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Meditators ‘R’ Us
The how to meditate for kids video received a bit of a mixed response; lots of people have said how useful it will be, which is honestly what I expected – hence the effort put into making it. Some people … Continue reading
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Friendly Neighbourhood Internet
Hey everyone, today I happened upon an incoming link from Tricycle.com, perhaps the best known Buddhist magazine out there – turns out we made their weblog: http://www.tricycle.com/blog/buddha-buzz-buddhism-and-internet-friends-or-foes So, just thought to share the good news, that our community is seen … Continue reading
November Update Pt.2
Phalanyani arrived yesterday; maybe she can join the radio session Sunday. She went on alms this morning, taking my old route, getting at least as much food as I get. Me and Nick went trouncing through the jungle to find … Continue reading
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How To Meditate For Kids: A Children’s Guide to Peace
Here’s a simple video on how to practice meditation for children. It’s not totally based on insight meditation, but the idea is to get children interested and experimenting with the mind, and so it uses simple imagery and concepts to … Continue reading
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Factually Innocent
Got a letter from my lawyer today – yes, I have a lawyer… had, I guess, as of today, since the letter contained the outcome of the last of his duties towards me, a court order finding me factually innocent … Continue reading
November 2011 Update
Today the slab went up on the two new rooms – it looked like it would never be finished when on alms round we had to crawl under a massive coconut tree that had taken out the power lines last … Continue reading
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Twas The Night Before Kathina
Tomorrow is Kathina at our monastery, I think… I don’t know, because no one has told me yet… I think it’s supposed to be a surprise. I do know that 20 monks are coming for breakfast. I’ll be going on … Continue reading
NoTube
Yesterday’s YouTube video was pretty badly misted up, and today’s started out all foggy as well. Getting some serious thoughts that the video camera donated by students in California four years ago is dying a slow death. Peering into the … Continue reading
Let There Be Light
Today three new meditators arrived on schedule; two to become novice monks, a third only for a month. The kutis are still not near completion; still hoping for mid to late November. So, two yogis staying in caves, a third … Continue reading
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