In our increasingly overstimulated modern lives, silent retreats are gaining popularity in the U.S. Here is an interesting article from the Washington Post about retreats and dealing with silence. http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/silent-retreats-rising-popularity-poses-a-challenge-how-to-handle-the-quiet/2012/12/12/01c1052c-37f0-11e2-a263-f0ebffed2f15_story.html?hpid=z1
Joe Mauricio is a senior teacher in the Shambhala tradition and is currently the director of the Baltimore Shambhala Meditation Center. He also gives public talks which deftly mix humour and wisdom every month in New York City. I was walking through a park with a friend. It was a beautiful summer day in Baltimore. … [Read more…]
Check out this article from the New York Times that says: Studies have found that meditation helps prevent the recurrence of depression, perhaps by producing changes in parts of the brain associated with learning and anxiety. A new study suggests that meditation may modulate brain waves called alpha rhythms, which help regulate the transmission of … [Read more…]
Being a Monk in New York City, by Gadadhara Pandit Dasa Most people I encounter are quite fascinated by the idea of monks living in Manhattan. I suppose the fascination is quite natural. Most people engaged in monastic life are expected to live away from a busy city. A place that allows for focused meditation … [Read more…]