Author Archives: Dave Mermelstein

Breath by Breath: Why do we focus on our breathing?

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Dave Mermelstein

Posted by Dave Mermelstein, June 23, 2016 This is from the discussion on Monday, June 20, about Concentrating on our Breath:   I’ve been thinking more than usual about concentration on the breath. We engage in it over and over, … Continue reading →

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An excerpt from Daily Life is Practice, by Sylvia Boorstein, in Shambhala Sun, July 2015

Posted on September 26, 2015 by Dave Mermelstein

All the moments of your day are teachings. If you look at them clearly, you’ll see the same fundamental truths the Buddha did. Think back to the image of the Buddha. Under siege from external events and his internal responses, … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on the Eightfold Path by Sylvia Boorstein

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Dave Mermelstein

An excerpt from Daily Life is Practice, by Sylvia Boorstein, in Shambhala Sun, July 2015 All the moments of your day are teachings. If you look at them clearly, you’ll see the same fundamental truths the Buddha did. Think back … Continue reading →

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