Kirby Moore

Back from retreat, mind yearns for more

I just returned from an incredible 10-day retreat. Actually, I returned about six days ago and somehow found myself dog-sitting at one house and cat-sitting at another nearby home for those days. (Note to self – I prefer being around animals post-retreat, rather than fast-paced, coffee-brain-type people; but I would rather not have to doContinue reading “Back from retreat, mind yearns for more”

10 day Winter retreat

It’s that time of the year again! Time to go quietly into the darkest time of the year. At least as quietly as a radiant compassionate smile, or the volume of full ripe noble silence. 🙂 I am participating in another dynamic Winter retreat that involves some silent meditation (Vipassyana or Shamatha), some Zapchen SomaticsContinue reading “10 day Winter retreat”

Even basic Dharma practices can be profound and sublime

I have been leading a meditation group in Charlottesville, which has been attracting a few practitioners and new students to Buddhism. And because of the potential for new people attending, and due to our only meeting once or twice a month, I want to keep doing the foundational practices for a while(!). Not to mentionContinue reading “Even basic Dharma practices can be profound and sublime”

Three Spaces meditation

Recently, I was invited to a precious gathering. There was a yogini / acupuncturist, a yogi / health educator, a shaman / bodyworker and myself. (So you know this might be a potent evening!) We had dinner and then gathered for a 45 minute meditation. My friend led it. She introduced a Nyingma type ofContinue reading “Three Spaces meditation”

amidst busy preparation time, PPN Astrology still percolates

I am having the time of my life here in December 2017. Not sure how, but I am getting a LOT done. Prepping for massage school upcoming in January – selling books, packing things, studying Ethics of Touch and Pathology, etc. On top of that I am still seeing about 5 – 8 clients aContinue reading “amidst busy preparation time, PPN Astrology still percolates”

I am so excited about massage school (want to donate to my massage education fund?)!

Hello dear readers, I am so very excited to be going to massage school in beautiful, sacred, pristine Crestone Colorado in January (later in the month). I will be driving out there, so just that road trip will be an adventure! I have started a Go Fund Me page to assist me in getting theContinue reading “I am so excited about massage school (want to donate to my massage education fund?)!”

an inspiring book (Tibetan Buddhism)

Every once in a while (or in my case, several times a year), I come across a rare book in Tibetan Buddhism which I wonder how it made its way to the public. Personally I am very inspired by some Dharma stories of previous Tibetan Masters – like Dzo Khyentse Rinpoche or his student, PatrulContinue reading “an inspiring book (Tibetan Buddhism)”

In spite of prepping to leave for school, staying busy!

Hello dear readers, As you probably have heard, I am heading off toward the setting sun in January, so I should say the low sun and cold days, driving West to go to a unique massage school. It is a heaven and earth school, meaning that in addition to massage techniques, they teach a lotContinue reading “In spite of prepping to leave for school, staying busy!”

got my books for massage school; need to study :-)

Hello dear readers! I just got my home study books for massage school. Exciting! And it is amazing how many chapters they have assigned to have finished in the next six weeks – I think 2 or 3 chapters a week of reading will be necessary, plus memorizing countless muscles. Thank goodness I have aContinue reading “got my books for massage school; need to study :-)”

marketing what I offer

A few months ago, I was speaking with a loving relative, when I told her about being a rare male in the field of Pre- and Perinatal therapy (PPN), plus offering biodynamic craniosacral therapy, Polyvagal bodywork, spiritual astrology and Tibetan Buddhist practices. I doubt there are many people on the planet who can offer whatContinue reading “marketing what I offer”