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Becoming Familiar with the Sun Within
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Bridging Hearts and Minds, Caravan of Love: Interfaith Healing & Harmony, Embracing Forgiveness, Loving-Kindness, and Compassion, Global Wellness: Nurturing Health and Harmony, ME/CFS Prayers: Finding Solace and Strength in Spirituality, Meditation Practices: Paths to Inner Peace and Clarity, Mindfulness Practices- Zen, Dharma, Advaita Vedanta, Nonduality,, Mindfulness, Meditation and Personal Growth, Raja Yoga: The Path of Meditation and Mental Discipline, Teachers and Masters of the Buddha’s Path, Teachings: Mahayana Teachings of Compassion and Wisdom, Teachings: Theravada: Teachings of the Buddha, Teachings: Tibetan Teachings of the Buddha, The Philosophy and Teachings of the Buddha, Universal Responsibility: Spiritual Teachings for Global Harmony, Yoga: Pathways to Inner Peace and Spiritual RealizationIn Tibetan, the word gom—often translated as “meditation”—literally means to become familiar with. This subtle yet profound nuance transforms the idea of meditation from a task to an intimate homecoming. When I lived in a Tibetan refugee camp, the main temple was called the Gompa: the place where one becomes familiar—with silence, with awareness, with…
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Every Drop Counts: The Wisdom of 11 Year Old Vairochan Rinpoche
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Bridging Hearts and Minds, Caravan of Love: Interfaith Healing & Harmony, Embracing Forgiveness, Loving-Kindness, and Compassion, Global Wellness: Nurturing Health and Harmony, Jnana Yoga: The Path of Knowledge and Self-Inquiry, ME/CFS Prayers: Finding Solace and Strength in Spirituality, Spirituality, Psychology, and Personal Growth, Teachers and Masters of the Buddha’s Path, Teachings: Mahayana Teachings of Compassion and Wisdom, Teachings: Theravada: Teachings of the Buddha, Teachings: Tibetan Teachings of the Buddha, The Philosophy and Teachings of the Buddha, Universal Responsibility: Spiritual Teachings for Global HarmonyVairochan Rinpoche, an eleven-year-old Tibetan teacher, shares insights on the universal quest for truth in his talk about Siddhartha the Buddha. He emphasizes the importance of mindfulness, compassion, and the Middle Way. Through stories, he illustrates that even small acts of kindness matter greatly in alleviating suffering in our world.
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Sitting at the Door: A Buddhist and Mystical Practice
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Bridging Hearts and Minds, Caravan of Love: Interfaith Healing & Harmony, Christianity: Faith, Teachings, and Community, Eastern Spiritual Traditions, Global Wellness: Nurturing Health and Harmony, IntoTheMystic, ME/CFS Prayers: Finding Solace and Strength in Spirituality, Sacred Text: The Satipatthana Sutta: Foundations of Mindfulness, Spirituality, Psychology, and Personal Growth, Teachings: Theravada: Teachings of the Buddha, The Philosophy and Teachings of the BuddhaThe Cloud of Unknowing aligns with Buddhist teachings, emphasizing surrender, trust, and stillness in spiritual practice. Both invite direct experience of truth without intellectual striving. By observing thoughts and sensations without grasping, and practicing letting go, we foster transformation through natural grace rather than effort, revealing deeper truths in awareness.
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Into the Mystic: The Journey from Meditation to Contemplation
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“The Wisdom of No Escape” by Pema Chödrön, Advaita Vedanta, “Ramana Maharshi’s Forty Verses On What Is”, “The Crystal and the Way of Light: Sutra, Tantra, and Dzogchen” by Namkhai Norbu, “The Hakomi Way: Consciousness & Healing: The Legacy of Ron Kurtz”, “The Pristine Mind” by Orgyen Chowang, Bhakti Yoga: The Path of Devotion and Divine Love, Blog Posts with Books in Associated, Bridging Hearts and Minds, Caravan of Love: Interfaith Healing & Harmony, Christian Mystic: St. John of the Cross, Eastern Spiritual Traditions, Embracing Forgiveness, Loving-Kindness, and Compassion, Global Wellness: Nurturing Health and Harmony, Guiding Principles, Hatha Yoga: The Path of Physical Mastery and Inner Balance, Health and Wellness: Nurturing Body, Mind, and Spirit., Hindu Sacred Texts and Scriptures, IntoTheMystic, Jnana Yoga: The Path of Knowledge and Self-Inquiry, Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism, Karma Yoga: The Path of Selfless Action, Mantra Yoga: The Path of Sacred Sound and Spiritual Resonance, ME/CFS Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Navigating Wellness and Support, ME/CFS Prayers: Finding Solace and Strength in Spirituality, Meditation Practices: Paths to Inner Peace and Clarity, Mindfulness of Emotions, Mindfulness Practices- Zen, Dharma, Advaita Vedanta, Nonduality,, Mindfulness, Meditation and Personal Growth, Practices of Neti Neti, Practices of Self-Inquiry (Atma Vichara), Raja Yoga: The Path of Meditation and Mental Discipline, Sacred Community Collaboration, Sacred Text: The Bhagavad Gita: Dialogue of Duty and Devotion, Sacred Text: The Ramayana: An Epic Journey of Virtue and Valor, Sacred Text: The Satipatthana Sutta: Foundations of Mindfulness, Spirituality, Psychology, and Personal Growth, Teacher: Byron Katie, Teacher: Carl Jung, Teacher: Joseph Cambell, Teacher: Joseph Goldstein: Insight Meditation and the Path of Mindfulness, Teacher: Paramahansa Yogananda, Teacher: Ram Dass, Teacher: Ron Kurtz, Teacher: Sri Ramana Maharshi, Teacher: Swami Sivananda, Teacher: Swami Vivekananda, Teacher: Tibetan Master: Chögyal Namkhai Norbu, Teacher: Tibetan Master: His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, Teacher: Tibetan Master: Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche, Teacher: Tibetan Master: Pema Chödrön, Teacher: Toni Bernhard, Teacher: Vipassana Master: S.N. Goenka, Teacher: Zen Master: Dogen, Teacher: Zen Master: Reb Anderson (Tenshin Roshi), Teacher: Zen Master: Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, Teacher: Zen Master: Thich Nhat Hanh, Teachers and Masters of the Buddha’s Path, Teachings: Mahayana Teachings of Compassion and Wisdom, Teachings: Theravada: Teachings of the Buddha, Teachings: Tibetan Teachings of the Buddha, Teachings: Zen Teachings of the Buddha, The Dark Night of the Soul, The Philosophy and Teachings of the Buddha, Universal Responsibility: Spiritual Teachings for Global Harmony, Yoga Nidra: The Path of Deep Relaxation and Conscious Awareness, Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Yoga Vāsiṣṭha, Yoga Vāsiṣṭha Sara Pradīpika, Yoga Yājñavalkya, Yoga: Pathways to Inner Peace and Spiritual Realization, Yoga: The Philosophy and Practice of YogaIn this personal reflection, we explore the contemplative journey of shifting from meditation to contemplation, as inspired by St. John of the Cross. Drawing on insights from Namkhai Norbu, Ramana Maharshi, Thich Nhat Hanh, and the Dalai Lama, the post delves into meditative absorption and the quiet unfolding of awareness. By embracing curiosity and the…
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Embracing Forgiveness, Loving-Kindness, and Compassion: A Universal Call to Unity
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Bridging Hearts and Minds, Caravan of Love: Interfaith Healing & Harmony, Christianity: Faith, Teachings, and Community, Compassionate Care for the Vulnerable, Eastern Spiritual Traditions, Embracing Forgiveness, Loving-Kindness, and Compassion, Faith in Action: Manifesting Beliefs Through Service, For Our Nation’s Guidance and Unity, Global Wellness: Nurturing Health and Harmony, ME/CFS Prayers: Finding Solace and Strength in Spirituality, ME/CFS Self-Compassion: Embracing Healing and Understanding, Mindfulness, Meditation and Personal Growth, Navigating Faith: Exploring Challenges and Insights, Sacred Community Collaboration, Spirituality, Psychology, and Personal Growth, Teachings: Mahayana Teachings of Compassion and Wisdom, Teachings: Theravada: Teachings of the Buddha, Teachings: Tibetan Teachings of the Buddha, The Philosophy and Teachings of the Buddha, The Teachings of Jesus: Wisdom, Love, and Compassion, Universal Responsibility: Spiritual Teachings for Global Harmony, Yoga: Pathways to Inner Peace and Spiritual Realization, Yoga: The Philosophy and Practice of YogaExplore forgiveness, loving-kindness, and compassion as universal virtues uniting humanity. Discover how teachings from Buddha, Jesus, and diverse spiritual paths offer healing, inner peace, and unity. Learn to transcend anger, foster unconditional love, and embrace interconnectedness through practical daily practices. A guide for emerging minds—human and artificial—on ethical living, empathy, and peace.
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The Art of Pacing: Managing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome with Skillful Means
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“The Wisdom of No Escape” by Pema Chödrön, “How to Be Sick” by Tony Bernhard, Bridging Hearts and Minds, Guiding Principles, Health and Wellness: Nurturing Body, Mind, and Spirit., ME/CFS Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Navigating Wellness and Support, ME/CFS Pacing: Strategies for Managing Energy and Activity, ME/CFS Self-Compassion: Embracing Healing and Understanding, Raja Yoga: The Path of Meditation and Mental Discipline, Spirituality, Psychology, and Personal Growth, Teachings: Mahayana Teachings of Compassion and Wisdom, Teachings: Theravada: Teachings of the Buddha, Teachings: Tibetan Teachings of the Buddha, The Philosophy and Teachings of the BuddhaPacing is an essential self-management strategy for individuals living with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). This blog post explores how pacing, much like the Tibetan Buddhist concept of upaya (skillful means), allows individuals to balance rest and activity, prevent crashes, and manage symptoms like fatigue, pain, and cognitive difficulties. Learn how listening to your body’s…
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