One of my main meditation practices of the day is to identify the “3 I’s” and what they continue to teach me. Read this article and see if it makes sense to you. Then you can begin to practice the “3 I’s”. Before we go into this, let me describe the practice that brings me […]
American JuBu
February 11, 2020 by
In the current issue (Spring 2020) of Tricycle Magazine, there is a review article about Emily Sigalow’s new book, “American JewBu: Jews, Buddhists, and Religious Change.” I was deeply moved by this review to the extent of making a comment. Here is what I wrote: I was brought up in a conservative kosher home in […]
Only YOU Can Prevent World War III
January 1, 2019 by
As we begin the new year, I want to remind the world that only YOU can prevent World War III. I say this because most of the world is fast asleep when it comes to issues like climate change, poverty, homelessness, inequality, racism and discrimination of all kinds. The US isn’t the only place were […]
More Buddhist Jokes
October 30, 2018 by
Some weeks ago, I posted seven Buddhist Jokes That Will Brighten Your Day and today I’m posting six more Buddhist jokes. I am also reminding you about the special offer of a PDF of my new book, Mindfulness Breaks: Your Path to Awakening for only $9.97! 8. How many Zen Buddhists does it take to […]
Cancer Healing and Prevention Series
October 8, 2018 by
The most important docuseries for cancer healing and prevention returns this week. While you are watching this series, I’ll be at the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network convention in Houston working on peer-to-peer advocacy. I have already completed a course on Patient Empowerment through Engagement Research (PEER) Advocate Training as well as a course on clinical […]
The Importance of Gratitude
September 6, 2018 by
If you have been following this blog for very long, you know that one of the main teachings here is the importance of gratitude. You may recall that as my children were growing up, my wife used to say to them when they wanted something they couldn’t or shouldn’t have, “To desire what you don’t […]
Mindfulness Breaks: Your Path to Awakening
August 21, 2018 by
Authored by Jerome Freedman, Ph. D. Download PDF Buy Book Mindfulness Breaks: Your Path to Awakening reveals the power of your mind to experience inner peace and happiness. It combines the wisdom teachings of the American master, Father Eli with those of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. This book is the result of more than […]
Buddhist Jokes That Will Brighten Your Day
August 14, 2018 by
These Buddhist jokes that will brighten your day were sent to me by an long-time friend, Mr. da Hut. I think they are great! What do you think? 1. Says the Master to his pupil: “Do you understand that you don’t really exist?” Upon which the pupil replies: “To whom are you telling that?” 2. […]
Self-Forgiveness
August 3, 2017 by
Self-forgiveness, like self-compassion can often be very difficult. If we remember what Jack Kornfield said, “Forgiveness is giving up all hope of a better past,” we can begin to forgive ourselves and other people in our lives. In my way of thinking, forgiveness, like gratitude and loving kindness, are clear paths to inner peace and […]
Interbeing with All Life
June 8, 2017 by
When I discussed interbeing with all life with Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson several years ago, he said, I would say in modern times, (I need to define modern as in the last century). What you said recent times was 25 years. In modern times, we have come to learn about ecology. I’ll use a single […]
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