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Resources for BCAN

These resources are for the 2022 BCAN summit meeting attendees to provide information that was offered in a concise and convenient place for future reference. Most of the major ideas from the presentation on Mindfulness In Healing are right in this article with links and referrals to other documents and teachings. These are provided as […]

Resources for the Four Divine Abodes

Introduction Compassionate listening and loving speech are the foundations of our sharing practice. As mindfulness deepens awareness of our experience we find new ways to enhance our own well-being. We become able to transform our suffering and find freedom in the present moment. I will try to record all sessions, in case something comes up […]

Interested in the Four Divine Abodes?

Please fill out this form to sign up for the course on the Four Divine Abodes. We will contact you by email to confirm your participation in the class. Enter your name and email address below. First Name: Last Name: Email:   The Buddha taught the following to his son Rahula: “Rahula, practice loving kindness […]

The Four Divine Abodes

This course is a four week introduction to the Four Divine Abodes: loving kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy and equanimity. They are also called the four sublime abodes or four immeasurable minds because they bring a sense of vitality and happiness for others. These are some of my favorite teachings as they work together to cultivate […]

Resources for How to Use Mindfulness to Be Happy

Introduction Compassionate listening and loving speech are the foundations of our sharing practice. As mindfulness deepens awareness of our experience we find new ways to enhance our own well-being. We become able to transform our suffering and find freedom in the present moment. I will try to record all sessions, in case something comes up […]

We Cannot Escape Impermanence

One of the so-called “remembrances” contains the statement, “We cannot escape impermanence.” This is recited daily in monasteries around the world. This article is about the advice that I recently gave to a colleague when she was troubled with the law of change. Consider this wisdom teaching from Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh from my […]

Daily Practice

I want to share with you the details of my daily practice. These practices nourish me year after year and continue to be the source of my health and well-being. After I awaken, I log on to Insight Timer and begin my morning practice. I often listen to guided meditations to help me become centered and […]

The Government’s Reaction to Covid-19

I believe that the government’s reaction to Covid-19 was irresponsible, late and smells of incompetence. For example, the pandemic warning was broadcast by the outbreak risk software, Bluedot, on December 31, 2019 and was completely ignored by the powers that be. This is just one of the many shortcomings, lies and cover-ups in the president […]

More Buddhist Jokes

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 […]

Mindfulness Breaks: Your Path to Awakening

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 […]