Mindfulness
Skillful Effort
Some dharma teachers may be reluctant to encourage students to make strong effort. The Buddha, however, wasn’t at all shy about urging his disciples …
Buddhism4 Little Things that Will Matter a Lot More to You in 40 Years
God willing, you’ll be gifted another 40 years of life experience.<p>But even if you aren’t, the core principle of this article remains relevant:<p><b>As you</b> …
HappinessEvaluate Your Meditation
After a person has been meditating for some time, it’s important that he or she evaluate how the practice is developing. Is it working? Does it need …
Meditation10 ways to survive constant stress at work
The world is groaning for authentic, powerful, compassionate, and wise leaders. No matter what your ranking on the corporate ladder, you can make a …
The WorkplaceA Science Writer Embraces Buddhism as a Path to Enlightenment
<b>OM’S LAW:</b> To the extent that Buddhism encourages its practitioners to cast aside the self on their way to enlightenment, it can seem like a fool’s errand. The self isn’t so easy to shed, as Buckaroo Bonzai noted: “No matter where you go, there you are.” But that doesn’t mean there’s no wisdom to be …
Buddhist MeditationHow to quit smoking, according to scientists
Get prepared before you stop smoking.<p>First thing's first: it's important to keep in mind that there's no one foolproof way to quit smoking. 'Quitting …
MeditationThirty Years Ago, People Tried to Save the World By Meditating
Thirty years ago, New Age believers, pagans, meditation practitioners, hippies and the spiritually curious gathered at “energy centers” around the …
Transcendental MeditationThis Is How I Managed To Finally Squeeze Meditation Into My Busy, Distracted Life
Research shows that practicing mindfulness has tons of advantages for mental and physical health, but I could never find the time. Until now.<p>It’s not easy to achieve a state of zen on a bumpy Megabus on the highway in Northern New Jersey. But it doesn’t stop me from trying. I’m hell-bent on keeping …
MeditationBox breathing for anxiety: Techniques and tips
Box breathing, sometimes called square breathing, is a simple tool for managing anxiety.<p>A racing heart, rapid breathing, and dizziness can make …
MeditationWhat Can "The Tibetan Book of the Dead" Teach Us?
The "<i>Bardo Thodol, Liberation Through Hearing in the Intermediate State</i>" is commonly known as "<i>The Tibetan Book of the Dead.</i>" It is among the most …
Buddhist MeditationShirzad Chamine: Five Strategies to Challenge Negative Thoughts
Learning to meditate could help calm your brain in times of crisis, says executive coach and Stanford MBA Shirzad Chamine. | Reuters/Carlo …
Meditation6 Ways Being a Working Mom Has Made You More Mindful
Forget fancy meditation apps—working moms are mindfulness mavens.<p>Move over, yoga: Mindfulness is the latest way to achieve that ever-elusive notion …
MeditationKeeping Up With... Mindfulness
The latest edition of <i>Keeping Up With…</i>, ACRL’s online current awareness publication featuring concise briefs on trends in academic librarianship and …
Meditation10 Simple Daily Practices That Will Make You Happier
Happy people don't live drastically different lives. They just appreciate all there is to be happy about.<p>It’s a given that the average person wants to be happy. Where it can get complicated, though, is how to make that happen. After all, don’t happiness and well-being look different to different …
Happiness10 Free Online Courses That Will Make You Happier
Here’s something to smile about: these 10 quality free online courses are waiting to teach you how to create a happier, more fulfilling life. Learn …
Buddhist MeditationHow to Refocus the Wandering Mind? 6 Simple Ways - Blogs - Jerusalem Post
<b>Abstract:</b><p>A wandering mind is a common and frustrating occurrence that leaves us unable to focus on the task or project at hand. Some different …
MeditationBeware of a Sense of Urgency
Renée Peterson Trudeau is an internationally recognized life balance coach/speaker, president of Austin-based Career Strategists, and the author of …
MeditationTibetan Buddhism-based ‘compassion’ training for doctors targets burnout
A mere three years after completing her residency training in 2011, surgeon Carla Haack found herself in the throes of job burnout. She had been devoting her life to the hospital, working 14-hour days including weekends for months at a time. Often the opportunity to eat a meal wouldn't arise until …
Tibetan Buddhism6 Ways To Accept Your Body Just The Way It Is, According To A Body Image Coach
It can seem like an impossible task to learn to love, like, or even accept your body. Of course, these are strongly encouraged ideas in the movement …
MeditationThe ABCs of Emotions
Have you ever felt so angry that every time you think back on it you’re angry again? Or experienced fear that never really went away? Stubborn …
EmotionsThe Shrink Is In: How to Chill Out, Deal with a Broken Heart, and Feel More Unplugged (Without Actually Unplugging)
Resident psych Dr. Samantha Boardman has the answers.<p><b>I've heard about all the mental benefits of meditation, but I fall asleep, get distracted, and don't find it relaxing. Why can't I get into it?</b><p><b>Dr Boardman:</b> I had a patient who felt something was wrong with her because she couldn't get into …
How to Love Everything Deeply, even Donald Trump.
If you are able to love everything deeply, then you can stride through this world like a colossus, not suffering even when you are face to face with …
MeditationHow to avoid overthinking at night, reveals a leading mindfulness expert
Reclaim your sleep with these top tips<p>We've all had those night's when you can't quite manage to switch off and your thoughts keep running through …
MeditationEvil in Buddhism -- How Buddhists Understand Evil
Evil is a word many people use without thinking deeply about what it signifies. Comparing common ideas about evil with Buddhist teachings on evil can …
Buddhist MeditationSelf-Compassion as an Antidote to Empathy Fatigue
Are you a mental health professional or caregiver? Would you like to know how to avoid burnout or compassion fatigue?<p>Many of us know that we need to …
Self CompassionA Home So Uncluttered That It Almost Looks Empty
IN THE HANDS of Raphaël Van Gend, almost anything is possible. At 43, the Belgian-born designer has been a ballet dancer (he trained at Academy Saussin); a painter (he studied at the Brussels Royal Academy of Fine Arts); and a fashion model in New York City in the mid-90s. In 2000, Van Gend …
Jiddu KrishnamurtiRestorative Yoga 101: 3 Tips for More Relaxing Breathing
In YJ's newest course, Restorative Yoga 101, Jillian Pransky, director of Restorative Therapeutic Yoga teacher training for YogaWorks and author of</i> …
YogaMany Misunderstand What the Buddha Taught About Karma and Rebirth
Although most westerners have heard of karma, there's still a lot of confusion about what it means. For example, many seem to think that karma is …
Buddhist MeditationThe NFL’s Mindfulness Movement Has a New Look
<i>Positional distinctions are disappearing. Rushing yards are losing meaning. And offensive and defensive schemes are shifting from game to game — if</i> …
Meditation5 Meditations from Exclusive Retreats
An immersive experience, especially in silence, can reset your body and mind, while fortifying your commitment to regular meditation. Mindful …
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