Reflections of a Former Buddhist Monk

An episode of the Living Yoga with Darren Main podcast, hosted by Darren Main, titled "Reflections of a Former Buddhist Monk" was published on June 7, 2007 and runs 28 minutes.

June 7, 2007 ·28m · Living Yoga with Darren Main

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Summary

Lance Centanni-Sachs an twenty-four year old American who spent several years in a Tibetan Buddhist monastery. Like may westerners who are involved in Buddhist meditation and yoga, he felt drawn to travel to India. What sets him apart is that he took vows and lived as a monk. Now he is back in San Francisco. In this podcast he shares his fascinating story about self-discovery and spiritual grow in the mountains of northern India and Nepal. Contact LanceSync With Your iPod Resources Kopan Monastery Tushita MonasteryBooksHow to Meditate by Kathleen McDonaldThe Essential Nectar by Geshe RabtenThe Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path of Enlightenment by Tsong-Kha-Pa

Episode Description

Lance Centanni-Sachs an twenty-four year old American who spent several years in a Tibetan Buddhist monastery. Like may westerners who are involved in Buddhist meditation and yoga, he felt drawn to travel to India. What sets him apart is that he took vows and lived as a monk. Now he is back in San Francisco. In this podcast he shares his fascinating story about self-discovery and spiritual grow in the mountains of northern India and Nepal.

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Resources
Kopan Monastery
Tushita Monastery
Books
How to Meditate by Kathleen McDonald
The Essential Nectar by Geshe Rabten
The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path of Enlightenment by Tsong-Kha-Pa

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