Buddhist "One City" author Ethan Nichtern interview

Inspiring interview with Ethan Nichtern, Founder and Director of the Interdependence Project (The ID Project) in New York City and author of the new book "One City: A Declaration of Interdependence". This is a fascinating and personal discussion of Nichtern's idea of interdependence, as well as an enlightening conversation about Eastern ideas in general, such as Buddhism and meditation. Nichtern talks about how there is a strong current desire worldwide for a new social consciousness that properly balances inner peace with informed civic and social engagement and responsibility.

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• Nichtern
• Alcove
• Mark
• Molaro
• Janet
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• One
• City
• Interdependence
• Project
• ID
• buddhism
• meditation
• spirituality
• yog

[tinanovotny]

Buddhism is great - so much so that I forgive your ignorance Keira!

[shangaiexpress231]

This show is great and Ethan Nichtern is very inspiring. What a lesson about life that he gives us. We forget ourselves in this hectic world. Power to Buddhism and congratulations to the Alcove with Mark Molaro!

[powrxplor69]

great video....is this guy David Nichtern's son?

[koolkat12321]

first of all I really appreciate your presence and articulation of applying Budhism to a reality practical life and how interconnectedness is interpretted as interdependence. I'd been a Buddhist all my life and I was very bothered with the bias and misconception of if for years. It really help everyone see that Buddhism teaching applies to all faith because I feel that its not a religion in which has isolated ideals but covering all humanity and our existence in this world.

[Otevra13]

Smart Guy. The word ~spiritual has bugged me a bit for years, he articulates why its a troublesome frame. Thanks for all your cool interviews.

[Nomadcinema]

interdependence project has a amazing podcast that is more on the subjects Ethan talks about. very practical ideas to buddhist values and just being a mindful present person. on ITUNES for free

[nick431]

The solitary moon alone does shine---rivers and mountains are still;

One laugh from me startles both heaven and earth.

- 'The record of Linji'

[jorgesantoine24]

A couple of years ago I had that that dah...moment, just like you said. I felt exactly like that..."what a moron". I get embarressed thinking about it: how could I have been so dumb for so long? Meditation really helped, along with other stuff, like getting rid of the tv. That instantly frees the mind of masses of clutter, and you get a retreat in your own home. I agree with every word you guys said. Thanks.

[attilaclark]

Becoming more mindful is powerful..it's not out there hippy mind set...mindfulness is nowness, lucidity, and very good. You don't miss the opportunity that a moment can present.

[maryannshackelton]

Great video - I'm not a buddhist but I'm intrigued