Everyone reading this is aware that we live in a society that is pervasively capitalistic. Merriam Webster defines capitalism as an “economic system characterized by private or corporate ownership of capital goods, by investments that are determined by private...
Isn’t meditation supposed to make it all work? We’ve all been there. We’ve worked to establish a regular meditation practice to gain deeper insights, cultivate bliss, and clear our minds and hearts from distractions. It’s a wonderful thing. Our day goes more...
The environment isn’t just ‘out there’, it includes our minds How fortunate we are to live in a time when so many of us are asking, what can I do to support the health of the environment that sustains us? “It’s compelling to consider that our minds...
As I am getting ready to leave Clear Sky Retreat Center after being part of the Karma Yoga team, Cata and Sensei discuss with me some of the biggest challenges to maintaining an ongoing practice of Karma Yoga, or meditation in action through service. Their teaching...
The Beauty of Dharma Training This is the last chapter of The Dharma of Work, following on from (Part One), (Part Two) and (Part Three). One of the many reasons we support Dharma Training is because, when done well, it also leads to business and personal success. You...
Dharma Training, Engagement and Social Business This is a continuation of The Dharma of Work (Part One) and (Part Two) The values from our social & work training apply to spiritual training Any good spiritual training incorporates the training that has already...
Or Getting Paid to Undertake Spiritual Training This is a continuation of The Dharma of Work (Part One). We propose that it’s possible to craft a virtual monastery amidst daily life, the workplace and career. In this context, spiritual training is conducive to our...
Or getting paid to undertake spiritual training Spiritual training Historically, spiritual training took place almost exclusively within the monastery or convent. Nowadays few of us spiritual practitioners enter that kind of orthodox context. What then? We suggest...
In a physical monastery everyone knows where you are with your body, speech and mind. But in our modern lives we can’t always be in the same place to practice with our community. Catherine Pawasarat talks about the concept of a virtual monastery. Watch the...
Dharma training is a process of how to use mundane tasks as a vehicle to become more disciplined, open hearted, clear and compassionate. In this video, Catherine Pawasarat explains why training is so important and how it is central to overcoming suffering. Hear how...
