During my recent 5 hour mini-silence-retreat, I spent some time doing walking meditation. This was the first time I had done this, and only received a little instruction from monastics on the proper way to do this. I was told…
Walking the talk
Tag: mindful
Interview with a Monk
I was extremely fortunate to recently be granted some question and answer time with a dearly beloved Monk and dear friend from the Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple. I wanted to ask some stimulating and provocative questions, and knew that Bhante…
Are you well, happy and peaceful?
What do these words actually mean anyway? Let’s begin with the word “well”. Being well is to be physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually healthy. Being happy means to appreciate and enjoy this life. Having gratitude for all things, each breath,…
Dropping the obstacles
Right this minute, ask yourself what obstacle or obstacles you have in your path. What people or situations are preventing you from a happy and peaceful life? After you give this a few moments thought, I would like to stop…
Mind the body, mind the breath
In Vipassana meditation, we are taught to focus on our breath and observe the mind. But I am beginning to see that there is so much more to this practice than first meets the eye. At the onset, we are…