Tag Archives: Addiction

The First Official “I Got My Copy Of The Narrow Way, Did You?” Contest!

by Chris Lemig Posted on February 2, 2013

The first copies of The Narrow Way will be shipped soon! As a result, we’re going to have a little fun…The First Official “I Got My Copy Of The Narrow Way, Did You?” Contest starts now! The rules are simple: … Continue reading →

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First Book Review Of The Narrow Way!

by Chris Lemig Posted on January 19, 2013

“The Narrow Way” by Chris Lemig is a book that took me back to the feelings I had when I first read ‘Dharma Punx’ by Noah Levine. I was hit with a profound sense of hope and of joy that these two intelligent, … Continue reading →

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Mindfulness and Depression

by Chris Lemig Posted on January 3, 2013

How mindfulness practices can help ease the pain of depression. An old one from elephant journal. A friend of mine is one of the 20 million Americans struggling with a long stretch of depression today. I know what she’s going … Continue reading →

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The Narrow Way {Video}

by Chris Lemig Posted on October 10, 2012

Mantra Books author, Chris Lemig, talks about his new book, The Narrow Way: A Memoir of Coming Out, Getting Clean and Finding Buddha. Coming to bookstores and eReaders 2-22-2013! (If you don’t see the YouTube link, click on the post … Continue reading →

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Buddhism And Recovery: How The Dharma Helps Keep Me On The Path

by Chris Lemig Posted on September 10, 2012

This is a revised draft of an article on Buddhism and recovery that I wrote last year. Hope you enjoy it (again)! “What was it about Buddhism that helped you the most when you were first getting on the path … Continue reading →

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A Moment Of Maitri

by Chris Lemig Posted on September 1, 2012

Yesterday we got out of Tibetan class early. There was a prayer ceremony going on at the main temple in McLeod Ganj. So I decided to skip my draconian routine of practice and study. I thought it would be a … Continue reading →

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Classic Post: Writing This Blog Is Like Coming Out Everyday.

by Chris Lemig Posted on August 19, 2012

A blast from The Narrow Way past. First put this up way back in November 2010 when I was still writing the book…time flies! Hope you enjoy! Writing this blog is scary. I have to say something every day. I … Continue reading →

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