Jul
07
Science of training the mind.
Meditation is the science of training the mind. It is a vehicle for recognizing
our own true nature and understanding
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Greg Patenaude
Buddhist teacher, writer, lifelong learner and explorer dedicated to figuring out this thing we call life.
Jul
05
Stillness within movement.
Settle the mind. Let it rest naturally. Let it rest in its own place.
Let go of any thoughts or
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Jul
02
Friday Contemplation.
Grab your notebook and a pen, your coffee or tea. Take a seat outside, in your
room, or wherever you
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Jun
30
Householder tradition.
A vital aspect to the living Buddhist tradition that we experience today is the
presence of the householder tradition in
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Jun
28
Settling the mind.
Take your seat. Meditate for ten minutes using any method that you are familiar
with. You might focus on your
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Jun
25
Friday Contemplation.
Grab your notebook and a pen, your coffee or tea. Take a seat outside, in your
room, or wherever you
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Jun
23
Preoccupied.
We are rational, reasonable people. We make choices and chart a course based on
the best information available. We use
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Jun
21
The toolbox.
Meditation is a tool, and as a tool there are many different forms that it
takes. Some types of meditation
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Jun
18
Friday Contemplation.
Grab your notebook and a pen, your coffee or tea. Take a seat outside, in your
room, or wherever you
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Jun
16
A metaphor.
A glass of water.
What are the qualities of a glass of pure water?
Transparent, clear, refreshing, healthy, reflective surface.
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