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Bringing Up Better Buddhist Babies
Nothing like the Dharma to offer us some guidance on some of life's most interesting journey's. For my money, I've found few experiences as rewarding and as challenging as being a parent. But as my wife so often reminds me, it's always good for practice. With this in...
Best Buddhist Books for Parenting
Prerna Malik offers up some nice choices for those of us interested in integrating Buddhism with parenting. Whether one practices Buddhism or not, parenting books that use Buddhist teachings and philosophy as their foundation offer plenty of support and help without...
Video: Ken Wilber on States and Stages
Recognizing the territory on this map is key to our journey. Confusing the map with the territory itself, to borrow the phrase, traps us in mind all over again.
The Science of Gratitude
I've always felt like the scientific community was a little late on this one: Gratitude. Changes. Lives. Futurity.org looks at Dr. Robert Emmons' work on the subject. Gratitude is literally one of the few things that can measurably change peoples lives, Robert...
Commuter Zen #28
Why are people afraid of you?
Commuter Zen #27
Does the quality of our love change as our practice deepens?
The Recipe for Enlightenment
One of my more senior students recently commented, You pretty much just point out the shortcuts on the path, dont you. On my best days, yes. Its what we teachers do. We try to point students in the right direction; one that will help them let go of even more. At...
Commuter Zen #26
What happens when our meditation feels like it has plateaued?
Interview with Celedra Gildea – Part II
Bows to Touchstones of the Sacred.
Interview with Celedra Gildea – Part I
Bows to Touchstones of the Sacred.