Creativity, Spirituality & Making a Buck with David Nichtern

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David Nichtern, founder of Dharma Moon, is a senior Buddhist teacher who has been practicing and teaching meditation for over 40 years.

He was one of the initial American students of renowned meditation master Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and studied closely with him soon after his arrival in the United States in 1970. He is also a business consultant with companies creating a variety of offerings integrating meditation in a larger health and well-being context – including Goldman Sachs, Journey Meditation, Creative Live, True Nature Meditation (Tokyo), Balanced Athlete, The Center for Health & Healing, Om Births, and Kobre & Kim law firm among others.

He has been featured in The New York Times, FOX News, Netflix's The Midnight Gospel, Huffington Post, The Buddhist Geeks podcast, Duncan Trussell Family Hour Podcast, Pete Holmes' You Made it Weird Podcast, and many others. David is the author of the critically acclaimed Awakening From the Daydream: Reimagining The Buddha’s Wheel of Life and his recently released Creativity, Spirituality & Making a Buck. He mentors individual students both in person and online, and leads meditation teacher training programs around the world.

David is also a multiple Grammy-nominated and Emmy award-winning musician. He has recorded and played with Stevie Wonder, Christopher Guest, Jerry Garcia, Lana Del Rey, Maria Muldaur, Paul Simon and many others. Among his many credits in records, film and TV, David wrote the classic song “Midnight at the Oasis” and has produced multiple records for and periodically tours with Grammy-nominated kirtan artist Krishna Das.

Creativity Spirituality & Making A Buck with David Nichtern highlights creative people who share a passion for integrating their livelihood with their personal well-being and spiritual life. David hosts in-depth conversations with artists, musicians, comedians, authors, and thought leaders about life, creative pursuits, meditation, and how to build a sustainable business doing what you love.

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71 episodes

Ep. 50 – A Mindful Approach to Panic Disorder with Dan Harris

Discussing his experience with Panic Disorder, Dan Harris describes the tools that have helped him move from resistance to acceptance. TODAY'S PODCAST IS SPONSORED BY BETTERHELP. CLICK TO RECEIVE 10% OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH WITH YOUR OWN LICENSED PROFESSIONAL THERAPIST: BETTERHELP.COM/BEHERENOW http://betterhelp.com/beherenow In this episode, David and Dan dive into: How Dan went from experiencing panic attacks to finding meditation Dan’s definition of happiness Stabilizing our well-being The compounding effect of meditation practice Navigating difficult external experiences Working on a loving-kindness practice Pith instructions from spiritual teachers Allowing feelings instead of resisting The fear of death and all pervasive suffering Temporal experiences and observing the pause of time Impermanence and not taking everything so seriously Equanimity and looking at our emotions as passing weather GRAB YOUR COPY OF THE 10TH-ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF DAN'S BOOK, HERE https://www.harpercollins.com/products/10-happier-10th-anniversary-dan-harris?variant=41074377523234 TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF MEDITATION IN HIS LIFE. About Dan Harris: Dan Harris is an author, podcaster, and a retired American journalist for ABC News. He was an anchor for Nightline and co-anchor of the weekend edition of Good Morning America. After an on-air panic attack, Dan dedicated himself to meditation and spreading the word about its benefits. His “10% Happier” podcasts feature interviews with other meditators. Dan’s book, 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Really Works – a True Story, was published in March 2014. “PANIC IS JUST A SET OF PHYSICAL SENSATIONS, WHICH AS A PANIC SUFFERER, I HAVE EXPERIENCED COUNTLESS TIMES AND ALWAYS SURVIVED. SO, IT’S OKAY, JUST LET IT GO. LET THE SENSATIONS BE THERE, IT’S OKAY TO FEEL IT. WHAT IS MAKING IT WORSE IS MY RESISTANCE TO IT.” – DAN HARRIS See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1h 3m
Mar 15, 2024
Ep. 49 – The Mind-Body Interplay with Dr. Sarà King

Examining the interplay between mind and body, neuroscientist Dr. Sarà King and David Nichtern talk trauma, dream-work, and the sense of self. DAVID AND DR. SARÀ TRAVERSE THESE TOPICS: __ __ ABOUT DR. SARÁ KING: Dr. Sará King is a UCLA-trained neuroscientist, political and learning scientist, social entrepreneur, public speaker, and yoga and mindfulness meditation instructor. She has over 20 years of experience as a research scientist, and specializes in the study of the relationship between mindfulness, complementary alternative medicine, and social justice. She is the scientific consultant for Peace in Schools, a dharma teacher with Presence Collective, a Postdoctoral Fellow in Neurology, and the founder of MindHeart Consulting, a scientific consultancy offering seminars, research and development, and trauma healing circles. KEEP UP WITH DR. KING ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mindheartcollective/ OR HERE https://mindheartconsulting.com/about/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1h 21m
Dec 28, 2023
Ep. 48 – The Relative and The Absolute with Rabbi Dr. Jay Michaelson

Focusing on the relative and absolute, Rabbi Dr. Jay Michaelson and David Nichtern explore mindfulness, mysticism, and more. DAVID AND JAY SPEND THIS EPISODE DISCUSSING: - Jay’s interdisciplinary background and seizing the day - Mindfulness and Jewish mysticism - Spiritual and Sensual Exploration - Relying on a joyful state of mind - The intersection of psychedelics and spirituality - The sweet spot between contemplative practice and engaged activism - Economics, politics, and the elites - Bliss states and relative experiences - Neurodiversity and the Enneagram - Generational shifts of awareness http://dharmamoon.com/ebook “In my actual life, having those relative experiences enables me to touch into the absolute in the midst of daily life. That’s especially true with the dharmic use of psychedelics. The experience itself, especially if it’s a long experience, has its own teaching, and it’s possible to train the mind to remember.” – Rabbi Dr. Jay Michaelson See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1h 17m
Nov 28, 2023
Ep. 47 – We Were Made for These Times with Kaira Jewel Lingo

Mindfulness teacher, Kaira Jewel Lingo, chats with David Nichtern about the power of spiritual community and self-assessment. TODAY'S PODCAST IS SPONSORED BY BETTERHELP. CLICK TO RECEIVE 10% OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH WITH YOUR OWN LICENSED PROFESSIONAL THERAPIST: BETTERHELP.COM/BEHERENOW http://betterhelp.com/beherenow In this episode, David and Kaira discuss: __ __ Discover the transformative practice of teaching mindfulness in a new FREE 30-page ebook by Senior Buddhist teacher and Emmy award-winning musician, DAVID NICHTERN.  With its blend of humor, wisdom, and accessible approach, ebook is a must-read for anyone interested in sharing the life-changing practices of mindfulness with others. http://dharmamoon.com/ebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1h 1m
Nov 09, 2023
Ep. 46 – Joining Heaven and Earth

DAVID NICHTERN EXPLORES HOW MINDFULNESS MEDITATION IS THE PRIMARY TOOL ON OUR JOURNEY OF JOINING HEAVEN AND EARTH, WHICH ARE OUR HIGHEST ASPIRATIONS AND OUR DAY-TO-DAY PRACTICALITIES. This episode is taken from one of David’s Dharma Moon Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training https://www.dharmamoon.com/mindfulness-meditation-teacher-training sessions. The Intro to Mindfulness and the Path of Meditation https://www.dharmamoon.com/intro-to-mindfulness program, which serves as the foundation for the next Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training, begins on October 13th. To learn more, register now for a free online talk, Teaching Mindfulness Meditation and the Role of the Teacher https://www.dharmamoon.com/info-session, with David Nichtern and Robert Thurman on Tuesday, August 22nd. TODAY'S PODCAST IS SPONSORED BY BETTERHELP. CLICK TO RECEIVE 10% OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH WITH YOUR OWN LICENSED PROFESSIONAL THERAPIST: BETTERHELP.COM/BEHERENOW http://betterhelp.com/beherenow In this episode, David explores: __ __ About David Nichtern: David Nichtern, founder of Dharma Moon https://www.dharmamoon.com/, is a senior Buddhist teacher who has been practicing and teaching meditation for over 40 years. He was one of the initial American students of renowned meditation master Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and studied closely with him soon after his arrival in the United States in 1970. He is also a business consultant with companies creating a variety of offerings integrating meditation in a larger health and well-being context. David is also a multiple Grammy-nominated and Emmy award-winning musician. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

33m
Aug 18, 2023
Ep. 45 – In Tune with Richard Wolf

David is joined by Emmy Award-winning composer, author, multi-Platinum record producer and songwriter Richard Wolf for a conversation about music, mindfulness, and success.  JOIN DAVID NICHTERN AND ROBERT THURMAN ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 22ND TO DISCUSS TEACHING MEDITATION AND FIND OUT MORE ABOUT DHARMA MOON AND TIBET HOUSE'S RENOWNED MINDFULNESS MEDITATION TEACHER TRAINING: FREE ONLINE TALK https://www.dharmamoon.com/beherenow In this episode, Matt joins David to discuss: __ __ Links From This Episode: __ __ “IT’S NOT ABOUT YOUR EGO WHEN YOU’RE MAKING MUSIC. IT’S NOT ABOUT YOU. IT’S ABOUT THE MUSIC. IF YOU’RE TRYING TO PERFORM, YOU WANT TO JUST HAVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE POSSIBLE. IF YOU’RE WRITING MUSIC, YOU JUST WANT TO TAKE THE SONG WHERE THE SONG WANTS TO GO. YOU WANT TO HELP IT GO. IT’S NOT ABOUT YOUR SELF-REFERENTIAL AGENDA; IT’S ABOUT THE MUSIC.  IT’S NOT ABOUT YOU, AND SO YOU’RE TRANSCENDING YOURSELF.” – RICHARD WOLF About Richard Wolf: Richard “Wolfie” Wolf is an Emmy Award ™ winning composer, multi-Platinum RIAA awarded record producer and songwriter, teacher and noted author.  Wolf is on the faculty of The University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music where he teaches a class on “Music & Mindfulness” which was the first course at a university level to explore the special relationship between the two practices. His book “In Tune: Music As The Bridge To Mindfulness https://www.richardwolf.net/in-tune” is acclaimed as an innovative guide to contemplative practices for musical people and was the inspiration for his podcast “Wolf In Tune”. The book was written up in The New Yorker, Parade Magazine, Mindful Magazine, Mashable, Spirituality & Health and others. Learn more about Richard at richardwolf.net https://www.richardwolf.net/. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1h 18m
Aug 08, 2023
Ep. 44 – Professional Wrestling and the Middle Way with Matt Sydall

Matt Sydall joins David to talk about wisdom gained through imperfection, and how professional wrestling connects to the Middle Way. TODAY'S PODCAST IS SPONSORED BY BETTERHELP. CLICK TO RECEIVE 10% OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH WITH YOUR OWN LICENSED PROFESSIONAL THERAPIST: BETTERHELP.COM/BEHERENOW http://betterhelp.com/beherenow IN THIS EPISODE, MATT JOINS DAVID TO DISCUSS: __ __ ABOUT MATT SYDAL:  Matthew Joseph “Matt” Korklan , also known by the ring name Matt Sydal, is an American professional wrestler. Between 2000 and 2007, Korklan wrestled on the independent circuit, for promotions including NWA Midwest, IWA-Mid South, and Ring of Honor, winning both singles and tag team championships. He also wrestled for the short-lived Wrestling Society X and was featured on Total Nonstop Action Wrestling’s early pay-per-view events. In 2011, he formed an alliance with Kofi Kingston, known as Air Boom, and they won the WWE Tag Team Championship. He also made his debut for New Japan Pro Wrestling https://puroresusystem.fandom.com/wiki/New_Japan_Pro_Wrestling (NJPW), where he was one-time NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Champions https://puroresusystem.fandom.com/wiki/NEVER_Openweight_6-Man_Tag_Team_Championship, and former two-time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion https://puroresusystem.fandom.com/wiki/IWGP_Junior_Heavyweight_Tag_Team_Championship. Matt is known for his high flying, lucha libre-inspired style of wrestling, and was named the ‘s Best Flying Wrestler in 2008. LEARN MORE ABOUT MATT’S WRESTLING COURSES AT WWW.SYDOJO.COM https://sydojo.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1h 4m
Jun 22, 2023
Ep. 43 – Composing Dharma with Sean Callery

Emmy-winning composer Sean Callery and David discuss true fearlessness, how Trungpa Rinpoche heard music, and the symphony of impermanence. JOIN DAVID NICHTERN AND ROBERT THURMAN TO DISCUSS TEACHING MEDITATION AND FIND OUT MORE ABOUT DHARMA MOON AND TIBET HOUSE'S RENOWNED MINDFULNESS MEDITATION TEACHER TRAINING: FREE ONLINE TALK https://www.dharmamoon.com/beherenow In this episode, David and Sean dive into: __ __ Links from this episode: __ __ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1h 16m
May 30, 2023
Ep. 42 – Mindful Homes with Anjie Cho

Author, architect, and feng shui expert, Anjie Cho, joins David Nichtern to inspire listeners to revitalize their homes and their lives through the practice of mindful design. TODAY'S PODCAST IS SPONSORED BY BETTERHELP. CLICK TO RECEIVE 10% OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH WITH YOUR OWN LICENSED PROFESSIONAL THERAPIST: BETTERHELP.COM/BEHERENOW http://betterhelp.com/beherenow JOIN DAVID NICHTERN AND BUDDHIST SCHOLAR PROFESSOR ROBERT THURMAN FOR AN ONLINE SESSION ON MINDFULNESS, MEDITATION AND THE DHARMA MOON MINDFULNESS MEDITATION TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM: DHARMAMOON.COM/INFO-SESSION https://www.dharmamoon.com/info-session In this episode, David and Anjie dive into: Redefining your relationship with your home through feng shui and Buddhist teachings Shifting the qi (life force energy) in your home to support your spiritual practices and creative endeavors How our inner environments are translated to our external environments The feng shui map, or Bagua House plants as teachers for different phases of our lives “The heart of this book is asking people to not look at feng shui as a checklist of things to do and things to fix in your life, but to open up to become more friendly with your home, to start to engage with your home, and to see your home as a living being that can be your ally in your healing process and teach you a lot.” – Anjie Cho About Anjie Cho: Anjie Cho is a creator of holistic spaces, specifically focused on designing architectural interiors, and teaching feng shui and meditation. She is the author of Mindful Homes [CICO Books 2023] and Holistic Spaces [CICO Books 2018]. Since 1999, she has been designing beautiful and nourishing spaces (inner and outer) with balance and harmony, informed by the ancient practice of feng shui and meditation. Her focus is to create nurturing and supportive environments, tailoring her practice to each individual’s specific needs. Anjie is a New York State Registered Architect, a graduate in Architecture from the College of Environmental Design at the University of California at Berkeley, LEED Accredited Professional, and certified feng shui consultant from the BTB Feng Shui Masters Training Program. She has trained as a meditation teacher and in shamanic healing modalities. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1h 17m
May 17, 2023
Ep. 41 – Infinity and Emptiness with Acharya Shunya

Exploring Vedic principles in a modern era, Vedic scholar and Lineage Holder Acharya Shunya joins David Nichtern in a reflection on infinity and emptiness. TAKE PART IN A FREE ONLINE EVENING OF EXPLORATION WITH ACHARYA SHUNYA AND DAVID NICHTERN. ENJOY A PRESENTATION BY ACHARYA SHUNYA TITLED “AWAKENING GODDESS SARASWATI WITH MANTRA, MEDITATION & SACRED VISIONING”, FOLLOWED BY A DIALOGUE BETWEEN HER AND DAVID, AND WILL CONCLUDE WITH AN OPEN Q&A SESSION: LEARN MORE https://www.dharmamoon.com/resource_redirect/landing_pages/2149193647 In this episode David and Acharya Shunya explore: __ __ TODAY'S PODCAST IS SPONSORED BY BETTERHELP. CLICK TO RECEIVE 10% OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH WITH YOUR OWN LICENSED PROFESSIONAL THERAPIST: BETTERHELP.COM/BEHERENOW http://betterhelp.com/beherenow ABOUT ACHARYA SHUNYA:  Acharya Shunya is a truth-teller who facilitates authenticity, self-remembrance, and divine feminine pathways to awakening. The first female head of her spiritual lineage that traces its roots to 2,000 years ago in India, Acharya Shunya represents the ancient Vedic tradition of India in a way that is completely authentic, yet as relevant as possible to modern sensibilities and needs. Acharya Shunya is the author of three bestselling books  and her newest book - . In this book, Acharya Shunya honors her progressive Vedic roots while breaking the shackles of tradition to bring modern-day women, an inclusive, feminist spirituality. FIND LINKS TO ACHARYA SHUNYA'S BOOKS AND SOCIAL MEDIA HERE https://www.acharyashunya.com/copy-of-roar-like-a-goddess-new See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1h 4m
Apr 11, 2023
Ep. 40 – Entrepreneurship, Technology & Spiritual Practice w/ Justin Evans

Tech wizard, entrepreneur, and practitioner Justin Evans joins David to talk about merging Buddhist wisdom with A.I. technology and business. HELP OTHERS IMPROVE THEIR MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING, REDUCE STRESS, IMPROVE FOCUS, INCREASE SELF-AWARENESS AND SELF-REGULATION -- ALL WHILE DEEPENING YOUR OWN PRACTICE AND UNDERSTANDING. JOIN BUDDHIST TEACHER DAVID NICHTERN AND SPECIAL GUEST PROFESSOR ROBERT THURMAN FOR A FREE ONLINE PROGRAM ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH AT 6:00PM ET. VISIT DHARMAMOON.COM/BEHERENOW http://dharmamoon.com/beherenow FOR MORE INFO AND TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THE FREE INFO SESSION! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1h 5m
Feb 06, 2023
Ep. 39 – Chanting, Music, & Sri Siddhi Ma with Nina Rao

Nina Rao joins David to share the clarity and wisdom of her Guru, Sri Siddhi Ma, and discuss chanting, music, Maharaj-ji, the Goddess, and Hanuman.   NINA RAO http://www.ninaraochant.com/about-nina is a devotional singer. She tours with Krishna Das, playing cymbals, singing, and acting as his business manager. Nina has two of her own albums, “ANTARAYAAMI – KNOWER OF ALL HEARTS” http://www.ninaraochant.com/music and “ANUBHAV” https://www.ninaraochant.com/anubhav. Nina regularly leads kirtan, workshops, and retreats in her hometown of Brooklyn, New York and beyond. https://www.dharmamoon.com/1-1-training NEW MEDITATION SERIES: PAUSE, BREATHE, BE HERE NOW WITH RAM DASS, SHARON SALZBERG, JACK KORNFIELD, TARA BRACH, JOSEPH GOLDSTEIN, JOHN LOCKLEY, RAM DEV, TRUDY GOODMAN, LAMA TSULTRIM ALLIONE—FREE JANUARY 16 TO 25. JOIN THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD FOR THIS COLLECTIVE MEDITATION EXPERIENCE: ONECOMMUNE.COM/RAMDASS  https://www.onecommune.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1h 18m
Jan 19, 2023
Settling into Practice, A Buddhist View with Michael Kammers

The CSM Podcast is back with a Dharma talk from David Nichtern about stepping onto the path of meditation and settling into practice. It is the new year, now is the time to sit down, settle in and dig into mindfulness and meditation practice. The question is, what are you doing that gets in the way of your practice taking root? In this episode, David offers wisdom that every beginning or struggling meditator needs to hear.   https://www.dharmamoon.com/1-1-training "There is another expression of practice, 'Hasten slowly and you will soon arrive.' There is a built-in tension between our momentum to try not to be where we are... and this instinct that is coming in just to settle in and be who we are; where we are; when we are. We are going to let that play out a little bit... We are not necessarily going to outsmart it - manipulate it and bend it to our will - and then on the other hand we are not going to be able to avoid it. Then you are in the sweet spot, and I think that is a kind of texture of practice that is very powerful." - David Nichtern   NEW MEDITATION SERIES: PAUSE, BREATHE, BE HERE NOW WITH RAM DASS, SHARON SALZBERG, JACK KORNFIELD, TARA BRACH, JOSEPH GOLDSTEIN, JOHN LOCKLEY, RAM DEV, TRUDY GOODMAN, LAMA TSULTRIM ALLIONE—FREE JANUARY 16 TO 25. JOIN THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD FOR THIS COLLECTIVE MEDITATION EXPERIENCE: ONECOMMUNE.COM/RAMDASS  https://www.onecommune.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

25m
Jan 06, 2023
Fruitless Desires, A Buddhist View with David Nichtern & Michael Kammers

David Nichtern and Michael Kammers weave tangible Buddhist perspectives on working with desire in the modern world. Discover more at Dharma Moon https://www.dharmamoon.com/ – David's mindfulness-based education platform offering Workshops/Courses, Teacher Trainings, Mentoring & more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

27m
Oct 12, 2022
Ep. 38 – The Enneagram as Skillful Means w/ Susan Piver

This week on Creativity, Spirituality & Making a Buck, drop into the world of Enneagram with returning guest, Susan Piver. SUSAN PIVER https://openheartproject.com/about/# has an international reputation as an exceptionally skillful meditation teacher. She teaches workshops and speaks on mindfulness, innovation, communication, relationships, and creativity. Susan has been a student of Buddhism since 1995, graduated from a Buddhist seminary in 2004, and was authorized to teach meditation in 2005. In 2012, she founded The Open Heart Project, the world’s largest online-only meditation center. Susan is also a New York Times bestselling author. Her newest book is  https://www.amazon.com/Buddhist-Enneagram-Nine-Paths-Warriorship-ebook/dp/B0B5HXRHQC. You can keep up with Susan on INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/susan.piver/?hl=en and TWITTER https://twitter.com/thesusanpiver?lang=en. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1h 17m
Sep 30, 2022
Freedom From Doubt, A Buddhist View with David Nichtern & Michael Kammers

David and Michael offer freedom from doubt, exploring its connection to relationships, uncertainty, meditation, leadership, accomplishment, and mistakes. THIS PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY BETTERHELP. CLICK TO RECEIVE 10% OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH WITH YOUR OWN LICENSED PROFESSIONAL THERAPIST: BETTERHELP.COM/BEHERENOW http://betterhelp.com/beherenow Discover more at Dharma Moon https://www.dharmamoon.com/ – David's mindfulness-based education platform offering Workshops/Courses, Teacher Trainings, Mentoring & more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

35m
Sep 09, 2022
Precision, A Buddhist View with David Nichtern & Michael Kammers

David Nichtern returns to get clear and precise about the Buddhist view on precision.  In this special Buddhist View episode of the CSM Podcast, Michael Kammers and Jasmine Lamb introduce a Dharma Moon https://www.dharmamoon.com/ session from David Nichtern exploring the concept of precision through the clear lens of Buddhism. SUPPORT PODCASTS LIKE THIS THROUGH THE BE HERE NOW NETWORK 6TH-ANNIVERSARY FUNDRAISER DRIVE - WIN TICKETS TO THE RAM DASS LEGACY RETREAT IN MAUI, SHOP LIMITED EDITION BHNNXBRUNOFSKY MERCH AND MORE: BEHERENOWNETWORK.COM/FUNDRAISER https://beherenownetwork.com/fundraiser Discover more at Dharma Moon https://www.dharmamoon.com/ – David's mindfulness-based education platform offering Workshops/Courses, Teacher Trainings, Mentoring & more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1h 33m
Sep 01, 2022
David's View: Creativity & Compassion with David Nichtern & Michael Kammers

Michael Kammers and David Nichtern discuss the connection between creativity and compassion, offering insight into balancing artistry with wellbeing. DISCOVER MORE AT DHARMA MOON https://www.dharmamoon.com/ – DAVID'S MINDFULNESS-BASED EDUCATION PLATFORM OFFERING WORKSHOPS/COURSES, TEACHER TRAININGS, MENTORING & MORE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

36m
Aug 12, 2022
Ep. 37 - Making Dharma Accessible with Lama Rod Owens

Lama Rod Owens joins David Nichtern to discuss making dharma accessible for all on this episode of Creativity, Spirituality & Making a Buck. Lama Rod Owens is a Buddhist minister, author, activist, yoga instructor, queen, and author. His book, https://bookshop.org/books/love-and-rage-the-path-of-liberation-through-anger-9781623174095/9781623174095is an LA Times Best Seller. Lama Rod Owens is considered to be one of the leaders of the next generation of Dharma teachers. He has a blend of formal Buddhist training and life experience that gives him a unique ability to understand, relate and engage with those around him in a way that’s spacious and sincere. He invites us all into the cross sections of his life as a black, queer male, born and raised in the South, and heavily influenced by the church and its community. Keep up to date with Lama Rod Owens on his Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lamarodofficial/ or sign up for the email list on his website https://www.lamarod.com/. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1h 7m
Aug 04, 2022
Ep. 36 - Applied Dharma w/ Miriam Parker

In this episode, David and Miriam have a vulnerable conversation about the nature of practice and how to apply it in our creative lives. Miriam Parker https://www.miriamsparker.com/ is an interdisciplinary artist who uses movement, paint, video art, and sculpture/installation. Her work has been influenced by her experience as a dancer, her study of Buddhism and phenomenology, and her connection to the free jazz tradition. Over the last 4 years, her personal practice has led her to complete over 35 weeks of solitary spiritual retreat. Miriam also completed a rigorous study of the 15 Foundational Buddhist Courses as offered through the Asian Classic Institute, which parallels the basic core of information that a Geshe (Doctor of Theology) learns at a Tibetan Buddhist monastery. Miriam has been teaching meditation in NYC studios, non-profit organizations, and corporate settings for nearly 10 years. She has been imparting yogic techniques and physical trainings, both individually and in group settings, for nearly 7 years. To learn about Miriam’s upcoming events check out The Prana Life https://www.thepranalife.com/retreats/. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1h 14m
Jul 09, 2022
David's View: Mindful Leadership

Michael Kammers & David Nichtern offer perspective on the nature of freedom and how mindful leadership effects the systems we live within. THIS PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY BETTERHELP. CLICK TO RECEIVE 10% OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH WITH YOUR OWN LICENSED PROFESSIONAL THERAPIST: BETTERHELP.COM/BEHERENOW http://betterhelp.com/beherenow In this timely David's View episode, Michael Kammers joins David for a discussion which dives into the importance of mindful leadership. Taking an honest look at our current leadership models in the United States, the Dharma Moon Duo offers insight into dancing and conflict resolution, ego and intention, capacity and dysfunction, as well as discernment, communication, and freedom. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

20m
Jul 01, 2022
Ep. 35 – A Mindful Headspace with Eve Lewis Prieto

Eve Lewis Prieto of Headspace joins David for a conversation on merging ancient meditation techniques with modern technology. Evelyn Lewis Prieto is a mindfulness and meditation teacher, and Director of Meditation at Headspace https://www.headspace.com/. She has studied under the guidance of Andy Puddicombe and David Nichtern. She is passionate about blending these accent traditions with modern science and has experienced first-hand the value these practices can have, even in the darkest of times, which is what inspired her to also train as an MBSR teacher. As Director of Meditation for Headspace, Eve is responsible for growing the community of teachers, building out the meditation curriculum, and is herself one of the teachers in the app. For more on Eve, visit her instagram @MeditateWithEve https://www.instagram.com/meditatewitheve/, as well as her website MBSRwithEveandDee.com https://www.mbsrwitheveanddee.com/, and use her code EVE30 for a discounted Headspace https://www.headspace.com/ subscription. DISCOVER MORE FROM DAVID AT DHARMA MOON https://www.dharmamoon.com/ – OFFERING WORKSHOPS/COURSES, TEACHER TRAININGS, MENTORING & MORE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

54m
Jun 23, 2022
Worthiness and Empowered Humility with Pete Holmes

This week on Creativity, Spirituality & Making a Buck, David Nichtern and Pete Holmes discuss worthiness and empowered humility. Pete Holmes is an American comedian, actor, writer, producer, and podcaster. You can listen to him on his podcast You Made it Weird https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-made-it-weird-with-pete-holmes/id475878118 with Pete Holmes or check out his new TV show, How We Roll https://www.cbs.com/shows/how-we-roll/How%20We%20Roll.. His recent book, https://www.amazon.com/Comedy-Sex-God-Pete-Holmes/dp/0062803972 offers a comedic and autobiographical philosophical inquiry on living a spiritual life.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

54m
May 19, 2022
David's View: Working with Strong Emotions

Michael Kammers joins David Nichtern to discuss working with strong emotions as a practice during meditation and in daily life. DHARMA MOON’S 100 HOUR MINDFULNESS MEDITATION TEACHER TRAINING LED BY DAVID NICHTERN STARTS MAY 18: HTTPS://WWW.DHARMAMOON.COM/SUMMER-TEACHER-TRAINING https://www.dharmamoon.com/summer-teacher-training See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

26m
Apr 28, 2022
Ep. 33 – The Three Marks of Existence

David Nichtern shares Buddha's Three Marks of Existence—offering deep contemplation and prajna around interdependence, impermanence, & suffering. THIS PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY BETTERHELP. CLICK TO RECEIVE 10% OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH WITH YOUR OWN LICENSED PROFESSIONAL THERAPIST: BETTERHELP.COM/BEHERENOW http://betterhelp.com/beherenow In this special episode hand-plucked from Mindfulness Teacher Training Program https://www.dharmamoon.com/summer-teacher-training, host and monologist, Michael Kammers introduces a Dharma Talk from David Nichtern which dives into a timely contemplation on the three marks of existence—impermanence, non-self (interdependence), and suffering—three key foundations of the Buddhist view. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

53m
Apr 22, 2022
David's View : "Who Am I?"

David Nichtern and Michael Kammers dive into a discussion on existence, perception, and temporality. THIS PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY BETTERHELP. CLICK TO RECEIVE 10% OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH WITH YOUR OWN LICENSED PROFESSIONAL THERAPIST: BETTERHELP.COM/BEHERENOW http://betterhelp.com/beherenow See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

27m
Apr 09, 2022
Ep. 32 - Fierce and Tender Wisdom with Mirabai Starr

David Nichtern and Mirabai Starr chat about masculine versus feminine energy and shifting the paradigm of women in spirituality. Mirabai Starr is an award-winning author of creative non-fiction and contemporary translations of sacred literature. She taught Philosophy and World Religions at the University of New Mexico-Taos for 20 years and now teaches and speaks internationally on contemplative practice and inter-spiritual dialogue. A certified bereavement counselor, Mirabai helps mourners harness the transformational power of loss. Check out her latest book, https://smile.amazon.com/Wild-Mercy-Living-Fierce-Mystics-ebook/dp/B07FDP5WJP/ref=sr_1_1?crid=L6BCKITSXP2J&dchild=1&keywords=mirabai+starr&qid=1616087367&s=digital-text&sprefix=mirabai%2Cdigital-text%2C221&sr=1-1, and learn more at MirabaiStarr.com https://www.mirabaistarr.com/. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1h 9m
Mar 30, 2022
David's View: The Three R's of Mindfulness Pt. 3 Reactivity

David Nichtern and his ‘pod-kick’ Michael Kammers return for a conversation about reactivity, how it is usually governed by the three Kleshas, and what it means to respond rather than react. DISCOVER MORE FROM DAVID AT DHARMA MOON https://www.dharmamoon.com/ – A WEBSITE OFFERING WORKSHOPS/COURSES, TEACHER TRAININGS, MENTORING & MORE.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

31m
Mar 18, 2022
Ep. 31 – Deity: Tattooing Dharma with Robert Ryan

Dharma-driven tattoo artist, Robert Ryan joins David for a Bhakti-infused discussion on tattooing Hindu Deities, and art as a spiritual access point. THIS PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY BETTERHELP. CLICK TO RECEIVE 10% OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH WITH YOUR OWN LICENSED PROFESSIONAL THERAPIST: BETTERHELP.COM/BEHERENOW http://betterhelp.com/beherenow Robert Ryan is a tattoo artist, painter, musician, business proprietor, and Dharma practitioner. A highly regarded tattoo artist, Robert has created a distinct and sought-after style merging the foundations of American tattooing with the style of Indian Kalighat painting – an approach to Deity depictions done quickly with simple lines and bold iconic images practiced by artists outside of the Kali temple in Calcutta. Building from his stunning first book of artwork, https://www.featherproof.com/catalog/the-inborn-absolute-softcover, Robert recently released a mystical art tome entitled, https://rakinglightprojects.com/products/deity, featuring incredible paintings of Hindu Deities adorned with Dharma commentaries. To dive deeper, visit Robert's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/robertryan323/, or book a tattoo https://www.electrictattoonewjersey.com/. DISCOVER MORE FROM DAVID AT DHARMA MOON https://www.dharmamoon.com/ – A WEBSITE OFFERING WORKSHOPS/COURSES, TEACHER TRAININGS, MENTORING & MORE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1h 8m
Mar 11, 2022
David's View: The three R's of Mindfulness Pt. 2 Resilience

Investigating resilience as a factor of mindfulness, David Nichtern & Michael Kammers offer tangible thought experiments for uncovering our relationship with attention. David Nichtern and his self-proclaimed “pod-kick” Michael Kammers are back for another  uncovering the ‘Three R’s of Mindfulness.’ Moving on from last episode’s https://beherenownetwork.com/david-nichtern-creativity-spirituality-making-a-buck-davids-view-the-three-rs-of-mindfulness-pt-1-resonance/ discussion on, the Dharma Moon duo explore the intricacies of this week’s topic—a key one for the times—. DISCOVER MORE FROM DAVID AT DHARMA MOON https://www.dharmamoon.com/ – A WEBSITE OFFERING WORKSHOPS/COURSES, TEACHER TRAININGS, MENTORING & MORE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

27m
Mar 03, 2022