 Elements of Stability
The transformative power of Buddhist meditation occurs when the stability and vividness of shamatha is unified with the penetrating insights of vipashyana. Shamatha by itself results in a temporary alleviation of the fundamental causes of suffering, and vipashyana by itself provides only fleeting glimpses of reality. – B. Alan Wallace, “Within You Without You “ |
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May you be free from suffering and the causes of suffering! All my best,
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Mini Mindfulness Break for March 18, 2019
 Always the Potential
There is always the potential for being truly aware of what’s going on and using that to deepen our understanding. There’s always the potential for opening our eyes and being buddha: awake. – Pamela Gayle White, “The Pursuit of Happiness” |
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May you be free from suffering and the causes of suffering! All my best,
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Mini Mindfulness Break for March 17, 2019
 The Achievement of Altruism
According to the scriptures, the mere inclination to generate bodhicitta thus shows a certain degree of spiritual evolution and maturity. – Karma Trinlay Rinpoche, “What We’ve Been All Along “ |
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May you be free from suffering and the causes of suffering! All my best,
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Mini Mindfulness Break for March 16, 2019
 Do Not Avoid, Do Not Desire
In birth there is nothing but birth and in death there is nothing but death. Accordingly, when birth comes, face and actualize birth, and when death comes, face and actualize death. Do not avoid them or desire them. – Eihei Dogen Zenji, “Birth and Death” |
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May you be free from suffering and the causes of suffering! All my best,
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Mini Mindfulness Break for March 15, 2019
 When you meditate on compassion you begin to identify more with the desire and capacity to alleviate suffering and less with the suffering itself, so that although you experience suffering, you recognize that it is something that happens, not who you are.
– Mary NurrieStearns |
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May you be free from suffering and the causes of suffering! All my best,
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Mini Mindfulness Break for March 14, 2019
 The Heart Holds Two Truths
Take refuge in the dharma when you’re hurting; gain perspective; expand your capacity for empathy; uncover the biases you carry within yourself; and also see all arisings as empty. And then, see with complexity, and hold both conventional and ultimate truths in your heart. – Jay Michaelson, “Retreat or Fight? Both are Right. “ |
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May you be free from suffering and the causes of suffering! All my best,
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Mini Mindfulness Break for March 13, 2019
 Overcoming Hatred
Hatred is worse than anger. Anger, irritation, is not that bad. But it will definitely become hatred if you don’t take care of it. – Ngawang Gelek Demo Rinpoche, “What to Do When the Anger Gets Hot “ |
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May you be free from suffering and the causes of suffering! All my best,
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Mini Mindfulness Break for March 12, 2019
 Father Eli
It is important to note that after World War II, Father Eli spent thirteen years in Japan under the guidance of the great Zen teacher, Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki within the 1200 year old Zen temple at Kyoto Kamakura. After four years of study, he was honored as one of the first Americans to be granted the title of Zen Master. What he taught in the retreat was and Americanized version of his Zen training which he combined with his Native American and Scottish traditions. – Jerome Freedman, Mindfulness Breaks: Your Path to AwakeningSee more: follow the link in the bio. |
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May you be free from suffering and the causes of suffering! All my best,
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Mini Mindfulness Break for March 11, 2019
 Last year, I finally made the connection between the Zen Teachings of Father Eli and Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. I began reading my notes from 1973 and 1974, all carefully preserved in two three-inch binders. As I read my notes, it began to dawn on me that the two masters were teaching the same basic ideas on life, liberation and happiness.
– Jerome Freedman, Mindfulness Breaks: Your Path to AwakeningSee more: follow the link in the bio. |
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May you be free from suffering and the causes of suffering! All my best,
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Mini Mindfulness Break for March 10, 2019
 Sleep
Sleep is so important for our health and well-being. There is almost nothing more important than a good night’s sleep. However, if you are like me, you never seem to get enough sleep. – Jerome Freedman, Mindfulness Breaks: Your Path to AwakeningSee more: follow the link in the bio. |
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May you be free from suffering and the causes of suffering! All my best,
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