If you ever wondered about what it all means, here is a detailed explanation of the theory of karma from a comprehensive resource Buddhanet.net.

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There is an amazing series of Buddhist classes being offered in Hoboken through the Chakrasambara Buddhist Center in NYC. The series is taught by Buddhist Nun, Kelsang Tsoglam, who offers incredibly insightful teachings that include meditation. For a busy person, meditation seems like the last thing you have time for, but after even an evening with Tsoglam, you will quickly realize how essential meditation can be. The next series starts on Monday, January 7th at Devotion Yoga Studio at 7:45pm.

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

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One of my favorite audio books is Getting Unstuck by Pema Chodron. This is a perfect Ipod download, because it is so nice to listen to it while you are on the ferry or the PATH to NYC. Pema uncovers this thing called shenpa. I describe shenpa as the deisre we have to scratch an itch –and the knowledge that scratching it won’t make it better, but we do it anyway…seriously listening to Pema on the audio is like attending an amazing college lecture that you never forget. I’m still a little stuck, but now I’m stuck on Getting Unstuck.

“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

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