Monthly Archives: February 2015

6 Tips for Finding Comfort in Meditation

6 Tips for Finding Comfort in Meditation Wear comfortable clothes: Always wear loose-fitting clothes that allow your breathing to be deep and natural. Proper breathing is directly linked to relaxation. Tight jeans or slacks, shirts, and belts might constrict the … Continue reading

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Meditate for Spiritual Support and Beyond

Spiritual Support Why meditate?   Why pray, or participate in a pilgrimage, or live alone for a year in the woods?  Sometimes it’s because you are at your wit’s end, and sometimes you just need help. Jack Kornfield, who  co-founded the … Continue reading

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What to Do When the Going Gets Rough

Pema Chödrön on four ways to hold our minds steady and hearts open when facing difficult people or circumstances. The most straightforward advice on awakening enlightened mind is this: practice not causing harm to anyone—yourself or others—and every day, do … Continue reading

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What if everyone brought their own cups?

No To-Go from Klean Kanteen on Vimeo. Next time you go out, bring your reusable to-go cup and you will help reduce trash, save resources and feel good about it.

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Happy New Instant

by Phil Brown For many Mahayana Buddhists mid-January marks the celebration of New Year (although some Mahayana Buddhist such as Japanese Zen, celebrate the New Year on December 31st). In countries such a Tibet and Myanmar it is observed with diverse … Continue reading

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