General
The resources shown here cover a range of learning and teaching tools that I have found of value. With the internet we have an abundance of resources for learning without ever having to leave our homes. I encourage you to carefully assess which information you take in that contributes to your personal well-being, your spiritual growth, and your increased kindness for others.
Association for Mindfulness in Education: www.mindfuleducation.org. This organization is establishing a foundation for training and research in mindful teaching and learning.
Center for Mindfulness and Stress Reduction Clinic: www.umassmed.edu/cfm. The clinic started by Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., in 1979 at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, out of which came the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program which is now taught internationally. I trained with Dr. Kabat-Zinn in 1994 and taught MSBR at Kaiser for 14 years.
Committed Parent: www.committedparent.wordpress.com. A weekly article on leading-edge brain function and neuroscience. It is written by my friend, Dr. Mark Brady, a transpersonal psychologist. Topics related to brain function and early development provide insight into our habit patterns and making changes.
Dharma Seed audio library: www.dharmaseed.org. An extensive on-line audio library and catalog of teachings of Buddhist teachers. MP3 files may be downloaded. Donations accepted.
Fit Soul-Fit Body: www.fitsoul-fitbody.com. Book and workshop by Brant Secunda and Mark Allen (yes, he’s my son). Blending spiritual practices and understanding that can influence your health and fitness in practical ways.
Inquiring Mind: www.inquiringmind.com. Seminannual Journal of the Vipassana Community. Articles on Buddhism by international teachers. Listing of mindfulness sitting groups around the world.
Mindfulness Programs: www.mindfulnessprograms.com. MBSR teacher and trainer, Dr. Bob Stahl, has extensive cds on mindfulness meditations. He is certified to train people to teach the MBSR program.
Sounds True: www.soundstrue.com. Audio/visual catalog of teachings for personal evolution from all traditions.
Still Quiet Place: www.stillquietplace.com. Amy Saltzman, M.D., is a mindfulness teacher who has a wonderful way of introducing mindfulness to young children.
Jill Bolte Taylor: www.drjilltaylor.com. Brain scientist and author of My Stroke of Insight. Her unique story of what happened when the left hemisphere of her brain was blocked from a stroke.
Tricycle Magazine: www.tricycle.com. You can subscribe to this free Buddhist publication that puts out Daily Dharma online as well as other internet teachings.