What are ‘you’? What is the ‘self’? The definition of ‘you’ is ‘hurt’. Be very clear about this. ‘You’ is ‘separation’. Separation is, by definition, hurt. You don’t want to know that the...
Spiritual growth leads to the experience of the transcendent state, the most beautiful state available to the human consciousness. In this blog post we’d like to share with you a foundational tool that we believe is fundamental (and universal) to the journey of...
This video of Doug & Catherine Sensei describes how to use mantra to overcome negative thoughts. It was filmed live during a public talk on April 20, 2017, at Watkins Books in London. When we catch ourselves thinking negative thoughts, how can we move through...
Doug Duncan (Qapel) and Catherine Pawasarat Sensei giving a talk about Tantra at Watkins Books in London on May 3, 2017 What is tantra? How does it work? In this video, Doug & Catherine share their perspectives on tantra as a meditation practice. If you dip a...
The Purpose of Relationships The purpose of relationships is to increase your “differentiation”, and reach your full human potential. To have a better relationship, and to really love consciously, you need to learn to be different. Your ability to have deeper passion,...
The Transcendental State: The most beautiful state available to us How does one live a complete, full and beautiful life? Dharma Teachers Qapel Doug Duncan & Catherine Sensei share about ‘Complete Livelihood’ and the wisdom and vision it offers for...
We live in an amazing world of mystery. A life lived in the awareness and wonder of this is the Mystical Life. In a sense it is occult, since “occult” means “hidden.” Right view is the perspective and understanding that we live in a divine mystery. It is learning to...
Spiritual Awakening Today: Bridging Old and New How might one attain to spiritual awakening in the modern world, in these complex times? In this article we look back at the two main historical models for spiritual training, and propose a contemporary approach for...
Donald Trump is a temporary phenomena of the death throws of capitalism. His views are regressive and therefore won’t work. Humanity and planetary consciousness is always moving forward (whether it appears that way or not) toward greater degrees of wisdom and...
In the normal course of events, we rely on what we already know and have done. However, living based on security can get stale and repetitive. When we choose the risk of spiritual adventure and growth, vitality comes with new learning. From this emerges awe and...
