Let Me Know When You See the Iguana BY MELISSA MYOZEN BLACKER Melissa Myozen Blacker proposes that awakening isn’t that complicated. It’s when we encounter something just as it is, without preconception. You know the feeling: you’ve lost something and suddenly you realize it’s been there right in front of […]
Meditation and Mindfulness
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5 Alternative Ways of Meditation Meditation is a practice to allow your mind to settle and stay present, relax, and alert. Let’s face it, the practice of silent, seated meditation is not for everyone. Some people may find the practice misaligned with their personalities, resulting in physical and mental pain […]
How to Do Mahamudra Meditation By Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche In Buddhism, wisdom is not something we acquire or develop — it is who we really are, the true nature of mind. Through Mahamudra meditation, says Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, we relax into the emptiness, clarity, and awareness of ever-present buddha wisdom. […]
10 Steps to Mindfulness Meditation Mindfulness is the practice of bringing our attention to whatever is happening at the present moment, so that we are aware of where we are and what we are doing. The ability to be fully present is a basic human ability. We already have the […]
Discourse on the Four Establishments of Mindfulness (Satipatthana Sutta) i I heard these words of the Buddha one time when he was living at Kammassadhamma, a market town of the Kuru people. The Buddha addressed the bhikkhus, “O bhikkhus.” And the bhikkhus replied, “Venerable Lord.” The Buddha said, “Bhikkhus, there is […]
Transforming the Mind with Compassion and Mindfulness Jack Kornfield, a well-known meditation teacher since 1974 and a prolific best-selling author in the Vipassana Movement in American Theravada Buddhism speaks to Esther Thien on the power of compassion and mindfulness to change our lives. Esther: You have come a long way […]
10 Quotes from the Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation is one of the most successful books written by Thich Nhat Hanh. Originally written as a long letter to Brother Quang, a main staff member of the School […]
Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra “Success in life could be defined as the continued expansion of happiness and the progressive realization of worthy goals. Success is the ability to fulfill your desires with effortless ease.” – Deepak Chopra Deepak Chopra is an Indian American author, speaker, and […]
10 Quotes about Mindfulness from Jon Kabat-Zinn Jon Kabat-Zinn is one of the most influential lay Buddhists leaders in America. His presence is keenly felt in the American mindfulness movement. As a Professor of Medicine Emeritus in University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS), he is the creator of 8-week Mindfulness-Based […]
10 Mini Meditation Practices from “Small Bites Mindfulness for Everyday Use” by Annabelle Zinser No time for meditation? Fret not, you can always practice mini meditation and mindfulness in only 1 minute. Do not underestimate the power of short meditation because it can instantly refresh your mind and soul, keeping […]
