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Lama Jigme Gyatso
Oct 142 min read
The Biggest Brain Training Lie of 2024
The wise question is not, “How can I train my mind to do what I want?” but rather, “How could I help my mind to go with the flow in the...
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Lama Jigme Gyatso
Oct 12 min read
How NOT to Meditate
Sturgeon’s law reminds us that 90% of everything sucks, but not in the fun, tingly way. This includes humanity, including those who fancy...
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Lama Jigme Gyatso
Sep 302 min read
BUDDHA's one stop shopping
How do we transcend the stress’ control over our choices, utterances, and deeds? The Buddha’s eight fold path. How do we transform our...
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Lama Jigme Gyatso
Apr 1, 20232 min read
Socialization, Meditation, and the Spiritual Path - 1apr23
Oh how proponents of establishment-oriented spirituality sing the benefits of rugged individualism. But is that what the Buddha taught?...
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Lama Jigme Gyatso
Mar 30, 20231 min read
Proof of Meditation's Potency
How are we to know if our practice of meditation is detrimental, inconsequential, or beneficial? As William Camden wrote (in 1605) “The...
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Lama Jigme Gyatso
Mar 29, 20232 min read
Survivor's Rage and Meditation 29mar23
In 1986’s “The Golden Child,” with a throw-away line, a supporting character lamented the death of justice; as has every survivor of...
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Lama Jigme Gyatso
Mar 28, 20232 min read
Meditation, Contemplation, and Self-hypnosis 28mar23
Meditation is not contemplation which (in turn) is not self-hypnosis. There are some who are utterly convinced that they can believe...
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Lama Jigme Gyatso
Mar 27, 20232 min read
Depression and Physical Meditation 27mar23
Although I love meditation it is NOT a panacea. If you feel your life is being turned upside down by the symptoms of depression make your...
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Lama Jigme Gyatso
Mar 24, 20232 min read
Falling Asleep while Meditating 24mar23
As a man with MANY disabilities (and who really is a dainty doily of a fellow) . . . my mid-meditation drowsiness seems MOST effected by...
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Lama Jigme Gyatso
Mar 23, 20232 min read
The Basics of Meditation 23mar23
Our central nervous system has evolved in such a manner that we take enormous pleasure in the things most necessary for our survival. . ....
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Lama Jigme Gyatso
Mar 22, 20231 min read
When Meditation is Reduced to the Punching of a Time Card 22mar23
When first exposed to the seven enlightenment factors I was shocked . . . that energy, joy, and tranquility were prerequisites to...
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Lama Jigme Gyatso
Mar 21, 20232 min read
Raving Minds and Meditation
What if the goal of the Buddha’s meditations was not to still the mind, select an emotion, or indulge any of our controlling tendencies?...
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Lama Jigme Gyatso
Mar 20, 20232 min read
When Meditation Ceases to Delight
Sometimes it can be difficult to know, whether it is a particular contemplative system that is filling us with joy, or just the thrill of...
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Lama Jigme Gyatso
Mar 18, 20232 min read
Problem Solving and Meditation 18mar23
If we are honest with ourselves, there are some problems which capture our imagination and the part of our brain that delights in...
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Lama Jigme Gyatso
Mar 14, 20232 min read
Self-recrimination and Meditation 14mar23
In the 1970’s children were taught to treasure their self-esteem above all else. On the other hand the Buddha discussed the advantage of...
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Lama Jigme Gyatso
Mar 12, 20232 min read
Tinnitus and Meditation 12mar23
Tinnitus is a dreadful disorder (for those who endure it) but it does offer one advantage: effortless concentration, for one’s attention...
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Lama Jigme Gyatso
Mar 11, 20232 min read
Meditation for Negative Thoughts 11mar23
If, after confiding negative thoughts to your psychologist their only advice is to transform your negativity to positivity; then fire...
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Lama Jigme Gyatso
Mar 10, 20232 min read
Meditation and Plateaus 10mar23
You may have many interests: school, work, fitness, or meditation. And the progress of whatever you do will be inconsistent; sometimes...
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Lama Jigme Gyatso
Mar 9, 20232 min read
Meditation and the Condemnation of Fools 9mar23
They called role on the first day of first grade. And when my new class mates heard may name read aloud they erupted with laughter. I set...
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Lama Jigme Gyatso
Mar 6, 20231 min read
The Roots of Soto Zen 6mar23
According to Taisen Deshimaru Roshi the practice of Soto consists of: 1 – chanting the heart sutra, 2 – sitting in Zen, and 3 – receiving...
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