Comments on: Buddhist Monk as Teacher, Coach

By: Mark Joyella

Mark Joyella — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:42:41 +0000

Alan, Rebecca and Julia,

Thanks for joining this fascinating discussion. I love finding out who inspires successful people, and in this case, the connections between Buddhism and coaching suggest there’s great potential for coaches to hear or read something that might open a new door.

I hope more coaches will share their own experiences!

Mark

By: Julia Stewart

Julia Stewart — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:23:41 +0000

I’ve been following Genpo Roshi, the American Zen Master, for a while and I would definitely call him a coach. His approach to teaching the Dharma combines a western psychotherapy technique called, Voice Dialogue, with Zen teachings to give westerners an experience of enlightenment much more quickly than in traditional ways. He coaches a whole roomful of people simultaneously.

By: Alan Ashley

Alan Ashley — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:45:41 +0000

Thanks for mentioning me in your article Mark.

The Buddha once famously declared that “spiritual friendship is the whole of the spiritual life”. I see my relationship with my clients as being that of a spiritual friend – our work together is specifically focused on supporting their growth, learning and development. My role is to help people to move in the direction of fulfilling their potential.

There’s more on the relationship between coaching, Buddhism and spiritual development on my website http://www.buddhistcoach.net, and I’d be delighted to hear from anyone who would like to know more.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:19:51 +0000

I’ve always had an infinity for Eastern philosophies and religions such as Buddhism, Taoism, and Hinduism. I like what the Dali Lama said, “…be the change that you would like to see in the world.” Gratitude for what you have can take you far in life. I keep a gratitude journal and record in it everyday.