Zen Commuter

Kaia Fischer and Mindy Newman wrote a great article that talks about compassion and Karma, and it's a great way to end Tricycle Week.

Today I share with you a great interview with Bikkhu Bodhi who talks about the significance of referring to the Buddha as "The Enlightened One" as opposed to "The Awakened One".  Come listen

In meditation there are many focuses, the breath or a mantra to name a few.  But as Pamela White explains, listening to someone speak with complete mindfulness is a perfect way to enjoy a conversation.

I used to think that being Buddhist was a similar experience for everyone; a sangha a retreat for all people.  Today I share an interview by James Shahhen who talks with editors of the Anthology Black and Buddhist, Pamela Ayo Yetunde and Cheryl A. Giles

It's a brand new week of Tricycle, the Buddhist magazine.  I have chosen some outstanding articles to read that help us understand the nature of Buddhism in our daily lives.  Today is a great start with Norman Fischer as he talks about the impossibility of fear in the present moment.

Today I wanted to take a moment to answer a question that I listener posed to me over the weekend. I let them know that the question they had might be one that many people have. So today they graciously agreed to let me share it with you.

Most meditators start off their sessions taking nice deep breaths, which is good. Those same people bring their attention back to the breath when their mind wanders.  Why is that? Let's talk about it.

Today I bring you the much anticipated author of the book Gift of the Body.  Jonathan Goldman and I will talk about all things chakra, compassion and compassion.  Come listen.

There are many things to think about when you are getting ready to meditate.  Today I want to talk about the important, but lesser considered aspects of meditating.

In anticipation of my interview with Jonathan Goldman that comes out on Monday, I wanted to share a bit of his book with you today.