5 Things I Miss About Being A Hardcore Meditator
What Brent R. Oliver learned when he tried to “get enlightened or die tryin’”
Brent R. Oliver
Brent R. Oliver is a writer based in Lexington, Kentucky.
5 Things That Might Surprise You about Meditation Retreats
It’s not all calm and cosmic-flavored bubble gum.
5 Perks of Being Married to a Non-Buddhist
One practitioner extols the virtues of being married to someone who doesn’t practice at all
Why Meditation Encourages Me to Keep Practicing
Clarity of mind, less mental chatter, and other benefits of sticking with a consistent meditation practice
Learning to Soften with a “Hardcore” Buddhist Teacher
How one practitioner found his “spiritual hero” in Noah Levine
I Take Refuge in the Humor
Brent R. Oliver finds his reliance on comedy has become rusted armor holding him back.
Bartending While Buddhist on Cinco de Mayo
Serving alcohol for a living, Brent R. Oliver still thinks about the consequences.
Meditation Month: Day 1
After a long day of procrastination, one practitioner has the kind of meditation that ensures he’ll hit the cushion again soon
5 Realities of Becoming a Hardcore Meditator
What happened when I decided to Get Enlightened or Die Tryin'
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