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The InterDependence Project (IDP) brings a secular and highly accessible approach to studying and practicing Buddhist meditation, psychology, and philosophy. IDP is committed to bridging the gap between personal development and collective engagement in our world, combining the principles...

IDP Teacher Training and Yearlong Immersion

This training will be a rigorous cycle of practice, study, and both prepared and on-the-spot practice teaching of several different meditation practices originating from the Buddhist tradition, as well as the body of philosophical, psychological and ethical principles which form the backbone of...

Secular Buddhist Studies Program at IDP

The Secular Buddhist Studies Program at the Interdependence Project offers a strong and accessible foundation in Buddhist meditation, psychology, philosophy, and ethics from a secular perspective, inclusive of multiple traditions and bodies of teaching. Composed of a diverse...

IDP Podcast

21st Century Buddhism, The IDP Podcast, features weekly lectures and discussions IDP Teachers, Interviews with well known authors and personalities and artful explorations of Buddhist teachings in the form of sound collages, and spoken word pieces. Recent Guest Lectures have included: 12 Step...

"Awaken Your Body" - IDP Body & Movement

IDP Body & Movement offers several different forms of movement practice, the aim of which is to awaken the body -- to become more grounded, energized and clear -- to nurture the unique physical home we each have in the world. Through breathing practices, asana (postures), and stretch...

Write a Journal Entry

Now anyone can write a journal and share their thoughts and wisdom with our online community. Sound of on Buddhism, meditation, your practice, arts, politics, or whatever is on your mind. Visit the blog to learn how!

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Featured Events

Retreat: Intro to Vajrayana

Sat, 2/18/2012, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Join Shastri Ethan Nichtern for a daylong retreat that introduces the Vajrayana Path and practices.

Buddhist Studies: Foundations of Buddhism: Finding Liberation

Sun, 2/19/2012, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

All are invited to "Find Liberation" in this four-week series where you will learn the foundational components of Buddhism's amazing array of...

Bring Your Friend Night - Why (Not) Meditate? with Ethan Nichtern and David Nichtern

Mon, 2/20/2012, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Free if you are a first-timer! $10/$5 students/members if you've been to IDP before. Why do we meditate? Why don't we meditate? How does it aid...

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My practice today: Day 11 of The 28 Day Meditation Challenge February 11

by Meredith Arena

“As much as I definitely enjoy solitude, I wouldn’t mind spending a little time with you” My practice today: Day 11 of The 28 Day Meditation...

We love to love: A Valentine's contemplation for all February 11

by Nancy Thompson

The permanent source of joy is our love, not another person.

28 Day Meditation Challenge: Listening to my body can be more challenging than listening to my mind February 10

by Lani

Greeting love bugs. It's week two of Sharon's 28 Day Meditation Challenge, and this week we're getting into the body - Body scans, walking meditation...

Podcasts & Videos

Lodro Rinzler and Ethan Nichern disuss The Buddha Walks into a Bar February 9

This week's podcast features an interview with Lodro Rinzler and Ethan Nichtern on his new book "...

Ethan Nicthern and Meredith Arena discuss Your Emoticons Won't Save You Part 02 February 2

This week Meredith Arena interviews ID Project founder Ethan Nichtern on his new book, Your...

Ethan Nicthern and Meredith Arena discuss Your Emoticons Won't Save You Part 01 January 25

This week Meredith Arena interviews ID Project founder Ethan Nichtern on his new book, Your...

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