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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 December 6, 2024 by Jillian_Johnson
Meditation for Self-Love: Teachings, Videos, and Guided Meditation Script – HIGHLIGHT
By Frederick Meyer Shambhala Blog Article, August 9, 2024 Self-love—to feel, honor, and appreciate our own goodness—is among the most beautiful and powerful things there is. We are always worthy of self-love, but because of the difficulties of life, we may struggle to find it. Fortunately, meditation can ... continuePosted August 16, 2024 by Jillian_Johnson
Tender Confidence – HIGHLIGHT
A Personal Account of My Weekthun Retreat at Drala Mountain Center by Eric Bergstrom Confess your hidden faults. Approach What you find repulsive. Help those you think you cannot help. Anything you are attached to, let it go. Go to places that scare you. –Machik Labdron I was headed to Drala Mountain center in ... continuePosted July 5, 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