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Is This the Most Powerful Sculpture at the Met? – The New York Times
A beautiful articulation of how art reminds us of what is holy in our hearts. The gesture seems to command us to halt, in such a gentle, dancer-like way that it also soothes and beckons. Calm down, it says; come closer. Source: Is This the Most Powerful Sculpture at...
The ‘King’ of Shambhala Buddhism, Undone by #MeToo
A part of me is surprised that it took so long for this story to be told. Source: The New York Times
Deepening Awareness: the integration of mindfulness practices in United States high schools
Here's a link to a recent dissertation of practice by Michael McAlister. The attractive woman pictured on his left is his mother, a fellow USC Trojan. Deepening Awareness: The Integration of Mindfulness Practices in United States High Schools - University of...
Meditators Under the Microscope
Great read about the science of mindfulness: What we know, what we don't know, and what the future holds. Especially interesting is the move in neuroscience concerning the conversion of states into traits. Source: Meditators Under the Microscope
The Rohingya Muslim refugee crisis
It's worthy for us to consider how Myanmar, with its Buddhist leanings, might appropriately adjust policy relating to the Rohingya Muslims in a more compassionate way. Source: The Rohingya refugee crisis is the worst in decades - Daily chart
Dalai Lama: Our Future Is Very Much in Our Hands – The New York Times
Thought this was worthy of humanity's consideration... Within each of us exists the potential to contribute positively to society. Although one individual among so many on this planet may seem too insignificant to have much of an effect on the course of humanity, it...
We’re Back!
Thanks to the generous underwriting from one of our sangha members, Charla Gabbert, and the many contributions from others, the site is back up and running. All of the old podcasts have been recovered and are being re-syncronized with iTunes as...
How Mindfulness Propelled USA Olympic Water Polo Player Merrill Moses To The Olympics
It’s one thing to play in a single Olympic Games--but add a second and then a third opportunity and then you wonder how Team USA Water Polo goalkeeper Merrill Moses, 38—and on the cusp of turning 39—remains physically sharp and mentally prepared to play a game where...
My Meditation Binge, in a Nutshell
In a city full of fitness and wellness tribes, it can be seemingly impossible to break into a new one — but not when it comes to joining the growing group of meditators. Last week, a New York Times article explored the “mainstream business practice and a kind of...
Be Aware
Thought this was interesting: "There are no nouns in the universe, only verbs. Everything is energy, nothing is real", said Chopra in his opening remarks. Summarizing enlightenment, he said, "Be aware. This is the key to waking up." Similarly, Tolle remarked,...