Meditation Practices for Healing and Well-Being
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Our students at Mindfulness in Healing, are often assigned a task to write down something that they are grateful for each day. In this way, they learn that gratitude is a meditation practice. Gratitude, along with generosity, patience, and other qualities are natural developments from regular meditation practices. Gratitude is a feeling of thanksgiving for [...]
In 1985, I heard Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, “If the West stops drinking alcohol by 50%, there would be enough food to feed the world.” I never was a big drinker, and this statement made sense to me. After his lecture, I no longer shared wine of beer with my 49er or tennis buddies. [...]
The Change Your Mind Change Your World Conference is to be held on May 15 at the Overture Center for the Arts, Overture Hall in Madison, Wisconsin. The event is being co-hosted by the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds at the Waisman Center and the Global Health Institute, both at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The Waisman Center [...]
In June of this year, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh (known as Thay by his followers) opened the 21 day retreat, The Science of the Buddha, with the dharma talk in this video. The talk was given on June 2 in Lower Hamlet in Plum Village. In the opening segment, Thay talked about how suffering and happiness [...]
Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh spoke last week on new teachings on dependent origination. What is dependent origination? Dependent origination describes the chain of causation in the cycle of rebirth. It was taught by the Buddha, himself as way to transcend suffering and achieve nirvana. In meditation, we learn about two kinds of truth. One kind [...]
We, the sentient beings of the third planet (earth) from the star commonly known as the “sun”, declare that all existence is in a state of interdependence. The state of interdependence is a state of interbeing, of interconnectedness. We recognize that people, animals, plants and minerals inter-are and share a single dwelling place on planet earth. [...]
In my upcoming post on Meditation Practices, “Compassion Research Has Gone Mainstream,” I mention that “compassion and altruism are innate qualities that all people (and animals – see photo!) share.” This video proves that dogs have compassion and act in altruistic ways. When I was on retreat with Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh in Vancouver during [...]
The series of powerful affirmations in this video include “I love and appreciate myself just as I am” “My live is blossoming in total perfection” “I am strong and healthy” “I exercise regularly” and many more. Affirmations can be repeated at any time your mind is not otherwise occupied. The more awareness you bring into [...]
In a recent post on Best Meditation Videos, I asked the question, “Is there a self?” The post was inspired by a video featuring Dr. Thomas Metzinger, a philosophy professor and cognitive scientist. His answer to my questions is, “No!” The Buddhist teachings on non-self were outlined in that post. Here, we provide deeper look into the [...]
This video from Athene explores the neuroscientific basis for altering misplaced emotions. Strengthening your neural connections can increase your abilities in any activity you choose, even calming misplaced emotions. Becoming more self-aware can greatly enrich your life experience, especially through connections with others and social validation. So, the question is, how do we become more [...]
The words of wisdom chosen by Lama Surya Das for this week are from the Dalai Lama. Today the Dalai Lama said something funny during his … [Read More...]
Our students at Mindfulness in Healing, are often assigned a task to write down something that they are grateful for each day. In this way, they learn … [Read More...]
In this article, I am going to review Dr. Philippe Goldin's Google Talk from March 1, 2008. I have already posted the video as Meditation … [Read More...]
Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh (affectionately known as Thay to his followers) talks about the four noble truths of the Buddha in a way that is easy to … [Read More...]
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Buddha Gallery for May 13, 2013 I have been insulted! I have been hurt! I have been beaten! I have been robbed! Anger does not cease in those who … [Read More...]
Buddha Gallery for May 11, 2013 Mind precedes its objects. They are mind-governed and mind-made. To speak or act with a peaceful mind, is to draw … [Read More...]
