Early Influences: Love + Religion

02:10

Love is an important seed. Religion is what we make of it.

Embarking On An Inner Journey

02:43

The journey from outer to inner.

What Is Meditation?

01:47

Turns out, we all meditate in daily life.

What's It Like To Be A Monk?

06:09

Being a monk is not running away from the real word. In fact, it's quite the opposite!

Meeting Teachers

03:08

Power of rare encounters with remarkable teachers.

Encounters With J. Krishnamurti, Mother Teresa

03:04

Memories and inspirations in service.

9 Months In A Cave

05:31

Learnings from the experience of living and meditating alone in a cave.

19.5 Years In A Cave

01:40

An unexpected learning from one monk's 19.5 years in solitude.

On Disrobing, Inner Voice, And Celebrating Risk

04:11

What prompted Christopher to disrobe after a long time?

Importance Of Community

04:08

In Buddhism, the concept of "Sangha" is one of the "Triple Gems". Community adds a lot of meaning and a support system.

Speaking Out As A Spiritual Teacher

04:56

In the position of a teacher, how does one discern when to call out ethical incongruities of students? Plus, story of SUVs. :)

Role Of Compassion In Spiritual Practice

03:44

Christopher defines compassion as action coming from the place of love and trust with the intention of reducing suffering, quite often requiring less of "I" or the ego.

Compassion In Action

03:38

Christopher speaks about an inter-religious school that he founded for underprivileged in Bodhgaya and the inspiring outcomes for the students.

When To Risk, Or Not ...

03:48

Christopher guides us on a question about practical life - doing an unliked job after a business failure for the sake of taking care of loved ones. It is to be seen as service to loved ones, according to Christopher.

At 79, Living With My Teen Granddaughter

02:55

Christopher shares an inspiring situation about risk from his personal life. He is currently living with his teenage granddaughter after she experienced racism in her previous school.

Lens As A Dhamma Teacher

04:34

Christopher has been, inspiringly, learning from all of his experiences, including joining the white-haired club! He is also, of course, learning from his students.

Have 'Broad Shoulders'

03:08

Christopher shares three important psychological and physiological signs that the ego and mind is taking over the heart.

Responding To Dogma

06:12

Christopher shares small but inspiring examples from his personal life as a Buddhist monk. The response should not be to counter the dogmatic view, but genuine inquiry!

Do Inner Practices Need An 'Update' Or Are They Eternal?

04:41

Human beings need to develop relationships with the environment and animals through proper engagement and depth with issues like dogma, self-righteousness, possessiveness, but also the happiness we cannot buy.