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The Zen of an Aching Heart

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Practice: Seeing from the Universal Perspective

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Practice: Don’t Know Mind

  Use this practice to bring wisdom to a situation of inner or outer conflict. Initially begin by sitting. Later you can practice in social…

Awakening to Pure Consciousness

Let us consider the unbounded sky or mirror-like nature of consciousness. We need to be practical. Our first task is to learn to distinguish the…

Establishing a Daily Meditation

First select a suitable place for your regular meditation. Place a meditation cushion or chair there for your use, and add any books or images…

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Begin by sitting comfortably, focusing awareness on your breathing. As you feel each breath, carefully acknowledge it with a simple name: “in-breath, out-breath,” saying the…

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