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A variety of takes on Buddhism & meditation
What’s your connection with other living beings? If we have taken countless rebirths, we have had countless mothers. Where are they today? They are all the living beings in our world. We exist in a web of connectedness with all…
Everyone Has Been Your Mother: Buddhist Teachings on Compassion | Venerable Steve Carlier
YouTube video by Study Buddhism
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November 15, 2025 at 5:49 PM
What’s your connection with other living beings? If we have taken countless rebirths, we have had countless mothers. Where are they today? They are all the living beings in our world. We exist in a web of connectedness with all…
More on BuddhaBot, which I first shared in May. Call me old fashioned, but am I the only one who finds this a bit disconcerting. Perhaps it’s my skepticism of the information AI often serves up. What do you think?
Monks test out new a chatbot that is based on Buddhist scripture | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
TOKYO >> The wisdom of the Buddha may one day be in the palm of your hand, with a BuddhaBot icon on your phone nestled between the latest mobile game and a dating app.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:49 PM
More on BuddhaBot, which I first shared in May. Call me old fashioned, but am I the only one who finds this a bit disconcerting. Perhaps it’s my skepticism of the information AI often serves up. What do you think?
“Lighten up!” That’s the view/mantra that the late singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen embraced after his experience as a Buddhist monk living at a Zen monastery in California.
The life-changing advice monks gave to Leonard Cohen
For a brief period, Leonard Cohen was a practising Buddhist monk, therein the folk musician and poet was given a profound piece of advice that changed his life.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:23 PM
“Lighten up!” That’s the view/mantra that the late singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen embraced after his experience as a Buddhist monk living at a Zen monastery in California.
Every day, every hour, every moment, our mind & attitude shape our experience. We can change it all by changing our mind. For example, we mentally deny aging & what it holds – even though the moment we’re born, death is the endgame. Gen Devi discusses the wisdom beyond fear.
Turning Fear of Aging Into Wisdom
Podcast Episode · Living Clarity · 11/10/2025 · 19m
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November 10, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Every day, every hour, every moment, our mind & attitude shape our experience. We can change it all by changing our mind. For example, we mentally deny aging & what it holds – even though the moment we’re born, death is the endgame. Gen Devi discusses the wisdom beyond fear.
Buddhist view and a paradigm shift to address global climate change: the crisis is not just an environmental or political failure, it is a moral and spiritual one.
Buddhistdoor View: Rethinking COP30 – Urgency, Responsibility, and Belonging Amid Climate Crisis - Buddhistdoor Global
COP30 in the Amazon is more than a climate summit—it’s a moral awakening, asking if we ready to recognize that we belong to nature not apart from it
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November 9, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Buddhist view and a paradigm shift to address global climate change: the crisis is not just an environmental or political failure, it is a moral and spiritual one.
Happy Saturday!
November 8, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Happy Saturday!
What expectations do we have for our meditations? Many think meditation is all about the absence of thought, when it’s actually about quieting the mind and/or focusing on a positive object so that our natural peaceful mind can arise. Enjoy this guided meditation with Henry Shukman.
10 Minutes to Melt Away Stress — Guided Meditation with Zen Master Henry Shukman
YouTube video by Tim Ferriss
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November 6, 2025 at 2:38 PM
What expectations do we have for our meditations? Many think meditation is all about the absence of thought, when it’s actually about quieting the mind and/or focusing on a positive object so that our natural peaceful mind can arise. Enjoy this guided meditation with Henry Shukman.
A new study from a psychologist at the University of Manchester suggests that Buddhist wisdom could be employed to help address modern social and emotional challenges – both on individual and societal levels.
Buddhist spirituality could transform modern mental health care, study finds
A new study from an expert at The University of Manchester has found that ancient Buddhist wisdom could help address growing social and emotional challenges created by modern life and the pressures of...
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November 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
A new study from a psychologist at the University of Manchester suggests that Buddhist wisdom could be employed to help address modern social and emotional challenges – both on individual and societal levels.
Life is about relationships, but how do they lead to a happier mind? Happiness arises from virtuous minds, like love, compassion, kindness, etc. And when we generate them, we relate to others in meaningful ways that result in true happiness. We learn to cherish others. Kadam Morten explains…
What do you want from relationships?
Podcast Episode · Living Clarity · 11/03/2025 · 22m
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November 4, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Life is about relationships, but how do they lead to a happier mind? Happiness arises from virtuous minds, like love, compassion, kindness, etc. And when we generate them, we relate to others in meaningful ways that result in true happiness. We learn to cherish others. Kadam Morten explains…
We often feel that external conditions and circumstances determine our happiness. But in actuality, the mind is the source of our happiness and suffering. And we have the opportunity to cultivate greater happiness and peace. Enjoy a guided meditation with Ven. Thubten Chodron.
B1. Mind is the Source of Happiness and Pain
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November 3, 2025 at 5:58 PM
We often feel that external conditions and circumstances determine our happiness. But in actuality, the mind is the source of our happiness and suffering. And we have the opportunity to cultivate greater happiness and peace. Enjoy a guided meditation with Ven. Thubten Chodron.
Remembering John Lennon on this Sunday…so let’s tune in to “Instant Karma.” And remember that our actions of body, speech or mind, positive and negative, give rise to corresponding results.
INSTANT KARMA! (WE ALL SHINE ON). (Ultimate Mix, 2020) - Lennon/Ono with The Plastic Ono Band
YouTube video by johnlennon
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November 2, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Remembering John Lennon on this Sunday…so let’s tune in to “Instant Karma.” And remember that our actions of body, speech or mind, positive and negative, give rise to corresponding results.
Shantideva said: “All the happiness there is in this world arises from wishing others to be happy.” Cherishing others is the ultimate win-win. The mind that cherishes all living beings protects oneself and others from suffering, brings pure happiness, and fulfills the wishes of oneself and others.
November 1, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Shantideva said: “All the happiness there is in this world arises from wishing others to be happy.” Cherishing others is the ultimate win-win. The mind that cherishes all living beings protects oneself and others from suffering, brings pure happiness, and fulfills the wishes of oneself and others.
An international meeting to promote peace and sustainability? Yup, it took place in Southeast Asia: the third Cambodia – Laos – Vietnam Buddhist Summit held in Phnom Penh earlier this week, focusing promotion of Buddhist harmony to advance these aspirations.
Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia promote Buddhist harmony for peace, sustainable development
Vietnam values and stands ready to promote religious cooperation—including Buddhist exchanges—as an important channel of people-to-people diplomacy that contributes to solidarity, friendship, mutual u...
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October 30, 2025 at 3:21 PM
An international meeting to promote peace and sustainability? Yup, it took place in Southeast Asia: the third Cambodia – Laos – Vietnam Buddhist Summit held in Phnom Penh earlier this week, focusing promotion of Buddhist harmony to advance these aspirations.
Many regard meditation solely as a way to chill, to quiet the mind. But meditation and integrating Buddhist view and realizations in daily life can have other profound benefits. Entrepreneur and author Len Foley discusses insights on the difference it has made.
HOW MEDITATION HELPED ME SUCCEED
YouTube video by The Modern Buddhism Podcast
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October 28, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Many regard meditation solely as a way to chill, to quiet the mind. But meditation and integrating Buddhist view and realizations in daily life can have other profound benefits. Entrepreneur and author Len Foley discusses insights on the difference it has made.
56 years ago last week, Jack Kerouac—the great writer & beat icon who introduced many to Buddhism in the US in the 1950s—died. I recently reread “On the Road” (3rd or 4th time) and it still resonates, an energetic and timeless journey packed with Buddhist themes.
Jack Kerouac At The Dawn Of Convert Buddhism In The West
A little incense and a brief chant in memory of Jack Kerouac. Gratitude for what he offered, his insight, and his passion.
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October 27, 2025 at 1:20 PM
56 years ago last week, Jack Kerouac—the great writer & beat icon who introduced many to Buddhism in the US in the 1950s—died. I recently reread “On the Road” (3rd or 4th time) and it still resonates, an energetic and timeless journey packed with Buddhist themes.
Not just Josh...
October 26, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Not just Josh...
For your weekend viewing pleasure: The Medicine Buddha, a portrait of Mongolian Buddhist leader Khamba Lama Natsagdoj narrated by Ben Kingsley.
Medicine Buddha - Full Movie in English - Documentary | Netmovies
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October 25, 2025 at 6:43 PM
For your weekend viewing pleasure: The Medicine Buddha, a portrait of Mongolian Buddhist leader Khamba Lama Natsagdoj narrated by Ben Kingsley.
Seem like our culture has weaponized karma? It’s generally referenced for what will befall individuals we don’t like. But it works both ways, negative & positive. When certain seeds—actions of body, speech or mind—are planted & certain causes & conditions come together, a result will arise.
Karma: The Future Is In Our Hands With Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
YouTube video by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
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October 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Seem like our culture has weaponized karma? It’s generally referenced for what will befall individuals we don’t like. But it works both ways, negative & positive. When certain seeds—actions of body, speech or mind—are planted & certain causes & conditions come together, a result will arise.