BONUS Chakras and the Shadow Before Psychology

By on October 22nd, 2021

We hope you enjoy this soundbite from Doug ‘Qapel’ Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei on how Buddhism worked with the shadow before modern psychology existed to name this aspect of our psyche.  And a note of clarification: In the talk, you’ll hear Qapel and Sensei...

Unchain Yourself: The Benefits of Spiritual Awakening

By on October 11th, 2019

The perks of becoming more conscious. In this talk Doug and Catherine explore the process of spiritual awakening and its many benefits. They discuss how it leads to greater freedom and control in our lives, makes us less subject to old habits and conditioning, and...

The Four Impediments to Awakening (Part 3 of 3)

By on June 9th, 2010

Part 3: Wake Up, Little Suzy Teachings based on the book “Gems of Dharma, Jewels of Freedom” by Gampopa. Your preferences are shaped, formed by conditioning. Ultimately everything is insubstantial and you need to see that. — Your parents have done...

The Four Impediments to Awakening (Part 2 of 3)

By on May 4th, 2010

Transcend the constant seeking of satisfaction Teachings based on the book “Gems of Dharma, Jewels of Freedom” by Gampopa. We are constantly seeking satisfaction. Merely accepting the cycle of getting temporary satisfaction and then seeking again is...