David Nichtern photo by Riley Smoller Creativity, Spirituality & Making a Buck In Buddhism everything has a place—a tidy system of labeling each element of the human experience (and beyond). That includes thoughts, senses, emotions, and stages of life (and death). It’s no surprise that the very first speech the Buddha gave included [...]
The Miracles of Bhuta Shuddhi When we look at what determines health and well-being, we may think in terms of our diet or weight, the amount of exercise we engage in, or the results of our medical tests. We may control our diet, exercise, or take medications to manage our health but health can also [...]
As a mystic, I have been receiving information and guidance from the angels since I was a young girl. As I watch the news, I see a world of souls searching to make sense of the daily Surprise that is thrown upon us. In a recent meditation, The Archangels (the architects of the Heavenly [...]
With the International Day of Peace fast approaching, which is a United Nations-sanctioned holiday celebrated annually on 21 September, let’s take a deeper dive into what peace means to you and how you can become peaceful. Sadhguru, yogi, mystic, visionary, and the foremost authority on yoga, offers insight into why peace of mind is the [...]
Meditation Photo by Sej Saraiya Mahasivratri is a Path of the Inner Pilgrimage of Practice Mahasivratri is a significant spiritual festival observed by millions across India. This time is dedicated to Lord Siva, who destroys everything that is limited. Mahasivratri holds the blessings of the unlimited, the Spirit. Lord Siva (Shiva in North [...]
The Practices of Inner Engineering Support Achieving Goals It’s that time of the year again. Amidst the festivities and the shopping, there is a New Year’s resolution gaining resolve somewhere in the back of your mind. As you’re thinking of working towards creating a better you, consider a choice that can empower you to achieve [...]
The Thoughts that Arise in Mediation “Oh my God, it is such a relief to just sit down for a minute.” “F**K, there are a million thoughts flying everywhere.” “All I can think about is all the unfinished stuff on my to-do list.” “This can’t be right. All I can feel is the pressure [...]
Duncan Trussell and David Nichtern at Samarasa Center in Los Angeles While on retreat with Ram Dass in Maui, popular podcaster Duncan Trussell came to a realization. “I don’t really know how to meditate.” So he sat down with David Nichtern, author, musician, and a senior meditation teacher in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage [...]
Get Your Fundamentals Right with Inner Engineering How to Deal with Relationships https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dl8MUnLfEsk&t=1s With the stresses of modern life, it isn’t always easy to nurture deep, meaningful connections with others. In fact, research shows that Americans today are more disconnected from their family, friends, and neighbors than ever before. It indicates that people are [...]
Nature is the Ultimate Teacher Today’s lesson is simple: Step outside and learn from the ultimate teacher. Nature is our guiding light when it comes to cycles and rhythms. She functions under a perfect ebb and flow of counterbalancing principles. Heat and cold balance with light and dark. Growth and decay are fully realized in [...]