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The Glowing Body – Breath and Meditation Class (sign up today) October 11, 2010 2:57 pm

Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Health, Mental, Philosophy
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This month’s class is short on participants. If you have ever wanted an intro to breathing and meditation practices, today, Monday, now, is the time to sign up!

Breath & Meditation Series with Kim – Tuesdays, 10/12-11/02/2010, 7:45-9:00pm

If you have ever wondered what it means to have a breathing or meditation practice, this course will provide your first insights into what these practices entail. The series will be structured in a progressive manner, and will be a safe atmosphere for asking questions, discussing experiences and exploring your own patterns. The weeks will be structured as follows:
1 – Body Preparation, Ways to Sit & Breath Awareness
2 – Guiding the Breath
3 – Meditation: Roots & Branches
4 – Development of Your Practice

Throughout the course, you will receive references to outside materials and descriptive handouts, and experiential assignments will be available relating to each week.

$50 for 4 weeks
(No drop-ins accepted!)
[Source, The Glowing Body, Workshops & Series]

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From the mouths of babes August 27, 2008 9:59 pm

Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Amy, Daily Life, Family, From the mouths of babes, Love, Of Being Dad, Philosophy, Sarah
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I decided to teach Amy the Daimoku today and it is wonderful to chant together with her. At bedtime, I asked her if we could do it again and she wanted to chant then read a book. We repeat the Daimoku 3 times. What does Nam-myoho-renge-kyo mean?

Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the Buddhist prayer that means I dedicate my life to bringing out the very best in myself and in all people. [Source, Jason Jarrett of A Buddhist Podcast, A Buddhist Podcast – Bodhisattvas of the Earth, 24:17-26:12]

Dad and Amy (6 years old), repeating 3 times: "Nam Myoho Renge Kyo"
Sarah (15 years old) with shocked look on her face: "You’re brainwashing her!"

Dear Sarah:

Buddhism is about revitalizing humanity, and transforming the world we live in from one dominated by greed, anger, and stupidity into one of peace and happiness. [Source, Jason Jarrett of A Buddhist Podcast, A Buddhist Podcast – Bodhisattvas of the Earth, 2:46-2:58]

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