Archives for November 2013

Awakening to the Dream | Tricycle

Awakening to the Dream | Tricycle.

What Is The Nature Of Perception

Continuing with the teachings of the Buddha that are coming forward in the scientific community, we ask, “What is the nature of perception?” According to the teachings of Buddhism, most of our suffering is caused by wrong perceptions. Perception is the third of the Five Aggregates – form, feelings, perceptions, mental formations and consciousness. These […]

Are You Making The Right Decisions?

Pursuing the life of your dreams can be as daunting as it is exciting. Maybe you may feel like chances to step in the right direction don’t come often enough. This couldn’t be further from the truth. We’re faced with countless decisions everyday. Each one with the power to propel you towards your life goals. […]

No Permanent Self

One of the main teachings of the Buddha is now coming forward in the scientific community. This teaching is that there is no permanent self. Along with impermanence and nirvana, non-self is one of the three Dharma Seals. All forms of Buddhism have these Dharma Seals. When we look into impermanence, we see that everything changes. […]

Interbeing With Nature

I just watched an amazing movie titled, “The Animal Communicator.” It is about our interbeing with nature and interspecies communication. Interbeing is a word coined by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh to help us realize the insight of our interconnectedness with nature, the earth, the sun, the planets, the Milky Way, and the whole cosmos. […]

What Makes You Happy?

What makes you happy? Hanging out with friends? Eating good food? Making a lot of money? Traveling to exotic places? Scientists have found out that one of the greatest contributing factors to overall happiness in your life is how much gratitude you show. The science of happiness shows us that happiness can increase by 4 […]

c Weight Loss Visualization With Jon Gabriel – YouTube

▶ Weight Loss Visualization With Jon Gabriel – YouTube.

What Is The Meaning Of Life?

Joseph Campbell is a man who needs no introduction. I followed The Power of Myth series on PBS in the late 1980’s. The series fascinated me to no end, especially after my experience with Father Eli and his mythical tales. When I encountered the following quote, I recalled the Dalai Lama‘s answer to the question, […]

The Serene Face Of Charlie Watts

In the 60’s and 70’s, I was never much of a Rolling Stones fan. I couldn’t get no satisfaction! I didn’t memorize their songs and wasn’t even familiar with the names other than Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. I had not seen them perform, and yet their music was familiar to me. When I saw […]

The Power Of Giving

In continuation of the series of articles about the six paramitas, I came across this lovely quote from the Buddha. If you knew what I know about the power of giving, you would not let a single meal pass without sharing it in some way. – the Buddha The essence of the first paramita – the […]