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Building the Habit of Mindfulness Through Buddhism
By Chris Years ago, I picked up a book called “Buddhism Plain and Simple” by Steve Hagen. It had a positive testimonial on the cover from Robert Pirsig, who wrote “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.” That was one of the reasons I was so excited about it. I hadn’t picked up that book…
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Unison of Body and Mind
By Peter Today, I am going to share my experience of how meditation can bring about the unison of body and mind. I started practicing meditation in 2021 because I hoped it would help ease my back pain. After three years of practice, I have started to notice that meditation is beneficial for both my body and…
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Finding Freedom in Emptiness: A Glimpse into Bodhidharma’s Wisdom
By Ann Ann shared a talk by Genjo Roshi of Chobo-Ji. In his podcast, he shared a teaching from the first case of the Hekigan Roku, exploring the encounter between Emperor Wu and Bodhidharma. This timeless exchange offers profound insights into the heart of Zen practice. Roshi begins by setting the scene, it’s very famous…
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The Importance of Breathing Out
Shared by Stefan I wanted to share with the community some aspects and observations of my journey in Zazen meditation over the past year or so. A major challenge for me has been managing posture: while I could occasionally feel what seemed right, my mind and my body were apparently not on the same page…
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Finding Balance in the Midst of Life’s Chaos
Shared by DongminFor the past year, I’ve been working on finding balance in my life—between work, daily responsibilities, and the elusive sense of “me.” I’ve tried many approaches, like carving out time for walks or runs each day. While these activities helped ease the stress, I still felt as though something was missing. Life in…
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Understanding Zen Meditation: Embracing Wandering Thoughts
Shared by Kaz The bamboo: straight and upright, yet flexible and resilient. This simple yet profound metaphor beautifully captures the essence of Zen practice. Shared by Roshi Joan Halifax in an NHK program I recently watched while in Japan, it offers a powerful way to understand meditation and mindfulness. The NHK program explored why meditation…
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