63. Waking up Into Now with David Nichtern

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My guest on this episode is my current meditation teacher David Nichtern, founder of Dharma Moon. David is a senior teacher in the lineage of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. This tradition combines a contemporary, secular approach to meditation with the ancient practices and philosophies of Tibetan Buddhism. David is also a four-time Emmy winner and two-time Grammy nominee, and a successful entrepreneur with over 40 years of experience integrating spiritual practice and everyday living. He is the author of Awakening From The Daydream; Re-imaging The Buddha’s Wheel of Life and Creativity Spirituality and Making A Buck and hosts a podcast with the same name. The episode goes into the importance of mindfulness and meditation in everyday life and how practicing it leads to personal transformation and growth. A few of the topics include: The importance of having a regular meditation practice and how it can help with stress and anxiety The concept of "enlightenment" and how it is often misunderstood The “vital point” of actually practicing meditation and a few vital points from David’s teacher Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche The role of chaos and disruption in spiritual growth and development Jonathan’s reflections on his experience in the Dharma Moon Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training Information about the upcoming mindfulness meditation teacher training program offered by Dharma Moon, some of the major topics of study and the secular approach to mindfulness To learn more about the upcoming Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training offered by Dharma Moon go to https://www.dharmamoon.com/mindfulness-meditation-teacher-training You are also invited to a free Dharma Talk between David and Professor Robert Thurman on mindfulness coming up on June 6 - registration at https://www.dharmamoon.com/info-session#registration For more information about Dharma Moon’s program email [email protected]  About the Host: For more information about Jonathan's work and get your FREE guide to using Breathwork for Integration go to: http://beacons.ai/bluemagicalchemy  Jonathan Schecter is a transformation and integration coach, certified breathwork facilitator and mindfulness teacher and Somatic Experiencing Professional in training. His work centers around helping clients find clarity in their mind, and safety in their body, so that they can unlock lasting change in their work with mushrooms. He helps clients learn to use their breath to build awareness, regulate their nervous system and connect to their inner intelligence. The methods he uses in coaching are the same ones he’s used to transform his own life. #mindfulness #meditation #buddhism #transformation #personaldevelopment

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