Wimberley Valley Yoga & Meditation

The PBS series by Bill Moyers featuring Joseph Campbell was a turning point in my life - the single most pivotal moment, hands down.

The Power of Myth opened the world to me and launched the journey of this lifetime.

Have you considered your 5 dinner party guests? Joseph Campbell is solidly on my list.

How about you? Who are your five?

If you haven’t watched this, I encourage you to do so. Then let’s talk!

Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth with Bill Moyers Mythologist Joseph Campbell explores what enduring myths can tell us about our lives.

This is the most beautiful thing I've heard in a while.💞

https://youtu.be/Zb4sIiGLXvc?si=LgUf-1Cn36AH_NvJ

Here's a great sutta-study course for anyone interested in exploring the Buddhist approach to anger, death, progress and more. Buddhists texts are full of relatable stories and similes that make these concepts accessible. This teacher is one of my core teachers and I wholeheartedly recommend. It's a relatively short online course with readings, practices, and weekly Zoom talks and discussion groups. Let me know if you have questions - would love for you to join us!

✨ Timeless Wisdom for Modern Times ✨

The Buddha’s teachings come alive through similes and stories that speak directly to our lives—rivers and mountains, lions and turtles, seeds and sandcastles.

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Join Shaila Catherine, renowned teacher and author, for "Timeless Wisdom: Exploring Buddhist Teachings through Similes and Stories" (Oct 26–Dec 14, online). In this 8-week program, you’ll explore how ancient images illuminate the path of freedom through study, meditation, and reflection. Come together with fellow practitioners in a supportive online sangha.

📅 Registration closes Friday, Oct 24 at noon ET. Don’t miss this opportunity.

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I have to share this perfect rendition of the Heart Sutra in Sanskrit. Beautiful and moving.

Buddhist Heart Sutra in Sanskrit Click on CC at bottom of video for Sanskrit Subtitles (in roman script) for you to chant along to Beautiful translation by Thich Nhat Hanh and more informati...

Theravada Buddhism teaches that equanimity allows us to be present with emotions without being swamped by them. "Freedom is the essence of equanimity" - Sharon Salzberg

Equanimity is not indifference. It is about finding balance: clearly seeing what is present, accepting it without attachment or aversion, and responding with perspective and wisdom.

This course starts tomorrow. https://www.sharonsalzberg.com/equanimity I'd love for you to join me and engage in discussion.