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Awaken to Wisdom and Compassion and progress along your Spiritual Path
Awaken to Wisdom and Compassion and progress along your Spiritual Path

Fordham Murdy is an ordained Dharmacharya (Dharma Teacher) recognized by Venerable Pannavati in 2022 at Heartwood Refuge (an Inter-faith Inter-lineage Buddhist Hermitage). He is currently based in Boulder, Colorado and was raised with Protestant Christian traditions in Hawaii and then back east in Connecticut.
In 2012 while in India he took Buddhist Refuge with Roshi Bernie Glassman, founder of the Zen Peacemakers, and observed the Five Mindfulness Trainings in Thích Nhất Hạnh’s tradition with Shantum Seth. He has also taken the Bodhisattva vows with His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and holds a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Northeastern University and a Master of Divinity degree from the Wisdom Traditions Department of Naropa University.
He has worked as a spiritual advisor and facilitator of spirituality groups at Harmony Foundation Addiction Treatment Center in Estes Park and practices the 12 steps of recovery himself, going on 21 years sober one day at a time. He also worked for the better part of a decade with cancer kids and their families; planning dinners, coordinating volunteers and raising money for the largest Ronald McDonald House in the world located in New York City.
In addition to all that, Fordham (aka ‘the Rev’) is a certified meditation teacher (MMTCP), yoga instructor (IYI), artist, musician, and a pastoral theologian currently working on his forthcoming book, All I Got is Now: Recovery and the Buddhadharma.
He enjoys contemplating the universe, watching movies, going on tropical spiritual retreats, eating good food, sleeping, and spending time with the love of his life Lisa.



In the midst of a busy and chaotic world, it can be difficult to find inner peace. However, through meditation, mindfulness practices, and connecting with nature, it is possible to cultivate a sense of calm and tranquility.
Forgiveness can be a difficult and challenging process, but it is also incredibly powerful. By letting go of anger and resentment, we can free ourselves from negative emotions and move forward with compassion and understanding.
Gratitude is a powerful emotion that can shift our perspective and help us find joy in even the smallest things. By cultivating a sense of gratitude, we can increase our overall happiness and well-being.
Taking care of ourselves is essential for our physical, emotional, and spiritual health. This can include practices such as exercise, healthy eating, and self-reflection.
The path to self-discovery can be a lifelong journey. By exploring our beliefs, values, and passions, we can gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and our place in the world.
Connection with others is essential for our well-being. Whether through community, friendship, or romantic relationships, human connection can provide us with support, love, and a sense of belonging.

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