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I’m working on a new website and blog that I will have up and running within the next month. It’s going to be a slight departure from The Narrow Way blog, focusing on Mindfulness, Authentic Living and Writing. There will … Continue reading
Tag Archives: India
A Few Thoughts On Leaving India As I Get Ready To Hop On The Bus To Delhi
Today is my last day in McLeod Ganj, India. It’s hard to believe I’ve been here for almost a year. There are so many emotions rolling around this morning as I make my final preparations to leave my second home. … Continue reading
A Sneak Peek Of The Narrow Way
Here’s a quick peek at The Narrow Way. I hope you enjoy it! If you’d like to get a copy for yourself or a friend, please click here. Chapter 8 The Teachings Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, … Continue reading
Posted in Books
Tagged Buddhism, buddhism and recovery, Coming Out, Gay Spirituality, India, lgbt, McLeod Ganj, Meditation, Sobriety, The Narrow Way, Tushita Meditation Center
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Dharma And The Difficult Me
When you meet with difficult people remember: it’s you who needs to change. ~ Anyen Rinpoche I’m walking down the hill from McLeod Ganj to my house in Jogiwara Village and I’m dreading seeing “him” again. It’s usually a pleasant … Continue reading
Posted in Bodhicitta
Tagged Buddhism, dharma, Dharmasala, generosity, India, McLeod Ganj, poverty, practical Buddhism
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Teaser
The Narrow Way is coming out in just about three weeks! Here’s a little teaser to tide you over till then… Varanasi. Banaras. The City of Shiva. The City of Light. The holiest city in all of India. I sit … Continue reading
Posted in Writing
Tagged Buddhism, buddhism and addiction, buddhism and recovery, Coming Out, India, lgbt, Pilgrimage, The Narrow Way, Varanasi
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A Year On The Narrow Way
It’s hard to believe that I’ve been in India since December, 2011. It’s been an amazing experience so far and I’m grateful to have had this opportunity to study, learn and grow. Thank you to everyone for all your support, … Continue reading
Posted in India 2012
Tagged American Buddhism, Bir, Buddhism, Chris Lemig, Dalai Lama, India, Kalachakra 2012, Pilgrimage, Tenzin Palmo, The Narrow Way, Tibetan Buddhism
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The Things Worth Doing
The things worth doing in this life are almost always demanding and difficult. When we take care of ourselves in body and mind, we can see any task we set for ourselves to the end… “I wonder if this Tibetan … Continue reading
Posted in India 2012
Tagged attaining your goals, Buddhism, Dharamsala, India, Meditation, The Narrow Way, Tibetan Buddhism, Tibetan language, wellbeing
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The Last Post In Which I See The Dalai Lama And Cry At The End*
I’ve been really blessed this past year. I’ve received teachings from His Holiness the Dalai Lama about seven times already and there’s still one more to go next week. The last teaching was wonderful. Even with a case of the … Continue reading
Posted in His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Tagged Buddhism, Dalai Lama, Gay Buddhism, India, McLeod Ganj, Tibetan Buddhism
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A Quick Update
Just a quick update for all my friends (this means you!): It’s been quite busy these past few weeks here in India. Two weeks ago I started at a new Tibetan language school up in McLeod Ganj called Esukhia. The … Continue reading
The Narrow Way {Video}
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
Posted in Buddhism, Coming Out, Writing
Tagged Addiction, Buddhism, buddhism and recovery, Chris Lemig, Coming Out, Happiness, India, lgbt, Mantra Books, Meditation, Sobriety, The Narrow Way, video
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