Sharon Salzberg, Guy Armstrong, and Sally Armstrong to lead meditation retreat for scientists and educators
Sharon Salzberg, Guy Armstrong, and Sally Armstrong to lead meditation retreat for scientists and educators |
- Sharon Salzberg, Guy Armstrong, and Sally Armstrong to lead meditation retreat for scientists and educators
- A monk’s campaign for vegetarianism and compassion toward animals
- 24 hour protest of SOPA/PIPA
- Transforming the Inner Critic
- Stopping To Be Still - #still4amo
| Posted: 18 Jan 2012 09:00 AM PST
In the company of researchers, educators, therapists, and others involved in the broad areas of the mind and social sciences, participants will have an opportunity to cultivate the qualities of wisdom and compassion, through in-depth instruction in mindfulness practice. The retreat will be suitable for both beginning and experienced meditators, and 22 CEs are available for Psychologists and Licensed Mental Health Counselors. Click here for more information and to register. (And if you're interested in this retreat, you won't want to miss our feature story "The New Science of Mind," coming in the next (March 2012) Shambhala Sun magazine, available in about two weeks.) Read More @ SourceLama Gyurme Chanting 
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| A monk’s campaign for vegetarianism and compassion toward animals Posted: 18 Jan 2012 07:00 AM PST
He addressed the group after with a message: "These little animals have their life," Phelgye said. "…Life is precious for them. Just try to refrain from causing more harm or being a part of taking their lives. It is the very first step to put into practice." In an article for TheUnion.com, Phelgye explains how he first developed his passion for vegetarianism when running an errand as a child for a senior monk to a slaughterhouse. "I saw the whole process; it was unacceptable, very painful to watch them. I see the animals being killed, everything from beginning to end. I felt so helpless watching things that went on. "This is how I took it as a mission. I made a commitment before these dying animals that I would be their voice, I had to do something about this." Phelgye is the founder of the charitable trust known as the Universal Compassion Movement and is a member of the Parliament of the Central Tibetan Administration. Related content: Dharma Voices for Animals Photo courtesy of www.animalplace.org Read More @ SourceOm Mani Padme Hum 
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| Posted: 17 Jan 2012 07:00 PM PST  Read More @ Source The Life of Buddha: (BBC): 5/5 
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| Posted: 17 Jan 2012 06:00 PM PST
Left to its own devices the Inner Critic has the potential to destroy relationships, turn our naturally bright mind toward depression, sap our physical energy and undermine our spiritual practice. Yet the Inner Critic is not the enemy. It is the wisdom of discernment, gone too long unchecked, and out of balance with the rest of the system. During this workshop we will use Buddhist and psychological teachings to see this voice more clearly. There will be guided meditations, group discussions and interactive exercises. We will learn tools to help transform our relationship to the Inner Critic, bringing it back into balance without losing its discriminating wisdom. Price: $ 150 ($ 120 members, $ 75 reduced rate) + dana Great Vow Zen Monastery Introduction to Zen Meditation: The Still Point 
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| Stopping To Be Still - #still4amo Posted: 17 Jan 2012 03:00 PM PST  Armchair style bench  A brisk sunny afternoon bench Walking along the street yesterday I spotted a group of youngsters eating their lunch on a bench beside the road. Much tweeting and rustling going on as well as laughter. There is nothing like sitting on a long bench with friends, perhaps with a bag of chips to warm ones hands. Memories of sitting on a park bench beside Derwent Water in the Lake District. Vegi Pasties I seem to remember, with hot tea to wash it down with. It was a grand monks day outing! Park benches can be a great place to take a moment to be still, to regroup, settle and then move on. There is always a place to sit however making the time to do that is not so easy. Deciding to stop at a bench, or wall, to sit4amo while on a mission is a huge ask of oneself. Walking has a momentum, missions have a press to complete, arriving on time is important. I'm finding the pre-arrangement to sit at 5.00 pm each day this month a great help. I know that I am committed to stop then and even if it's just one minute that's fine. The momentum of activity and the press to finish a task are eclipsed by my greater intention to simply stop. See Meditation Mantra - #still4amo for background information. Read More @ Source
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