Entries Tagged as 'Mindfulness'

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

Are You a Spiritual Materialist?

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“How do I teach Buddhism to a generation of westerners who just want to be entertained?” - Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche.
Spirituality seems to be a pretty popular thing these days. More and more people are [...]

Wednesday, October 1st, 2008

9 Cheap Ways to Make Your Place Peaceful and Conducive to Meditation

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Advanced yogis may be able to meditate in the midst of chaos and turmoil but we beginners need an environment that is peaceful and conducive to meditation. In this post I want to show you some cheap and easy ways to make your place a perfect venue for introspection, calmness and [...]

Monday, September 22nd, 2008

What Samurai Philosophy Can Teach You About Modern Life 1

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“There is something to be learned from a rainstorm. When meeting with a sudden shower, you try not to get wet and run quickly along the road. But doing such things as passing under the eaves of houses, you still get wet. When you are resolved from the beginning, you will [...]

Saturday, September 20th, 2008

Warning! Are You Reading Bullsh$t Blogs?

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The more and more blogs I read the more in tune my bullshit-o-meter becomes. In this post I want to show you a few way you can tell that you are reading a bullshit blog.
WARNING - This post contains harsh language. I know a lot of people who have been hurt [...]

Monday, September 15th, 2008

How to Deal With Your Worry and Stop Worrying Today

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“If the problem can be solved then why worry? If the problem cannot be solved worrying will do you no good.” - Shantideva
Worrying has always been a special trait of mine. I like to worry about family, deadlines and serious illnesses that I might have contracted from using a public restroom. It [...]