Christopher Titmuss
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| Title | Dharma Teacher |
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| Born | April 22nd, 1944 |
| Religion | Theravada background |
| Occupation | Author Dharma Teacher |
| Website | www.christophertitmuss.org www.insightmeditation.org |
Christopher Titmuss, (born April 22, 1944) is a retired Theravada Buddhist monk, an Insight Meditation meditation instructor and an author of books on Dharma who resides in Totnes, Devon, United Kingdom. He was a journalist before becoming a monk, spending six years in Thailand and India from 1970 to 1976.[1][2] He is especially known for being a steadfast exponent of engaged Buddhism, speaking and writing on social and political matters.[3] He is also the co-founder of Gaia House in Devon, England.[4]
He is the founder and director of the Dharma Facilitators Programme and the Living Dharma programme, an online mentor programme for Dharma practitioners. He gives retreats, participates in pilgrimages (yatras) and leads Dharma gatherings. Titmuss has been teaching annual retreats in Bodh Gaya, India since 1975 and leads an annual Dharma Gathering in Sarnath since 1999. A senior Dharma teacher in the West, he is the author of numerous books including Light on Enlightenment, An Awakened Life and Transforming Our Terror.
He is especially known for his teachings and inquiry into emptiness and liberation.[5][6][7]
Bibliography
- Titmuss, Christopher (2003). Mindfulness for Everyday Living. Barron's Educational Series. ISBN 0-7641-2260-6.
- Titmuss, Christopher (2002). Transforming Our Terror: A Spiritual Approach to Making Sense of Senseless Tragedy. Barron's. ISBN 0-7641-2221-5.
- Titmuss, Christopher (2002). Sons and Daughters of the Buddha. Rider. ISBN 0-7126-5699-5.
- Titmuss, Christopher (2001). Buddhist Wisdom for Daily Living. Walking Stick Press. ISBN 1-58297-090-4.
- Titmuss, Christopher (2001). The Buddha's Book of Daily Meditations: A Year of Wisdom, Compassion, and Happiness. Three Rivers Press. ISBN 0-609-80780-3.
- Titmuss, Christopher (1999). The Power of Meditation: Energize the Mind & Restore the Body. Sterling Publishing. ISBN 1-86505-062-8.
- Titmuss, Christopher (1999). An Awakened Life: Using Everyday Experiences for Inner Fulfilment. Rider. ISBN 0-7126-7088-2.
- Titmuss, Christopher (1999). Little Box of Inner Calm. Barron's Educational Series. ISBN 0-7641-7303-0.
- Titmuss, Christopher (1998). Light on Enlightenment: Revolutionary Teachings on the Inner Life. Rider. ISBN 0-7126-7122-6.
- Titmuss, Christopher; Gill Farrer-Halls (1995). The Green Buddha. Insight Books (Totnes). ISBN 1-899289-00-3.
- Titmuss, Christopher (1993). The Profound and the Profane: An Inquiry into Spiritual Awakening. Insight Books. ISBN 0-946672-27-X.
- Titmuss, Christopher (1993). Spirit of Change: Voices of Hope for a Better World. Hunter Press. ISBN 0-89793-104-1.
- Titmuss, Christopher (1992). Fire Dance and Other Poems. Insight. ISBN 0-946672-25-3.
- Titmuss, Christopher (1991). Freedom of the Spirit: More Voices of Hope for a World in Crisis. Green Print. ISBN 1-85425-056-6.
See also
Notes
References
- Boucher, Sandy (1993). Turning the Wheel: American Women Creating the New Buddhism. Beacon Press. ISBN 0-8070-7305-9.
- Martin, Julia (1997). Ecological Responsibility: A Dialogue with Buddhism , A Collection of Essays and Talks. Tibet House and Sri Satguru Publications. ISBN 81-7030-529-2.
- Napthali, Sarah (2003). Buddhism for Mothers: A Calm Approach to Caring for Yourself and Your Children. Allen & Unwin. ISBN 1-74114-010-2.
- Shapiro, Eddie and Debbie (1998). Voices from the Heart: A Compassionate Call for Responsibility. Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam. ISBN 0-87477-935-9.
- Salzberg, Sharon (1999). Voices of Insight. Boston, USA: Shambhala Publications. ISBN 1-57062-398-8.
- Lumiere, Lynn Marie; Lumiere, Lynn Marie (2003). The awakening West: conversations with today's new Western spiritual leaders (1st ed.). Clear Visions Publications. ISBN 978-1-59233-010-2.
External links
- Gaia House
- Dharma facilitators
- Living Dharma
- Dharma Yatra
- Bodhgaya Retreats
- Audio Interview Series on Buddhist Geeks
- Dharma Talks on Archive.org
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