A Living Principle | January 23, 2015 There is no way that the dharma can survive as a living principle unless it can be offered and received as a gift, in an atmosphere where mutual compassion and concern are the medium of exchange, and purity of heart is the bottom line. – Thanissaro Bhikkhu, “The […]
Archives for January 2015
More on the Willpower Instinct
These words of wisdom from Dr. Kelly McGonigal, Ph. D. tell us more on the willpower instinct. The first article on The Willpower Instinct by Kelly McGonigal appeared on Best Meditation Videos on November 29, 2012, in which she talks about her book, The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You […]
5 Ways to Keep Your Sanity During Mercury Retrograde – Purpose Fairy
5 Ways to Keep Your Sanity During Mercury Retrograde – Purpose Fairy.
Impossible or Just Really Hard
When I read this in my email on Tuesday, I was really impressed with the story. Riding a bike from Stockholm to Mount Everest, climbing the mountain, and returning by bike to Stockholm seems really impossible to me. Is it impossible or just really hard? However, when we think about our daily meditation practice, it […]
The Healing Power of Sangha
This article on the Healing Power of Sangha1 is a follow up of the previous article on Building a Beloved Community. It is based on one of the Seven Principles of Mindfulness in Healing and the research of Dr. Lissa Rankin, M. D. from her book, Mind Over Medicine: Scientific Proof That You Can Heal […]
The Secret of Life According to Alan Watts – Purpose Fairy
The Secret of Life According to Alan Watts – Purpose Fairy.
The Joy of No Sex | January 20, 2015
The Joy of No Sex | January 20, 2015 The Buddha taught that sexual activity is part and parcel of craving (kama-tanha, the craving for sensuality), described in the second noble truth as the cause of suffering, a source of clinging and attachment (upadana, or attachment to sensual pleasure), a hindrance to meditation and a […]
Brand New trial plan from Christie Marie’s Unlimited Abundance
Quick update. Christie’s post-Masterclass sale on the Unlimited Abundance Program ended last Wednesday. BUT… due to numerous requests from fans… She’s re-opening it with an incredible new trial plan that’ll be available for next 3 days. See the full details here >>> This is a special trial plan where you get to try a portion […]
Remembering Dr Martin Luther King Jr
Today in the United States is a day of remembering Dr Martin Luther King Jr. As portrayed in the movie, Selma, Dr. King was a man who believed in non-violence. He took on the whole country to try to rid us of our discrimination against people of color. To a large extent, he was very […]
A Bigger Worldview | January 18, 2015
A Bigger Worldview | January 18, 2015 The dharma teachings of liberation and freedom enable us to have a much bigger worldview because we learn what it is not to cling to a position or opinion or religion. Finding skillful ways and means within different religious and political structures is something we as Buddhists can […]
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