1) The author searched for happiness through material possessions and relationships but did not find lasting happiness.
2) After experiencing hardships including the loss of his material wealth after moving to Canada, the author practiced mindfulness and broke habitual thought patterns.
3) Through mindfulness practice, choosing how to respond to circumstances, and focusing on the present moment, the author was able to find inner peace and happiness regardless of external conditions.
RHONDA BYRNE is the creator behind The Secret, documentary film that swept the world in 2006, changing millions of lives and igniting a global movement. Later that year, Rhonda’s book of The Secret was released. It has been translated into more than fifty languages and remains one of the longest-running bestsellers of this century. Rhonda has written three more bestselling books: The Power in 2010, The Magic in
2012, and Hero in 2013.
The document discusses the power of empathy. It tells a short story about the author going for a walk when feeling sad, and sitting in a field where a rabbit noticed their condition and came near, providing comfort without words. It advocates listening to others with an open heart and mind to understand their experiences, rather than giving advice or analyzing. Nonviolent Communication is presented as a framework for cultivating empathy through respectfully understanding others' needs and feelings.
This document discusses various methods of self-care through meditation, mindfulness, and creative arts. It begins by outlining the science showing benefits of meditation such as increased gray matter in areas of the brain. It then provides instructions for meditation practices like focusing on breathing and metta (loving-kindness) meditation. The document also discusses how creative arts like music, writing, and visual arts can aid in self-care and processing emotions. It provides examples of using music, poetry, writing and coloring to cope with difficult feelings. Overall, the document promotes incorporating mindfulness meditation and creative activities into daily life to lift spirits and find hope.
Smile To Your Heart Meditations: Simple Practices for Peace, Health and Spiri...Padmacahaya International
The document discusses the importance of the heart in finding happiness and peace. It states that [1] the heart is the key to connecting with our true spiritual selves and the "True Source" of peace and joy, not our brains or worldly successes. [2] When we open our heart, we can feel genuine calmness, lightness, and tranquility throughout ourselves. [3] Our heart already knows the truth and how to find lasting happiness; we just need to open it and let our spiritual hearts connect to the "True Source" of love.
All you need is kindfulness - A collection of Ajahn Brahm's quotesViet Hung Nguyen
I'm so much of a fan of Ajahn Brahm. And here is the great collection of his quotes for meditation and all. Hope you enjoy it. It's originally posted here http://www.dhammaloka.org.au/books.html.
This document discusses stages of the human soul mind in life. It suggests that different stages exist in human life, each defined by particular psychological or social factors. Each new stage brings its own characteristic conflict that can only be surmounted through synthesizing opposing forces typically faced. The path of Evolutionary Enlightenment involves transcending the ego to open up space for conscious evolution. Inner freedom and stillness through meditation are important to disentangle from karma, history, and personal ego in order to embrace the wider demands of evolution. Compassion is a universal principle for happiness that begins with empathy and blossoms into kindness. Suffering stems from identifying with mind and body, and coming out of suffering involves moving away from external causes and realizing the
Rhonda Byrne's book The Power builds upon her previous work The Secret by teaching readers how to harness the power of positive thinking and feelings to shape their lives. She encourages taking control of one's mindset and frequency to become architects of one's own experiences. Byrne emphasizes focusing on love and gratitude to attract good things and change one's magnetic field. While mental preparation is important, she notes physical health through diet and exercise is also needed to fully achieve one's dreams.
1) The author searched for happiness through material possessions and relationships but did not find lasting happiness.
2) After experiencing hardships including the loss of his material wealth after moving to Canada, the author practiced mindfulness and broke habitual thought patterns.
3) Through mindfulness practice, choosing how to respond to circumstances, and focusing on the present moment, the author was able to find inner peace and happiness regardless of external conditions.
RHONDA BYRNE is the creator behind The Secret, documentary film that swept the world in 2006, changing millions of lives and igniting a global movement. Later that year, Rhonda’s book of The Secret was released. It has been translated into more than fifty languages and remains one of the longest-running bestsellers of this century. Rhonda has written three more bestselling books: The Power in 2010, The Magic in
2012, and Hero in 2013.
The document discusses the power of empathy. It tells a short story about the author going for a walk when feeling sad, and sitting in a field where a rabbit noticed their condition and came near, providing comfort without words. It advocates listening to others with an open heart and mind to understand their experiences, rather than giving advice or analyzing. Nonviolent Communication is presented as a framework for cultivating empathy through respectfully understanding others' needs and feelings.
This document discusses various methods of self-care through meditation, mindfulness, and creative arts. It begins by outlining the science showing benefits of meditation such as increased gray matter in areas of the brain. It then provides instructions for meditation practices like focusing on breathing and metta (loving-kindness) meditation. The document also discusses how creative arts like music, writing, and visual arts can aid in self-care and processing emotions. It provides examples of using music, poetry, writing and coloring to cope with difficult feelings. Overall, the document promotes incorporating mindfulness meditation and creative activities into daily life to lift spirits and find hope.
Smile To Your Heart Meditations: Simple Practices for Peace, Health and Spiri...Padmacahaya International
The document discusses the importance of the heart in finding happiness and peace. It states that [1] the heart is the key to connecting with our true spiritual selves and the "True Source" of peace and joy, not our brains or worldly successes. [2] When we open our heart, we can feel genuine calmness, lightness, and tranquility throughout ourselves. [3] Our heart already knows the truth and how to find lasting happiness; we just need to open it and let our spiritual hearts connect to the "True Source" of love.
All you need is kindfulness - A collection of Ajahn Brahm's quotesViet Hung Nguyen
I'm so much of a fan of Ajahn Brahm. And here is the great collection of his quotes for meditation and all. Hope you enjoy it. It's originally posted here http://www.dhammaloka.org.au/books.html.
This document discusses stages of the human soul mind in life. It suggests that different stages exist in human life, each defined by particular psychological or social factors. Each new stage brings its own characteristic conflict that can only be surmounted through synthesizing opposing forces typically faced. The path of Evolutionary Enlightenment involves transcending the ego to open up space for conscious evolution. Inner freedom and stillness through meditation are important to disentangle from karma, history, and personal ego in order to embrace the wider demands of evolution. Compassion is a universal principle for happiness that begins with empathy and blossoms into kindness. Suffering stems from identifying with mind and body, and coming out of suffering involves moving away from external causes and realizing the
Rhonda Byrne's book The Power builds upon her previous work The Secret by teaching readers how to harness the power of positive thinking and feelings to shape their lives. She encourages taking control of one's mindset and frequency to become architects of one's own experiences. Byrne emphasizes focusing on love and gratitude to attract good things and change one's magnetic field. While mental preparation is important, she notes physical health through diet and exercise is also needed to fully achieve one's dreams.
One Day Awareness Trip to Vipassana Meditation Center in Igatpuri on Sunday
This is just a One Day Awareness / Information trip to Vipassana Meditation center in Igatpuri by Volvo buses on Sundays.
Churchgate : 6.00 am at Eros, Opp churchgate station
Dadar : 6.30 am at Opp Plaza Cinema Hall
Bandra : 6.35 am at Lucky Restaurant
Andheri : 6.45 am at Shopper Stop ,Main gate
Thane : 7.15 am at Teen hath Naka, Punjab Sind Bank
Thane : 7.20 am at Lodha ,Mc Donalds
Agenda for the Trip:
• We will tour you around the Meditation center.
• We will have guided trip to the Photo gallery.
• We will show a video on the benefits of Vipassana
• We will have an interaction session with the centers teachers in case of any doubts or question.
• We have 30 min Meditation in the center
• You can buy books, audio, or VCDs.
• We will have Buffet lunch in Manas Resort
Arrival at Mumbai by 6 pm in the evening
• You can fill the APPLICATION form for the next available course
Please call for Registration: Richa 9833413084 /61857761
Website: dhamma.org / Children.dhamma.org
Volunteers of Vipassana from Happy Learning Center ,HLC Anil & Richa from Thane
Advertisement is sponsored by Happy Learning Center (HLC)Thane
Charges for Bus : Rs 1000
for Volvo / Mercedez /AC Delux Mini Bus / AC Innova
Lunch at 5 Star Hotel , Manas Resort for Rs 450
(You can bring food from home and eat only in the bus)
Breakfast at Food Hub at your expense.
Rhonda Byrne is an Australian television writer and producer best known for her book "The Secret" and its related films and books. The document discusses the key ideas from "The Secret" including that the law of attraction causes one to attract experiences based on their thoughts and feelings. It emphasizes using positive thoughts and feelings like love and gratitude to attract good experiences in areas like money, health, and relationships. The document provides guidance on how to use the law of attraction through asking, believing, and receiving what you want as well as visualizing it with strong positive emotion.
This document provides an introduction to Yogi Sriji's book titled "Wisdom Light". It begins by encouraging the reader to open their mind and listen with an open heart. It then briefly discusses the universe and our solar system, including facts about the Earth's orbit and rotation. The introduction notes that while science and spirituality have been discussed extensively, Yogi Sriji aims to simplify and present the philosophies in an accessible way. It introduces his method called "Trikarana Transcendental Meditation" or "Peace in Your Hand", which focuses on unifying the body, mind and soul through a simple scientific technique.
This document provides an introduction to the Here & Now meditation technique. It discusses how the mind can be the source of suffering through its imprecision, "shoulds" and judgments. The meditation aims to tame the mind and experience the original, wordless mind of stillness beyond thoughts of past and future. It introduces some key concepts like the difference between the original mind and secondary mind of words, and how separating from identification with the mind can help overcome feelings of lack and suffering.
This document discusses how to find joy through living an intuitive life. It provides guidance on listening to one's intuition, including tips on meditation, stress relief techniques, and creating a sacred space at home. Some key points include that intuition is important for finding purpose and joy in life, meditation can help sharpen one's awareness, and setting up a sacred altar or blessing one's home can create a healing environment. Living intuitively through practices like these invites spiritual peace and limitless creative expression.
This document contains a summary of the Lojong texts, which are teachings on mind training attributed to the Tibetan Buddhist masters Atisha and Langri Tangpa. It begins with the titles of several Lojong texts, including "The Bodhisattva's Garland of Jewels" by Atisha, and "Eight Verses of Mind Training" by Langri Tangpa. It then provides a brief 3 sentence teaching from Manjushri to the Tibetan master Sachen Kunga Nyingpo on parting from four attachments: attachment to this life, samsara, self-interest, and grasping.
Meditation why, what, when, where, who & howmiddela
Meditation involves watching one's thoughts without judgment, allowing them to pass without getting caught up in them. As one becomes more aware of thoughts passing through the mind without engagement, there are longer periods of no thought where one experiences stillness and clarity. True freedom comes from developing awareness of one's unconscious patterns and instincts through meditation practice, rather than just rebelling against societal norms. Meditation is a means to discover one's true self and experience life's deeper meanings.
Krish Murali Eswar’s Path of Prosperity Marketing hypnotismShilpa Narayanan
Krish Murali Eswar quit his job in 2011 and found himself financially insecure without a source of income. He went through a period of introspection and realized that his own unfulfilled desires and ignorance were the causes of his pain and difficulties. He learned to see challenges as opportunities for growth. His mindset and outlook transformed, and he started two successful businesses. He now feels at peace and aims to help others find hope, faith, and courage through spreading goodness.
The document provides 30 short insights and quotes on cultivating happiness. It encourages the reader to choose happiness each day by focusing on the positive aspects of life and declining to accept negativity from others. Overall, the insights suggest that happiness comes from appreciating life's small pleasures, living with purpose and integrity, helping others, and maintaining a positive outlook.
The document discusses the practice of anapanasati, or full awareness of breathing. It provides reflections on how becoming aware of one's breath allows one to become aware of the mind and emotions. It states that the breath is like a loyal ally that exists for one's benefit. It suggests that learning to care for the breath can help one learn to care for thoughts and feelings. Overall it promotes breathing meditation as a way to cultivate self-awareness, calm the mind, and develop compassion.
The document contains reflections on relinquishing control over uncontrollable things, living as a conqueror rather than just a survivor, living the life one wants, allowing only positive thinking, having faith fuel one's endeavors, and seeing opportunities abundantly appear. Each section provides prompts for self-reflection on the given topic. The overarching message is about adopting attitudes of gratitude, positivity, and faith that open one's mind to new possibilities and fuel progress toward one's goals.
This text contains the principles to renew our medical system toward the consciousness of love.
I hope to have many feedbacks and comments from you
THANK YOU WITH ALL MY HEART
Urban Woot (http://urbanwoot.com/) has commissioned a series of Salons, hosted at Blacks private members club in London. I was delighted to be invited to host the first one. I hosted a discussion around time. I've studied many personal development approaches and I found Zimbardo's work on our orientation to time (whether habitually we look back or forwards, or enjoy the moment) impactful. Urban Woot has a mission of living a joyful life in an urban environment - and for me having the balance of time perspectives has been a significant contributor to me living a joyful life!
Mindfulness & Grief: The Transformative Power of NowHeather Stang
The practice of mindfulness can help bereaved people calm their mind, relax their body, and make meaning from their loss. Learn how three members of an 8-week Yoga for Grief group found refuge in the present moment, tapped into their “Buddha Nature,” and used mindfulness meditation, journaling and the principles of Buddhist psychology to: practice compassion and forgiveness for the self and others; use skillful means to cope with the dual process of grief; gain insight into their natural wisdom and resilience; continue the legacy of their loved one; and improve their own physical health and increase self-efficacy.
[These slides are from Heather Stang’s presentation at the Association of Death Education and Counseling 36th Annual Conference in Baltimore, MD in April, 2014. Additional information on how to structure an 8 Week Mindfulness & Grief Group may be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDBJGtrGc_s.]
Objectives:
1. Illustrate the parallels between the ancient principles of Buddhist psychology and how they relate to modern theories of thanatology.
2. Explain how the mindfulness practices present moment awareness and compassion which can be used to relieve physical and emotional suffering.
3. Review case studies that illustrate how the practice of mindfulness meditation and yoga contributes to meaning making and posttraumatic growth.
References:
Stang, H. (2014). Mindfuness and grief. London:CICO Books. http://amzn.to/1gJXqKH
Wada, K., & Park, J. (2009). Integrating Buddhist psychology into grief counseling. Death Studies, 37(7), 657-683.
Brach, T. (2012). True refuge: Finding peace and freedom in your own awakened heart. New York: Bantam Books.
Cacciatore, J., & Flint, M. (2012). ATTEND: Toward a mindfulness-based bereavement care model. Death Studies, 36(1), 61-82.
Rinpoche, S., Gaffney, P., & Harvey, A. (1992). The Tibetan book of living and dying. San Francisco: Harper San Francisco.
Heather Stang, MA is the author of Mindfulness and Grief, a book based on the 8 week groups she developed. She earned a Masters in Thanatology (Death, Dying & Bereavement) from Hood College in 2010, and is a mindfulness meditation instructor and Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy practitioner at the Frederick Meditation Center. Her focus is on helping the bereaved stay healthy and increase immune functioning through mindfulness based practices, relaxation and expressive arts.
This document provides guidance on spiritual transformation and empowering oneself. In 3 sentences:
It encourages the reader to peel away limiting beliefs and care only about what they think of themselves, not what others think. Unfucking oneself involves cultivating unconditional self-acceptance and understanding how thoughts and beliefs shape one's reality through the law of attraction. By focusing on what they want and removing fear, the reader can manifest their dreams and discover their true power.
Chad struggled with burnout after graduating college and working high-stress jobs. He realized he needed to prioritize self-care and found purpose in helping others through environmental causes. Chad practices gratitude, mindfulness through yoga, and spending time in nature to manage stress. He works to maintain grit by sticking to his daily routine despite distractions. Chad also focuses on maintaining a growth mindset and shifting his perspective to be empowered, even during challenges like an uncertain adoption process. He advises starting with self-care and setting definite goals.
This document provides an introduction to the philosophical concepts discussed in the book "My Radha". It discusses several key Hindu philosophical concepts including:
1. Acintya Bhedabheda Tattva - the inconceivable simultaneous oneness and difference of the Absolute Truth. It explains how everything can be one yet different.
2. Karma - one's actions create reactions and influence one's experiences in current and future lives. We direct the "movie" of our own lives through our actions.
3. Reincarnation - the eternal soul transmigrates through different bodies after death, experiencing the consequences of past karma. We are the directors of our own destinies through our actions.
LIFE Changing Lessons from Ven Thich Nhat Hanh (English).pdfOH TEIK BIN
Presentation of an article on some very good Dhamma / LIfe Lessons by the Vietnamese monk Thich Naht Hanh. For reflection in our quest for happiness, peace and meaning.
The texts are in English - translated from the English by Google Translate. Apologies for any inaccuracies.
Hello Friends, nice to meet you. I'm presenting the Quotes. Friends today I'm coming with Buddha Quotes. These are quotes are motivational and very deep. Once you check this page you can feel it. Friends I hope you like this page and these quotes. Friends if you like it then share it with your friends. Friends if you want daily updates then follow this site.
This document contains a collection of inspirational quotes and sayings on topics such as love, compassion, forgiveness, stillness, peace, and unity. It begins with an introduction that explains how impactful inspirational quotes can be. It then presents about three dozen quotes spread across those topics, with brief explanations or additional quotes between each section. The overall message is about cultivating positive qualities like love, wisdom, and inner peace.
This document contains a collection of inspirational quotes and words of wisdom across various topics such as love, compassion, forgiveness, peace, courage, and interconnectedness. The quotes were compiled from reader submissions and aim to enrich, empower, and motivate readers through their insights and messages.
One Day Awareness Trip to Vipassana Meditation Center in Igatpuri on Sunday
This is just a One Day Awareness / Information trip to Vipassana Meditation center in Igatpuri by Volvo buses on Sundays.
Churchgate : 6.00 am at Eros, Opp churchgate station
Dadar : 6.30 am at Opp Plaza Cinema Hall
Bandra : 6.35 am at Lucky Restaurant
Andheri : 6.45 am at Shopper Stop ,Main gate
Thane : 7.15 am at Teen hath Naka, Punjab Sind Bank
Thane : 7.20 am at Lodha ,Mc Donalds
Agenda for the Trip:
• We will tour you around the Meditation center.
• We will have guided trip to the Photo gallery.
• We will show a video on the benefits of Vipassana
• We will have an interaction session with the centers teachers in case of any doubts or question.
• We have 30 min Meditation in the center
• You can buy books, audio, or VCDs.
• We will have Buffet lunch in Manas Resort
Arrival at Mumbai by 6 pm in the evening
• You can fill the APPLICATION form for the next available course
Please call for Registration: Richa 9833413084 /61857761
Website: dhamma.org / Children.dhamma.org
Volunteers of Vipassana from Happy Learning Center ,HLC Anil & Richa from Thane
Advertisement is sponsored by Happy Learning Center (HLC)Thane
Charges for Bus : Rs 1000
for Volvo / Mercedez /AC Delux Mini Bus / AC Innova
Lunch at 5 Star Hotel , Manas Resort for Rs 450
(You can bring food from home and eat only in the bus)
Breakfast at Food Hub at your expense.
Rhonda Byrne is an Australian television writer and producer best known for her book "The Secret" and its related films and books. The document discusses the key ideas from "The Secret" including that the law of attraction causes one to attract experiences based on their thoughts and feelings. It emphasizes using positive thoughts and feelings like love and gratitude to attract good experiences in areas like money, health, and relationships. The document provides guidance on how to use the law of attraction through asking, believing, and receiving what you want as well as visualizing it with strong positive emotion.
This document provides an introduction to Yogi Sriji's book titled "Wisdom Light". It begins by encouraging the reader to open their mind and listen with an open heart. It then briefly discusses the universe and our solar system, including facts about the Earth's orbit and rotation. The introduction notes that while science and spirituality have been discussed extensively, Yogi Sriji aims to simplify and present the philosophies in an accessible way. It introduces his method called "Trikarana Transcendental Meditation" or "Peace in Your Hand", which focuses on unifying the body, mind and soul through a simple scientific technique.
This document provides an introduction to the Here & Now meditation technique. It discusses how the mind can be the source of suffering through its imprecision, "shoulds" and judgments. The meditation aims to tame the mind and experience the original, wordless mind of stillness beyond thoughts of past and future. It introduces some key concepts like the difference between the original mind and secondary mind of words, and how separating from identification with the mind can help overcome feelings of lack and suffering.
This document discusses how to find joy through living an intuitive life. It provides guidance on listening to one's intuition, including tips on meditation, stress relief techniques, and creating a sacred space at home. Some key points include that intuition is important for finding purpose and joy in life, meditation can help sharpen one's awareness, and setting up a sacred altar or blessing one's home can create a healing environment. Living intuitively through practices like these invites spiritual peace and limitless creative expression.
This document contains a summary of the Lojong texts, which are teachings on mind training attributed to the Tibetan Buddhist masters Atisha and Langri Tangpa. It begins with the titles of several Lojong texts, including "The Bodhisattva's Garland of Jewels" by Atisha, and "Eight Verses of Mind Training" by Langri Tangpa. It then provides a brief 3 sentence teaching from Manjushri to the Tibetan master Sachen Kunga Nyingpo on parting from four attachments: attachment to this life, samsara, self-interest, and grasping.
Meditation why, what, when, where, who & howmiddela
Meditation involves watching one's thoughts without judgment, allowing them to pass without getting caught up in them. As one becomes more aware of thoughts passing through the mind without engagement, there are longer periods of no thought where one experiences stillness and clarity. True freedom comes from developing awareness of one's unconscious patterns and instincts through meditation practice, rather than just rebelling against societal norms. Meditation is a means to discover one's true self and experience life's deeper meanings.
Krish Murali Eswar’s Path of Prosperity Marketing hypnotismShilpa Narayanan
Krish Murali Eswar quit his job in 2011 and found himself financially insecure without a source of income. He went through a period of introspection and realized that his own unfulfilled desires and ignorance were the causes of his pain and difficulties. He learned to see challenges as opportunities for growth. His mindset and outlook transformed, and he started two successful businesses. He now feels at peace and aims to help others find hope, faith, and courage through spreading goodness.
The document provides 30 short insights and quotes on cultivating happiness. It encourages the reader to choose happiness each day by focusing on the positive aspects of life and declining to accept negativity from others. Overall, the insights suggest that happiness comes from appreciating life's small pleasures, living with purpose and integrity, helping others, and maintaining a positive outlook.
The document discusses the practice of anapanasati, or full awareness of breathing. It provides reflections on how becoming aware of one's breath allows one to become aware of the mind and emotions. It states that the breath is like a loyal ally that exists for one's benefit. It suggests that learning to care for the breath can help one learn to care for thoughts and feelings. Overall it promotes breathing meditation as a way to cultivate self-awareness, calm the mind, and develop compassion.
The document contains reflections on relinquishing control over uncontrollable things, living as a conqueror rather than just a survivor, living the life one wants, allowing only positive thinking, having faith fuel one's endeavors, and seeing opportunities abundantly appear. Each section provides prompts for self-reflection on the given topic. The overarching message is about adopting attitudes of gratitude, positivity, and faith that open one's mind to new possibilities and fuel progress toward one's goals.
This text contains the principles to renew our medical system toward the consciousness of love.
I hope to have many feedbacks and comments from you
THANK YOU WITH ALL MY HEART
Urban Woot (http://urbanwoot.com/) has commissioned a series of Salons, hosted at Blacks private members club in London. I was delighted to be invited to host the first one. I hosted a discussion around time. I've studied many personal development approaches and I found Zimbardo's work on our orientation to time (whether habitually we look back or forwards, or enjoy the moment) impactful. Urban Woot has a mission of living a joyful life in an urban environment - and for me having the balance of time perspectives has been a significant contributor to me living a joyful life!
Mindfulness & Grief: The Transformative Power of NowHeather Stang
The practice of mindfulness can help bereaved people calm their mind, relax their body, and make meaning from their loss. Learn how three members of an 8-week Yoga for Grief group found refuge in the present moment, tapped into their “Buddha Nature,” and used mindfulness meditation, journaling and the principles of Buddhist psychology to: practice compassion and forgiveness for the self and others; use skillful means to cope with the dual process of grief; gain insight into their natural wisdom and resilience; continue the legacy of their loved one; and improve their own physical health and increase self-efficacy.
[These slides are from Heather Stang’s presentation at the Association of Death Education and Counseling 36th Annual Conference in Baltimore, MD in April, 2014. Additional information on how to structure an 8 Week Mindfulness & Grief Group may be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDBJGtrGc_s.]
Objectives:
1. Illustrate the parallels between the ancient principles of Buddhist psychology and how they relate to modern theories of thanatology.
2. Explain how the mindfulness practices present moment awareness and compassion which can be used to relieve physical and emotional suffering.
3. Review case studies that illustrate how the practice of mindfulness meditation and yoga contributes to meaning making and posttraumatic growth.
References:
Stang, H. (2014). Mindfuness and grief. London:CICO Books. http://amzn.to/1gJXqKH
Wada, K., & Park, J. (2009). Integrating Buddhist psychology into grief counseling. Death Studies, 37(7), 657-683.
Brach, T. (2012). True refuge: Finding peace and freedom in your own awakened heart. New York: Bantam Books.
Cacciatore, J., & Flint, M. (2012). ATTEND: Toward a mindfulness-based bereavement care model. Death Studies, 36(1), 61-82.
Rinpoche, S., Gaffney, P., & Harvey, A. (1992). The Tibetan book of living and dying. San Francisco: Harper San Francisco.
Heather Stang, MA is the author of Mindfulness and Grief, a book based on the 8 week groups she developed. She earned a Masters in Thanatology (Death, Dying & Bereavement) from Hood College in 2010, and is a mindfulness meditation instructor and Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy practitioner at the Frederick Meditation Center. Her focus is on helping the bereaved stay healthy and increase immune functioning through mindfulness based practices, relaxation and expressive arts.
This document provides guidance on spiritual transformation and empowering oneself. In 3 sentences:
It encourages the reader to peel away limiting beliefs and care only about what they think of themselves, not what others think. Unfucking oneself involves cultivating unconditional self-acceptance and understanding how thoughts and beliefs shape one's reality through the law of attraction. By focusing on what they want and removing fear, the reader can manifest their dreams and discover their true power.
Chad struggled with burnout after graduating college and working high-stress jobs. He realized he needed to prioritize self-care and found purpose in helping others through environmental causes. Chad practices gratitude, mindfulness through yoga, and spending time in nature to manage stress. He works to maintain grit by sticking to his daily routine despite distractions. Chad also focuses on maintaining a growth mindset and shifting his perspective to be empowered, even during challenges like an uncertain adoption process. He advises starting with self-care and setting definite goals.
This document provides an introduction to the philosophical concepts discussed in the book "My Radha". It discusses several key Hindu philosophical concepts including:
1. Acintya Bhedabheda Tattva - the inconceivable simultaneous oneness and difference of the Absolute Truth. It explains how everything can be one yet different.
2. Karma - one's actions create reactions and influence one's experiences in current and future lives. We direct the "movie" of our own lives through our actions.
3. Reincarnation - the eternal soul transmigrates through different bodies after death, experiencing the consequences of past karma. We are the directors of our own destinies through our actions.
LIFE Changing Lessons from Ven Thich Nhat Hanh (English).pdfOH TEIK BIN
Presentation of an article on some very good Dhamma / LIfe Lessons by the Vietnamese monk Thich Naht Hanh. For reflection in our quest for happiness, peace and meaning.
The texts are in English - translated from the English by Google Translate. Apologies for any inaccuracies.
Hello Friends, nice to meet you. I'm presenting the Quotes. Friends today I'm coming with Buddha Quotes. These are quotes are motivational and very deep. Once you check this page you can feel it. Friends I hope you like this page and these quotes. Friends if you like it then share it with your friends. Friends if you want daily updates then follow this site.
This document contains a collection of inspirational quotes and sayings on topics such as love, compassion, forgiveness, stillness, peace, and unity. It begins with an introduction that explains how impactful inspirational quotes can be. It then presents about three dozen quotes spread across those topics, with brief explanations or additional quotes between each section. The overall message is about cultivating positive qualities like love, wisdom, and inner peace.
This document contains a collection of inspirational quotes and words of wisdom across various topics such as love, compassion, forgiveness, peace, courage, and interconnectedness. The quotes were compiled from reader submissions and aim to enrich, empower, and motivate readers through their insights and messages.
This document contains a series of positive affirmations for living a healthy, happy life. It discusses topics like eating healthy foods, taking care of one's body, treating others and animals with love and respect, being at peace with oneself, spending quality time with friends and family, and filling one's life with joy. The overall message is that one's thoughts and attitudes can positively impact one's health, relationships, and overall well-being.
For those people who are devotedly serving other people out of selfless love... This is for you...This presentation will tell you who you are in the eyes of those people who received help from you?
All you need is Kindfulness. 63 quotes by Ajahn Brahm . Claude Emond
This document is a collection of 63 quotes from Ajahn Brahm, a renowned Buddhist meditation master, grouped under the headings of Virtue, Meditation, and Wisdom. The quotes are matched with background photographs and cover topics like developing kindness, cultivating peace through meditation, and gaining insight. A short biography of Ajahn Brahm is also included, noting his decades of experience teaching Buddhism and leading meditation retreats worldwide. The collection aims to inspire readers to live happier, more fulfilled lives through practicing dharma principles.
The document outlines seven daily practices for peacemakers: being for peace through meditation; thinking for peace through intention and prayer; feeling for peace through compassion; speaking for peace through positive, healing words; acting for peace through helping others; creating for peace through resolving conflicts creatively; and sharing for peace by inviting others to participate. Each practice takes only a few minutes. The best reason to become a peacemaker is that personal transformation may help bring about global change, as violence has failed and peace is the only way forward.
This document contains words of wisdom on how to live life. It advises not to worry or be fearful, and instead to face problems one at a time without dwelling on them. It also suggests concentrating on the present and being a good listener to different ideas. The document encourages making the most of life and using one's talents to benefit others before passing the torch to future generations. It ends with additional inspiring words and sayings.
The document is a farewell letter from the editor of The Mustard Seed (TMS) journal passing the role to a new editor. It discusses how over the past 4 years, TMS has been produced in a corporate atmosphere with a team working prayerfully and in a spirit of service. Though the editor will miss the role, they are happy TMS is passing to good hands who will take it to the next level. The editor thanks readers, contributors and their team for their support over the years and the blessings received in producing TMS.
The document provides advice on living a healthy and happy life in 3 sentences or less:
Live positively and find solutions rather than dwelling on problems to avoid stress-related illnesses. Express your feelings rather than repressing emotions. Make decisions to reduce anxiety and accept yourself to maintain good mental health.
The document provides advice on living a healthy and happy life in 3 sentences or less:
Live positively and find solutions rather than dwelling on problems to avoid illness. Express your feelings rather than repressing emotions. Make decisions rather than remaining undecided to reduce stress and health issues.
Start Where You Are_ A Guide to Compassionate LivingJaba12
This chapter introduces three key practices for awakening compassion: basic sitting meditation, tonglen meditation, and working with slogans. Sitting meditation involves gently labeling thoughts as "thinking" to remain present. These practices can help us accept ourselves fully and develop courage to feel others' pain. True compassion comes from realizing our shared humanity, not from wanting to help those less fortunate than ourselves.
The document provides a collection of advice and thoughts on various topics. Some of the advice includes: don't take away someone's hope, don't make decisions when angry, take care of your physical body, learn to say no kindly, embrace hardships as they will make you stronger, choose a partner well as they can provide happiness, meditate for at least 30 minutes daily, get rid of hatred and bitterness, and surround yourself with light everyday. The document encourages living in the present moment and making wise choices.
This book is an anthology of 162 quotes from Gautama Buddha and 55 selected facts about Gautama Buddha.
Gautama was the family name.
The word Buddha means "awakened one" or "the enlightened one."
Gautama Buddha, also known as Siddhārtha Gautama, Shakyamuni, or simply the Buddha, was a sage on whose teachings Buddhism was founded.
Gautama taught Middle Way between sensual indulgence and the severe asceticism found in the Sramana (renunciation) movement.
Gautama is the primary figure in Buddhism, and accounts of his life, discourses, and monastic rules are believed by Buddhists to have been summarized after his death and memorized by his followers.
Various collections of teachings attributed to him were passed down by oral tradition, and first committed to writing about 400 years later.
Most scholars accept that he lived, taught and founded a monastic order during the Mahajanapada era in India during the reign of Bimbisara, the ruler of Magadha empire, and died during the early years of the reign of Ajatshatru, who was the successor of Bimbisara, thus making him a contemporary of Mahavira, the Jain teacher.
The times of Gautama's birth and death are uncertain. Most historians in the early 20th century dated his lifetime as circa 563 BCE to 483 BCE.
Siddharta Gautama was born as a Kshatriya, the son of Śuddhodana, "an elected chief of the Shakya clan", whose capital was Kapilavastu, and who were later annexed by the growing Kingdom of Kosala during the Buddha's lifetime.
His mother, Queen Maha Maya and Suddhodana's wife, was a Koliyan princess.
You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe deserve your love and affection.”
“What we think, we become.”
“You will not be punished for your anger; you will be punished by your anger.”
“When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.”
“The past is already gone; the future is not yet here. There's only one moment for you to live, and that is the present moment.”
“Three things can not hide for long: the Moon, the Sun and the Truth.”
“Nothing is forever except change.”
“To understand everything is to forgive everything.”
“You only lose what you cling to.”
“A dog is not considered a good dog because he is a good barker. A man is not considered a good man because he is a good talker.”
“A family is a place where minds come in contact with one another. If these minds love one another the home will be as beautiful as a flower garden. But if these minds get out of harmony with one another it is like a storm that plays havoc with the garden.”
“A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity.”
“A jug fills drop by drop.”
The Phair Message July 22- July 28th, 2014.Joshua Phair
“This week has come with many important realizations. Chief among them is this, learn to say “No.” I have often found that “maybe” is one of the most damaging words, laying hope where there was never any to be had. If we truly love those around us and wish to give of ourselves in service, it will do much to maintain the relationship if we are up front in letting our loved ones know when it is impossible for us to extend our hand. Many are so afraid of hurting their friends that it is difficult for them to deny assistance. When I have had the opportunity to be in need I have always respected those who immediately made it known that they were in no position to help. Likewise, I make it a habit to do the same for any who come to me. If I can serve, I will. If I can find someone else who can serve, in the case that I cannot, I will. If I cannot serve you for some reason and I cannot find anyone else who can, I will let you know promptly so you can seek resolution elsewhere.
For, as often, the closing of one door is what allows us to see the door that has just opened before us. And were it not for that closure, we would never have seen the other opportunity near us.”
The document contains a collection of quotes attributed to Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. Some of the key themes expressed in the quotes include the importance of living wisely and virtuously, controlling one's thoughts and mind, avoiding anger and hatred, finding peace from within, living in the present moment, and showing compassion to all beings.
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2. 1. Never underestimate the power of a kind word, a touch, or a smile.
“The source of love is deep in us and we can help others realize a lot of happiness. One
word, one action, one thought can reduce another person’s suffering and bring that person
joy.” ~ Thích Nhất Hạnh
“The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it.
“I promise myself that I will enjoy every minute of the day that is given me to live.”
2. If you love someone, the greatest gift you can give them is your
presence.
“If you love someone but rarely make yourself available to him or her, that is not true
love.” ~ Thích Nhất Hạnh
“The most precious gift we can offer anyone is our attention. When mindfulness
embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers.”
3. Keeping your body healthy is an expression of gratitude to the whole
cosmos.
“Keeping your body healthy is an expression of gratitude to the whole cosmos — the
trees, the clouds, everything.” ~ Thích Nhất Hạnh
4. To be beautiful means to be yourself.
“To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You
need to accept yourself.” ~ Thích Nhất Hạnh
5. Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.
“When we walk like (we are rushing), we print anxiety and sorrow on the earth. We have
to walk in a way that we only print peace and serenity on the earth… Be aware of the
contact between your feet and the earth. Walk as if you are kissing the earth with your
feet.” ~ Thích Nhất Hạnh
“Waking up this morning, I smile. Twenty-four brand new hours are before me. I vow to
live fully in each moment and to look at all beings with eyes of compassion.”
“Smile, breathe and go slowly.”
“Drink your tea slowly and reverently, as if it is the axis on which the world earth
revolves – slowly, evenly, without rushing toward the future.”
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3. 6. Take time to relax and renew yourself.
“From time to time, to remind ourselves to relax and be peaceful, we may wish to set
aside some time for a retreat, a day of mindfulness, when we can walk slowly, smile,
drink tea with a friend, enjoy being together as if we are the happiest people on Earth.”
~Thích Nhất Hạnh
7. Get in touch with yourself.
“In modern society most of us don’t want to be in touch with ourselves; we want to be in
touch with other things like religion, sports, politics, a book – we want to forget
ourselves. Anytime we have leisure, we want to invite something else to enter us,
opening ourselves to the television and telling the television to come and colonize us.” ~
Thích Nhất Hạnh
8. As long as you’re alive, everything is possible.
“Thanks to impermanence, everything is possible.” ~ Thích Nhất Hạnh
“Because you are alive, everything is possible.”
9. When you have peace within, real peace with others is possible.
“We often think of peace as the absence of war, that if powerful countries would reduce
their weapon arsenals, we could have peace. But if we look deeply into the weapons, we
see our own minds- our own prejudices, fears and ignorance. Even if we transport all the
bombs to the moon, the roots of war and the roots of bombs are still there, in our hearts
and minds, and sooner or later we will make new bombs. To work for peace is to uproot
war from ourselves and from the hearts of men and women. To prepare for war, to give
millions of men and women the opportunity to practice killing day and night in their
hearts, is to plant millions of seeds of violence, anger, frustration, and fear that will be
passed on for generations to come. ” ~ Thích Nhất Hạnh
“Root out the violence in your life, and learn to live compassionately and mindfully. Seek
peace. When you have peace within, real peace with others is possible.”
10. You are more than your sorrows.
“The seed of suffering in you may be strong, but don’t wait until you have no more
suffering before allowing yourself to be happy.” ~ Thích Nhất Hạnh
“Suffering is not enough. Life is both dreadful and wonderful…How can I smile when I
am filled with so much sorrow? It is natural–you need to smile to your sorrow because
you are more than your sorrow.”
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4. 11. When another person makes you suffer, it only is because he suffers
deeply within himself.
“When another person makes you suffer, it is because he suffers deeply within himself,
and his suffering is spilling over. He does not need punishment; he needs help. That’s the
message he is sending.” ~ Thích Nhất Hạnh
12. Blaming has no positive effect at all.
“When you plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don’t blame the lettuce. You look
for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water, or less sun. You
never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with our friends or family, we blame
the other person. But if we know how to take care of them, they will grow well, like the
lettuce. Blaming has no positive effect at all, nor does trying to persuade using reason and
argument. That is my experience. No blame, no reasoning, no argument, just
understanding. If you understand, and you show that you understand, you can love, and
the situation will change.” ~ Thích Nhất Hạnh
13. Never lose hope.
“Hope is important because it can make the present moment less difficult to bear. If we
believe that tomorrow will be better, we can bear a hardship today.”
14. Let go of everything that no longer serves you and you will be
happy.
“Letting go gives us freedom, and freedom is the only condition for happiness. If, in our
heart, we still cling to anything – anger, anxiety, or possessions – we cannot be free.”
“People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they
prefer suffering that is familiar.”
“The secret of Buddhism is to remove all ideas, all concepts, in order for the truth to have
a chance to penetrate, to reveal itself.”
15. Be always attentive to the present moment.
“The source of love is deep in us and we can help others realize a lot of happiness. One
word, one action, one thought can reduce another person’s suffering and bring that person
joy.”
“The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it.
“I promise myself that I will enjoy every minute of the day that is given me to live.”
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5. 16. True love is free from bondage.
“If our love is only a will to possess, it is not love.”
“You must love in such a way that the person you love feels free.”
“In true love, you attain freedom.”
17. Let go of fear.
“Fear keeps us focused on the past or worried about the future. If we can acknowledge
our fear, we can realize that right now we are okay. Right now, today, we are still alive,
and our bodies are working marvelously. Our eyes can still see the beautiful sky. Our ears
can still hear the voices of our loved ones.”
“In order to rally people, governments need enemies. They want us to be afraid, to hate,
so we will rally behind them. And if they do not have a real enemy, they will invent one
in order to mobilize us.”
“Some people live as though they are already dead. There are people moving around us
who are consumed by their past, terrified of their future, and stuck in their anger and
jealousy. They are not alive; they are just walking corpses.”
18. Breathe yourself back to life.
“Breathing in, there is only the present moment. Breathing out, it is a wonderful
moment.”
“Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.”
19. Free yourself of concepts and keeps your mind open to what is.
“For things to reveal themselves to us, we need to be ready to abandon our views about
them.”
“Attachment to views is the greatest impediment to the spiritual path.”
20. Shift your focus from the negative onto the positive.
“I have noticed that people are dealing too much with the negative, with what is wrong.
… Why not try the other way, to look into the patient and see positive things, to just
touch those things and make them bloom?” ~ Thích Nhất Hạnh
21. Welcome all of your feelings, no matter if they are negative or
positive.
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6. “Feelings, whether of compassion or irritation, should be welcomed, recognized, and
treated on an absolutely equal basis; because both are ourselves. The tangerine I am
eating is me. The mustard greens I am planting are me. I plant with all my heart and
mind. I clean this teapot with the kind of attention I would have were I giving the baby
Buddha or Jesus a bath. Nothing should be treated more carefully than anything else. In
mindfulness, compassion, irritation, mustard green plant, and teapot are all sacred.”
22. The present moment is all you ever have.
“To dwell in the here and now does not mean you never think about the past or
responsibly plan for the future. The idea is simply not to allow yourself to get lost in
regrets about the past or worries about the future. If you are firmly grounded in the
present moment, the past can be an object of inquiry, the object of your mindfulness and
concentration. You can attain many insights by looking into the past. But you are still
grounded in the present moment.” ~ Thích Nhất Hạnh
“The past is gone, the future is not yet here, and if we do not go back to ourselves in the
present moment, we cannot be in touch with life.”
“Breathing in, I calm body and mind. Breathing out, I smile. Dwelling in the present
moment I know this is the only moment.”
“Life is available only in the present moment.”
“The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see
it.”
23. Love’s only interest is to love.
“Through my love for you, I want to express my love for the whole cosmos, the whole of
humanity, and all beings. By living with you, I want to learn to love everyone and all
species. If I succeed in loving you, I will be able to love everyone and all species on
Earth… This is the real message of love.”
24. True happiness is based on peace.
“Many people think excitement is happiness…. But when you are excited you are not
peaceful. True happiness is based on peace.” ~ Thích Nhất Hạnh
“It is my conviction that there is no way to peace – peace is the way.”
25. At the core level, we are all ONE.
“We are here to awaken from our illusion of separateness.” ~ Thích Nhất Hạnh
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7. 26. It may be that humankind has created God in the image of
humankind.
“It is said that God has created man in his own image. But it may be that humankind has
created God in the image of humankind.” ~ Thích Nhất Hạnh
27. Enlightenment is always available to you.
“Enlightenment is always there. Small enlightenment will bring great enlightenment. If
you breathe in and are aware that you are alive—that you can touch the miracle of being
alive—then that is a kind of enlightenment.”
28. To have peace in the world we have to have to first peace between
religions.
“Until there is peace between religions, there can be no peace in the world.” ~ Thích
Nhất Hạnh
29. If you look deeply into the palm of your hand, you will see your
parents and all generations of your ancestors.
“If you look deeply into the palm of your hand, you will see your parents and all
generations of your ancestors. All of them are alive in this moment. Each is present in
your body. You are the continuation of each of these people.”
30. Life bursts with miracles.
“Around us, life bursts with miracles–a glass of water, a ray of sunshine, a leaf, a
caterpillar, a flower, laughter, raindrops. If you live in awareness, it is easy to see
miracles everywhere. Each human being is a multiplicity of miracles. Eyes that see
thousands of colors, shapes, and forms; ears that hear a bee flying or a thunderclap; a
brain that ponders a speck of dust as easily as the entire cosmos; a heart that beats in
rhythm with the heartbeat of all beings. When we are tired and feel discouraged by life’s
daily struggles, we may not notice these miracles, but they are always there.”
“People usually consider walking on water or in thin air a miracle. But I think the real
miracle is not to walk either on water or in thin air, but to walk on earth. Every day we
are engaged in a miracle which we don’t even recognize: a blue sky, white clouds, green
leaves, the black, curious eyes of a child — our own two eyes. All is a miracle.”
“The kingdom of God is available to you in the here and the now. But the question is
whether you are available to the kingdom. Our practice is to make ourselves ready for the
kingdom so that it can manifest in the here and the now. You don’t need to die in order to
enter the kingdom of heaven. In fact, you have to be truly alive in order to do so.”
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