yada Waking up to Racism I am often asked when talking about racism in Buddhist circles to be specific, give examples. In part, this longing emerges from the reluctance of white people in power to accept, and see clearly by opening their eyes, that white supremacy informs the shaping of Buddhist communities, individual interactions, publications, […]
Create Your Own Medical Team
July 31, 2015 by
The fifth of the Seven Principles of Mindfulness in Healing from the book, Healing with the Seven Principles of Mindfulness is to create your own medical team. Here is why. Your primary care doctor is wonderful for helping you out when you have a medical problem like a virus, cold, or infection. His recommendations in […]
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF POSSIBILITY
July 30, 2015 by Leave a Comment
“In most of psychology, researchers describe what is. Often they do this with great acumen and creativity. But knowing what is and knowing what can be are not the same thing. My interest, for as long as I can remember, is in what can be, and in learning what subtle changes might make that happen. […]
Practice Daily Meditation
July 30, 2015 by
The fourth of the Seven Principles of Mindfulness in Healing from the book, Healing with the Seven Principles of Mindfulness is to practice daily meditation. Here is why. Meditation strengthens the mind like exercise strengthens the body. With daily exercise, your muscles become toned and your body feels great. If you miss a day or […]
Here are 8 things you can do today to feel the happy, light energy you want:
July 29, 2015 by Leave a Comment
You can’t beat the crap out of yourself into a happy relationship with your body… …and you can’t think your way into more energy and vitality. Here are 8 things you can do today to feel the happy, light energy you want: get up and stretch, while you listen to a Tina Turner song (try this […]
ARE YOU A VICTIM OR HERO?
July 29, 2015 by Leave a Comment
ARE YOU A VICTIM OR HERO? “Although the mind resists it, the fact is that like me, you have a choice between having the life you want or the reasons why you can’t. You can luxuriate in joy and peace, or you can continually be burdened by that big black bag full of all the […]
The Process of Awakening
July 29, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Process of Awakening Awakening is not a state but a process: an ethical way of life and commitment that enables human flourishing. As such, it is no longer the exclusive preserve of enlightened teachers or accomplished yogis. Likewise, nirvana—the stopping of craving—is not the goal of the path but its very source. For human […]
Make Health-Promoting Lifestyle Changes
July 29, 2015 by
The third of the Seven Principles of Mindfulness in Healing from the book, Healing with the Seven Principles of Mindfulness is to make health-promoting lifestyle changes. Here is why. Long before my first diagnosis of muscle invasive bladder cancer in 1997, I learned that making health-promoting lifestyle changes was really important from Dr. Dean Ornish, […]
5 Practices for Nurturing Happiness — Thich Nhat Hanh – Lion’s Roar
July 28, 2015 by Leave a Comment
We offer this teaching on happiness to honor the great Buddhist master Thich Nhat Hanh, who suffered a serious stroke in November. Source: 5 Practices for Nurturing Happiness — Thich Nhat Hanh – Lion’s Roar
Investigate Alternatives
July 28, 2015 by
The second of the Seven Principles of Mindfulness in Healing from the book, Healing with the Seven Principles of Mindfulness is to investigate alternatives. Here is why. When most people hear the words, “You’ve got cancer,” they follow the standard medical treatment of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and drugs. The exceptional people become their own advocates […]
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