By Marianne Clyde What do we do when it looks like the world is going to hell in a hand-basket? We change our focus. Not by putting our head in the sand, but strengthening our own internal locus of control. So that rather than become part of the problem, …
Read More »The Greatest Gift – Interview with Lama Surya Das
By Janae Jean and Spencer Schluter For this interview, we had the honor to speak with Lama Surya Das, affectionately called “The Western Lama” by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Surya Das is the author of 15 books, including his most recent book, his first children’s book, The Yeti and …
Read More »Direct Pointing – Alan Watts on Zen
By Alan Watts Whether we know it or not, the “ocean” of pure consciousness perfectly accepts the stream of our thoughts and impressions all the time. At every instant, we are in complete harmony with the Tao, but an apparent discord arises when, through a wrong use of memory and …
Read More »The Wholehearted Serving – Interview with Edward Espe Brown
By Janae Jean and Spencer Schluter – For this interview, we had the honor of speaking with author, chef and Zen priest, Edward Espe Brown. Brown has authored many books on cooking, including The Tassajara Bread Book and his most recent, No Recipe: Cooking As Spiritual Practice. He was featured …
Read More »The Pendulum of Life – Interview with Anne Watts on Alan Watts
Interview By Janae Jean & Spencer Schluter – For this interview, we had the pleasure of speaking with Anne Watts, daughter of Alan Watts about her father’s work and The Collected Letters of Alan Watts. Alan Watts (1915–1973) was a renowned philosopher, Zen scholar, Episcopalian Priest, author and lecturer. The …
Read More »Seeking the Heart of Perennial Wisdom – Interview with Rabbi Rami Shapiro
by Janae Jean & Spencer Schluter – For our featured interview this month, we spoke with Rabbi Rami Shapiro. Rabbi Rami is the author of over 30 books, including his most recent, Holy Rascals. He is also the host of the podcasts Essential Conversations with Rabbi Rami and the How …
Read More »The Discipline of Letting Go – Interview with Everett Ogawa of Integral Bodywork®
Interview by: Janae Jean & Spencer Schluter This mid-month episode, we spoke with Everett Ogawa, the founder and teacher of Integral Bodywork®. Ogawa is a Certified TRE® Provider as well. He was trained in Structural Integration, Zen and martial arts. He also earned an M.A. in Buddhist and Western Psychology. …
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