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Loving-Kindness (Metta) Meditation
by Phil Brown There are many ways to invoke loving-kindness in the spirit of traditional Buddhist practice. Here are a few variations for internal chanting from different sources. In each case, the sequence may (and should) eventually be repeated by … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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