Meditation, Emotional Healing, and Spiritual Awakening from Tara Brach, PhD – Psychologist, Author, and Meditation Teacher. Source: Finding True Belonging in the Midst of Stress – Tara Brach
- How Not to Be Owned by Your Emotions and Thoughts
We can’t control the waves of thoughts and emotions that we experience, but we can learn to surf them. In a culture that often encourages us to control, suppress, or fix our emotions, Buddhist psychology offers a powerful perspective: Emotions are not our enemies. Thoughts are not truths; they are fleeting events in our awareness. True freedom arises not from eliminating these challenges, but from transforming our relationship with them. The SNAP technique invites us to see, name, allow,… Continue Reading → - How the Five Precepts of Buddhism Reduce StressBuddhism’s five precepts offer practical ways to manage stress, boost resilience, and improve mental clarity. Buddhism’s five precepts are essential guidelines that promote ethical conduct and mental well-being. These precepts not only help practitioners cultivate a mindful lifestyle but also provide practical strategies to manage stress effectively. By adhering to these principles, individuals can enhance their resilience and improve mental clarity. The article from Psychology Today delves into how embracing these precepts can significantly contribute to reducing stress and… Continue Reading →
- The Buddha nature and Donald Trump
“It’s a fundament of Buddhist belief that everyone, without exception, is inherently a Buddha. Our Buddha-nature (and certainly I include myself here) is blocked from time to time by unresolved greed, anger, or delusion—negative energies known as kleshas. Disturbing as it might be to admit, I am not so unlike our former president or political figures for whom I have difficulty feeling compassion. I am a product of the same Universe, breathed by it, my heart beats according to… Continue Reading → - Peter Coyote
Any fan of documentaries, particularly those of Ken Burns will recognize the iconic voice of Peter Coyote. As one of those fans, imagine my joy when I discovered that the voice behind many of my favorite historical documentaries such as The Civil War, The American Buffalo, and Lewis & Clark: The Journey of the Corps of Discovery is not only a great actor and voice artist, but also a Buddhist priest! - When Your Cat Allows This, It Means a Deep Bond!
I have known many Zen Masters. All of them cats… Eckhart Tolle This is my zen master Sadie… - This Is What a Digital Coup Looks LikeIf this is the status quo, how then do we we who aspire to mindfulness respond?
- Achieving contentment this year
Karl Duffy shares… “There are two methods. One method is to obtain everything that we want and desire – all the money, houses, and cars; the perfect mate; and the perfect body. The Dalai Lama has already pointed out the disadvantage of this approach; if our wants and desires remain unchecked, sooner or later we will run up against something that we want but can’t have. The second, and more reliable, method is not to have what we want but… Continue Reading →
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