I have just completed a three-day silent retreat at Providence Zen Center in Cumberland, Rhode Island. It was up the hill…
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Why Learn How To Do Nothing?
Do Nothing. Just writing those two words feels freeing. I am so grateful that I have learned how to do nothing…
Bowing: An Energetic Transaction
On my first morning in South Korea in August of 2008, I entered a local “deli” to buy something quick to…
Basic Training For Beginning Meditation Practice – Breath-Watching
I was recently asked by a reporter from a national magazine about basic good practices for beginning meditation. The following are…
Fear of Silence – It Can Be Loud
The fear of silence runs deep. For many of us, the fear of silence shows up when we are lying in…
Harvard Unveils MRI Study Proving Meditation Literally Rebuilds The Brain’s Gray Matter In 8 Weeks
It is not surprising how much research has developed proving the healing and healthy effects of meditation and mindfulness training. This…
Potential Negative Side Effects of Meditation
Is there a dark side to meditation? Can people experience the negative side effects of meditation? Why is the spiritual community…