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Oct 29, 2017

Bringing Awareness to Attention

Now, I’ve already shared with you that the most important thing in understanding the mind is understanding that there is a clear separation between awareness and mind. Once you’ve understood that you are not the mind but rather you are pure awareness moving through different areas of the mind, then the next step is to control where awareness goes. The first step in doing this is bringing awareness...

Aug 21, 2017 Podcasts & Videos

What is the best time to meditate?

I am often asked, "What is the best time to meditate?" The best time to meditate is in the morning as soon as you wake up. Don’t look at your phone, don’t check your email, don’t listen to news, don’t go on social media. Take a shower, put on fresh clothes, and go straight to med
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Jun 25, 2017 Meditation

Meditation is a Fine Art

Meditation is a fine art and we need to treat it that way. We need to treat it the same way we would treat learning any art form. If we wanted to learn the piano, we would not take a 12-week course hoping at the end of the 12 weeks that we would be able to play the piano like a m
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Jun 13, 2017 Meditation

Meditation is a Scart

Meditation is a Scart. Scart is a word I coined to refer to something that is a science and an art, hence ScArt. Meditation is a combination of science and art. A science, because it requires a systematic goal-orientated approach based on a solid understanding of the process. And
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Dec 19, 2016 Spiritual Adventures

A life-transforming journey awaits you

Every year I conduct a retreat in Asia which is open to the public. These journeys are opportunities for people to get away from their daily routines, study with me in a deeper way and embark on a journey of self-transformation. In February of 2017 I'll be guiding a group of ind
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Nov 18, 2014 Spiritual Adventures

Yoga & Meditation Retreat in North India, March 2015

Join me on a transformative yoga and meditation retreat in North India next March 2015. This spiritual adventure will focus on learning the foundations of both yoga and meditation while exploring one of the most exquisite the parts of the world where these practices began. This
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Oct 15, 2014 Speaking

The Art of Charm: Monk with a Macbook

I recently did an interesting interview with Jordan Harbinger of “The Art of Charm.” I spoke a bit about my journey to becoming a monk, life in the monastery and then we had a great discussion about relationships, energy and the importance of knowing your path in life. I expla
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