These words of wisdom from Lama Surya Das are music to my ears. Not only does he mention my teacher, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh in a very loving way, he, like me, was born into a Jewish family. Prayer was an important part of our daily lives. We said the morning shemah, the blessings […]
10 Mega Foods To Help You Heal
March 23, 2014 by
Life can get pretty hectic. And sometimes it feels like a second doesn’t pass where we’re not juggling several tasks at once as we desperately try to strike off our to-do list, even though we know that we should Focus On One Thing At A Time. So it’s no surprise that most people don’t even […]
The Chan Practices Of Buddha Gate Monastery
March 22, 2014 by
There has been a lot of discussion about the 5 Contemplations on the OI1 discussion group lately. In the previous article I reported on some issues my dharma brothers were having and compared two versions of the 5 Contemplations with each other. One of the principle areas of discussion was related to the second contemplation, […]
Global Warming Is Still Happening
March 21, 2014 by
My dharma brother and fellow OI1 member, George Hoguet posted a link to a very technical article about global warming which is still happening and even at a faster rate than anticipated by the latest scientific assessment. The NASA study reveals that “…Climate Sensitivity Is High So ‘Long-Term Warming Likely To Be Significant.’” [Read More…] […]
The Basic Minute
March 20, 2014 by
I have offered this video on One Moment Meditation several times in these pages. Since my last offering, I have read the book and practiced all of the exercises in the book. The author, Martin Boroson, sent me an email with instructions on how to do what he calls, “The Basic Minute.” He goes on […]
The Healing Power Of The Mind
March 19, 2014 by
Dr. Lissa Rankin gave an amazing Ted talk on the healing power of the mind. But of course, since you are following these articles you already know this. Don’t you? Haven’t you read Mind Stories Helped Cure Cancer? or Can The Power Of Your Mind Help You Heal? These should convince you thoroughly. For years, […]
Healing Meditation
March 18, 2014 by
Jose Silva, the founder of The Silva Method, had long believed that 90% of illnesses come from the human mind – And can therefore, to a certain extent, be reversed by the mind too. Remember, Jose Silva was taught by one of my root teachers, Father Eli. One of the primary teachings of Father Eli […]
Fix Your Hormones Fast
March 17, 2014 by
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6 Steps Of Yoga Practice
March 16, 2014 by
Swami Veda Bharati, together with Swami Rama were my first yoga teachers in the early 1970’s. Swami Rama passed away in 1996 and Swami Veda Bharati is now the leader of the Himalayan Tradition of Yoga and Meditation in Rishikesh, India. Just over seven years ago, I re-established contact with Swami Veda Bharati through an […]
The Theory Of Awesomeness
March 15, 2014 by
I don’t often dedicate a whole article to an infographic, but this one from Vishen Lakhiani and Mindvalley are worth sharing. It demonstrates the theory of awesomeness, which we have already summarized in The Four States Of Mind. Vishen says, Are you living in flow? And if not what must happen before you can achieve that […]
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