Category Archives: Meditation
| Date: | November 2, 2021—November 7, 2021 |
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| Event: | 6-Day Mindfulness Retreat, Nov. 2-7, 2021 | Gent, Belgium |
| Topic: | Mindfulness Meditation Retreat |
| Sponsor: | I AM Mindfulness Institute |
| Venue: | The Resting Point |
| Location: | Gent Belgium |
| Public: | Public |
| Registration: | Click here to register. |
Meditation And The Wisdom Of Fear
“Fudoshin” – Immovable Mind In Meditation
Facebook Live Replay w/ Miles Kessler
Mindfulness Is Your #1 Resource
Returning To The Source With Meditation
We all know what it’s like to lack resources. Time, money, skills, or knowledge are important for our lives, and it can be stressful when we don’t have them…
Buddhist Psychology For Mindfulness Meditation
A Workshop w/ Miles Kessler
| Date: | August 8, 2021 |
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| Event: | Buddhist Psychology Online Workshop w/ Miles Kessler |
| Topic: | Buddhist Psychology For Mindfulness Meditation |
| Sponsor: | The Integral Dojo |
| Venue: | Online via Zoom |
| Registration: | Click here to register. |
Aikido And Meditation: Is Your Practice Balanced?
With Malory Graham On The "All Things Aikido" Podcast
A few days ago I was happy to join Malory Graham Sensei once again for another deep and meaningful online discussion. This time I joined her on the All Things Aikido podcast for an exploration about “Aikido and Meditation: Is Your Practice Balanced?”
ZANSHIN: THE MINDFULNESS OF AIKIDO
5 Characteristics (Encore Post)
The biggest trend in personal development these days is “mindfulness.” The popularity of Mindfulness today is especially interesting because even though it is adopted as a post-modern practice, it has been the core transformative practice of spiritual awakening traditions for millennia. Mindfulness also happens to be the primary awareness training that lies at the heart of Aikido practice. We call it “Zanshin” – the mindfulness of aikido.
The Essential Qualities Of A Meditation Teacher
And How They Relate To You
In the Buddhist tradition, a meditation teacher is called a “kalyana-mitta”, which means a “noble friend”, or a “spiritual companion.” They are men or women who have already walked the path and can in turn accompany you along your own journey. But are the qualities that make someone a meditation teacher or spiritual guide? I recently explored this question in a Community Call on the essential qualities of a meditation teacher, and how they relate to you.
Spiritual Resiliency
The Edge Of The Comfort Zone And Beyond
If there is anything we’ve learned in these challenging times, it’s that resiliency is not a given. It must be earned. Facing life’s challenging experiences will develop resiliency… if you face them with courage, patience, and a little faith. However, if you want to grow your capacity for resiliency then there is no substitute for a developmental practice. Any practice that is committed, long-term, and keeps you at the edge of your comfort zone will gradually develop your physical, psychological, emotional, and yes, even spiritual resiliency.
