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Why We Meditate: It’s Cheaper Than Adderall
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Ethan Nichtern
by Ethan Nichtern This November 6 & 7, the Buddhist-inspired Interdependence Project will be hosting our largest fundraiser and event to date in the form of a 24- hour Meditation Marathon in the window displays of ABC Carpet & Home, a wonderful and sustainable store in New York City. We are aiming to raise funds…
Buddhism is Not a Religion: The God Problem
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Jerry Kolber
by Jerry Kolber I am going to continue exploring where I left off last week with my question: is Buddhism a religion or a way to approach living? The ONLY reason I think this question matters is that the ideas that the Buddha presented 2,000 years ago – a path to non-violence, compassion, mindfulness, and…
Dalai Lama in Memphis: Fist Bump is the New Namaste
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Ethan Nichtern
by Ethan Nichtern According to the Associated Press, the interim Mayor of Memphis, Myron Lowery concocted a new way to greet His Holiness the Dalai Lama: Fist Bump! Yes, that’s right. He also said “Hello, Dalai.” Apparently his Holiness was a bit confused, but chuckled when Lowery showed him how to properly executed the bump.…
Autumn Quotes About Fall: Chogyam Trungpa on the Natural Hierarchy of Four Seasons
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Ethan Nichtern
Happy Autumn! Enjoy this quote about fall from Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, founder of Shambhala: “The Four Seasons have a natural hierarchy of restriction, openness, celebration, practicality–and then restriction again. We could talk about the functioning of governments or any organization, in fact, in the same way. There is some kind of harsh winter taking place…on…
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