Buddha’s teachings on the “Five Hindrances” (Grasping, Anger, Laziness/Lethargy, Restless/Worry, and Doubt) and how they impact our meditation practice is one the most important teachings given regarding training the mind….
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While there are many apps, books, and techniques for introducing children to Mindfulness practices, some techniques are very simple, almost intuitive and easy to teach. Lillian Pransky is a mom,…
The Buddha recommended reflecting on five essential truths that, when performed daily, and subject to contemplation, reinforces our awareness of impermanence and leads to our freedom from greed, hatred and…
1 incarceration may teach you some skills. Did you learn any? 2 Will any of these skills help you on the outside? 3 How many of you will have a…
Maezumi Roshi asked a student who was also a carpenter to remodel their zendo. After a suitable amount of time had passed, Roshi asked the student when it might be…
In Montana on September 27th, 2015 I tried to see the ”super moon” which was combined with a lunar eclipse. I figured I should try because this combination of events…
His Holiness The Dalai Lama made a statement recently on Rebirth/Reincarnation. He stated that he might not be “reborn”. This is excerpt from Reuters: “The 14th Dalai Lama, in exile…
While the path to spiritual liberation is clearly marked for us, it is a long and difficult journey. In spite of determined efforts to cultivate and sustain our meditation practice,…
We all experience difficult emotions. These are primarily two types; craving/wanting and anger/resentment/fear. Our usual response to craving is to do whatever it takes to get it, then we feel…
Forgiveness and gentleness go hand in hand. In fact, it’s hard to imagine gentleness forgiveness and hard to imagine true forgiveness without a gentleness component. The 2014 Winter Olympics was…
