Meditation in Action
Buddhism often appears to promote personal transformation at the expense of social concern. Some Buddhist teachings claim that the mind does not just affect the world, it actually creates and sustains it. According to this view, cosmic harmony is most effectively preserved through an individual’s spiritual practice. Yet other Buddhists amend the notion that mind is the primary or exclusive source of peace, contending that inner serenity is fostered or impeded by external conditions. Buddhists who place importance upon social factors and social action believe that internal transformation cannot, by itself, quell the world’s turbulence. – Kenneth Kraft, “Meditation in Action” Click here to learn how you can receive a 30 minute Mindfulness Break in your home. |
May you be free from suffering and the causes of suffering! All my best,
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Mini Mindfulness Break for October 16, 2019
Our Fundamental Goodness
I’ve found that pointing people to their fundamental goodness will awaken it. It’s more skillful than pointing to the negative. We are so loyal to our suffering and to seeing ourselves as damaged that it’s very easy to use spiritual practice to reinforce our self-judgment. That doesn’t help people become liberated. – Jack Kornfield, “The Wise Heart” Click here to learn how you can receive a 30 minute Mindfulness Break in your home. |
May you be free from suffering and the causes of suffering! All my best,
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Mini Mindfulness Break for September 01, 2019
Social Action and Buddhism
Understandably, Buddhism often appears to promote personal transformation at the expense of social concern. Some Buddhist teachings claim that the mind does not just affect the world, it actually creates and sustains it. According to this view, cosmic harmony is most effectively preserved through an individual’s spiritual practice. Yet other Buddhists amend the notion that mind is the primary or exclusive source of peace, contending that inner serenity is fostered or impeded by external conditions. Buddhists who place importance upon social factors and social action believe that internal transformation cannot, by itself, quell the world’s turbulence. – Kenneth Kraft, “Meditation in Action” Click here to learn how you can receive a 30 minute Mindfulness Break in your home. |
May you be free from suffering and the causes of suffering! All my best,
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Mini Mindfulness Break for May 04, 2019
Spiritual practice is a bit like riding a bicycle.
Once you have learnt how to cycle there is no need to go over the theory behind how the gears work or the best height for your saddle every time you go for a ride. All you have to do is get on your bike and start pedalling. And the key to this practice is to do the best you can and don’t worry too much about whether what you are doing is right or wrong; eventually you will get the hang of it. – Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche Click here to learn how you can receive a 30 minute Mindfulness Break in your home. |
May you be free from suffering and the causes of suffering! All my best,
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Mini Mindfulness Break for January 14, 2019
Breaking Through
It’s imperative for us to understand that spiritual practice is not just something we do when we’re sitting in meditation or when we’re on retreat. Failing to see everything as an opportunity for practice is a setup for frustration and disappointment, keeping us stuck where we are and limiting our possibilities for inner growth. The more we include in our practice, the more satisfying our life can be. – Ezra Bayda, “Breaking Through” |
May you be free from suffering and the causes of suffering! All my best,
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