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  • Three Essentials

    Three attitudes and essential practices – turning toward, relaxing into, and savoring peace – give Buddhism its distinctive flavor. The Buddha adapted his teachings to fit the gifts and vulnerabilities…

  • The Six R’s – My Old Style

    I have been focusing on the Six R’s as a way to bring ease into our practice. The Six R’s are: Recognize – Release – Relax – Re-Smile – Return…

  • Sanity – Heartfelt Ease

    An excerpt from a blog post by Doug Kraft, on easingawake.com: On a grey, chilly afternoon the park along the American River was empty except for me and the crinkle…

  • Remember to Notice

    We have been exploring the practice of “Remembering to notice the movement of the mind” both during formal practice and when we are engaged with our daily life. This practice…

  • Generosity IV

    Generosity is one of the first teachings that the Buddha gives. It is important for our spiritual growth. We need to practice generosity. One of the most beautiful expressions of…

  • Forgiveness Practice

    On the theme of letting go and forgiveness, here is a practice from Doug Kraft on his website, easingawake.com:

  • Forgiveness – Support

    In order to fully understand Forgiveness, we need to look at it in a larger context. Doug Kraft says: The story [he presented earlier] didn’t use the word “forgiveness.” But…

  • Emptiness

    Here is a quote from Doug Kraft for easingawake.com: We tend not to notice emptiness because there is nothing to pay attention to. It’s hard to focus on a blank…