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Apr 20 2014

What You Need To Know About Transformation & Meditation

Transformation and meditation

Do you believe in transformation? It’s kind of a funny word when it comes to people. Caterpillars and butterflies are one thing, but how does it apply to us? Meditation and Transformation It’s simpler than you might think, and I want to demystify it for you. I also want to help you understand the mysterious […]

Written by Jeff Carreira · Categorized: Benefits of Meditation, Spirituality · Tagged: buddhism, meditation, mindfulness, The Science and Art of Transformation, transformation

Nov 14 2013

The 4 Foundations of Mindfulness

Mindfulness, as explained by Jon Kabat-Zinn, a renowned mindfulness meditation teacher, “means paying attention in a particular way; on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgementally.” In other words, it is a conscious direction of our awareness. To be mindful, one must be purposely aware of oneself. Michelle Fajkus of Elephant Journal describes the four foundations of […]

Written by About Meditation · Categorized: Techniques · Tagged: buddhism, dharma, mindfulness

Apr 23 2012

3 Key Moments for Shinzen Young

Shinzen Young became fascinated with Asian culture while a teenager in Los Angeles. Later he enrolled in a Ph.D. program in Buddhist Studies at the University of Wisconsin after which he went to Asia to do extensive training in each of the three major Buddhist traditions: Vajrayana, Zen and Vipassana. Upon returning to the United […]

Written by About Meditation · Categorized: Spirituality · Tagged: buddhism, life changing moments, mindfulness, shinzen, shinzen young, vajrayana, vipassana, zen

Apr 20 2012

Richard Gere: Dedicated to Daily Meditation

Hollywood star Richard Gere shares that enlightenment is built in a day-to-day effort with the practice of meditation. In his own words: “The only thing that will get us anywhere on the spiritual path, whether it’s concentration, loving kindness or wisdom that we want to develop, is dedicating ourselves to a daily practice. We take for […]

Written by About Meditation · Categorized: Benefits of Meditation, Lifestyle · Tagged: buddhism, celebrities who meditate, daily meditation, richard gere

Apr 19 2012

Tina Turner: On Buddhism & Spirituality

Updated February 17, 2014. On this episode of Speak Easy, pop icon Tina Turner talks about Buddhism, spirituality, and even chants a prayer. Watch this video of Tina Turner share her meditation insights (5 mins) Tina Turner is no newcomer to spiritual practice. In this short clip she shares how she’s always found access to […]

Written by About Meditation · Categorized: Benefits of Meditation, Lifestyle · Tagged: buddhism, celebrities who meditate, chants, tina turner

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