A question from the Free2Z.cash community:“Thank you for the excellent writing. What do you make of practices that might be considered related or adjacent like Wim Hof breathing, cold therapy, psilocybin, fasting, ketosis … ?” The tools you mention have an interesting connection – they are all ways of forcefully…
Buddhism is strong medicine. When applied correctly, it leads to the endless ecstasy of Awakening to our true nature. If misused, like most potent medications, it can lead to sickness and even death. So should we avoid the practice of Buddhism? It depends. Have you suffered enough to take the…
[Dharma Center Monthly Mindfulness Tip – March 2022] External peace is as fragile as flower.Through force and threat and shameTension is createdAnd we call it peace.Like a blossomStanding strong againstWind and rainThe tension holds spaceFor the internal struggle.But eventually the petals rip apartAnd cannot be put back together. Anger and…
(Dharma Center Monthly Mindfulness Tip – February 2022) The pandemic continues. Recession and war is looming. Inflation is rising. Supply chain issues delay products. Climate change is becoming more and more apparent. On top of the crush of the world’s ills we feel our personal struggles. It’s enough to make…
Wisdom is eternal and formless.It can be known but not expressed. Compassion is the wish for all to know Enlightenment.It’s skillful means are adaptable and subject to refinement. Wisdom without compassion is a lonely mountaintop.Compassion without wisdom is drowning in a lake. When wisdom is supported by compassion,There is humility.When compassion…
(December 2021 Dharma Center Monthly Mindfulness Tip) If you’ve been around me lately, you know I’ve immersed myself in the study of cryptocurrency. This has led to an exploration of the world of finance, investing, and financial markets. As I go through this learning process, I have noticed there are…
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Joy does not require a reason. When we let go of everything, what is left is pure joy. On a deep level we all know this, but many people have forgotten it. With the current pandemic, this wisdom has become buried even deeper. As we connect with our innate nature…
A common scenario I see is people who started a meditation practice, found it beneficial, and then for whatever reason they stop. When they try to return to a daily practice, they hit resistance. They ask: I know I feel great when I meditate, but why can’t I get myself…
When we first start our yoga or meditation journey, we are seeking relief. We might be drowning in stress from work. Our body may have experienced an illness or injury and we want to ease our pain. We may have suffered an emotional trauma and we want to find a…