Daniel RodmanJun 17, 20212 minThe Three Levels of MeditationThere are three primary levels of depth in meditation practice. The first is total relaxation, meaning we have let go of all tension in...
Daniel RodmanMay 21, 20214 minThe Teaching of MisperceptionOur mental suffering arises primarily from misperception, misunderstanding, and ignorance. From that ignorance we attach neurotically to...
Daniel RodmanMay 3, 20213 minThe Three PoisonsIn Buddhism there is a fundamental teaching called the Three Poisons. These are the fundamental basis for all primary negative states of...
Daniel RodmanApr 12, 20214 minPerceiving the Transcendent In All ThingsIn spiritual theory, there are two primary aspects of the world: the Absolute and the Relative. The Absolute is the Transcendent, the...
Daniel RodmanApr 9, 20215 minHow to Approach ObstaclesIn our meditation practice there are two primary forces we employ to cultivate our minds: awareness and benevolence. Awareness allows us...
Daniel RodmanNov 12, 20202 minThe Three Sisters: Non-attachment, Faith, and PatienceNon-attachment, faith, and patience can be considered to be like sisters, since they all create space in us. Space for rest, despite...
Daniel RodmanOct 21, 20202 minImmanent and TranscendentA primary description of the Divine's nature is that it is Immanent and Transcendent. Let me begin by talking about the immanent nature...
Daniel RodmanOct 20, 20203 minDealing With Uncomfortable EmotionsLife brings us obstacles. That is inevitable. Some people are more sensitive than others, and some are less capable of handling the...
Daniel RodmanSep 8, 20203 minThe Inner DimensionThe world we experience is usually thought of to have four primary dimensions: length, width, height, and time. What I would like to...
Daniel RodmanAug 23, 20202 minHumilityHumility is to act, speak, or think of yourself in such a way as to put yourself in a posture of letting go of selfish pride. Not only...
Daniel RodmanAug 23, 20202 minAuthenticityOur society has many invitations to be something you're not. Whether it comes from magazines, the media, our classmates, or society as a...
Daniel RodmanAug 5, 20202 minThe Phases of the Heart of ServiceService is the greatest of all actions. It is love in action. It is the full expression of the heart in the world. Service is cultivated...
Daniel RodmanAug 4, 20202 minNatural Faith Versus Active FaithWhen faced with the potential of adversity in life many of us get stuck in the habit of worrying or fear. At that time a primary...
Daniel RodmanJul 26, 20202 minMindfulness Metaphors 2It has recently occurred to me to write out some other helpful metaphors to know what mindfulness is like. Some metaphors for mindfulness...
Daniel RodmanJun 7, 20202 minThe White Egoic IdealAmidst all the recent events surrounding the death of George Floyd and the activism pushing for social reform, I wish to offer a...
Daniel RodmanMay 26, 20202 minThe True PaceIn this fast paced world it is easy to rush things. To be impatient, to scroll to the next Facebook post, to binge the next T.V. show on...
Daniel RodmanMay 25, 202010 minThe Path of WonderI was a student at Northfield Mount Hermon School when it happened. I had just finished watching a segment of Joseph Campbell and the...
Daniel RodmanApr 20, 20202 minThere Is Nothing To LoseAll things are together. This we know when our hearts teach us the spiritual reality. Love is the true gravity of all things. Beyond all...
Daniel RodmanApr 10, 20202 minAthletic Love Versus True LoveTrue love has no bounds. Its potential is limitless. The shape it takes in life is exactly what we need, whether it appears powerful or...
Daniel RodmanApr 8, 20202 minNon-DisturbanceA sign of a seasoned meditator is that they are not as easily disturbed by the obstacles that arise in life. Not that they feel less, in...