Connecting to the Divine Ground of Being with Jerilyn Munyon - Part 1

02/01/20 • 73 min

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In this heartwarming conversation, Adyashanti speaks with Jerilyn Munyon, the executive director of Open Gate Sangha, about the potential that lives within the Divine Ground. They explore how the Divine Ground affords us the opportunity to broaden our perspectives and act as the foundation from which we can lead more conscious lives. They look into how our contemplative practices inform our movements in the world, and the vital role that dignity plays in living a truly authentic life. Having known each other for 16 years, they dive deeply into the student-teacher relationship and the practice of aikido, which Jerilyn has had as a foundational practice in her life for more than 40 years.

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Jonathan Gustin's website: Purposeguides.org

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In this second part of their conversation, Adyashanti and Jerilyn Munyon, the executive director of Open Gate Sangha, continue their discussion on deeply connecting with the Ground of being. Together, they explore how that intimate connection with the Ground reveals courageousness, fearlessness, and confidence, from which love and compassion can flow. They reveal the vital component of our spiritual practice—how it creates a steadiness within us, fosters our presence of being, and informs our heartfelt expression in the world. Join Adyashanti and Jerilyn Munyon for this revelatory and insightful conversation.