Cheryl M. Fraser, PhD, is a Fulbright fellowship recipient, clinical psychologist, and Buddhist sex therapist, as well as an experienced meditation teacher. She writes about love and relationships, sexuality and passion, meditation and mindfulness, and what it takes to become a fully awake, happy, compassionate human being. She combines her knowledge of how the mind works with her mission to help people create sexy, passionate, playful relationships-which is encapsulated in her teaching of Mindful Loving. "Dr. Cheryl" blends expertise with personal experience, adds a dash of humor, and tells stories that inform and entertain as they help the reader rewrite their love stories, mindfully. She is based in Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.
"Cheryl Fraser faced a daunting task in writing a book which
integrates sex, love, and meditation. Buddha's Bedroom is a unique
book in presenting readers with a love Dharma that teaches couples
to value intimacy and passion. The message of Buddha's Bedroom is
that if you utilize Buddhist principles to focus on your own mind,
passion in your relationship will be enhanced. Her exercises,
especially the Buddhist skill of mindfulness, empower and motivate
couples to be awaken lovers."
--Barry McCarthy, PhD, is a professor in the department of
psychology at American University, and coauthor of Finding Your
Sexual Voice--Barry McCarthy, PhD
"Cheryl Fraser puts power back into her readers' hands--and
minds--by helping them realize that they are in control of their
own happiness, reawakening passion and enriching their sex lives in
a loving, mindful manner along with some changes in behavior. I'm
looking forward to sharing her words of wisdom, couples skills, and
mindfulness techniques with my clients so that they too can bring
Buddha into their bedrooms."
--Sara Dimerman (aka helpmesara), psychologist, and author of
several books, including Why Married Couples Don't have Sex--Sara
Dimerman (aka helpmesara)
"Cheryl Fraser, in her beautifully written and engaging book,
Buddha's Bedroom, reminded me how the power of presence and
intention can vitalize and sustain a romantic relationship. As well
as being simply fun to read, I found the book to be useful in many
ways. From building curiosity in the bedroom to falling in love
with your partner over and over again to practicing the skills of
lovemaking, Fraser has created a meaningful book that, whether
single or partnered, all can relish. Awareness to the joy of love
and sex is a wonderful way to live inside of relationship. My
gratitude for a fantastic book!"
--Robyn D. Walser, PhD, licensed clinical psychologist, coauthor of
The Mindful Couple, and author of The Heart of ACT--Robyn D.
Walser, PhD
"Fraser asks pointedly, 'Why add the wisdom teachings of Buddhism
to a book about passion? Quite simply, because they work.' Buddha's
Bedroom folds the wisdom of Buddha Dharma into the practicalities
of love and sex to form a beautiful, thoughtful, and compassionate
window into how 'old sex' can become new again. She shares her
meditation exercises that she has used with countless couples in
Buddha's Bedroom, and teaches the reader how to awaken the passion
that has been sleeping inside them. This book is for anyone in a
love relationship who wants to fall in love again (with the same
person), and is willing to examine within themselves to discover
that they possess the key to happiness. Fraser weaves in real
stories from the couples who have walked the path with her, along
with her own candid (and entertaining) experiences to illustrate to
the reader how to bring Buddha back into the bedroom. I will
recommend this book to my own clients (and friends!) and suggest
that they clip each of the 'Love Bytes' and 'Buddha Bytes'
scattered throughout the book!"
--Lori A. Brotto, PhD, registered psychologist, Canada research
chair in women's sexual health, professor at the University of
British Columbia, and author of Better Sex Through
Mindfulness--Lori A. Brotto, PhD
"Fraser brings a fresh, enlightening voice to relationship
literature. She applies a spectrum of Buddhist principles and
practices to the inevitable suffering that arises in the quest for
enduring love. Whether schooled in Buddhism or newly discovering
its wisdom, readers will find abundant, readily accessible tools
for handling disappointments and conflict, and overcoming negative
reactivity. Buddha's Bedroom is inspiration and guide for a
lifelong journey of mindfully engaged, joyful, passionate
intimacy."
--Miranda Shaw, PhD, associate professor of religious studies at
the University of Richmond, and author of Passionate Enlightenment
and Buddhist Goddesses of India--Miranda Shaw, PhD
"If you're looking for a guide to lasting connection, passion, and
ultimately more love in your life--inside and outside the
bedroom--you'll want to pick up this book. Cheryl not only lays out
the path to greater sexual intimacy and happiness, but also
practical skills that we can all do to enhance our lives and
ultimately bring more love into the world."
--Elisha Goldstein, PhD, creator of A Course in Mindful
Living--Elisha Goldstein, PhD
"Sacred sex. Prolonged pleasure. Conscious climax. It's all part of
using your sexual bliss energy to become an awakened lover, and
Cheryl Fraser--a renowned Buddhist psychologist--is your guide to
transcendent sex."
--Ian Kerner, sex therapist, and author of the New York Times
bestseller, She Comes First--Ian Kerner
"Sex and spirituality have been awkward bedfellows for as long as
anyone can remember, and now we live in an era with plenty of
chaos, confusion, misunderstanding, and contention about sexual
roles and sexual acts. Here comes Cheryl Fraser to offer clarity,
encouragement, and some very sound advice about how to ignite
passion while remaining aware. She lets us know how we can dance
and share with another--lovingly--and with the kind of mindfulness
that doesn't drape a big, wet blanket over the proceedings."
--Barry Boyce, editor-in-chief of Mindful magazine--Barry Boyce
"True mastery is rare and precious--and Cheryl Fraser is truly a
master of her subject. Written with a wonderful combination of
simplicity and thoroughness, heart and intellect, and profundity
and practicality, this is a phenomenal book on intimate sensuality,
and equally excellent about communication skills and mindful
awareness. Wow--a wonderful book."
--Rick Hanson, PhD, author of Buddha's Brain--Rick Hanson, PhD
Buddhist teachings, traditionally the province of celibate
monastics, can be confusing for lay practitioners when it comes to
relationships, sensuality, and sexuality. Freedom from desire as a
Buddhist goal seems inconsistent with sexuality in particular.
However, Fraser does a beautiful job of demonstrating how the
transient lust that relationships begin with can be transformed
into an expression of love, compassion, and a manifestation of the
Seven Factors of Awakening."
--Culadasa (John Yates, PhD), spiritual director and chair of
Dharma Treasure Buddhist Sangha, and author of The Mind Illuminated
and Brain Science for Greater Mindfulness--Culadasa (John Yates,
PhD)
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