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THE BUDDHA | MEDITATION | PBS

Posted on January 20, 2011 by admin| 25 Comments

Watch the entire “The Buddha” online until April 22, 2010 at to.pbs.org Two and a half millennia ago, a new religion was born, generated from the ideas of a single man. Buddha never claimed to be God or his emissary on earth. He said only that he was a human who had found a kind of serenity that others could find too. His life, His journey, His Awakening. For more go to: www.pbs.org ‘The Buddha’ a film by David Grubin, premieres on PBS Wednesday, April 7th, 2010 at 8pm (check local listings). Major funding provided by The National Endowment for the Humanities, The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, PBS, and the Robert HN Ho Family Foundation. A David Grubin Production.

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Breathing Meditation with Thich Nhat Hanh

Posted on January 7, 2011 by admin| 25 Comments

Breathing meditation filmed on retreat in Vietnam spring 2007. English translation by Sr. Dang Nghiem. This clip is from the movie “Each of My Steps is a Prayer”. Available in high quality from Parallax Press on the “Mindful Living Every Day” DVD. www.parallax.org

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Vipassana Meditation

Posted on January 2, 2011 by admin| 25 Comments

yogayak.com Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India’s most ancient techniques of meditation. It was rediscovered by Gotama Buddha more than 2500 years ago and was taught by him as a universal remedy for universal ills, ie, an Art Of Living. This non-sectarian technique aims for the total eradication of mental impurities and the resultant highest happiness of full liberation. Healing, not merely the curing of diseases, but the essential healing of human suffering, is its purpose. Duration 9 min Contraindications: If you are being treated for any form of depression or mental illness consult your healthcare practitioner before beginning any form of meditation. Teacher: Kavita Maharaj

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How To Meditate I – What is Meditation

Posted on December 19, 2010 by admin| 25 Comments

First (of six) in a series of videos on how to practice meditation without the requirement of religious dogma or spiritual mumbo-jumbo. This video discusses both the meaning of meditation and the foundations of meditation practice.

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What is the religion of a person who is……..?

Posted on September 21, 2010 by admin| 13 Comments

born eldest in a hindu family, cast Brahmin (priest), in Punjab (India) where the eldest son is Sikh, got circumcised at age 16, works as a hands on healer and practices buddha’s meditation (Vipassana), and loves all. MAD

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