Moving from Self to Service When we aren’t meditating or working, what are we doing? Too often we are focused on ego preferences – the food we like, the people we like, the movies we like or dislike. But moving one’s focus from self, to service, is fundamental...
Why have a spiritual practice? It is to discover what human consciousness is capable of. The Purpose of Spiritual Practice: Why bother, why meditate, train and devote your life to spiritual growth? In this video, Dharma Teachers Doug Duncan & Catherine Pawasarat...
Astro Dharma: Key parts of your astrology chart for relationships In this video, Dharma Teacher Catherine Pawasarat Sensei shares some Astro Dharma (dharma and astrology) tips for relationships. How can you use astrology to aid in your practice of Dharma and...
How do we heal the splits within? In this 5 minute podcast episode, Achariya Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei elaborate on this question. They share that complete or wholesome effort is when we are in the moment and not distracted by conflicting emotions or...
Study nature and consciousness to inform your vision and career Catherine Sensei begins this episode explaining, “The natural cycles of nature are in essence the same as the natural cycles of dharma, karma and consciousness.” There’s a natural wisdom...
Rekindling the Western Mysteries Tradition The West has a powerful tradition of spiritual awakening that doesn’t get as much press as Eastern meditative paths. Western meditations are creative and imaginative. Through practices such as Star Group we can direct...
Embarking on the Hero’s Journey Entering into the journey of self-exploration calls for a hero. In studying the Western Mysteries, this journey is called the hero’s journey. “To will, to know, to dare and to be silent”, therein lie the instructions for this...
Money Worries? Be Generous. Have you ever felt like you just don’t have enough money? Do you suffer from money worries? You’ve sold your belongings online, took on some extra work and cut back on your spending. And yet, you still feel like you don’t...
Perfect generosity and all the paramis follow In this podcast, Achariya Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei expand on the six perfections (Paramis) of Generosity, Discipline, Acceptance, Effort, Concentration, Insight and share “If you can perfect generosity,...