For the first time ever, you can join Oprah and Eckhart Tolle “live” on the web via a worldwide classroom . If you missed any of the classes, you can simply follow my link to the New Earth downloads on Oprah.com. and can download webcast videos, audio files or transcripts and take them with you wherever you go.

You can even subscribe to iTunes and have them automatically download each week.

Eckhart’s last book The Power of Now, is also truly a must read.

Intrigued about this state of mind, I did some research and learned that Yoga Nidra is a universally known feature of deep sleep where there are no images in the mind. It is a conscious but deep sleep. I came to learn that lucky for me and my random Cd purchase, that Rod Stryker is widely considered to be one of the pre-eminent yoga and meditation teachers in the United States.

Yoga Nidra is very well documented and eons old. Another expert source, Swami J, came up in my intense Google search and I recommend visiting his website for more detailed background and historical information on the subject. The Swami’s site that is packed with information, just reading it can put you into a state of total relaxation.

I ran into my favorite Buddhist nun on the streets of NY ( what are the chances of that) , she was carrying an eight foot White Tara dressed in her super styling robe. Tsoglam has a unique ability to communicate the principles and practices of Buddhism and makes them relevant for the average “layperson” and inspiring to those who are more knowledgeable. She offers insights that can apply to the lifestyles of busy urbanites that can be applied with ease. She describes her upcoming series as ..

The Confidence To Change :
“The purpose of practicing Buddhist meditation is to change who we are…to improve who we are. In this series we will develop deep insights into our true nature and through this we will naturally acquire confidence in our potential for transformation. Combining this confidence with Buddhist spiritual practice will enable us to become the person we truly wish to be. ”

Chakrasambara Meditation Center:
http://www.meditationinnewyork.org/mcnj-hoboken-hudson.php

The book that we reference in the series:

Transform Your Life: A Blissful Journey by Kelsang Gyatso
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0948006757

The Buddha (ca. 560-480 B.C), born Siddhatta Gotama, left his wife, his young child, and his prominent social caste in his late twenties and embarked upon a new life of spiritual enlightenment. He went into the woods to begin years of profound contemplation and teachings that became the basis for the Buddhist philosophy.

World-renowned religious thinker Karen Armstrong provides a fascinating portrait of the Buddha and analyzes what made him pursue a life of spirituality. She assesses his enduring influence and considers Buddhism in the context of various world religions today.

Ms. Armstrong, a former Roman Catholic nun, is the author of the bestselling The Battle for God and A History of God. This lecture was given at the Smithsonian in March of 2001.

http://smithsonianassociates.org/programs/Armstrong/armstrong.asp

http://http://www.lime.com/meditation_room

“It isn’t the things that happen to us in our lives that cause us to suffer, it’s how we relate to the things that happen to us that causes us to suffer.” Pema Chodron

Pema was also part of the PBS Series Faith and Reason moderated by Bill Moyers , you can see hear her interview in full and explore other great thinkers.
http://www.pbs.org/moyers/faithandreason/portraits_chodron.html