Zen Sickness

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by Zen Master Hakuin: Hakuin Zenji (1689-1769) describes the “Zen sickness” he contracted in his latter twenties and the methods he learned from the recluse Hakuyu in the mountains outside Kyoto that enabled him to cure the ailment…

Liberal Christianity On The Rise

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Last Saturday, the New York Times published a fascinating article by Elizabeth Dias called “In Biden’s Catholic Faith, an Ascendant Liberal Christianity…”

The 9 Stages Of Spiritual Self-Realization

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by Mateo Sol: Self-realization is one of those phrases that we hear on the spiritual path that goes in one ear and out the other. We don’t give it much thought, yet it’s at the very heart of everything…

The Science Of Spiritual Narcissism

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by Scott Barry Kaufman: Self-enhancement through spiritual practices can fool some of us into thinking we’re evolving and growing when all we’re growing is our ego…

Dealing With Life’s Difficulties

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We all face difficult situations in life. Whether it be a break up of a relationship, the loss of a job, illness, the death of a loved one, or any other unexpected unpleasant circumstance…

God is a Verb

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by Dr. Nikki Starr Noce, MD: The masses are awakening. The secrets are being uncovered. What went into hiding centuries ago is now being revealed.

Tara Brach: True Refuge

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by Tami Simon: Tami Simon: You’re listening to “Insights at the Edge.” Today I speak with Tara Brach…

Increase Your Gratitude The Buddhist Way

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by Victor M. Parachin: Practice gratitude in the way of the Buddha. Scientists suggest that daily expressions of gratitude make a happier and healthier mind and body…

The Spiritual Dementia Of Racism

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by Kevin Anderson PhD: “The place to start deepening my understanding of the unconditional worth of every person is within myself…”

Living Buddhism

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by Dharmavidya David Brazier: Buddhism is not just a set of techniques for self-help. There is something much bigger going on…