Lately, I’ve been having an ongoing discussion with students regarding the Buddhist idea of karma. It’s a complex and multi-faceted subject.

I’ve found that using the analogy of a...

In this ‘David’s View’ micro-episode, David Nichtern – exploring the age-old question, ‘What the heck is mindfulness?’ – shares wisdom about our practice...

How Buddhist Teacher David Nichtern and Illustrator Andrew Archer Created a Contemporary Portrayal of the Classic Buddhist Painting

Often painted on the exterior of Buddhist temples, the Wheel of...

David Nichtern welcomes Jenna Hollenstein for a conversation around her new book, Mommysattva, and embracing the true nature of motherhood.

Jenna Hollenstein, MS, RDN, CDN, is a nutrition therapist,...

In her new podcast “Good Friend,” the iconic actress Jamie Lee Curtis hosts unscripted conversations exploring the truth behind friendship and relationships. On the latest episode, she...

David and Michael continue a multi-part exploration between student and teacher around the basics of mindfulness practice.

David Nichtern and Marcela Lobos have a conversation around her book, Awakening Your Inner Shaman, and the commonalities shared by Shamanism and Buddhism.


Marcela Lobos has been initiated in the...

Meditation invites us to let go of our rigid ways of thinking and learn to collaborate with life by surrendering to the present. When our stubbornness gets in the way of our practice, we meet...

In the popular imagination, meditation involves achieving a state of thoughtless bliss. A common misconception that meditation involves thoughtlessness can deter people from experiencing the...