National Zen Buddhism Examiner

Continuing on talking about mindfulness of eating and what it means...

When someone thinks of time to eat they think of the food they want and they may think about where they want to eat if eating outside the home. But the one think that most people today forget is the...

What is your relationship with Tai Chi and your Buddhist practice?

Through the years martial arts has been associated with Buddhist temples, maybe none as much as the Shaolin temples throughout Asia. Shaolin monks are not Buddhist but somehow always seem to fall into the same category. But there are in...

IN THE WAKE OF THE JAPAN TRAGEDY, WE CAN HELP WHEN WE MEDITATE, THIS IS HOW. THIS MEDITATION TECHNIQUE CAN BE USED FOR ALL COMPASSIONATE PRACTICE.

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JUST TO SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT.

WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS MANTRA IN BUDDHISM?

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A Buddhist student asked, "What are we to do if someone intends to inflict harm to ourselves or other people within range of us to do something about it? Is it karmaticly sound to defend one's self and others from a person and also to...

Today all across the country of Tibet Buddhists are celebrating the biggest celebration of all year. Losar as they call it is the Tibetan New Year's celebration and it begins today. Losar is a two week celebration much like the celebration...

What does it meant to be mindful in meditation? The author shares his knowledge.

"From within the lotus flower grows, up through the mud and the muck bypassing all that threatens to taint its emerging beauty and glory. Then it springs forth without spot or stain opening to the world around it to become a new light unto...

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Good afternoon, here is the newest study on the National Zen Buddhism column. May all beings become enlightened. Namaste

How much do you know about Buddhism, meditation and the benefits one gains from following the path.

COME SEE WHAT HAPPENED DURING MINDFULNESS MEDITATION, TRUE EXPERIENCE.

According to the newest study you have more reason to meditate.

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Last part of the "Guidelines for being a good person". If you missed it start at part 1 (linked on article) and read up. namaste