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Finding Balance in an Unstable World
Like many people, I have been wishing for more balance in my life recently. The political and social worlds seem chaotic and heartbreaking. I spend many days chasing after deadlines that I am not...
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Look for the Buddhas
When bad things happen -- as they do with blinding regularity these days -- along w read more
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Prevent Anger, Prevent Violence - August is Metta Month
Recent news of killings and shootings in the U.S., and terrorist acts abroad have created a lot of discussion about the causes and conditions which allow violence to occur. Some suggest that mental...
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We Don't Exist, Never Have, Never Will
There is no you. The story of the Self is useful up to a point, but it is a complex work of fiction, and it has become a pernicious fiction.Ponder a recent experience, such as peering at traffic from a...
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The Three Truths
I was recently in Australia and heard an aboriginal D'harawal people's dreaming story that discussed what are known to them as the Three Truths. Gawaian Bodkins-Andrews defined the Three Truths...
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Zenpeacemakers: Bearing Witness at Standing Rock with Ven Pannavati
We received this message today from our dear teacher and friend, Zen Peacemaker Venerable Pannavati, leader of Heartwood Refuge: "From Sept 17-24 we are taking a trip to camp with the indigen read more
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Three Myths About Meditation, Busted
MYTH #1: “I CAN’T MEDITATE BECAUSE __________.”FALSE.You know this one. Fill in the blank with your favorite excuse:“I can’t meditate because…”read more
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Inner and Outer Commitments
After many years of training (much of it with the Interdependence Project) and many more years of personal practice, I crossed a new threshold recently by taking formal precepts and becoming a novice...
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People Who Need People
As a condition of employment, I took a creepy personality profile that revealed I am more “people-oriented” and care more about building rapport and being liked than I would like to. If any suggestion...
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Letter from a Capsized Boat: Waking Up after Tuesday
I suspect I may never forget the details of this last week, seared into my memory through shock and mass anxiety. Yesterday morning on my commute, the disappointment of several passengers was palpable....
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What is Mindfulness of Breath when You Can't Breathe?
Warning – I describe in some graphic detail the recuperation from a surgery.read more
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Lojong Slogan 38 - Downward Social Comparison
I recently presented some research at the International Symposium on Contemplative Sciences, a conference that brings together scientists and contemplative people from many traditions. The study...
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Healing the Underlying Condition: Ourselves
Over the last few years, I’ve been hatching a book, tentatively titled, Don’t Get Better. I will periodically share excerpts such as today's installment (which includes a brief exercise at the end)....
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Day 1: 21 Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge
"I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality... I believe...
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Day 2: 21 Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge
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Day 3: 21 Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge
Welcome to Day 3. Please be sure to read about the challenge here before posting comments, and view Day 2 at this link.read more
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Day 4: 21 Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge
Welcome to Day 4. Missing something? Please be sure to read about the challenge here before posting comments. Day 3 - yesterday.Watch this short video (4 minutes long) that explains “the four levels...
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Day 5: 21 Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge
Welcome to Day 5. Missing something? Go here to start at Day 1 and here for yesterday.read more
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Day 6: 21 Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge
Welcome to Day 6. Missing something? Go here to start Day 1 and here for yesterday.read more
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Day 7: 21 Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge
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