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ericr
buddhism
2018-03-24 19:59
A Buddhist Temple in the Heart of Texas
Recently I had the unique pleasure of visiting a Buddhist temple. It is situated in the heart of Texas which for some is possibly the last place to expect a temple like this. Ah yes, stereotypes abound.
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civility
2018-03-22 16:11
Choosing Civility
If ever there was a time when a book like this was needed, it is now. These days of identity politics, race hatreds, religious violence and simple intolerance for ideas with which we disagree is becoming
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buddhism
2018-03-19 10:38
Non-contention
I came across this excellent contemplation and thought it worth sharing.
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meditation
2018-03-18 19:26
How to Meditate
Without getting into jargon, religious beliefs, or psychobabble, here are my instructions for starting a meditation practice. There are many websites, books, teachers, schools, and organizations that promote
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canada
2018-03-18 13:19
Reefer Madness in Ontario, Canada
Amidst all the troubling news items I encounter these days, this one is simultaneously fun and infuriating. Let's start with the most famous 2 minutes from Reefer Madness. Whether you laugh at or lament
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beauty
2018-03-17 12:54
Beauty in the Eye
These images inspired a sense of grandeur and the sublime that is the natural world. I composed the music in a lush orchestral style to capture that sense beautiful wonder. May these 4 minutes of beauty
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books
2018-03-16 21:58
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Taoism
For me, Taoism is the most influential tradition from the east. I encountered it very early in my development and it still speaks to me as I get older. Taoism hovers between being a philosophy and/or a
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music
2018-03-16 20:18
Inn Tune
This is my homage to the beauty and charm of the country inn. It is composed in a soft Jazz style. ▶️ DTube ▶️ IPFS
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ideas
2018-01-10 11:03
The Bread of Life
Read a portion, think on same; that these words are not mere combinations of ideas expressed by a writer from those activities of an idealist, but that they are as living water, the bread of life to the
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life
2017-12-30 22:39
Sometimes: musings on the complexity of being
Sometimes, I see confusion within my seeming certainty. Upon deciding about an opinion and seeking confirmation, there is the encounter with opposing notions. Sometimes, when seeing the daily news, there
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media
2017-12-29 14:31
Too Much Media
Anyone else starting to feel this almost daily? Like many of you, I spend time online. Also, like many of you, I am more than aware of the news events since being online generally places on in the centre
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music
2017-12-29 11:48
Beauty in the Eye
Images and music devoted to the simple idea of Beauty. It's in the eye, the ear, the emotions. May this music and imagery offer you a moment of beauty. Support for a $1 a month:
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meditation
2017-12-29 11:38
Karma
There are a variety of spiritual concepts that are used by the different traditions. Like many of you, I have found many of them quite interesting, especially those that relate to our purpose here. The
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mindfulness
2017-11-27 10:29
A Problem with Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness fans might not be pleased with this post. I’ve written it because I’ve noticed some confusion about this form of meditation with it seeming more complex than it actually is. In fact, meditation
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philosophy
2017-11-23 09:58
Respect Your Mind
A distinctive feature of being human is our ability to “know that we know”. In other words, self-awareness. We know that we are here in the world having experiences. In addition, we have the ability to
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