Learn to let things be. Do not be overly concerned about things. That is all one needs to get a taste of inner happiness. When you meditate you have to relax both your body and your mind. You could relax your body by stretching, exercising, or lying down. But if you want to relax your …
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Earth Day is a day that reminds us to protect our planet from the harm caused by human activities. The United Nations has been working to raise awareness about the environmental issues that threaten our planet’s survival. We believe that to achieve sustainable protection, we must focus on our minds because our actions are influenced …
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“When the mind of each person in this world knows true peace, the world will know peace. When the mind is peaceful it will start to see the true cause of peace, and at the same time the true cause of war. With this clarity, we can finally put an end conflict, greed, and anger …
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We know the Nobel Peace Prize has existed for more than 100 years but there are still so many wars across our planet. Not many people we see in our daily life tell us that they are peaceful. The solution to be peaceful and happy can be very simple. If each person can find their …
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It’s also important to observe precepts, or basic moral guidelines. In Buddhism, we consider that a reasonable human being will not kill, not steal, not commit adultery and not lie to others. Additionally, humans should not drink alcohol which disturbs mindfulness and makes one liable to break the above precepts. People who take precepts will …
Love yourself by searching earnestly for the true refuge within you. Do not concern yourself with people, animals and things because none of them can be your refuge. Remember that nothing else matters much. Just keep your mind free and earnestly search for your true refuge which can be gained by the still and quiet …
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It’s also good to have friends who love to meditate who live nearby. You can organize together an agreeable session each week to meditate together. If in your community you have friends who love to share time and encourage each other to meditate, it will be a great opportunity. You can also initiate other good …
If you are able to enjoy long holidays, it’s a good opportunity to join a meditation retreat. At the retreat you will be part of a group under the supervision of a teaching monk. The rhythm and atmosphere of the retreat can help you to enjoy better mental and spiritual development. When you meditate many …
ㆍHappiness When our mind can be still at the center, it can be connected to an energy resource. You feel automatically recharged. Your emotions, feelings, enthusiasm and motivation improve. You feel happier with yourself. You see your environment as more acceptable and friendly. Life has more value. The world around you becomes more enjoyable. ㆍWisdom …
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Three types of meditators There are mainly three types of meditators that we could face. It is also important to know which types you really are so you could practice accordingly to those types. Three types are composed of tense, loose, and just right. Just Right meditators If you are just right, you will find …
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