"The soul should always stand ajar, ready to welcome the ecstatic experience." ~ Emily Dickinson
"I have been bent and broken--but I hope--into a better shape." ~ Emily Dickinson
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Why Dharma After Dark?
Dharma After Dark is a forum for veterans recovering from combat trauma, moral injury and seeking truth and spiritual well-being after loss of faith.
This forum is for veterans and for those who want to help and support veterans live a more spiritually vital life.
Wide Range of Written Material
Unique & Effective Recordings
Courses on Contemplative Practice and Meditation
Support Group Forum
About Me
My name is George Wallace. I am a retired Army Chaplain with four combat tours and over thirty years of military service. I began practicing vipassana more than fifteen years ago as an essential component of my recovery from war. I have in recent years become more focused on Zen. I am a certified mindfulness teacher which involved two years of training with Jack Kornfield’s mindfulness teacher program (MMTCP).
My graduate training in theology / (a)theology focused on the medieval Christian mystics and the work of Matthew Fox. While on active duty as an Army chaplain I specialized in clinical chaplaincy with an emphasis on PTSD, suicidology and depression. My current passions are spending time with my kids, meditation, hiking in the Pacific Northwest and reading.
About The Title
Dharma is from Sanskrit and is used in Hinduism and Buddhism to refer to what is true about reality. In Buddhism dharma refers to the nature of reality as a universal truth taught by the Buddha. Dharma also refers to the teachings which include the four noble truths, the eightfold path, and the law of karma. The word Dark in the title refers to crisis, loss of previous faith, dark night of the soul and deconstruction.
The title is reflective of my own journey through existential crisis, post-traumatic stress, and depression. My recovery included the discovery and practice of Buddhist meditation and a recovery of contemplative practice involving poetry and the arts. While my spirituality is primarily informed by the Buddhist dharma tradition, it is eclectically shaped by Native American spirituality, deep ecumenism, the poetic and artistic traditions, and science, all in tune with my Celtic mystical roots.
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I offer a diverse range of resources and support to help you embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery, inner peace, and personal growth. All is free except for one on one mentoring and new course offerings.
Meditation is the poetry of the soul & the language of the spirit.
How Meditation Changes Our Lives
Stress Reduction
Meditation is a powerful tool for managing stress
Improved Mental Clarity and Focus
Regular meditation enhances your ability to concentrate and think clearly.
Emotional Well-being
Meditation promotes emotional balance and self-awareness.
Physical Health Benefits
Meditation reduces chronic pain, anxiety disorders, and depression.
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"The thing about meditation is: You become more and more you."
David Lynch
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My work itself is extended to veteran freely. While donations help support the cost of this site and my work, my hope is that the work would be supported by people who love veterans rather than the veterans themselves.
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