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If your thoughts create the world, you are your thoughts

If your thoughts create the world, you are your thoughts Watch how water is affected with just thoughts It is impossible to control every thought that enters our minds. However, we can make the effort to patrol our mental environment. … Continue reading

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The practice of Buddhist meditation is the practice of true love

This is an Excerpt from a Dharma Talk By Thich Nhat Hanh Taking care of the present moment, you recognize the presence of the sunset, the morning star, the magnolia blossoms, and the person in front of you. When you practice … Continue reading

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The greatest gift we can make to others is out true presence

This is an Excerpt from a Dharma Talk By Thich Nhat Hanh When you love someone, you have to be truly present for him or for her. A ten-year-old boy I know was asked by his father what he wanted for … Continue reading

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Tibetan Lama Gursam to lecture and host a meditation retreat.

 65 N. Main St, Yardley  – All welcome. Yogi Acharya Lama Gursam  will speak on Friday March 27 at 7 Pm on “Developing Compassion on and off the Meditation Cushion” to be held at the Yardley Friends Meeting House Suggested … Continue reading

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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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The Mantra of Padma Sambhava

The Mantra of Padma Sambhava Padma Sambhava, often called “the second Buddha”, brought the buddhadharma to Tibet in the 8th century CE. He is also called Vajra Guru, which can translate as the Diamond Guru. His mantra is: OM AH … Continue reading

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