The master of self compassion is Dr. Kristin Neff. She is an innovator in the field of research in self compassion. Dr. Neff is an Associate Professor of Human Development and Culture in the Educational Psychology Department of the University of Texas at Austin. Kristin is also one of the contributors to the Sounds True series […]
Mindfulness Practice Can Change Your Life
February 8, 2013 by
If you have been following my blog for any length of time or if this is your first time here, you probably know that mindfulness practice can change your life. This is news to some people! In this video, HuffPost Live host Josh Zepps, interviews Jay Michaelson, author of Evolving Dharma: Meditation, Buddhism, and the Next […]
When The Iron Bird Flies
February 5, 2013 by
In the 8th century, Guru Padmasambhava prophesied When the iron bird flies and horses run on wheels, the Tibetan people will be scattered like ants across the face of the earth. The way I heard it is, “When the iron bird flies and horses run on wheels, the dharma [Buddha’s teachings] will come to the West”. […]
The Second Mindfulness Training
February 3, 2013 by
The second mindfulness training of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh states, Aware of the suffering caused by exploitation, social injustice, stealing, and oppression, I am committed to cultivate loving kindness and learn ways to work for the well-being of people, animals, plants, and minerals. I am committed to practice generosity by sharing my time, energy, and […]
Reincarnation May Be For Real!
February 2, 2013 by
In the Buddha’s teachings, reincarnation is assumed to be certain. The legends talk about Buddha’s past lives and how he had been a Buddha in the past. While many doubt that reincarnation is possible, reincarnation may be for real! My friend, Bhikkhu Samahita, is a monk living in Sri Lanka. He sends me emails about […]
Jon Kabat-Zinn Speaks To The Greater Good
February 1, 2013 by
The Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley was founded by research psychologists Dacher Keltner, Phil and Carolyn Cowan, and Steve Hinshaw. Dacher Keltner was a featured presenter in the Sounds True series, The Compassionate Brain. In his interview with series founder and presenter, Dr.Rick Hanson, Dr. Keltner spoke a lot about his […]
Can Meditation Improve The Bottom Line?
January 29, 2013 by
The BBC offered this video which raises the question, “Can meditation improve the bottom line?” In this video, Janice Marturano from Institute For Mindful Leadership explained to the BBC’s Tanya Beckett how meditation can improve business performance and therefore improve the bottom line. Janice, herself, was over stressed in her job and turned to meditation to […]
A Wisdom Moment With Thich Nhat Hanh
January 24, 2013 by
The video in this post is exceptionally beautiful. It features original music composed by the Emmy award-winning composer, Gary Mankin. The images are the original compositions of David Fortney, an internationally acclaimed director, cinematographer and editor. This images are some of the most beautiful ones that I have yet reported on. The message of the video […]
Thich Nhat Hanh Chants On The Path To Well-Being
January 23, 2013 by
Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh is probably the best known teacher of Buddhism other than the Dalai Lama. He is the author of many books. At 86, he is still leading retreats for monks, nuns lay men and lay women. In 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize. Thay, as […]
Tapping Teaches Us To Accept Ourselves Just As We Are
January 21, 2013 by
In this video, Nick Ortner is interviewed by his sister, Jessica. Jessica Ortner is the host for the 2013 Tapping World Summit beginning on February 4, 2013. Tapping can be used to help people with problems like pain relief, weight loss and financial troubles. It is not that tapping actually treats these problems directly. Nick […]
