Would you know happiness if you were happy?
What is Real Happiness?
May 18th, 2011Videos on Mahamudra
April 19th, 2010Tibetan Buddhism Mahamudra Teaching
Here is a great collection of teachings that span a couple of hours. As usual, these instructions are helpful and also told with a sense of humor which is what originally drew me to Tibetan buddhism. I hope these can be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of your practice. The subject is vast.
Watch Part 1 here to get started.
Day 1 Teachings
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
Day 2 Teachings
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
Part 8
Part 9
Meditation Instruction
April 17th, 2010Here are a couple of videos on basic meditation instruction and information.
For anyone who isn’t already familiar with meditation, it is a great way to reflect, relax and learn about yourself. It doesn’t have to be a “religious” experience, just a personal one. It has health benefits too:
A review of scientific studies identified relaxation, concentration, an altered state of awareness, a suspension of logical thought and the maintenance of a self-observing attitude as the behavioral components of meditation;[5] it is accompanied by a host of biochemical and physical changes in the body that alter metabolism, heart rate, respiration, blood pressure and brain chemistry.[59] Meditation has been used in clinical settings as a method of stress and pain reduction. Meditation has also been studied specifically for its effects on stress. (From Wikipedia article on meditation.)
Introduction to Zazen (Zen Buddhism):
The Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche (Shambhala Buddhism):
Disaster Relief For Earthquake In Tibet
April 14th, 2010Breaking News: Wednesday 14th April 2010
An earthquake has devastated the Tibetan county of Yushu, in a remote mountainous area of Qinghai province on the border of the Tibetan Autonomous Region. Initial news reports indicate at least 300 people have been killed with more than 8,000 injured.
Tibet Relief Fund has set up an emergency fund; please consider donating to aid relief efforts.
You can donate here. (External site – Tibet Relief Fund)
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