Matthew 5-7New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition The Beatitudes 5 When Jesus[a] saw the crowds, he went up the mountain, and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 And he began to speak and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 … Continue reading The Sermon on the Mount NRSVUE
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The Metta Sutra
This is what should be done by one who is skilled in goodness and who knows the path of peace: Let them be able and upright, straightforward and gentle in speech, humble and not conceited, contented and easily satisfied, unburdened with duties and frugal in their ways. Peaceful and calm, and wise and skillful, not … Continue reading The Metta Sutra
Compassion is a Decision We Make Each Day
In this Stanford sponsored series on compassion on youtube, this interview by Indian spiritual teacher, Amma, teaches us Eastern thought about compassion and helping each other contrasted to the nuclear family and isolation in the Western world. Amma says compassion is a decision you make each day to do something for someone else. It is … Continue reading Compassion is a Decision We Make Each Day
What is Windhorse Energy?
Definition of windhorse:the powerful spirit inside all of us - it is a brilliant, uplifted, exuberant energy capable of incredible power, hope and compassion. When we raise wind horse we are evoking the greatest part of ourselves, willing it to come forth, to spread and grow infinitely to help all beings. The Tibetan word for … Continue reading What is Windhorse Energy?
Fascinating Near Death Experience Pits Christ Over Buddha
The subject of hell realm near death experiences is fascinating, disturbing, and makes us ask many, many questions. They happen to good people and are immensely disturbing. I went to a talk by Shambhala Publisher Samuel Bercholz and read his book, A Guided Tour of Hell. It is an amazing story coming from an unlikely … Continue reading Fascinating Near Death Experience Pits Christ Over Buddha
The Merits of Qigong Practice
Qigong (pronounced chi kung) is a Taoist practice and tradition in which Qigong masters repeat movements which harness energy flow and target healing and health. Those who practice 30 minutes twice a day may have 50 percent greater longevity, increase physical traits such as bone density, reduce stress, and direct the chi energy through intention. … Continue reading The Merits of Qigong Practice
Drink Coffee Before Morning Exercise
Two things I've been doing lately that have shown some success for weight loss are: Drinking coffee prior to an early vigorous morning 45 minute hike (without food until after exercising) Incorporating an aerobic workout 1-2 times a week. I do 45-minutes of Tabata (20 seconds intense, 10 seconds less intense) As for coffee... Coffee … Continue reading Drink Coffee Before Morning Exercise
One Seeker's Story 