What comes up when you ask yourself that age-old question, “What do I want?” Well, when it comes to how you exist in today’s world… This is never purely about the individual, is it. Perhaps you crave true community. Maybe even a special sort of community? Perhaps,...
Vulnerability isn’t easy, and it grows trust No doubt about it, it’s not easy being vulnerable. And yet that’s one of the best ways for us to grow trust in our relationships. It may seem counterintuitive that our colleagues and friends are more likely to have...
This blog post is written by Eric Smith, a Dharma student in Calgary. He shares his synopsis of Doug Duncan Sensei’s Nov 23, 2015 talk in Calgary, Karma Yoga, the Path for the Western Mind. I would like to begin by saying thank you in appreciation for the...
This interview was originally published on the website of Banyen Books & Sound, on Sept 27 2015. Banyen: What first led you to Dharma teachings? In this Banyen interview, Doug Sensei and Catherine spoke with us about their innovative teaching work, the blending of...