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Praise a person’s good deeds. Do not point out a person’s faults. Don’t speak of that which brings a person shame. Listen to a person’s secrets but tell no else. - Sutra on Upasaka Precepts
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Disease-free condition is the best source of virtue, wealth, gratification and emancipation, while the diseases are destroyers of this (source), welfare and life itself
Charaka Samhita 4: 15-16
Charaka Samhita 4: 15-16
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1. Buddhists made up roughly 7% of the world’s population in 2015. That figure will remain or possibly drop slightly due to the low birth rate among Buddhist families.
2. Half the world’s Buddhists live in China. Yet, even there they are only 18% of the population.
3. Siddhartha Gautama was born in what would today be Nepal and taught in what would today be India, but Buddhism is a minority faith in both countries.
4. Buddhists make up roughly 1% of the adult population in the United States, and about two-thirds of U.S. Buddhists are Asian Americans,
5. With a median age of 36, Buddhists are older than the world’s overall population, which has a median age of 30.
(source: Pew Research Center)
2. Half the world’s Buddhists live in China. Yet, even there they are only 18% of the population.
3. Siddhartha Gautama was born in what would today be Nepal and taught in what would today be India, but Buddhism is a minority faith in both countries.
4. Buddhists make up roughly 1% of the adult population in the United States, and about two-thirds of U.S. Buddhists are Asian Americans,
5. With a median age of 36, Buddhists are older than the world’s overall population, which has a median age of 30.
(source: Pew Research Center)
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Most people think that possessing wealth gives life value and that having rank gives life meaning. However, the meaning of life has little do with any of this. - Hsing Yun
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Do not lead others astray; reconcile with those who cannot get along with others; study adequately; and avoid double tongued people. - Collection of Great Treasures
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Those who harm others will themselves be harmed. Those who complain about others will themselves be complained about. Those who curse others will themselves be cursed. Those who attack others will themselves be attacked. - Sutra of Illuminating Light
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People should always cherish their time together and help each other. - Hsing Yun
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Yet another research study indicating that consuming alcohol in any amount is detrimental to health. Here's what news sources are reporting -
Drinking one or two glass a day may increase the chances of having a stroke, according to a new genetic study published Thursday. (April 4, 2019) Contradicting previous claims that moderate drinking could prevent strokes and other diseases and conditions, this new study published in The Lancet links even low levels of alcohol consumption with increased blood pressure that can lead to strokes.
The study comes after research published last year concluded there is no healthy level of drinking. In the new study, researchers found that one to two drinks a day increased stroke risk by 10% to 15% and that four drinks a day increased the risk of having a stroke by 35%. One drink was defined as either a small glass of wine, a bottle of beer or a single measure of spirits.
"There are no protective effects of moderate alcohol intake against stroke. Even moderate alcohol consumption increases the chances of having a stroke," said study co-author Zhengming Chen from the Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford in a press release
Drinking one or two glass a day may increase the chances of having a stroke, according to a new genetic study published Thursday. (April 4, 2019) Contradicting previous claims that moderate drinking could prevent strokes and other diseases and conditions, this new study published in The Lancet links even low levels of alcohol consumption with increased blood pressure that can lead to strokes.
The study comes after research published last year concluded there is no healthy level of drinking. In the new study, researchers found that one to two drinks a day increased stroke risk by 10% to 15% and that four drinks a day increased the risk of having a stroke by 35%. One drink was defined as either a small glass of wine, a bottle of beer or a single measure of spirits.
"There are no protective effects of moderate alcohol intake against stroke. Even moderate alcohol consumption increases the chances of having a stroke," said study co-author Zhengming Chen from the Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford in a press release
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"It's just stretching!" . . . is what's commonly described as yoga. Yes, it does lead to flexibility via stretching poses but, and this is very important, yoga can meet human need for strength and aerobic heart health. And, you don't need any gimmicks, such as weights with yoga, to accomplish this. Here are some ways to do that and some facts to consider.
1. Do more sun salutations - a lot more. The yoga tradition refers to yogis who do 108 sun salutations each morning as the sun rises. Most yogis and yoginis could not do that because their upper body couldn't handle it. The way to build that strength is to increase the number of sun salutations you're doing. If you do five in a session, move it up to 8 or 10 and keep increasing to a point that works for your body and your need.
2. Burn calories. Here's an interesting fact: doing sun salutations a 140 pound woman burns 8 calories per minute which means 480 calories in one hour. This yoga is good for weight management and heart health.
3. Hold poses longer . . . much longer. Try remaining in any warrior position for 30 or 40 or 50 breaths. It's hard but good. Slow your practice down to intentionally linger longer in a pose. Do that until it's almost unbearable before moving on.
4. Change up your yoga routine. Quit doing the same slow flow or deep stretch session. Pick up a class specifically designed to generate heat and build strength. Such classes are often called "power yoga" or "vinyassa yoga" or "yoga for athletes."
5. Take a group class. Yes, doing yoga at home is definitely ideal, more convenient, cost effective and leads to regularity. The truth is, however, that we usually work harder in a group class setting.
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Coarse language harms oneself and others. It is harmful to all. Cultivating and using good language benefits oneself and others. It is mutually beneficial. - Sutra On The Buddha Of Infinite Life