Conversation with Samuel Bercholz, founder of Shambhala Publications and my meditation teacher, Part Three

Send us Fan MailIn Part Three of my conversation with my longtime teacher and spiritual friend Sam Bercholz, we talk about the strange and wonderful ways teachers can enter our lives, and how meditation can help us become more receptive to what is already here. We talk about devotion, wakefulness, Buddhist deities, and faith as something we investigate and put into practice rather than simply believe.Highlights:How Sam and I became spiritual friends more than 30 years agoRecognizing a teacher through experience rather than analysisHow meditation can make space for clearer seeingDeities as expressions of awakened qualitiesFaith as investigation, verification, and practiceWhy the Dharma is about waking up, not self-improvementMentioned in this episode Rude Awakenings: An Unconventional Guide to the Buddhist Path by Samuel Bercholz Watch this episode on video If you’d like to watch the podcast, the video version is here.My new book is now available - in print, e-book, and in audio formats Inexplicable Magic: Meditation for Mystics, is available for purchase. Explore the spiritual path through 7 principles which run counter to conventional wisdom on mindfulness. Learn more and buy your copy here.If you enjoyed this episode:Please rate, review, and share it with a friend who’s curious about mindfulness, spiritual commitment, or the Buddhist path.For more on Buddhist teachings and how our humanity isn’t necessarily in our way, sign up for my free weekly newsletter or join the Open Heart Project sangha for more connection with community and with me.If this podcast has been meaningful to you, it would be great if you would subscribe, give it a five star rating and share it with a friend. To join or learn more about The Open Heart Project please visit openheartproject.com.Thoughts? Email us at info@susanpiver.comProduced by Citizens of SoundMusic by: Derek O'Brien ©Open Heart Project