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  • Letting Be

    In his new book with Paul Condon, John Makransky offers the practice of Letting Be of Body, Breath, and Mind. This practice is also referred to as the Three Naturals,…

  • More Thoughts on Thoughts

    In a previous post, we discussed the distracting thoughts that arise in meditation and how we can use them as reminders to strengthen our connection with the field of care…

  • Six Rs, Downsized to the Three Rs

    Okay, I get it. Six things is a lot to remember when you are in the relaxed state of meditation. And trying to use all six, regularly, in order, with…

  • Paramita – Wisdom 1

    The final Transcendental Virtue in our series is Wisdom. Deep Wisdom supports and informs all the other virtues and our activities in daily life. But what do we mean by…

  • When Everything Goes Wrong

    Have you ever had one of those days when everything goes wrong? How about a week!?I had one of those weeks. It is not necessary, or even helpful, to go…

  • 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…

  • Sharing Love II

    As we continue to engage with the practice of Extending Love & Care to Others, we need to remember the breadth and depth of the field of loving care that…

  • Power of Awareness I

    This week’s words are from an article in Lion’s Roar magazine by Diana Winston, director of mindfulness education at UCLA. They are from an article entitled “Mindfulness: The Power of…