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The theory of reincarnation, past life memories, and past life regression (PLR) have recently become areas of mainstream scientific interest and research. Psychologist Ian Stevenson and others have determined that children often have clear memories of past lives. Michael Newton's book Journey of Souls documents adults with past life recall. The new Dalai Lama has been selected 13 consecutive times by high Lamas who test children to find one who remembers...
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Through thinking we create, compare, analyze, understand, and describe. However, thinking and intellect are of little use and may even be obstacles for one seeking insight, revelation, and the truly mystical experience that is beyond words and concepts. As we abandon the jungle of thoughts, we learn to abide in the silence and spaciousness of mind that is vibrantly awake while being perfectly at peace. By this path we can move past the world that...
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In every spiritual tradition there is an ideal that the aspiring practitioner strives for. In Buddhism this ideal is enlightenment, and realizing it is the goal of practice. By better understanding the nature of this goal, we will know the direction in which we wish to grow spiritually.
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At a time when we are confronted with conflicting ideas, views, opinions, beliefs, and "facts" about so much in life - including spirituality - it can easily lead to a sense of confusion, bewilderment, and frustration. This can result in a sense of indifference and loss of purpose or guiding principal in how we approach life. The Buddha addresses this very problem in one of his famous discourses, the Kalama Sutta which has at times been referred to...
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It has been said that worrying is like sunning around in a circle--getting us nowhere. Why do so many of us spend so much time owrrying about so many things? Is it possible to live responsible and caring lives without falling victim to anxiety and worry? That a human being can be free so such negative emotions is central to the Buddha's teaching. However, it is necessary to understanding the nature of the human condition and come to terms with reality...
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The Ten Ox Herding Pictures are a series of images with accompanying poems, and are among the most beloved pictures in Zen Buddhism. They have been the source of endless commentary and inspiration in Zen since at least the 12th century. These ox herding pictures are emblematic of the spiritual path to enlightenment. Each image represents a phase of the practice, beginning with a seeker looking for the mind, represented by the ox, and trying to realize...
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The Buddha said that mindfulness is beneficial in every aspect of life, so it is not surprising that today we find it being taught to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being. However, mindfulness itself is not a sufficient factor for the arising of peace and wisdom, and there have been reports of people experiencing adverse results when practicing mindfulness. What are the conditions necessary to achieve a successful and beneficial mindfulness...
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Most of the views that people hold regarding human sexual conduct come from cultural norms of the society they live in and the religious tradition they belong to. So it is only natural that we find diverse and often opposing positions taken on matters such as polygamy, homosexuality, and chastity. Today we are also engaged in a very highly charged debate about what constitutes "real" marriage. The teachings of the Buddha on these issues reveal a clarity...
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Many of us are experiencing feelings of anxiety and fear during these unprecedented times and are struggling with the uncertainty of the constantly changing situation. While it is perfectly normal to feel this way, with effort we can cultivate a healthier and more productive response. Buddhism teaches us that anxiety and worry are negative emotions that hinder our ability to live responsible and caring lives. That a human being can be free of such...
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The Buddha often spoke about four sublime emotions by which the mind reaches out to the immeasurable world of living beings and embraces them all with a boundless heart. Loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity are the natural positive emotions of the enlightened mind. We all have the potential to be enlightened, and these qualities are also our true nature.
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The ability to think is a gift. With practice, we can learn to use thinking to generate positive and beneficial mental states. However, thinking cannot bring into being radically new realizations. What we call intuition, revelation, or insight arises spontaneously not from thought, but from the silence and stillness of mind. Through study and careful reflection we can prepare the foundation, but for the arising of deep understanding, we need to feel...
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Meditation has now become popular and mainstream. There are many teachers and teachings expounding on how it can help us experience various states of consciousness. There are also numerous explanations about the nature of the mind, psychic phenomena, and mystical experiences. However, very few have presented a clearer road map than the living Buddhist master Ajahn Brahm. Join John Cianciosi for a talk on how this meditation master's direct and profound...
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In our Western culture, we often associate feelings such as compassion and love as coming from the heart and relegate intellect and knowledge to the brain or mind. Thus, we set up a disconnect between emotions and intellect. However, in Buddhism, wisdom and compassion are qualities that mutually support each other. The Buddha did not suggest that we choose one over the other, but wanted us to cultivate the Eightfold Path that leads to the perfection...
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The Buddhist Wheel of Life is a symbolic representation of the essential Buddhist teachings regarding the nature of all existence. It illustrates the core defilements that keep living beings spinning through the various realms, all characterized by impermanence. It also depicts the universal law of Dependent Origination that governs all existence and can help us realize liberation from the realm of birth and death. Learn how this powerful practice...
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Ajahn Brahm is a living Buddhist master who has inspired a large and fast-growing international following with his clear and profound teachings on the experience of deep meditation and the insights that lead to enlightenment. In his book, Mindfulness, Bliss, and Beyond, he presents the ancient Buddhist teachings in a bold and powerful way as only one who has walked the path can do. The presentation is an exploration of these teachings.
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