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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
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Featured Works
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Grow Self-Awareness
Cultivate the one quality that has the power transform every corner of your life.
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Think Happy Thoughts
Three practices to help you choose thoughts that make you feel good.
![To Find Happiness, Stop Chasing It](https://res.cloudinary.com/roundglass/image/upload/w_640,ar_16:9,c_fill,g_face,f_auto/v1707783044/rg/collective/media/1455354642-16x9_adownz.jpg)
To Find Happiness, Stop Chasing It
I noticed how everyone – myself included – constantly chased after these ephemeral pleasures of life, never quite satisfied.
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How to Train Your Attention
Easily train your mind to focus on what you want, when you want it.
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Find Joy in Simple Things
Cultivate joy in your daily life by recognizing the things in your immediate environment that make you feel good.
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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)