:: Attaining inner peace is the necessary first step to attaining world peace.

:: Enjoying a warm welcome to LA! I'll be teaching Fri night, 7:30 pm at Dharma Zen Center, 1025 S. Cloverdale Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90019

:: Back in the USA! I'm in San Diego at Jhampa's store w/ Chris and Geshe Jinpa Sonam. Heading to LA today. http://ping.fm/riL7B

:: Arrived at Chris and Sveta's in Mexico. We're planning a Fire Puja tomorrow on the bluff overlooking Pacific Ocean.

:: My cell is being flaky, and not much budget to replace it, so until I work it out, please email hazlitt at gmail if you need to reach me

:: Many snowcapped mountains on the drive between Las Vegas and Encinitas. This world is so beautiful. Time to teach! http://pathbuddha.com

:: The Blue Man Group in Las Vegas really puts on an amusing engrossing show. May there be such amazing Dharma-focused events in the future!

:: Just completed my first weekend of teachings on the teaching tour. Emaho! What a great experience. Can't wait for Encinitas on Jan 22.

:: My Dharma teaching tour officially starts in 30 minutes! I launched a new version of my Path Buddha tour website today www.pathbuddha.com

:: "The problem is not enjoyment; the problem is attachment." - Tilopa (988-1069)

:: Saw doc Unmistaken Child on Sat. Fascinating look at process of finding and recognizing a reincarnate lama.
http://ping.fm/JSN0t

:: I submitted a demo of Duncan Ros' song "Rabbit Horns" to a record company and they want it for a compilation of new Buddhist music!

:: Today at the Lohan Center at 3:30 PM I'll be unveiling "The Buddha Path for Chant Masters - Dharma Center Edition." Join us!

:: I'll be teaching on how to be a better Chant Master at the Lohan Center today at 3:30 PM. Please join us!

:: Saw Avatar in IMAX 3D. I had not ever seen film projected with RealD, and it was jaw-dropping, especially with the high-rez of IMAX. Wow!

:: Announcing my first Dharma teaching tour; 30+ cities in USA & Canada; spending a week in each of 10+ metros; Jan 15–May 15, 2010.