mindset to build focused, energized, synergistic winning teams. Known affectionately as the “CEO Whisperer,” Barry gets leaders to not see people as they think they are, but rather as they truly are. He identifies operational strengths and weaknesses and creates a “befriend fear” modus operandi. This is the foundation for an extraordinary, winning, synergistic culture.   Endinmind.com  Facebook.com/endinmind   Twitter.com/BarryMoniak    The Sponsor of This Week’s Episode:    The “Can I Kiss You?" Book & Instructor’s Guide from DateSafeProject.org.    Tweetables:    “Where does your ego aid you and the world?” @mindfulnessshow   “I am a vessel of humanity here to serve.” @RickClemons   “Imagine a warrior who is fearless and completely free from aggression.” @WisdomSplinter   “I take every opportunity to learn from my students. I will stop teaching if I stop learning.” — Pat Culotti. @mindfulnessshow    “If I have people around me to give me clear, valid reflection then I can temper my ego.” @barrymoniak Contact Us:   The Everyday Mindfulness Show   listen@everydaymindfulnessshow.com   Everyday Mindfulness Show on Facebook  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writing is an author’s special gift they share with the world. But does a story manifest itself, guiding an author through the process, or does an author write what is in their mind? Host, Mike Domitrz welcomes CAST members Alan Anderson, Lisa Baker King, Alexandra Folz, and Berni Xiong to discuss the origin of their creative process, and to share from which tools and resources they glean inspiration. This conversation was inspired by this quote from The Great Work of Your Life, by Stephen Cope: “Well, the book has a spine. A dharma. But you don’t know what it’s dharma is until you begin to write it. Forget about all the things you said to yourself about your book at the beginning of the project, or what you told your editor or what you wrote in your brilliant book proposal. Know the book has its own dharma which will slowly reveal itself to you. And then you have a choice. You can choose the books dharma.” Subscribe to the Everyday Mindfulness Show.  Mentioned in This Episode: The Great Work of Your Life: A Guide for the Journey to Your True Calling, by Stephen Cope Take the Stairs: 7 Steps to Achieving True Success, by Rory Vaden 750 Words Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear, by Elizabeth Gilbert “Your Elusive Creative Genius,” TED Talk by Elizabeth Gilbert Kolbe Kate Atkinson On Writing, by Stephen King   Alan Anderson is a long-time mindfulness practitioner, and teaches to a wide range of students from children to adult; from Harley-Davidson cohort to a tent full of 200 Buddhists. He is the founder Windhorse Retreat Center, Arts & Mindfulness for Academic Progress, and teaches through Arts@Large, Growing Minds, and Shambhala International. Prior to this, he was a professional jazz musician for 20 years, and toured and recorded with Paul Cebar, playing your basic New Orleans musical gumbo. WisdomSplinter.com Facebook.com/WisdomSplinter Twitter.com/WisdomSplinter   Lisa Baker-King is on a mission to connect families, celebrate children, and change companies. As the owner of L B K Kreatives, and a celebrated author, Lisa is joined by a team of ghost marketers whose primary aim is to help small businesses fantastically flourish. As ghost marketers, they are guided by the fundamental belief that business should serve our lives and our lives should not serve our businesses. Lisa celebrates mindfulness by honoring her health and fitness, and operating by standards set by her faith, which says to love above all else. YourGhostMarketer.com Facebook.com/YourGhostMarketer/ Twitter.com/URGhostMarker   Alexandra Folz is an advanced practice nurse, author, and intuitive, and has worked in the healing profession for over twenty years. Along with being the member liaison and a team leader for Building Connected Communities, she currently serves the holistic health of others through intuitive readings and counseling. Alexandra has been using her clairaudient, clairvoyant, and empathic abilities for intuitive guidance for over a decade, and she is passionate about expanding her awareness and assisting others in doing the same. Alexandra is certified in Healing Touch and Reiki, and facilitates meditative journeys at Firefly Energy Center in Gig Harbor, WA. She is a hospice volunteer and her adoration for the art of caring and healing is at the heart of all her service. AlexandraFolz.com Facebook.com/TheHeirloom Twitter.com/AlexandraFolz   Berni Xiong is The Shin Kicking Life Spark. She owns and runs Brave Bear Media, an intuitive coaching and consulting boutique helping impact-driven individuals speak up, stand out, and change the world. She is a contributing author of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Time to Thrive, and contributing writer at The Huffington Post. When she’s not kicking shins, she is hanging out at her Reiki studio in the Twin Cities. Bernixiong.com Facebook.com/BraveBearMedia/ Twitter.com/bernixiong   Contact Us: The Everyday Mindfulness Show listen@everydaymindfulnessshow.com Everyday Mindfulness Show on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host, Mike Domitrz, welcomes Alan Anderson for an enlightening conversation on mindfulness and living a life of mindfulness. Alan is an educator who has taken an unique journey over multitude of decades, including learning from some of the most renown teachers of Mindfulness in the World. Together, Alan and Mike explore mindfulness beyond yoga and meditation, the depths a person must muddle through to attain mindfulness, and how to integrate multi-dimensional mindfulness into everyday life. They also explore the ideas of current thought leaders and books to assist those at any stage of their mindfulness journey. Subscribe to the Everyday Mindfulness Show.   Key Takeaways: [2:21] In college, Alan began his quest for mindfulness while many others were experimenting with drugs. [5:10] Alan explains the difference between mindfulness and the discoveries of mindfulness? [11:06] Mike shares how a moment of mindfulness dramatically transformed his life. [14:14] Through books and retreats, Alan found his Buddhists teachers. [17:27] The key to mindfulness is, it should be part of every second of your life. [19:54] The use of sense perception is the most useful mindfulness tool Alan has ever received. [24:16] Book recommendations for people at various levels of mindfulness.   Mentioned in This Episode: Arts at Large Foundation Windhorse Retreat Center in Wisconsin Loving Bravely, by Dr. Alexandra Solomon Dr. Brené Brown Shambhala Mountain Center in Colorado Turning the Mind Into an Ally, by Sakyong Mipham Mindfulness in Action, by Chögyam Trungpa The Truth of Suffering and the Path of Liberation, by Chögyam Trungpa Acharya Fleet Maull Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche Khandro Rinpoche Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche   Alan Anderson is a long-time mindfulness practitioner, and teaches to a wide range of students from children to adult; from Harley-Davidson cohort to a tent full of 200 Buddhists. He is the founder Windhorse Retreat Center, Arts & Mindfulness for Academic Progress, and teaches through Arts@Large, Growing Minds, and Shambhala International. Prior to this, he was a professional jazz musician for 20 years and toured and recorded with Paul Cebar, playing your basic New Orleans musical gumbo. Wisdomsplinter.com Facebook.com/WisdomSplinter/ Twitter.com/wisdomsplinter   Contact Us: The Everyday Mindfulness Show listen@everydaymindfulnessshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the difference between communication when it's open and when it's closed? When our defensive barriers go up, we disconnect not only from other people, but also from our own humanity. In this program, we'll explore an innovative approach to communication and conflict resolution training that comes from the tradition of contemplative psychology and mindfulness practice, using simple methods that have profound results. Susan Gillis Chapman has over thirty years experience as a contemplative psychologist in a variety of settings, from a maximum security prison in Alaska to a buddhist monastic retreat centre in Nova Scotia. She's currently on the teaching faculty for Karuna Training, Shambhala International and GreenZone Conversations, offering workshops in Europe and North America. Her book, The Five Keys to Mindful Communication, was published in 2012 and she's currently working on her second book,The Mindful Communication Workbook. She lives with her husband in Vancouver, Canada.  

The Shambhala Sun says of this week's guest: “Rev. Danny Fisher calls himself ‘just a Buddhist minister trying to benefit beings.' Clearly, it's something he does well.” Let's Talk About It assistant producer Jesse Tanner will assist Dr. Tom in this episode as they interview one of Jesse's former professors. Rev. Danny Fisher, M.Div., D.B.S. (Cand.), is an ordained Buddhist lay minister and coordinator of the Buddhist Chaplaincy Program at University of the West (UWest), where he also serves as a teaching professor. Prior to UWest, Danny was adjunct faculty for Antioch Education Abroad's Buddhist Studies in India program. He earned his bachelor's degree in religion from Denison University, Master of Divinity from Naropa University, and is currently finishing his doctorate in Buddhist Studies at UWest. Professor Fisher is certified as a mindfulness meditation instructor by Naropa University in association with Shambhala International, serves on the advisory council for the Upaya Buddhist Chaplaincy Program, and in 2009 became the first-ever Buddhist member of the National Association of College and University Chaplains. 

Lodro Rinzler is a practitioner and teacher in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage. He currently serves as the Development Officer for Shambhala International and Interim Director of the New York Shambhala Center. Lodro’s column, What Would Sid Do, appears in the Huffington Post and on the IDP...