Tag Archives: meditation

Self Inquiry and Direct Experience

Posted on June 7, 2025 by webmaven

For all of you on Facebook I highly recommend liking this page for daily quotes: https://www.facebook.com/discoveryourtrueself They are always well presented and provide different viewpoints for reflection and practice. From todays post: “Life is not a to-do list. It’s a … Continue reading →

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Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course starts soon!

Posted on March 18, 2024 by webmaven

Experience the original 8-Week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program developed at the Stress Reduction Clinic at UMass Medical Center by Jon Kabat-Zinn. Spring 2024 Registration is open now, course starts next week! I believe it is offered at least twice … Continue reading →

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Combining Caregiving with Mindfulness

Posted on October 25, 2023 by webmaven

Along with practical advice about how to handle basic caregiving duties, our book Caregiver Revolution gives numerous easy ways to join caregiving work with the practice of mindfulness. It introduces the concept of mindfulness and gives enjoyable ways to bring … Continue reading →

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Step 8 – Do a Quick Relaxation

Posted on September 11, 2023 by webmaven

Choose a word, a sound, a prayer, or a phrase in your own belief system. Even a simple word will do: “one,” “peace,” “calm,” “All is one,” or choose a visualization – a rose, cross, light, sacred object. Now, make … Continue reading →

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Sivananda on Death and Rebirth

Posted on September 6, 2023 by webmaven

   

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Being in the Present: The Essential Buddhist Practice

Posted on July 23, 2023 by webmaven

This was shared by a friend on Facebook today and I thought it would serve as a nice reminder of how simple a “spiritual practice” can be: “Being in the present is so important in Buddhism. It is the core … Continue reading →

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