By Randolph Fiery Several years ago, I was impressed by research on the benefits of meditation conducted by Richard (Richie) Davidson at the University of Wisconsin. His scientific studies were coupled with collaborative conversations with both Buddhist and Christian practitioners of meditation. This combination of science, spirituality, and contemplative practice seemed to fit me, and…
Category: States of Consciousness
To Honor Kuno
Professor Ngawangdhondup Narkyid – 1931-2017 Many called Professor Narkyid by his nickname – Kuno. He was a Buddhist monk, scholar, and military general. He was born in a tiny Himalayan town, Thzetang, in central Tibet and joined one of the three great monastic institutions, the Drepung Monastery, when he was six years old. This was…
Facing Our Shadow Side
By Celia Coates All of us have aspects of who we are that we deny to ourselves and try to keep secret from others. We distance from them and believe, “That’s not me. I’m not like that.” What kind of person does your family or community say you have to be?What are you afraid of…