In Java, Indonesia, there are mystical communities who spend time silently together after an evening meal. They do not meditate, nor do they ‘relax’ or snooze. Rather, they sit attentively together in shared silence, just being with each other in the appreciation of existence. They may be smiling, gazing at each other, sitting quietly with …
One of the common things I hear from people when I’m running a workshop is that, “This space is great, but my life is so busy. I just don’t have the time to rest and be present to “what is.” I’ve got the meals to prepare, emails to do, phone calls with family and friends, …
By Peter Fenner, Ph.D. The buddhas teach that there is a self, that there is no self, and that there is neither a self nor the absence of a self. Nagarjuna The flower’s perfume has no form, but it pervades space. Likewise, through a spiral of mandalas formless reality is known. Saraha When we inquire …
A question that frequently, and naturally, arises in any type of transformational work is, “How will this change me?” “Will I be more effective?” “Will I suffer less?” People would like to hear that their lives will be richer, more harmonious, and that they will be better able to deal with challenging situations. It’s tempting …
Unstructured, contentless and ineffable – Part 1 An Interview of Peter Fenner, Ph.D. by Alex Dijk for BewustZijn magazine The Australian Peter Fenner (1949) lived nine years as a Tibetan monk, and then taught in the academic world. He is now regarded as an expert in applying and adapting Asian nondual wisdom through his programs, …
Unstructured, contentless and ineffable – Part 2 An Interview of Peter Fenner, Ph.D. by Alex Dijk for BewustZijn magazine […] Click here to read Nondual Ecology – Part 1 A shared experience “The place we are exploring now is where we always are. It’s never a different place. We’re not talking about me sitting here …
Nondual Therapy and Nondual Coaching – Some Distinctions Question: What is the difference between nondual therapy and nondual coaching? Peter Fenner: Nondual therapy has emerged from within the field of psychotherapy. Nondual therapists are credentialed psychologists or psychotherapists who have easy access to nondual awareness, who recognize this as the ultimate state of being and …
Nondual transmission, sharing the Ultimate Medicine Nondual awareness—what is also called “buddhamind,” “suchness,” “just this,” “original wisdom” and many other names—is the most precious space that a person can realize. To rest and live in this space is the ultimate medicine because here there is no sense of lack or deficiency. No matter how things …
Peter fenner interviewed by Tami Simon Listen to the audio recording of this interview of Peter Fenner by Tami Simon or click this link to download it on you computer. Tami Simon: […] You mention people using the phrase “increasing awareness.” I hear that all the time: “The purpose of meditation is to expand …
Peter’s Interview with Vince Horn of Buddhist Geeks audio show To listen to the interview click here: Entering into Natural Meditation (22 minutes) Read a partial transcription Peter: […] I was able to present Buddhist teachings on emptiness and really open it up in a way that people could have a direct taste of the …