The Buddha made it clear during his lifetime that he and his teachings are simply the raft, not the shore. He wanted his followers to not indulge in idolization, but instead inner transformation. Nonetheless, he wished for his followers to visit the sites of the Buddha. On his deathbed, the Buddha let his followers know that… Continue reading

Here’s what one of our participants had to say about our most recent Peru journey which took place in September of 2021: “The warm heart of Peru opened up to embrace me. In that space I found myself again.” As we’re gearing up for our Peru journey in 2022, Heart of the Pachamama with Puma… Continue reading

Mindfulness in Buddhism is worth examining deeply. COVID has left us stressed and in search of meaning. It has increased our suffering considerably. According to Buddhist tradition, cultivating mindfulness deepens understanding of our thought patterns, neurosis, and leads to a profound sense of gratitude for life’s many gems. It can also eliminate suffering. With deep… Continue reading

The Joseph Campbell monomyth has become somewhat legendary in academic circles. Mythologists, literary critics, and fervent spiritual seekers alike have turned toward Campbell’s mythic model not only to understand folk tales and lore, but to comprehend their own journeys, too. Joseph Campbell was a mythologist who got his start studying the humanities as a college… Continue reading

Once again we got to sit down with author and pilgrimage leader Phil Cousineau—this time to discuss pilgrimage in Italy. Phil guides us through the potency and transformational power of his upcoming journey, La Dolce Vita: The Sweet Life of Mythic Italy with Phil Cousineau, taking place April, 2022. We discuss his favorite components of… Continue reading