Why do so many people find it difficult to meet themselves with compassion? And what distinguishes the Buddhist path from what the "mindfulness boom" promises? Fred von Allmen – a teacher of Vipassana and Metta meditation for over fifty years – speaks about the interplay of insight and loving kindness, about letting go with increasing age, and about why silence and stillness are not the same thing.
WeiterlesenSilence, movement and action – three approaches that have more in common than one might initially think. Sandra Moebus, Judith Bigler and Dieter Bigler combine seated meditation, Spacial Dynamics® and archery into a shared path of practice. The central question is: what becomes visible when inner space, surrounding space and action come together?
WeiterlesenWhat does it mean to experience something rather than simply believe in it? Peter Widmer introduces readers to the practice of Zen – in a simple, consistent way that is firmly rooted in everyday life. He shows how Zen and non-dualism intersect, what formats are available – from introductory sessions to intensive sesshins – and why this millennia-old path is as relevant today as ever.
WeiterlesenWhere does the root of fear, confusion and inner contraction lie – and how does it begin to dissolve? Lama Tsültrim Allione speaks about Machig Labdrön's core instructions on the nature of mind, the four demons and the practice of Chöd. She also reflects on her path as a nun, mother and grandmother, on founding Tara Mandala, and on what feminine leadership in Buddhism means today – grounded, relational and always close to lived life.
WeiterlesenWhat does it mean to arrive at one’s true home? In this talk, Marc Loewer discusses non-dualism, the wandering mind, and how meditation can lead to greater clarity, kindness, and inner freedom. He combines insights from Dharma, psychology and neuroscience with a practical approach that is firmly rooted in everyday life. This approach leads towards greater awareness, understanding and a more loving relationship with ourselves and the world.
WeiterlesenWhat happens when we truly listen to our inner voice? Marcel Steiner demonstrates how meditation and the Big Mind process can enable us to connect with our inner selves in a more open, kind and aware way. This can gradually transform the internal struggle into a greater sense of spaciousness, compassion and vitality. This is a personal reflection on spiritual practice, inner home, and the possibility of finding a deeper sense of belonging in one's own life.
WeiterlesenThe roots of Yantra Yoga lie in the Tibetan tradition of Buddhism in the 8th century. In the beginning, yoga was a simple thing. One sat down to meditate and breathe. In modern yoga, the aspect of breathing has been lost. The practice of breathing is reduced to the pranayama technique and one focuses more on the posture.
WeiterlesenYoga and meditation share a common vision of the inherent potential of the human being to access a deeper dimension of his or her nature.
A basic attitude of not striving and allowing all experience to develop naturally from within characterizes both yoga and Mahamudra practice.
