What is the Meaning of Life?
(Narayan was asked to respond to this question from a website entitled “Excellence …
July 2024 teacher article
It has been so joyful to celebrate moving into the Guiding Teacher role with so many of …
An Old Teaching
“From the age of six I had a mania for drawing the form of things. By the time I was …
Opening to the Hindrances
Opening to something is different than working with it. In terms of the hindrances, the …
The Freedom of Letting Go
They come unbidden in the night. They sneak in uninvited during the day. They seem to have …
Peacemaking: The Practice of Non-Harm
“Aware of the suffering caused by the destruction of life, I am committed to cultivating …
What is the place of a Dharma Center in these times?
The new year reminds us of one of the most heartening and beautiful teachings, which is …
Let’s Get Out of Here
Some years ago, I came upon research that looked at a large sample of films. It found that …
Equanimity and Compassion as Guiding Lights
As devotees to the truth of things, as those on a path of compassion and awakening, it …
Explorations in Practice
A few weeks ago, I taught an all-day Beginners’ Workshop at CIMC. It was encouraging to be …
The Unfolding of The Noble Eightfold Path
Just about everybody begins practicing The Noble Eightfold Path with some misconceptions …
Reflections on CIMC
“To affect the quality of the day, that is the highest of arts.”—Thoreau One week and 38 …