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Long before she became a Buddhist nun, a world-recognized meditation teacher or a best-selling spiritual author, Pema Chödrön was simply Deirdre Blomfield-Brown. Born on July 14, 1936 in New York City … read more

Buddhism is a very practical “religion” that does not promote deification and theology. It is about straightforward and simple noble truths which, if followed in everyday life, can help people overcom … read more

The Buddha is a unique spiritual leader in the history of mankind. Where others preached dogma or worked for a particular land or race of people, the Buddha’s compassion extended to all beings. Gods, … read more

Whether you are just beginning to meditate, or helping someone else begin their own path, here are ten basic questions and answers illuminating common concepts and themes in this practical tradition. … read more

Meditation and the Body: Posture Basics Meditation is said to be the practice of being nothing – essentially relaxing the body and mind so we can become impartial observers to our true nature. And thi … read more