Ven Dr Douglas Myeong'il Cheolsoeng Gentile

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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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Chris

Dec 5, 2025

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

Cindy B

Oct 4, 2025

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

Anne

Sep 8, 2025

Deep mindfulness course. Answers to last lesson evolve round present moment mindfulness and non attachment to outer influences you have no control over ie politics in any dimension. Those koans where very stoic to me

KatieG

Aug 25, 2025

I’ve had only a bit of exposure to koans in the past and this class offered much more in the way of a useful introduction. So thank you for that! I get snagged in the “mind candy” trap of koans, and know I need guidance to do more with koans. I’m not ready to get a teacher to dive deeper, but who knows? I may return at a later date. I’d encourage anyone in our Insight Timer community to give the course a try and decide for yourself!

Barbara Hudson

Aug 6, 2025

Enlightening and exactly what I needed to hear this morning. 🙏🏻☸️🌸

Jeffrey Zacko-Smith

Jun 1, 2025

Really excellent … clear, approachable and inspiring.

vonda

May 4, 2025

Best and simplest explanation of oneness I’ve heard. Thanks

Glenn C

Feb 11, 2025

Amazing! Makes one realize that with health, we truly have all we need.

Vincent T

Jan 15, 2025

I needed these words today. I will embrace "don't know" more sincerely when I think I know that I'm feeling down, because that's really only a part of my entire experience and the label covers all the other states and dimensions of life I could pay attention to instead of being preoccupied with the label I've placed on myself.

Mike

Dec 18, 2024

A good reminder of the endless connections we are part of. Thank you

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