Dialogs With My Teacher #52

December 28, 2010 (#52) Student: What is the difference between knowing and believing? Michael: Both are activities of the mind that can be useful. If, for instance, you know something, you generally have some kind of evidence to back up your mental position. With...

For the Dharma Moms and Dharma Dads

John Pappas, aka @ZenDirtZenDust, submits this great post to the elephant journal (@elephantjournal) on how to navigate parenting from a Buddhist perspective. The Emptiness of Family: A Guide to Engaged Parenting. When we enter into the responsibilities of parenthood...

When Kids Know Stillness

So what about meditation and our young ones? Five-year-old Marissa Roberts was the littlest one in the youth meditation class Sunday at Unity Temple on the Plaza. Parents know 5-year-olds can be a tad active. But Marissa tried hard to follow the instructions of her...

Bringing Up Better Buddhist Babies

Nothing like the Dharma to offer us some guidance on some of life’s most interesting journey’s. For my money, I’ve found few experiences as rewarding and as challenging as being a parent. But as my wife so often reminds me, it’s always good for...

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