David Nichtern welcomes Erica Kidder for a conversation about her new book, how we’re all capable of finding authenticity through adversity, and the importance of living with intentionality.

Erica...

David Nichtern and Michael Kammers connect the lineage traditions of Buddhism and music in a conversation spanning from Maharaj-ji to John Coltrane.

Fundamental Creativity: Discipline & Flow
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Spiritual Renaissance Man, Stephen Cope, joins David for a wide-spanning conversation connecting art, music, meditation, yoga, Trungpa Rinpoche, and dealing with critics.

Stephen Cope, MSW, Schola...

In this pseudo-kōan of an episode, David and Michael ask us to start poking holes in our conception of reality and offer a healthy recipe for ‘getting there’.

Two seemingly simple questions, “Where a...

People often perceive the goal of Buddhism as becoming thoughtless, detached, and retreating from the world. For many, these imagined requirements can represent an impossible sacrifice. For father and...

Guitar legend, Robben Ford, joins David for a discussion spanning high-caliber music, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Buddhism, meditation, artistry, and creativity.
Robben Ford is one of the premier electri...

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 game of billiards c...

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

Introducing this mini-epi...

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 Lif...