Category Archives: Meditation

The Tibetan Book of the Dead and the Clear Light Prayer

Posted on February 12, 2017 by webmaven

The Clear Light Prayer, from the American Book of the Dead  is a  simple non denominational prayer that can be used for centering, or for helping another. It is based on the teachings of the The Tibetan Book of the … Continue reading →

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The Heart of Meditation: Teachings of the Dalai Lama and Pema Chodron

Posted on December 8, 2016 by webmaven

We will be meeting tonight to discuss The Heart of Meditation: Teachings of the Dalai Lama, Pema Chodron and others. According to the Buddhist teachings, the essential thing that brings meditation alive is Compassion. Without this basic foundation other practices are pointless. Fortunately, … Continue reading →

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Every Day A Holy Day by Barbara Haynes

Posted on August 8, 2016 by webmaven

  Looking forward to receiving what looks like a wonderful, useful book. I will post a review very soon, but  for now visit the Every Day A Holy Day facebook page! Every Day A Holy Day is an excellent manual … Continue reading →

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What Will Happen Today?

Posted on July 6, 2016 by webmaven

Last night just before the Group Orb Run, I pulled a book off the shelf, opened it up and this is what it said. While it is ringing in my head I thought I should share it: Familiarization is the … Continue reading →

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Good Medicine – Pema Chodron

Posted on January 20, 2016 by webmaven

Good Medicine – The practice of Tonglen – Pema Chodron This is a summary, an outline, of a wonderful talk which I recently heard and which can be found with the above title on Udemy. Presenting a summary is always … Continue reading →

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In honour of the Passing of Stephen Levine

Posted on January 19, 2016 by webmaven

  Who Dies? was and continues to be a life changing book for many people. It served to open my eyes to the conscious death and dying movement with such pioneers as Ram Dass, Joan Halifax, Christine Longaker, EJ Gold, … Continue reading →

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