Earle Birney
Meditation Teacher
Earle Birney's approach to meditation is just like him — unpretentious, honest, friendly, curious, and powered by a deep and sincere desire to understand life and happiness in philosophical and practical ways.
New York
United States
- Shamatha Meditation
- Tibetan Buddhism
- Vipashyana Meditation
- Cultivating Emotional Balance
- Lojong
- Yoga Philosophy
- Tong Len
Featured Works
View AllGrow Self-Awareness
Cultivate the one quality that has the power transform every corner of your life.
Think Happy Thoughts
Three practices to help you choose thoughts that make you feel good.
To Find Happiness, Stop Chasing It
I noticed how everyone – myself included – constantly chased after these ephemeral pleasures of life, never quite satisfied.
How to Train Your Attention
Easily train your mind to focus on what you want, when you want it.
Find Joy in Simple Things
Cultivate joy in your daily life by recognizing the things in your immediate environment that make you feel good.
Listen to Your Inner Guide
This meditation will help you stop looking for answers and guidance outside, tapping into your inner wisdom instead.
Training
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Cultivating Emotional Balance
Cultivating Emotional Balance Teacher Training Jun 2019 - Jun 2020 (a year) -
Mindful Schools
Mindfulness Fundamentals Training Mar 2019 - May 2019 (2 months) -
iRest
Level 1 Trauma Therapy Mar 2017 - Apr 2017 (a month) -
Personal Silent Retreat
3-Year, 3-Month, 3-Day Silent Retreat Jan 2011 - Mar 2014 (3 years) -
Asian Classics Institute
Diamond Mountain Retreat Center, Other Mar 2004 - Oct 2011 (8 years) -
Yoga Studies Institute
Teacher Training Program Mar 2005 - Dec 2010 (6 years)
Education
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University of Victoria
Bachelor of Arts in Leisure Service Administration 1991 - 1998
Experience
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Co-Director
‘Become a Grand Master’ Youth Program Mar 2015 - Dec 2019 (5 years) -
Independent Contractor
Department of Justice Mar 2009 - Mar 2010 (a year) -
Youth Program Developer
South Eastern Arizona Behavioral Health Services Mar 2004 - Dec 2007 (4 years) -
Director of Job Development
Liquid Karma Cafe Jan 2003 - Dec 2003 (10 months) -
Program Director
Kootenay Columbia Child Care Society Mar 1999 - Jan 2002 (3 years) -
Coordinator
Nexus Mar 1997 - Jan 1999 (2 years)