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Ven Dr Douglas Myeong'il Cheolsoeng Gentile

Ames, IA, USA

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Ven. Dr. Douglas Myeong'il Gentile is an ordained monk and the Guiding Teacher for the Ames Buddhist Mahasangha. He studied several styles of Buddhism, including training with the multi-lineage Interdependence Project in New York City, studying with Ethan Nichtern, a senior teacher in the Shambhala lineage, ordained with Most Ven. Wonji Dharma, and currently studies with Most. Ven. Myohye Do'an. He is also a Distinguished Professor of Psychology. His particular interest is in the intersection of Buddhist philosophy and Western psychological science. If you would like to be on his mailing list, email ven.myeongil@gmail.com

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Cary Brief

Cary Brief

Oct 8, 2026

Thank you deeply I have been given to koans but have not been able to work with the teacher. He has not made himself available much. Not sure where to go with them. Anyway thanks for your insights

John

John

Oct 3, 2026

I love that. Although we know this and I have personally thought about how the conspiracy runs deep, your explanation is golden. Thank you! 🙏🏼

Vanessa

Vanessa

Oct 2, 2026

A wonderful course for untangling some of the mind’s knotted threads. I love your clear conversational style of delivery too. Thank you.

Delora Schneider

Delora Schneider

Sep 14, 2026

Thank you. Very real and easy to understand and hopefully implement in my everyday life

Chloe Peace

Chloe Peace

Jul 7, 2026

But then what happens when someone does or someone is born?!? The wholeness is "more" or "less"?!? When you removed a coin, the wholeness became of 9, not 10... That seems like less... Or is it just because we added values to number? But then what about people?!? Will ponder on the being one with everything for a while I think. I get the general idea of being part of the whole... Worked on it for a while now... But wonder what the whole really is?!?

Bobby Galipeau

Bobby Galipeau

Jun 9, 2026

I never knew about koan work and it is something that I will most certainly pursue going forward as a buddhist enthusiast. Thanks for the great intro to this topic, wonderful course! Namaste 🙏🏼☺️

Gregory

Gregory

Apr 28, 2026

Wonderful explanation of what could be very complicated ideas. Thank you.

Rosie

Rosie

Feb 14, 2026

Great explanation and the 10 coins analogy is wonderful, thank you

Chris

Chris

Dec 5, 2025

I love this. Such clarity is liberating. I get it! Thank you 😊

Cindy B

Cindy B

Oct 4, 2025

Truly inspiring and enlightening. We CAN change the world. Thank you Namaste 🙏 ✨️💖

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