Posts Tagged ‘featured’
Practice Circle 1/12: The Sound of Silence
I love guided meditations. Whether in person with a teacher or with an audio recording, I find the sound of verbal instructions can make it much easier to meditate. Good instructions do more than remind me to be present when my awareness drifts. They also help bring a different perspective to my experience while in…
Read MoreEpisode 323 :: Brad Warner :: Letters to a Dead Friend About Zen
12/22 Practice Circle: Soft Belly
At my UW Health Mindfulness sangha a couple weeks ago, the teacher shared a passage from Steven Levine’s 1995 book, Guided Meditations, Explorations and Healings, on what he called “soft belly meditation.” Here’s a sample: The belly is an extraordinary diagnostic instrument. It displays the armoring of the heart as a tension in the belly. The…
Read MoreEpisode 322 :: Kare Landfald :: Zen Coaching
Kare Landfald Kare Landfald joins us to speak about Zen Coaching. As secular Buddhism gain momentum, it is inevitable the “this world” focus of secularity also find new engagements within the many branches of the Buddhist tree. Zen is no exception, and contemporary living can be a powerful tool in authentically showing up for your…
Read More12/8 Practice Circle: Hope in Darkness
Those of us in the Northern Hemisphere are rapidly approaching the Winter Solstice. Darkness and cold are gradually encroaching. The trees that not long ago were full of color now stand bare against the pale sky. The harshest part of winter is nearly upon us. I know I’m not the only person who struggles a…
Read MoreEpisode 321 :: John Negru :: Bodhisattva 4.0: A Primer for Engaged Buddhists
Episode 320 :: Sharon A. Suh :: Occupy This Body: A Buddhist Memoir
Sharon A. Suh Sharon Suh joins us to speak about her book, Occupy This Body: A Buddhist Memoir. Though many people may come from and live in the same lineage or branch of the Buddhist tree, what it means to us and how it may impact our life can be unique, and very personal. What…
Read MoreEpisode 319 :: Oren Jay Sofer :: Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication
Are You Mindful of Labels and Definitions?
Sometimes we have to step back, reread, or ask questions to make sure we understand if we agree on the label or definition. We can even deny the true definition of something because of emotional baggage.
Read More9/22 Practice Circle: Listening to the Felt Sense
I’m going with my gut on this. It’s what’s in my heart. I have a funny feeling inside. These common phrases indicate that we recognize that physical sensations in the body have important things to tell us, things that may be beyond the grasp of our conscious awareness. Several of the world’s wisdom traditions put…
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