Friday, February 10, 2012

READ: To Forgive But Not Forget by By Allan Lokos

“To forgive does not necessarily mean to forget. Sometimes to forget is not wise, but to forgive is wise. And it is at times not easy. It can, in fact, be quite challenging. It will come as no surprise that one of the most difficult people to forgive can be yourself. Yet with patience and gentle determination, it can be done.”

WATCH: Through the Static by Tony Samara

Through the Static is a short documentary about Tony Samara, a meditation teacher living in northern Germany, who has spent his entire life traveling the earth in search of answers to chaos and disharmony. Surrounded by a troubling world, he must draw on his experiences with Buddhism and shamanism to help others find peace within.

WATCH: Pema Chodron “Troublemakers”

A leading exponent of teachings on meditation and how they apply to everyday life, Pema Chödrön is widely known for her insightful, down-to-earth interpretation of Tibetan Buddhism for Western audiences.

Buddhism – Best Things for You

September 19, 2011 by  
Filed under •-Headline, Buddhism, Spirituality

Buddhism is a variety of teachings described as a religion or way of life. One point of view says it is a body of philosophies influenced by the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, known as Gautama Buddha. Another point of view says it is teachings to guide one to directly experiencing reality. Many scholars regard it as a plurality rather than a single entity. Buddhism is also known as Buddha Dharma or Dhamma, which means roughly the “”teachings of the Awakened One”" in Sanskrit and Pali, languages of ancient Buddhist texts. Buddhism began around the 5th century BCE with the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, commonly referred to as “”the Buddha”".

Robert Thurman: How to Save the World

The Transcendent Nation Foundation interviews Prof. Robert Thurman of Tibet House US about how to save the world.

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