Speak Up For Tibet

The International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) is urging us to speak up for Tibet by signing a petition to President Obama. The ICT is collaborating with the Tibetan community and Tibet groups to hold a rally in Washington D. C. on Monday, October 7, 2013. Events will take place at the Lincoln Memorial, Lafayette Park, […]

Yom Kippur in the Streets of Tel-Aviv 2013 by Lilach Shamir | Zen Peacemakers

Yom Kippur in the Streets of Tel-Aviv 2013 by Lilach Shamir | Zen Peacemakers.

Thich Nhat Hanh on Mindfulness, Suffering, and Engaged Buddhism | On Being

Thich Nhat Hanh on Mindfulness, Suffering, and Engaged Buddhism | On Being.

Forgiving Ourselves And Others

Last week, I wrote an article titled,  A Wise And Understanding Heart. In this article, I reported on my Bar Mitzvah speech in which I asked God for “A wise and understanding heart to discern between good and evil.” Today, I read an article in Tricycle Magazine about The Power of Forgiveness by Gina Sharpe. […]

Thich Nhat Hanh’s Meditation Flash Mob Descends on Manhattan

Thich Nhat Hanh’s Meditation Flash Mob Descends on Manhattan

How to Train Compassion

This video, Raising Compassion, brings together a diverse group of neuroscientists, mental health professionals, and Buddhist monks in a remarkable exchange between science, art, and contemplative practice. In a series of informal conversations about compassion, initiated by neuroscientist Tania Singer and artist Olafur Eliasson, the protagonists discuss the public perception of compassion, talk about compassion-training […]

Meditation On The Body, Part 4

This is the fourth and final installment of Meditation on the Body. In this segment, we will progress into pelvis and hips, and then down to the legs and feet. As before, you can choose to do this meditation lying down on your back with your hands at your side or sitting up with your […]

Meditation On The Body, Part 3

Now we are ready for Part 3 in the Meditation on the Body series. This article encompasses stages 5 and 6 and the torso. It is probably best to review Part 1 and Part 2 before going on to this part. As before, I recommend doing this lying down on your back with your arms […]

Meditation On The Body, Part 2

The meditation described in this Part 2 of Meditation on the Body encompasses the neck, shoulders and arms. It is a continuation of the meditation on the head and face in Part 1. Each stage is numbered with a number in brackets. It is probably best to review Part 1 before going on to this […]

Meditation On The Body

This meditation is the first stage of a 10 stage Meditation on the Body. This segment is a meditation on the head and face. It is something that is part of my meditation practice. I usually practice this meditation after my early morning sitting meditation. However, it can be done whenever you have at least […]