Conscientious Compassion When compassion and justice are unified, we arrive at what I call conscientious compassion. This is compassion, not merely as a beautiful inward feeling of empathy with those suffering, but a compassion that gives birth to a fierce determination to uplift others, to tackle the causes of their suffering, and to establish the […]
What leads to Happiness?
August 17, 2015 by Leave a Comment
What leads to Happiness? There are said to be four core doctrines found in all classic happiness theory from wisdom literature, philosophy, psychology, spirituality and self-help. Following any of them is challenging, to say the least. They are: Know yourself. Control your desires. Take care of what’s yours. Remember death and mortality. Let’s strive […]
Do Not Feed Your Cancer!
August 17, 2015 by
In Healing with the Seven Principles of Mindfulness: How to Thrive and Succeed in a Complex Cancer System, there is a small section on “The Cancer Diet.” The major point of that section is, “Do not feed your cancer!” What does this mean? Cancer thrives on sugar – almost any kind of sugar. Why do […]
Conscientious Compassion—Bhikkhu Bodhi on Climate Change, Social Justice, and Saving the World | Buddhistdoor
August 14, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Bhikkhu Bodhi’s vision of a global ethic Source: Conscientious Compassion—Bhikkhu Bodhi on Climate Change, Social Justice, and Saving the World | Buddhistdoor
Kelly McGonigal Says Stress is Good for You!
August 14, 2015 by
Kelly McGonigal says stress is good for you! She is not the only one. When Laura Silva talks about stress in the Silva Life System, she calls this kind of good stress, eustress. Imagine that you work for an organization with hundreds of employees and you’re about to give a presentation to the entire group. […]
The Best Remedy
August 13, 2015 by Leave a Comment
yada The Best Remedy Rejoicing [in the well-being of others] is the best remedy for jealousy and envy. Rejoicing does not depend on material or physical actions—it can be done while you are working, eating, or sleeping. It can be done at any time, and it is such a simple way to create good karma. […]
Words of Wisdom from Lao Tzu Part 3
August 13, 2015 by
Here is part 3 of the words of wisdom from Lao Tzu are from his famous book, Tao Te Ching. We are taught that “The tao that can be told of is not the absolute tao,” so please take this to heart as you explore these teachings. On silence: “Silence is a source of great […]
The First Rule of Proper Nutrition!
August 12, 2015 by
“Proper hydration is a critical factor in maintaining and improving your mind as you age. Dr. Daniel G. Amen explains, “Considering that your brain is 80 percent water, proper hydration is the first rule of good nutrition. Even slight dehydration increases the body’s stress hormones, which can decrease your ability to think clearly. Over […]
Meant to Answer God’s Call
August 12, 2015 by
I just received this beautiful prayer by Archbishop Desmond Tutu from Lama Surya Das. If you don’t believe in God, you can substitute words like buddhanature, the cosmos, the universe, or the higher power. In any case, we are called into the midst of human suffering. This is the role of the bodhisattva – to […]
Positive Emotions and Your Health – NIH News in Health, August 2015
August 11, 2015 by Leave a Comment
A growing body of research suggests that having a positive mental outlook might benefit your physical health. Some evidence hints that emotional wellness can be improved by developing certain skills. Source: Positive Emotions and Your Health – NIH News in Health, August 2015
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