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…]
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Brandon Boyd, singer of the band Incubus and his sanskrit tatoos of the mantra, “Om Mani Padme Hum“. Buddhist themes can be found not only on Brandon’s arms but throughout Brandon’s lyrics as well. Check out “Dig”: Brandon can be found meditating in a secret part on the DVD When Incubus Attacks vol. 2: It … [Read more…]
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…]