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Pathways for March 26, 2023: The Other Side of Nothing – Brad Warner

Brad Warner’s book The Other Side of Nothing untangles the mystery of nonduality–the realization that everything in the universe forms a single, integrated gestalt–and attempts to explain it in plain English. Read More & Listen »

Pathways for Sept. 4, 2022: The Trauma of Everyday Life – Mark Epstein

Trauma does not just happen to a few unlucky people; it is the bedrock of our psychology. Renowned psychiatrist and author Mark Epstein uncovers the transformational potential of trauma, revealing how it can be used for the mind’s own development. Read More & Listen »

Pathways for Aug. 7, 2022: Ready – David Richo

At various times, we have all stayed too long in what doesn’t work. But when do you know you’re ready to move on? In Ready, author David Richo combines psychological and Buddhist practices, to help us open to our own perfect timing for the big decisions in life. Read More & Listen »

Pathways for Jan. 17, 2021: Unreasonable Joy

If you’re on a journey of self-discovery, author Turiya reminds us that Enlightenment is real and available to every one of us. Her book can guide the reader into an understanding of how to be from suffering. Read More & Listen »

Mad Monk Manifesto

Monk Yun Rou is the author of the new book, Mad Monk Manifesto: A prescription for Evolution, Revolution, and Global Awakening. Yun Rou (whose name means ‘Soft Cloud’) has been called the new Alan Watts. Born Arthur Rosenfeld in New York City, … Read More & Listen »

What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully

Frank Ostaseski is the author of the new book, The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully. Frank is a Buddhist teacher, international lecturer and a leading voice in end-of-life care. In 1987, he co-founded of the

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Tibetan Buddhism, reincarnation

The venerated Khangser Rinpoche was born in Katmandu, Nepal in 1975. At the age of 5, he was recognized as the reincarnation of 7th Khangser Rinpoche who had been one of

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Clearing Emotional Clutter

Donald Altman is the author of Clearing Emotional Clutter: Mindfulness practices for letting go of what’s blocking your fulfillment and transformation, as well as several other books about mindfulness. He is a practicing psychotherapist and former Buddhist monk. An award-winning writer and … Read More & Listen »

The Path to Awakening

Our guest this week on Pathways is Shamar Rinpoche, author of the new book, The Path to Awakening: How Buddhism’s Seven Points of Mind Training Can Lead You to a Life of Enlightenment and Happiness. He is the 14th Shamarpa. Born in … Read More & Listen »

Mapping the Dharma: A Concise Guide to the Middle Way of the Buddha

Paul Gerhards is author of the book, Mapping the Dharma: A Concise Guide to the Middle Way of the Buddha. Paul Gerhards has been studying and practicing Buddhism for more than 10 years. His principal course of study is Theravada, the school … Read More & Listen »

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