The second mindfulness training of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh states, Aware of the suffering caused by exploitation, social injustice, stealing, and oppression, I am committed to cultivate loving kindness and learn ways to work for the well-being of people, animals, plants, and minerals. I am committed to practice generosity by sharing my time, energy, and […]
Archives for February 2013
Reincarnation May Be For Real!
February 2, 2013 by
In the Buddha’s teachings, reincarnation is assumed to be certain. The legends talk about Buddha’s past lives and how he had been a Buddha in the past. While many doubt that reincarnation is possible, reincarnation may be for real! My friend, Bhikkhu Samahita, is a monk living in Sri Lanka. He sends me emails about […]
Jon Kabat-Zinn Speaks To The Greater Good
February 1, 2013 by
The Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley was founded by research psychologists Dacher Keltner, Phil and Carolyn Cowan, and Steve Hinshaw. Dacher Keltner was a featured presenter in the Sounds True series, The Compassionate Brain. In his interview with series founder and presenter, Dr.Rick Hanson, Dr. Keltner spoke a lot about his […]
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