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Non-Attachement in Buddhism: Exploring the Buddhist Teachings on Attachment – HIGHLIGHT
By Carrie Ingoglia An Excerpt from the Shambhala Community Blog When I started learning about the Buddha’s teachings, I got stuck on the idea of non-attachment in Buddhism. I was especially struck by two ideas central to the Buddhist teachings on attachment, both of which I initially resisted: That ... continuePosted September 17, 2024 by Jillian_Johnson
Compassion vs. Empathy: Understanding the Difference – HIGHLIGHT
By John Seex The terms “empathy” and “compassion” are often used interchangeably, but from a Buddhist perspective ultimately they are very different. In this article, we’ll explore compassion and empathy, the place and value of each, and the core differences between compassion vs. empathy. Let’s start by looking ... continuePosted July 30, 2024 by Jillian_Johnson
Meditation and the Amygdala: Mediating Emotions in the Brain – HIGHLIGHT
By John Light An Excerpt from the Shambhala Online Blog, posted April 29, 2024 How does meditation affect the amygdala? Much has been written about meditation and the amygdala, but almost all of it was written from the perspective of 20th century understanding of the brain. The advent ... continuePosted May 20, 2024 by Jillian_Johnson
Meeting Chenrezig in Sound: Understanding Chenrezig’s Name and the Meaning of the Chenrezig Mantra – HIGHLIGHT
by Frederick Meyer An excerpt from the Shambhala Online Blog posted April 12, 2024 In recent years, Chenrezig—the Tibetan name for the Buddhist deity Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of compassion—has become an important part of my spiritual practice. I have a strong affinity for sound, and much of my ... continuePosted April 23, 2024 by Jillian_Johnson
Buddhism and Psychedelics: A Practitioner’s Personal Experiences and Reflections – HIGHLIGHT
By Frederick Meyer Buddhism and psychedelics have a long and mixed history in the West. Overall, the question of how psychedelics and Buddhism mix—and how, when, and whether these experiences benefit the practitioner’s Buddhist and spiritual path—remains a lively one. I am a lifelong Buddhist practitioner, and beginning ... continuePosted November 3, 2023 by Jillian_Johnson
From the Blogosphere: Survival of the Kindest – HIGHLIGHT
By Iektje Stephens A psychology clinic in Austin, Texas (the ApaCenter) is publishing very interesting material on its blog about parenting, wellness and happiness, mindfulness, the latest research findings in psychology, and other fascinating topics. I am fortunate to be an intern at this clinic, and I ... continuePosted August 31, 2010 by iektje
Announcing the Gampo Abbey Blog Spot
Gampo Abbey announced today the launch of their new blog, The Gampo Abbey Blog Spot. They invite all Shambhala members and the extended sangha family, along with the local community and friends of the Abbey, to visit. “Our new blog will serve as a place to share important ... continuePosted April 28, 2009 by