practice

Jul
27
The path is hard.

The path is hard.

Traveler, there is no path. Paths are made by walking. – Antonio Machado, Spanish poet Spiritual practice is often described as
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Jun
23
May your true nature grow and flourish.

May your true nature grow and flourish.

In the Mahayana Buddhist traditions there is a common dedication prayer that we say at the end of most practices
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Mar
14
Resting in our true nature.

Resting in our true nature.

Modern life insulates us from the natural world. Despite the comfort and luxury of our current lifestyle, we often find
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Nov
15
Where do I start?

Where do I start?

Integrating your practice can be hard. You try to be generous, patient and kind. You try to sit with resistance
1 min read
Oct
06

Exploring mind and its nature.

The mind is central to the path of liberation and the journey of self-discovery. The mind is simultaneously readily apparent
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Sep
29
At home in the world.

At home in the world.

The result of our practice is that we feel at home in the world. In the beginning of our practice,
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Sep
20
Beginner's meditation advice.

Beginner's meditation advice.

To say that you meditate [https://www.lifes.work/science-of-training-the-mind/] is like saying that you play sports, there are many
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Aug
11
Creative autonomy.

Creative autonomy.

> "If you want to work on your art, work on your life." -Anton Chekhov Settling into the
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Aug
09
Art of Awakening: The Buddha

Art of Awakening: The Buddha

Join us this Tuesday for the Art of Awakening [https://www.lifes.work/art-of-awakening/] series, featuring Buddhist art, symbolism and
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Jul
12
Connecting the Inner Work to the Outer Work.

Connecting the Inner Work to the Outer Work.

Each of us has gifts we can share with the world- gifts of kindness, compassion, understanding, dignity and respect. Our
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