In today’s modern world your meditation practice can take a backseat to the demands of everyday life. At times it can feel nearly impossible to find the time for a traditional sitting practice. Work, school, family and the tasks of everyday life are sometimes so overwhelming that carving out 15…
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The Compassion Of Tonglen Meditation In The Green Mile
What is Tonglen Meditation? Tonglen Meditation is sometimes referred to as “taking and sending” meditation. “Tong” is translated as “giving or sending” and “len” is translated as “receiving or taking”. Its goal is to reverse the human tendency of avoiding suffering and seeking out pleasure. A practitioner of this form…
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Is Lisa Simpson The Most Famous Buddhist of All Time?
Short answer: No. Of course not! There are far more famous, talked about, and recognizable figures in the history of Buddhism. Siddhartha Gautama, Ānanda, the Dalai Lama and even Hollywood Actor Orlando Bloom. It’s not fair or accurate to say she’s the the most famous Buddhist of all time, but…
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Chanting Is the Best Way To Unite Buddhists and Sports Fans
Chanting is a universal practice among all sects of Buddhism. The various schools of Buddhism have their own rituals, mantras, and melodies that go along with the practice. While the act of chanting can be varied there are some core themes that span across all sects. The most plain-to-see being…
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The Zen of the Zamboni
A Cloudy Mind and Cloudy Ice One of the most common misconceptions about meditation is that the end goal is a completely clear mind devoid of all thought. To most people the vision of a Zamboni cleaning the ice and leaving behind a shiny pristine surface is the perfect metaphor…