The method in which the orientals have gone about preaching what they believed in is intriguingly different from the ways of the west – tea drinking ceremonies, walking in the shade of dense forests to drawing of intricate patterns only to have the mandalas entirely destroyed later on.
Author Archives: Jwalant Swaroop
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There are some very real advantages to having a separate e-personality, according to Aboujaoudek. For some people, he notes, find it easier to be emotionally open through their online self.
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Surprisingly satisfied, the pilgrim asked another question, “What is the Dharma?” Not knowing how to answer that question either, the monk first looked up and then down, calling help from both heaven and hell.
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An important point to be considered here is that remedies such as garlic, cayenne, ginger and green tea can be made a part of your regular diet.
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It is impossible to try and track every single thought you have to see if it is having a positive or negative influence on your emotional state. The thoughts that are most influential are those where you literally talk to yourself.
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“You haven’t heard the entire problem”, Chuang Tzu said. “The problem is now that I am awake I am wondering whether Chuang Tzu dreamt that he was a butterfly or is the butterfly now asleep and dreaming that it is Chuang Tzu
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Rather than avoiding a feeling, your goal should be to move towards the emotion, into it , and eventually through it. This can be said for even mild emotional discomfort, such as boredom, confusion, or anticipation. When you ignore or minimise an emotion, no matter how small or significant, you miss the opportunity to do something productive with that feeling.
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Then as you go on breathing normally, in and out, continue steadily with this practice. Practicing Tonglen on one friend in pain helps you to begin the process of gradually widening the circle of compassion to take on the suffering and purify the karma of all beings,
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Values guide our every decision and, therefore, our destiny. Those who know their values and live by them become the leaders of our society. They are exemplified by outstanding individuals through out our nation, from the board room to the classroom. For example, did you see the movie stand and deliver? it told the story of […]
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These countries have plenty of snow but do not see the sun for most part of the year. And they are not famous for their song and dance. Moreover, these people smile sparingly, if at all. No wonder they are termed as having ‘Frozen Cultures’. And yet they are the happiest,