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Buddha Space: Enlightenment, Anyone?

In Buddhism, there are many sects that all have their own take on exactly what enlightenment is, and the different stages of it. In Pure Land Buddhism, for example, enlightenment is the result of meditating in the Pure Land of Amitabha Buddha.

Was South Africa right to deny Dalai Lama a visa?

Tibet’s spiritual leader will end up missing the 80th birthday party of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a fellow Nobel peace prize winner. Desmond Tutu said the government’s action was a national disgrace and warned the President and ruling party that one day he will st …

A Belief that doesn't change your day isn't spiritual. Be your own Zen Master

If we’re not careful, we’ll approach a spiritual practice as if it is elevated and esoteric, never connecting it to the daily grind of life.

Congressional Retreat 2011 - How you can Help!

This fall we have an extraordinary opportunity to share the practice of mindfulness with members of the United States Congress in Washington, DC.

"Insurgents" kill 3 Buddhists in Thai south

Suspected Muslim militants armed with rifles and riding a motorcycle shot dead three Buddhists in Thailand's deep south on Friday, police said, the latest in a rash of killings this week in the region bordering Malaysia.

Quotes from Richard Bach's Book "Illusions"

A few selected quotes from Richard Bach's Book "Illusions-- Confessions of a Reluctant Messiah" (spiritual stuff-- not for everyone! :-)  

Why Sometimes it's Good to Be a Loser

Our culture is obsessed with winning. At school we learn that we have to compete to get what we want. Many of us grow up internalizing this idea and subtly infusing it into our relationships, friendships, career, and even spiritual path.

Thich Nhat Hanh, 11 Mindfulness Tips on Meditation and Life

Mindfulness is probably one of the most powerful stress busters out there. It's also a phenomenal way to become fully engaged with life.

Meditation beats dance for harmonizing body and mind

The body is a dancer's instrument, but is it attuned to the mind? A new study from the University of California, Berkeley, suggests that professional ballet and modern dancers are not as emotionally in sync with their bodies as are people who regularly practice meditation.

How Meditation May Change the Brain

... scientists say that meditators like my husband may be benefiting from changes in their brains.

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