November, 2025by Qapel (Acharya Doug Duncan) This article was written by Qapel in 2016, and recently re-discovered by Catherine Sensei. We are delighted to be able to publish it here and share a previously unpublished precious gem of Qapel’s teaching. -...
Rebirth vs Reincarnation - What's the Difference? From a Buddhist perspective, death is a temporary end to a temporary process. Energy is neither created nor destroyed - it is always in flux, changing forms. When it comes to rebirth vs reincarnation you can think of...
The Ego: A Necessary Brat , , July 12, 2020by Qapel Doug Duncan Edited by Catherine Pawasarat Sensei and Andy RogersThe Ego: A Necessary Brat Most of us cherish our independence and our freedom to decide our own values, goals, and other life choices. At the same...
Money, sexuality, power, and control are unconscious drives – and part of the important shadow work that must be done in spiritual practice. And, we can learn to step back, and enjoy the theatre.
Change yourself to change the world. By practicing insight meditation we look deeply at the nature of our conditioned struggle and we begin to understand the solution – the ability to choose a better state of mind, at will.
Our shadow material blocks the proper functioning of our chakras. Discover why it is so important to integrate the shadow and liberate the chakras on the path of enlightenment.
From the Dharma perspective, this time of COVID-19 is a wake up call. Perhaps it gives us an opportunity to rethink how we live and orientate in our world.
Click below to read Dharma Teacher Doug Duncan Sensei’s thoughts on how we can find some sanity and perspective in this time of uncertainty:
What is the difference between mindfulness and meditation? While they may be related, they are not the same thing. With mindfulness, the ego still remains in place. With meditation you witness the mind that witnesses the phenomenon.
Do you want to live in a thriving, conscious community that values people, spiritual growth and care for the earth? Here are five tips that you can apply.
Would you like to find peace in a F’d up World?
Thankfully, there are time tested spiritual tools you can practice for transformation and wisdom. Watch this video to hear Doug and Catherine Sensei share their thoughts on why we struggle and what we can do to find true peace: