Reflections
Remember the Clear Light
By Kim Weeber, Tibetan Recollection by Richard Baer The topic of death came up today in our sangha meeting. It is something that we are taught to avoid in our culture, but it is a powerful contemplation for our meditation practice. No one can escape death, but contemplating it can deepen our practice and understanding, […]
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This Moment is All We Have
By Kim Weeber. Mindfulness, Sati, is one of the key teachings of the Buddha. It’s one of the first things we hear about when we learn about Buddhism or meditation. Mindfulness is one of the Factors of Awakening, and is part of the Eightfold Path which can lead us to freedom from suffering. But how […]
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What is True Freedom?
By Kim Weeber. Freedom. Independence or interdependence? Has anybody been reflecting on these concepts over the last few days? I have been visiting family in Pennsylvania where we watched the annual Fourth of July parade, followed by a delightful family picnic gathering. I could feel the stirrings of “patriotism” as people around me clapped for […]
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The Change of Seasons
By Kim Weeber. The winter solstice is almost upon us, and snow is in the forecast for tomorrow. It often seems like a shock to notice the darker days, feel the cold air and see the snow flakes when we have just been enjoying sunshine and longer days. It is always interesting to me how […]
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