Let me start this with I provide articles like this as part of my own study and exploration and as a way to share these ideas to support you on your journey if this topic is something you are interested in. I’ve been studying Buddhism for some 7 years but I am not an expert […]
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You know for years the term Bodhichitta has crossed my path as I study Buddhist philosophies and texts. I’ve always said to myself… one day I am going to dig in and study what Bodhichitta is. For the last year or more I have been exploring The Way of The Bodhisattva by Shantideva. This morning
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The feeling that the world is unraveling can be overwhelming, but it’s important to recognize that every generation has faced challenges that felt insurmountable. History shows us that people have consistently found ways to adapt, rebuild, and thrive. I have been a fan and a reader of Heather Cox Richardson’s books and articles and watcher of
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How can we learn to Let Go in our Buddhist walk? In Buddhism, the concept of letting go is central to achieving peace and liberation from suffering. Last month I lead a meditation on the topic of The Monk and the Woman and discussed how this story was related to “letting go” and discussed ideas
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Right Diligence: Cultivating Mindfulness Sangha Meeting August 19, 2023 This article was originally written for Cultivating Mindfulness as a way to explore a web presence. We decided against building an online web presence for Cultivating Mindfulness, but I thought there is a valid community in need of this info so I am sharing it here. As this
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The three jewels are a core Buddhist concept and a refuge practice. The three jewels refuge goes like this… I take refuge in the Buddha,the one who shows me the way in this life. I take refuge in the Dharma,the way of understanding and love. I take refuge in the Sangha,the community that lives in
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What are virtual Zoom meditation groups? Virtual Zoom meditation groups are gatherings of individuals who come together online via the Zoom video conferencing platform to engage in meditation practices. These groups typically have a designated leader or facilitator who guides participants through various meditation techniques, such as mindfulness meditation, guided visualization, breathing exercises, or loving-kindness
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What is the 3-Jewels.org website all about? My Backstory This new website will be about Buddhism and how to best practice Buddhist philosophies and practices. I created the 3-Jewels.org website out of an idea that I live – I am here to help others and make the world a little better. In my life I’ve created
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