Shambhala Sun Audio: Noah Levine, Part One

I've been rocking the dharma podcasts lately, and this one features Noah Levine, who wrote the piece “It Takes a Sangha” in the current issue of Shambhala Sun. This is less a teaching than a discussion of his work and life, but it's interesting.

Shambhala Sun Audio: Noah Levine, Part One

Welcome to the first of three Shambhala Sun Audio interview segments with meditation teacher and author Noah Levine, who wrote the piece “It Takes a Sangha” in our current issue.

Noah has come a long way: from troubled young man to well-known Buddhist teacher. His no-bull, direct approach — as manifested in his books, Dharma Punx and Against the Stream — has not only helped put meditation on the map for a new generation, but has been well-received by his elders in the teaching community.

In this Shambhala Sun Audio exclusive, Noah talks about the refreshingly organic way this all transpired, what he’s up to at the moment, and more. To listen, just click the player:

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In coming installments, we’ll talk about the work of Noah’s new center (and how it works), his thoughts about the creation of a truly “American” Buddhism, and lots more.

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