Tag Archives: buddhism

How Can You Go Back to Normal?

Posted on April 13, 2020 by webmaven

The YouTube talk below featuring the brilliant scholar and translator Robert Thurman is about The Teaching of Vimalakirti, text also available as a free ebook. Toward the beginning of this very extensive sutra, the Buddha has shared an experience of … Continue reading →

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Are you Concerned for Someone who has Died?

Posted on July 28, 2019 by webmaven

Is it possible to help someone who is dead? The Buddhist view is that not only can we help those who have died, but we must do something to benefit them! The between lives state, which generally lasts about 7 … Continue reading →

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What the Living Can Learn by Looking Death Straight in the Eye

Posted on July 9, 2018 by webmaven

A good review by Parul Sehgal of a new must read book by Sallie Tisdale: Advice for Future Corpses (and Those Who Love Them): A Practical Perspective on Death and Dying “Consciousness is no longer grounded in the body; perception … Continue reading →

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A Remarkable Reading

Posted on May 7, 2018 by webmaven

The other day I was doing a reading for a friend who is having some difficulties and I came across this passage: “No matter what I think is happening or what I think I see, I am only the Clear … Continue reading →

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Everyday Buddhahood: Caregiving as Dharma practice

Posted on February 15, 2018 by webmaven

The teachings of how to be present with your work, cultivate “radical presence” allowing the mind to rest in this particular moment. This is a talk about the Mahamudra tradition by an experienced Buddhist chaplain. Can be used by Buddhist … Continue reading →

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Mindfulness in Motion

Posted on December 13, 2017 by webmaven

Mindfulness is a very valuable and accessible practice. So much is being written about it today! Don’t drive yourself crazy thinking that you can just sit and be mindful. It’s difficult, and, for most of us, what’s the use? Keep … Continue reading →

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