Meditation practices are really going mainstream right now. Just look at what these CEO meditators have to say. They come from different industries and different backgrounds and they all use meditation practices. Many of them practice Transcendental Meditation. The article states: We’ve compiled a list of leaders who say that meditating gives them an edge […]
Archives for May 2012
Get Up Early and Meditate!
May 17, 2012 by
Deepak Chopra is on of the most beloved teachers of meditation practices. His advice to people about their meditation practices, even those who get up early and meditate is outstanding. I especially like this question and answer because it applies directly to me an my meditation practices. Get Up Early and Meditate! This is the […]
What is Buddhism?
May 14, 2012 by
In this video, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh tells us about Buddhism. He answers the question, “What is Buddhism?” Some of the highlights of the video include teachings on Nirvana – freedom from wrong views and fear Wrong perceptions Being and non-being and removing wrong notions Direct encounter with reality Everything is impermanent Teaching and […]
Meditation Practices Can Cause Your Brain Cells To Grow
May 13, 2012 by
Recent scientific research has shown that meditation practices can cause your brain cells to grow and make you smarter. This research is validating what yogis and meditators have know for millennia. The scientific evidence reported by Richard Crown in a document from the University of Massachusetts Center for Mindfulness is that …meditation actually grows grey […]
Buddhist Nuns In Plum Village
May 10, 2012 by
The lives of Buddhist nuns in Plum Village are beautifully portrayed in this video. Plum Village is also the residence of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh (Thay). This year, marks the thirtieth anniversary of Plum Village. You can read more about it here. Buddhist Nuns In Plum Village httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPV6rmaVfCw All my encounters with the Buddhist […]
Practicing Right Speech – Roshi Joan Halifax
May 8, 2012 by
The article that contains the source material for this post about practicing right speech comes from the Upaya Institute and Zen Center blog. Roshi Joan Halifax is the founder and leader of Upaya. She is also a dharma teacher in the tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, so you can expect to see a […]
Tea Meditation with Thich Nhat Hanh and Oprah
May 6, 2012 by
Once again Oprah interviewed Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh (Thay) today. This time it was on her OWN TV network on the program called “Super Soul Sunday.” The program was divided into many segments. The first segment was about Thay becoming a monk. Thay spoke about his early memories and wanting to become a monk. […]
Timeless Quotes from the Buddha
May 6, 2012 by
It is with great pleasure that I bring you another excellent video by Gerald Penilla from California on Timeless Quotes from the Buddha. This video was brought to my attention by Bhikkhu Samahita, to whom I offer gratitude as well. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQtXAiQzDSk Timeless Quotes from the Buddha Here are the timeless quotes from the Buddha excerpted […]
Meditation Practices for Mindful Eating
May 5, 2012 by
Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh has spoken quite often about the importance of mindful eating. He has, in fact, given us mindfulness practices for mindful eating. For example, in Plum Village or even at retreats in the United States or Canada, every meal is consumed in mindfulness. For the first twenty minutes or more, we […]
Mindfulness Practices of the Three Refuges
May 4, 2012 by
For as long as there have been Buddhists, there have been the three refuges, also known as the three jewels. There have also been the meditation practices of the three refuges. Remember – the Buddha was not a Buddhist! When you practice the three refuges, you take refuge in the Buddha, the dharma, and the […]
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