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I hae two teachers, my non sectarian lama and my Gelug Lama. I get teachings frm my non sectarian lama by skype and through the telephone and through email. I get my Gelug teachings from My lama's blog chat as well as teachings from his pastors. The books I read are currently Heart Treasure of the Enlightened Ones, which is my non sectarian root text, Breath of Loe and Buddha's Map, both are great books that simplify Buddha's teachings on mindfulness. I also read texts that my Gelug lama recommends. Right now I am studying his articles and ideos in order to prepare for Friday's blog chat.

No worries. I really love Medivate and want it to prosper. May it benefit all beings who come here. :D

A phone app is a worthy project, especially because it could bring Dharma to so many. Could you consider using a Gofundme or Kickstarter site to gather the donations to make this happen?

I hope I helped.

No. My spiritual contract is non negotiable.

Yeah it surprised me too. And the doctor as well!

I participated in  a 3 month Tsongkhapa retreat recommended by my Gelugpa Teacher.
At the end of this month I will engage in the next segment of my Ganglognma retreat (Manjushri) for ten days. This retreat will last three years three months and an odd number of days, practicing for ten days every other month and collecting seven malas per session. The Ganglongma retreats are much less elaborate than the Tsongkhapa one that I did this past summer. But both are great for removing mental and spiritual obstacles. The thing that surprised me the most was that I was sad that it ended.

You are quite welcome

My blood pressure dropped by 20 points since I began practicing.

Buddha's Map and Breath of Love are my two favorite meditation books. Buddha's Map is easy to understand, and the instructions are simple to follow, and the techniques are effective. Breath of Love is more of a scholarly work but it is a great introduction to the 6 r's mindfulness practice. I use both of these books daily.

Yes, definitely. I am calmer, more centered, better able to focus, and I don't yell at people any more :D