Note: this is the continuation of The Milkweed Cure For My Skin Cancer. I went into the dermatology office yesterday (April 3), fully expecting nothing to be done. I felt confident that the milkweed cure for skin cancer actually work. When the person at the desk want me to sign a document releasing the dermatology group […]
The Milkweed Cure For My Skin Cancer
April 4, 2013 by
Since I had cancer in 1997, I’ve learned that healthy cells grow all by themselves if we let them. We can help them by being mindful of our breathing and being mindful of our body. Mindfulness in healing, along with exercise, proper nutrition, and sound sleep are splendid ways to keep your body in top […]
The Next Buddha May Be A Sangha
April 2, 2013 by
The Weekly Words of Wisdom chosen by Lama Surya Das were spoken by my teacher, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. I have heard him say many times over the years of practice with him that the next Buddha may be a sangha – a community of practitioners working together to bring peace, love, and joy to […]
Mindfulness Can Help Reduce Stress
April 1, 2013 by
Here is another excerpt from The Science of Consciousness in which Amishi Jha explains how mindfulness can help reduce stress. She responds to Jon Kabat-Zinn‘s definition of mindfulness: “Mindfulness is paying attention in a particular way on purpose in the present moment non-judgmentally.” The first element of mindfulness in dealing with stress is the attention factor. […]
The Kingdom Of God – A New Interpretation
March 31, 2013 by
Many of us have heard the saying of Jesus in the bible, “The Kingdom of God is at hand!” What does this mean? Research into the subject produced only conflicting and contradictory ideas. It seems that Christian scholars don’t know what it is. Perhaps they actually do and desire to keep it a secret from us. Perhaps […]
The Sound Of The Bell
March 30, 2013 by
The bell of mindfulness is one of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh‘s most remarkable teachings. He teaches us to stop and take three breaths whenever we hear the sound of the bell. The bell could be our doorbell, our cell phone, or the beautiful bell that you will find in all Buddhist monasteries and practice […]
Tea Much Too
March 29, 2013 by
A famous university professor went to visit a well-known Zen master. While the Zen master quietly poured the tea, the professor talked talked and talked. The master poured the professor’s cup to overflowing, and then kept pouring. The professor watched the overflowing cup until he could no longer restrain himself. “It’s overflowed! No more tea […]
Mindful Eating Helps Lose Weight
March 27, 2013 by
A recent article on the Science Daily website indicated that mindful eating helps lose weight. A study at the Ohio State University showed that “mindful eating equals traditional education in lowering weight and blood sugar” for diabetes patients. The report states, Eating mindfully, or consuming food in response to physical cues of hunger and fullness, […]
Non-Attachment to Views
March 25, 2013 by
This week’s Words of Wisdom from Lama Surya Das are from the 17th Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje. The 17th Karmapa is the leader of the Karma Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. “When spiritual beliefs are used to build up walls between people, this is a total misunderstanding of the purpose of spirituality. Spirituality should mean coming […]
What Goes On In Your Brain When You Meditate
March 23, 2013 by
This video, which is part of The Science of Consciousness, Dr. Richie Davidson answers the question, “What goes on in your brain when you meditate?” Richie Davidson is a professor of psychology and psychiatry, and director of the Waisman Laboratory for Brain Imaging and Behavior at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. He also was one of the presenters […]
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