Tag Archives: I Am

Right Action: The “Triads”#2: the Quality of an Action


In the previous post, we mentioned different qualities of action and different types of Triads.  We also gave some general examples in order to give an idea of what we are speaking. Let’s see a bit more in depth,  the … Continue reading

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Another Free Ebook: Prayer as Connection to Our Being


The meaning and sense of Prayer  

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“This is it” Exercise by Jon Kabat Zinn


New Yorker cartoon: Two Zen monks in robes and shaved heads, one young, one old, sitting side by side cross-legged on the floor. The younger one is looking somewhat quizzically at the older one, who is turned toward him and … Continue reading

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An easy Centering Exercise


This exercise is an easy and practical tool to utilize your body to change the state of your mind.  The mind-body link allows changes in the body to positively affect the mind.  Centering our awareness on the body and its … Continue reading

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Buddhist and Taoist Secret Smile Exercise


“In ancient China, the Taoists taught that a constant inner smile, a smile to oneself, insured health, happiness and longevity. Why? Smiling to yourself is like basking in love: you become your own best friend. Living with an inner smile … Continue reading

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The Socrates Test of Three against Criticism


The tendency to criticize the others has become an usual habit in our everyday life, between all ages, gender and social categories; and it is a source of more suffering and conflicts. Of we don’t speak here about the critical … Continue reading

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Some External and Internal Concentration Exercise


Grid Exercise (narrow external and sifting concentration) For this concentration exercise, write out a 10 x 10 grid of random 2-digit numbers.  Have one person perform the exercise first, going through all of the numbers, crossing out any that begin … Continue reading

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Some considerations about Detachment and Non- Identification


Living some experience in her fully authenticity needs an attainment of a state of “no identification”. The state of detachment is a different thing. Being detached means to take some distance from a phenomenon, living it with a minimal participation … Continue reading

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Quotes by Buddha Gautama (born 563 B.C.)


“Whatever is material shape, past, future, present, subjective or objective, gross or subtle, mean or excellent, whether it is far or near — all material shape should be seen by perfect intuitive wisdom as it really is: “This is not … Continue reading

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Zen Quotes by Bodhidharma


Externally keep yourself away from all relationships, and internally have no paintings in your heart; when your mind is like unto a straight-standing wall, you may enter into the Path.

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