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Zen Buddhism

 


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Practicing Spirituality with Buddhists

Thich Nhat HanhPracticing Spirituality with Thich Nhat Hanh

Practicing Spirituality with the World's Religions

Sylvia Boorstein The Liberating Promise of Mindfulness with Sylvia Boorstein
Sylvia BoorsteinLovingkindness with Sylvia Boorstein
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• John Daido Loori
• Dainin Katagiri
• Peter Matthiessen
• Dennis Genpo Merzel
• Susan Murphy
• Lewis Richmond
• Seung Sahn
• Shunryu Suzuki
• John Tarrant
• Gary Thorp 		 
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• adopt a beginner's mind that is open to new experiences
• give yourself completely to whatever you are doing in the present moment
• experience the balm of stillness and a calm mind through meditation
• explore how your mind works and discover your Buddha-nature
• enjoy the challenges of koans and teaching stories of the Zen masters
• let go of unhelpful things, ideas, and habits
• cultivate single-minded attention and avoid distractions
• cherish "not knowing" and acknowledge the mysteries of life
• accept the transitory nature and fragility of life
• be a peaceful presence in service to the world
• move beyond an "us" versus "them" dualism to an affirmation of oneness
• experience the beauty of the Zen arts of flower arrangement, the tea ceremony, haiku, calligraphy, and martial arts





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Introduction to Zen Meditation: The Still Point

What is Nirvana? Thich Nhat Hanh

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The Last Samurai

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How to Cook Your Life
Touching Peace: An Evening with Thich Nhat Hanh
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A Hugging Meditation Practice
When we hug, we know we are not separate.

A Meditation at Your Computer
Ten points of meditation on your keyboard.

Let It Go
Let go of what doesn't serve you.

A Friend in the Heart
Acknowledging you are your own best friend.

What Am I Adding
Investigate how speaking badly of others affects ourselves.

Circle of Acceptance
Four steps to help resolve inner conflict through acceptance.



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