| Catherine Rathbun Teachers || In Memory of the Ven. Namgyal Rinpoché | Tarchin Hearn | Bonni Ross | Catherine Rathbun | Cecilie Kwiat | Chimé Shore | Jangchoub (Lindsay Reid) | Keith Rowan | Leander Kane | Mark Webber | Sonia Moriceau | Robert Sinclair  Catherine Rathbun is a lay teacher of Buddhism, living and teaching in Toronto, Canada since 1979. She also studies and teaches Christian, Sufi and Western Mystery practices.Her meditation training began in 1969. Since then she has studied with H.H. the XVI Karmapa, head of the Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, and with pre-eminent individuals like Ven. Kalu Rinpoché, Ven. Karma Thinley Rinpoché, Ven. Namgyal Rinpoché and John Coleman. Catherine holds a BA from the University of Toronto and taught meditation studies at York University for seven years at Vanier College. With a background in dance, Catherine was a member of the National Ballet Company of Canada in the early 1960's; she frequently incorporates creative movement exercises into meditation studies as a way to bypass the tight hold that the Western intellect has on one's development. The Buddha called meditation Bhavana or mind cultivation. To effect this refinement of consciousness, Catherine uses a variety of techniques to help students develop their potential. Encouraged by her teachers to begin teaching meditation in 1976, she has students in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the U.S. Her principal residence for the past 20 years has been Canada. Catherine travels to Australia and New Zealand regularly, but recently has also begun a series of innovative Internet netcast teachings to keep in touch with her students around the world. The netcasts are fully interactive and include real-time question-and-answer periods with students. These teachings can be accessed by any student or group of students with a computer and a connection to the Internet. Catherine teaches from her experience as a lay meditator, as a woman and as a parent. As well, she offers the work of conscious unfoldment free from the weight of religious belief or guru worship. Read more of Catherine Rathbun and her teachings on the Friends of the Heart website www.friendsoftheheart.com. A sample of her articles is available in the Treasury of Wisdom. Here is what some of Catherine's students have to say about her teaching style: "Catherine has taught me for the past nine years. What I have learned is primarily from her example. Her compassion, wisdom and integrity continuously inspire me, and I feel privileged to have a teacher of such high calibre." "Catherine's love of dharma is infectious. She is a skilled and compassionate teacher who opens her treasure of knowledge in a generous and seductive manner. It is a joy to be in her presence and a blessing to receive the teachings so clearly and directly." "Catherine has helped me to live with much more joy and, perhaps most important, shown me that there is a depth to this world and to my life that goes beyond the physical. As a scientist, I appreciate the scientific side of her teaching style methodical, observant, and thoughtful. We also share a conviction that what is sometimes called the metaphysical is actually the product of universal laws that Western science hasn't yet discovered." "Catherine brings a wealth of knowledge and life experiences into her teachings. Her ability to embrace and integrate many spiritual traditions into her work makes it very easy for all participants to relate and learn, no matter what their background. She is an inspirational and compassionate teacher." "Catherine has an eclectic, unique way of teaching. Her diversified background in Buddhism, Sufism, Christianity and Western Mystery work has given me the rare opportunity to try different practices and find the ones that I connect with the most to help to bring transformation and evolution to my life. We all have different ways that we learn and Catherine has this special gift of knowing what the student needs to move forward and she caters their meditation instruction to suit these needs." Click here for the printfriendly version of this page About Us / Program / Teachers / Treasury / Buddings / Images / Links / Books / Stay / Contact Us / Members
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