Dharma The Cat Cartoons “Dharma The Cat – Philosophy With Fur” Features clever, thought-provoking cartoonsthat appeal to all ages, blendingphilosophy and spirituality with humor. DHARMA THE CAT SAYS: "Sometimes when you thinkyou're teaching others, they're teaching you!" “It's havoc, farce and mayhem on the rocky path to nirvana,with a Buddhist cat, a novice monk and a mouse hell-bent on cheese!” DHARMA THE CAT SAYS: "Comparisons are odious!" These cartoons have been published in magazines in 28 countries,and translated into 18 languages. DHARMA THE CAT SAYS: "Some things are better left unsaid!" click here to preview the eBook(right click on link, then "save target as")orBuy Dharma's Cartoon e-Book for US$15! Check the great gifts at Dharma's store! A paperback copy book of these cartoons was published (in black & white) by Simon & Schuster Australia, and is still available from www.Amazon.com. Now all the old favorites are in this e-Book in full color, with some new cartoons never seen before.
Get Spa'ed? Girl! At Home Spa Parties. New Jersey. New York. 60 Small Ways to Improve Your Life in the Next 100 Days - StumbleUpon Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to make drastic changes in order to notice an improvement in the quality of your life. At the same time, you don’t need to wait a long time in order to see the measurable results that come from taking positive action. All you have to do is take small steps, and take them consistently, for a period of 100 days. Below you’ll find 60 small ways to improve all areas of your life in the next 100 days. Home 1. Day 1: Declutter MagazinesDay 2: Declutter DVD’sDay 3: Declutter booksDay 4: Declutter kitchen appliances 2. If you take it out, put it back.If you open it, close it.If you throw it down, pick it up.If you take it off, hang it up. 3. A burnt light bulb that needs to be changed.A button that’s missing on your favorite shirt.The fact that every time you open your top kitchen cabinet all of the plastic food containers fall out. Happiness 4. 5. 6. How many times do you beat yourself up during the day? 7. Learning/Personal Development 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
Buddhist meditation Buddhist meditation refers to the meditative practices associated with the religion and philosophy of Buddhism. Core meditation techniques have been preserved in ancient Buddhist texts and have proliferated and diversified through teacher-student transmissions. Buddhists pursue meditation as part of the path toward Enlightenment and Nirvana.[a] The closest words for meditation in the classical languages of Buddhism are bhāvanā[b] and jhāna/dhyāna.[c] Buddhist meditation techniques have become increasingly popular in the wider world, with many non-Buddhists taking them up for a variety of reasons. Key Terms[edit] Meditation in Buddhist traditions[edit] While there are some similar meditative practices — such as breath meditation and various recollections (anussati) — that are used across Buddhist schools, there is also significant diversity. In early tradition[edit] Types of meditation[edit] Meditation on the Buddhist Path And implicitly in regard to : Four foundations for mindfulness[edit]
Japanese Zen Buddhist Philosophy 1. The Meaning of the Term Zen The designation of this school of the Buddha-Way as Zen, which means sitting meditation, is derived from a transliteration of the Chinese word Chán. Because the Chinese term is in turn a transliteration of the Sanskrit term dhyāna, however, Zen owes its historical origin to early Indian Buddhism, where a deepened state of meditation, called samādhi, was singled out as one of the three components of study a Buddhist was required to master, the other two being an observation of ethical precepts (sīla) and an embodiment of nondiscriminatory wisdom (prajñā). 2. There are basically two methods utilized in meditation practice in Zen Buddhism to assist the practitioner to reach the above-mentioned goals, together with a simple breathing exercise known as “observation of breath count” (sūsokukan); one is the kōan method and the other is called “just sitting” (shikan taza), a form of “single act samādhi.” 3. 3.1 The Adjustment of the Body 4. 5. 6. 6.2 Zen’s Nothing
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free buddhist audio : free mp3s and texts on buddhism, meditation and the arts How to Meditate - Guided Meditation Techniques - Buddhist Meditations The Mindful Way Through Depression: Freeing Yourself from Chronic Unhappiness Review: The Mindful Way Through Depression: Freeing Yourself from Chronic Unhappiness The Mindful Way Through Depression: Freeing Yourself from Chronic Unhappiness, by J. Mark G. Williams, John D. Teasdale, Zindel V. Reviewed by Dr. As a health intervention, mindfulness has enjoyed an explosion of interest in the UK over the last few years. In the 1990s, three clinical scientists, Segal, Williams, and Teasdale, came together to develop a maintenance form of cognitive therapy that would help people remain well after they had suffered from depression. Segal et al became interested in Jon Kabat-Zinn’s work. While Segal et al’s book on MBCT is clear and accessible, it was written for clinicians who might teach MBCT. Part three focuses on feelings, emotions, thoughts, and on practising mindfulness in everyday life. Some Buddhists may feel concerned that aspects of the teachings are being taken out of context, since this may misrepresent or limit the full breadth of the Dharma.
Buddha's World & Buddhism Hi Stumblers! Please see my spiritual newsletter My focus is not on rituals, symbolism or gods, but on the path that Buddhism points to and its vision on the nature of our every day "reality". Texts on the nature of the Buddhist path, texts on the nature of reality (see emptiness), karma, and texts on meditation. As the title suggests different Buddhist lineages are represented here. Of living teachers of Buddhism, material by Thich Nhat Hanh,the Dalai Lama has been included here, among many others. Katinka Hesselink
DIY: Wine Bottle Light « Wit & Whistle November 3rd, 2009 This past spring Daniel and I went on a road trip from San Francisco to the Grand Canyon. Along the way we stopped at Chateau Julien for a wine tasting. I wanted to do something with the empty bottle instead of throwing it in the recycling bin. You’ll need: an empty wine bottle a drill safety glasses and gloves (just in case the bottle breaks) 1/2″ glass drill bit masking tape short strand of Christmas lights (with a plug only on one end) How to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Bodhisattva Quotes | We live in a world where we have to hide to make... Bodhisattva Quotes "At night I dream that you and I are two plants that grew together, roots entwined and that you know..." follow me → Newer Older <div id="about_container" style="display:block;border-top: 1px #000000 dashed;"><a name="me"></a><p class="avatar"><img alt="Bodhisattva Quotes"src=" /></p><p><script type="text/javascript"> var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? Field Notes Theme.
Recommended Reading: 65 Craft Blogs We Love It's April, which means it's officially stashbusting month! It's time to dust off all of the supplies hiding at the back of your closets and create using what you already have on hand. Think of it like spring cleaning, only much more fun! If you're planning to plow through your excess stash this month, you'll be needing plenty of ideas and inspiration. Every Post is Amazing One of the things we value most highly is innovation (coming up with new ideas). [Recycled Keyboard Letter Necklaces by Mich L in L.A.] 1. [Mini Crepe Paper Roses by Filth Wizardry] 2. [Spoon Egg Holder by Just Something I Made] 3. [Recycled Treasure Chest Gift Box by Creative Jewish Mom] 4. [Hair Barrette Necklace by Aunt Peaches] 5. [Wine Cork Ink Pens by Paper, Plate, and Plane] 6. Dollar Store Crafty We're not the only ones who save random odds and ends and shop for discount whatnots to turn into amazing treasures. [Reversible Wrist Bands by Polish the Stars] 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. [Curling Ribbon Coasters by Chica & Jo] 12.
Buddhism Vaults : Dalai Lama's Heart Sutra Talk, May 2001, SF Bay Area, California, Day 1 of 3. by Dave Evans Day 2Day 3 Introduction Today I was fortunate enough to sneak out of work for a few hours to hear His Holiness the Dalai Lama began a lecture on the Heart Sutra. Please forgive my spelling, my crutch... er, spell checker is not working currently. Tickets for the three day class were $150. His Holiness started this morning talking about the diversity of religions and then even the diversity of views within buddhism. I want to point out that these are just my notes of H.H.' I missed some of the afternoon session, couldn't sneak out of work for the whole thing, but I'll summarize as much detail as I have. The shoreline stage was decorated with a large backdrop picture of the palace in Lhasa, with a small decorated throne like chair in front for the fourteenth Dalai Lama to sit on. He started his lecture in English. The majority of people, His Holiness believes, are not part of a faith religion currently. Why is there diversity between many religion's philosophical bases? Read Day 2Read Day 3