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Memento Mori

Posted by Vishvapani on Oct 10, 2011 in Buddhism, Practice | 0 comments

It's easy to think that Insight, Wisdom and Enlightenment are far beyond the level of our experience. But if we reflect on our experience in the light of teachings such as the Worldly Winds we sometimes find that the deeper truths are present right now

Practising at Home on an Urban Retreat

Posted by Vishvapani on Oct 8, 2011 in Practice, Reflections | 2 comments

At the start of the Triratna Urban Retreat, as people around the world join together for a period of intensified practice, here’s a...

Research on Mindfulness & Meditation: Latest Findings

Posted by Vishvapani on Sep 19, 2011 in Buddhism in the West, Mindfulness, Practice | 0 comments

Around the world scientists are avidly researching the effects of mindfulness and meditation practice. The results are coming in and the are showing that they help you sleep better, avoid depression, make more rational decisions ... and they change the shape of your brain. Here's a roundup of important studies.

Wise Decisions

Posted by Vishvapani on Jul 31, 2011 in Buddhism, Ethics, Mindfulness, Practice | 1 comment

How can we make wise decisions? Here's the Buddha's advice on how to ditch all the false authorities and doubtful reasoning that usually guide us and find a more authentic basis for deciding