More scientific support for meditation practices was presented in the New York Times earlier this month. Several studies were cited in the article. The study with the most promising results (IMHO) revealed that long-term meditators “had greater gyrification — a term that describes the folding of the cerebral cortex, the outermost part of the brain.” […]
What is Buddhism?
May 14, 2012 by
In this video, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh tells us about Buddhism. He answers the question, “What is Buddhism?” Some of the highlights of the video include teachings on Nirvana – freedom from wrong views and fear Wrong perceptions Being and non-being and removing wrong notions Direct encounter with reality Everything is impermanent Teaching and […]
Buddhist Nuns In Plum Village
May 10, 2012 by
The lives of Buddhist nuns in Plum Village are beautifully portrayed in this video. Plum Village is also the residence of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh (Thay). This year, marks the thirtieth anniversary of Plum Village. You can read more about it here. Buddhist Nuns In Plum Village httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPV6rmaVfCw All my encounters with the Buddhist […]
Tea Meditation with Thich Nhat Hanh and Oprah
May 6, 2012 by
Once again Oprah interviewed Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh (Thay) today. This time it was on her OWN TV network on the program called “Super Soul Sunday.” The program was divided into many segments. The first segment was about Thay becoming a monk. Thay spoke about his early memories and wanting to become a monk. […]
Timeless Quotes from the Buddha
May 6, 2012 by
It is with great pleasure that I bring you another excellent video by Gerald Penilla from California on Timeless Quotes from the Buddha. This video was brought to my attention by Bhikkhu Samahita, to whom I offer gratitude as well. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQtXAiQzDSk Timeless Quotes from the Buddha Here are the timeless quotes from the Buddha excerpted […]
Feeding Off the Sun
May 4, 2012 by
Check out this video about an 80 year old man who hasn’t eaten for 70 years. He has been feeding off the Sun and doesn’t eat food as we know it. Edible food is one of the four nutriments. The other three are sensory impressions, volition, and consciousness. Is it possible to feed off the […]
Mindfulness Practices Help Incarcerated Teens
April 28, 2012 by
This short video demonstrates how mindfulness practices help incarcerated teens. These kids stated that if they had known about the mindfulness practices, they may not have ended up in a Brooklyn detention center. This news from the Plum Village website, came with the comment: Some of New York City’s angriest teens are learning the way […]
Piers Morgan interviews the Dalai Lama
April 26, 2012 by
[Update: Click for a report from CNN, about/from the Dalai Lama’s interview on “Piers Morgan,” which we shared a bit about here in the following. We have also included three video clips from the interview below.]
Last night on CNN at 9 pm EST, Larry King successor Piers Morgan interviewed the man he calls “the most […]
Buddhism and Quantum Physics
April 22, 2012 by
I spent six years in graduate school in physics and learned a lot about Buddhism and quantum physics. This video caught my attention and so I want to share it. It demonstrates the convergence of the Buddhist ideas of interdependence, emptiness and the true nature of reality with those of quantum physics and modern physics. […]
Harmony Is The Greatest Peace And Happiness
April 16, 2012 by
The fist monk in this video says, “Harmony is the greatest peace and happiness.” This video shows monks in a beautiful monastery. The surprising aspect of this video is that Rear Admiral E. H. Shattock is one of the people interviewed. I think you will enjoy the chanting and scenery. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYacbWcCIxw The video ends with […]
