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Body, Mind, and Universe – HIGHLIGHT
Musings on the body/mind relationship in a larger context by Larry Barnett A great deal of attention has been paid to the workings of mind, that curiously self-conscious and often self-absorbed entity we take to be who we are in the world. The widely-held presumption is that mind ... continuePosted September 20, 2018 by CGH
Warriorship in the World – HIGHLIGHT
Thoughts about the three gates (body, speech and mind), motivation, and warriorship by Susan Firer The Shambhala vision speaks of the inherent goodness and the innate wakefulness of human beings. The Shambhala teachings and our practices have the intention and power to open the door to compassionate care ... continuePosted May 5, 2018 by CGH
More Motorcyle Meditations – HIGHLIGHT
Pam Linnell, who retires this year from Karmê Chöling, shares a few thoughts about the connection between motorcycle riding and meditation, and her service as Chagdzo at KCL. interview by Cara Thornley Q. Did you have something you would describe as “The Most Memorable Bike Ride” you have ... continuePosted March 11, 2017 by CGH
Synchronizing Body and Mind – HIGHLIGHT
by Shastri Kim Kelso When we meditate we are practicing synchronizing mind and body. We are giving ourselves a chance to collect ourselves. Often our body is ahead of our mind or our mind is ahead of the body, or our body is sitting in the room ... continuePosted September 5, 2016 by CGH
Finding Balance: On the Cushion and Off – HIGHLIGHT
An Interview with Hope Martin by Debra Hiers Hope Martin will be leading a weekthun in Atlanta April 22-28, 2012 teaching the principles discussed in the interview below to intensive meditation practice. I take my seat on the cushion, settle into my sit bones. Hands resting ... continuePosted April 18, 2012 by
Synchronizing Body, Heart & Mind – HIGHLIGHT
By Aaron Manier During the final days of the don season, a determined group of warriors assembled at the Atlanta Shambhala Center to participate in a week of intensive exploration of the body, heart, and mind. This weekthun experience was led by Hope Martin, a skilled teacher ... continuePosted February 22, 2010 by