Supplementary Material - The Bardos in Everyday Life
Welcome to the Bardos in Everyday Life: Covid 19 Version support page. On this page, in sequential order (starting at the top with the most recent class) for each of the ten classes, you will find all the quotes, links to articles, references to books, additional material and anything else to assist you in this journey.
Exploring The Nature Of Mind And Reality With Neuroscientist Ruben Laukkonen
From a member of Night Club, a professor of psychology and perceptual science: Here are a few of my comments about your amazing conversation with Ruben: Of the burgeoning number of great talks that I have watched/heard on awakening, dialogue between science and nonduality, etc., this is the best. ...
Is the West Ready for Tantra?
The Power of Tantric Practices Tantric methods of transformation are among the most powerful means of spiritual practice ever devised. Tantra has the ability to radically transform a practitioner, and even bring about enlightenment in one lifetime. But anything that has this much power to help...
Lucid Dreaming vs. Dream Yoga: What’s the Difference?
Dream yoga teaches us how to first wake up in our dreams (same as lucid dreaming), but then extends the insights from that process to help us wake up from the dream — sometimes the nightmare — of daily life.
Interview with Clare Johnson, Phd | A Deep Dive Into The World Of Nightmares
Night Club Podcast · Interview | Clare Johnson, Phd | A Deep Dive Into The World Of Nightmares Join Clare Johnson for a deep dive into the world of nightmares, as we explore her remarkable new book, “The Art of Transforming Nightmares.” Clare proclaims that nightmares are gifts in ugly wrapping...
Interview with Krishna Das
The Role Of Sound On The Path With Kirtan Musician Krishna Das Join Andrew on this interview with Krishna Das, the renowned Kirtan musician, on a heartfelt journey into the world of devotion, and the role of sound on the path. What is Kirtan, and how does one listen to it? Can you bring music onto...
Interview with Kulreet Chaudhary
The role of sound on the path of healing and spiritual practice. As a Western physician and Ayurvedic practitioner, Dr. Chaudhary is uniquely situated to bridge the best of the ancient East with the modern West. This conversation focuses on the magic and power of mantra to wake us up spiritually,...
The Lost Art of Contemplation
This article was originally published in Tricycle: The Buddhist Review (February 1, 2021). tricycle.org. The Importance of Contemplation In today's fast-paced world, it can be challenging to slow down and contemplate. However, learning the art of contemplation can transform you from within and...
Pure Land Buddhism
In a conversation with the Venerable Thrangu Rinpoche, I had the opportunity to discuss death and dying. In the Tibetan tradition, the teachings on this topic are vast, so I asked Rinpoche what should be emphasized in presenting this material to the West. His immediate response surprised me:...
Emergency Meditations: Easy Short Meditations
Many people have a limited sense of meditation. One unexpected aspect of expanding our sense of meditation is learning how to shrink it, so to speak, into what I refer to as "Emergency Meditations." People often think that meditation only works when you engage in formal and extended practice....
