Continuing with the teachings of the Buddha that are coming forward in the scientific community, we ask, “What is the nature of perception?” According to the teachings of Buddhism, most of our suffering is caused by wrong perceptions. Perception is the third of the Five Aggregates – form, feelings, perceptions, mental formations and consciousness. These […]
No Permanent Self
November 13, 2013 by
One of the main teachings of the Buddha is now coming forward in the scientific community. This teaching is that there is no permanent self. Along with impermanence and nirvana, non-self is one of the three Dharma Seals. All forms of Buddhism have these Dharma Seals. When we look into impermanence, we see that everything changes. […]
Interbeing With Nature
November 12, 2013 by
I just watched an amazing movie titled, “The Animal Communicator.” It is about our interbeing with nature and interspecies communication. Interbeing is a word coined by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh to help us realize the insight of our interconnectedness with nature, the earth, the sun, the planets, the Milky Way, and the whole cosmos. […]
Non-Violence
November 6, 2013 by
Ahimsa – non-violence, is a common thread in Hinduism and Buddhism. In Christianity and Judaism, we find the commandment, “Thou shall not kill!” We all know about all the religious wars that were fought in the name of God and the violent acts of killing that took place. Ahimsa is a comprehensive principle. We are […]
6 Phase Meditation
November 4, 2013 by
The 6 phase meditation led by Vishen Lakhiani has been very powerful for me since I learned it recently. Many of the phases were already part of my daily meditation practice and it was wonderful to incorporate the phases that were not already present Vishen Lakhiani is the founder of Mindvalley, a company providing wonderful […]
The Perfection Of Ethics
October 21, 2013 by
In the previous post, The Perfection of Generosity, we learned that the perfection of ethics was one of the paramitas taught by the Buddha. The paramitas are practices that take us to the other shore from ill-being to well-being. A common translation of the Sanskrit word, paramita, is perfection or completeness, as was stated previously. […]
The Power Of I Am
October 19, 2013 by
Drew Heriot, James Twyamn, Hay House House Films, and others present this video on the power of I-AM. In this video, you can learn to use the most powerful words ever spoken! I am that, I am is the code to harness this power. [Note the comma!] I am every that that there is. This […]
Cosmology And Buddhist Thought – The Book!
October 16, 2013 by
Cosmology and Buddhist Thought: A Conversation with Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson JUST RELEASED Do the modern science of cosmology and ancient Buddhist thought have anything in common? Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and Dr. Jerome Freedman try to answer this question in a conversation that took place in New York in May, 2011. Dr. Tyson is […]
A Coincidence That Opened My Heart
October 10, 2013 by
I celebrated my continuation day on October 8. Micah arrived from Ashland, Oregon on the 6th. Rachael was sill in San Diego and was scheduled on a flight to arrive in San Francisco at 9:50 AM on the morning of the 8th. I had planned to pick her up at the airport and meet Micah […]
The Problem Of Consciousness
September 17, 2013 by
The problem of consciousness is probably the most difficult problem in biology, physics, and mathematics today. This video features Dr. Christof Koch, a professor of biology and engineering at Caltech and author of Consciousness: Confessions of a Romantic Reductionist. He is also the Chief Scientific Officer for the Allen Institute for Brain Science in Seattle, […]
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