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On Mirror Neurons, Compassion, and Reality – HIGHLIGHT
by John Light Mirror neurons are the progeny of neuroscience What are mirror neurons? Mirror neurons have been written about extensively in the popular press, and they have been interpreted as a source of connection between people. Subject A watches subject B perform a common activity while researchers observe ... continuePosted October 24, 2024 by Jillian_Johnson
Fall Gracefully 優雅に落ちる – HIGHLIGHT
By David Takahashi Is there Gravity, or Does the Earth Suck? The phrase “yuuga ni ochiru” (優雅に落ちる) in Japanese translates to “gracefully falling” or “elegantly descending” in English. It combines the word “yuuga” (優雅), meaning “graceful” or “elegant,” with the verb “ochiru” (落ちる), which means “to fall” or ... continuePosted October 18, 2024 by Jillian_Johnson
Poetry by Mark Frutkin – HIGHLIGHT
A Word from Mark These poems have not been published previously. They have a particular influence from my experience with meditation and the Shambhala path. I studied poetry with Allen Ginsberg when I attended Naropa Institute in Boulder, Colorado in Summer of 1976, where I also studied ... continuePosted October 8, 2024 by Jillian_Johnson
Gampo Abbey Newsletter – HIGHLIGHT
October 2024 A Message from the Director and the Team at Gampo Abbey Just a few weeks ago, we celebrated the gate-closing ceremony for the three-year retreat. Eleven people have journeyed along a path to this moment and are eager to settle in to begin this first section ... continuePosted October 4, 2024 by Jillian_Johnson