Rediscovering the Essence: A Buddhist Meditation Teacher’s Reflection on the Spiritual Depths of Yoga

In the luminous tapestry of my journey, I once walked the path of a yoga teacher, where the essence of yoga extended far beyond the physical postures. It was a holistic tapestry woven with threads of pranayamas, yoga nidra, relaxation, nourishing foods, mind training, purification, and meditation. Each element harmoniously contributed to the completeness ofContinue reading “Rediscovering the Essence: A Buddhist Meditation Teacher’s Reflection on the Spiritual Depths of Yoga”

Challenges with bringing the Dharma to the West, Part 1

After some years of studying, receiving empowerments, and being close to the masters in India and Nepal, in particular my main Lama, the Gyalwa Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje, I went back to the West with his blessing. At first, I came to live in New York, at Karma Triyana Dharma Chakra, the Gyalwa Karmapa’s mainContinue reading “Challenges with bringing the Dharma to the West, Part 1”

Challenges with bringing the Dharma to the West

After some years of studying, receiving empowerments, and being close to the masters in India and Nepal, in particular my main Lama, the Gyalwa Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje, I went back to the West with his blessing. At first, I came to live in New York, at Karma Triyana Dharma Chakra, the Gyalwa Karmapa’s mainContinue reading “Challenges with bringing the Dharma to the West”