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Before we can master our minds, we must first calm and control our bodies. The body is the vehicle that lets us access our minds. If the body is out of control, it is extremely difficult to approach our minds. - Liliana Arias Romero
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The wound caused by fire heals in its time; the burn inflicted by an inflamed tongue never heals. - Tirukural 129
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I will be leading a meditation retreat, Friday, December 10th from 6 - 8 pm, to celebrate Bodhi Day and the full moon. Bodhi day is an important Buddhist festival celebrating the Buddha's awakening and enlightenment. If you'd like to register or have more information, email me: vmpnamaste@gmail.com
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One should not speak carelessly: speech should be at the right time and place. If one cannot say something useful, one should keep ‘noble silence’. - Walpola Sri Rahula
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All beings fear violence, all fear death. Using oneself as a criterion, one should not kill or cause death. - Dhammapada
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Zen has a way of slapping us awake in a moment. - Kenji Akahoshi
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In the face of suffering, we must nurture greater compassion.
In the face of ever-changing circumstances, we must bring forth wisdom.
In the face of difficulties, we must develop resilience.
In the face of tedious processes, we must learn patience.
In the face of complications, we must learn to appreciate others' good qualities.
In the pursuit of ideals, we must always strive to do better.
In the interactions with others, we must harbor gratitude. - Cheng Yen
In the face of ever-changing circumstances, we must bring forth wisdom.
In the face of difficulties, we must develop resilience.
In the face of tedious processes, we must learn patience.
In the face of complications, we must learn to appreciate others' good qualities.
In the pursuit of ideals, we must always strive to do better.
In the interactions with others, we must harbor gratitude. - Cheng Yen
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All persons have within themselves the potentiality of becoming a Buddha, if they so wills it. - Walpola Rahula
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I've always felt and stated that the best way to learn meditation is from a teacher and being in his or her physical presence. As a result I've completely avoided "virtual" meditation sessions or the use of apps. Now, a study published recently in the journal Psychotherapy Research reveals that using meditation apps leads to "adverse" effects such as increased anxiety, traumatic re-imaging and emotional sensitivity. Study authors refer to this as "functional impairment" resulting from the use of meditation apps.
A related issue they identified was that being first exposed to meditation via an app—what the authors call a “predominately unguided format”—is a predictor of developing adverse effects, as meditation is practiced alone and likely without the support of a meditation teacher.
A related issue they identified was that being first exposed to meditation via an app—what the authors call a “predominately unguided format”—is a predictor of developing adverse effects, as meditation is practiced alone and likely without the support of a meditation teacher.
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You can learn to not want what you want, to recognize desires but not be controlled by them. - Bhante Gunartana