Zen author Steve Hagen tells you why. WHY BOTHER TAKING UP the practice of meditation when, even in its simplicity it’s so difficult? As soon as we hear this question, we come up with a list of reasons to justify meditation. We think that we’re going to get something from it– that it will lower … [Read more…]
Pema Chodron’s writing is amazing because of her ability to communicate brilliant and insightful aspects of human nature in an extraordinarily plain and accessible way. The following is an excerpt from opening of Pema Chodron’s book, Start Where You Are: “WE ALREADY HAVE EVERYTHING WE NEED. There is no need for self-improvement. All these trips … [Read more…]
This is excerpted from a great talk by Joe Mauricio at the Shambhala Center in NYC. Joe also runs Dharmajunkies every Wednesday in NYC. For more info about Joe, Dharmajunkies and the New York Shambhala Center, go to: www.josephmauricio.com www.dharmajunkies.com www.ny.shambhala.org About Joe: Joseph Mauricio is a teacher, speaker and life coach who works with … [Read more…]