Tag: Buddhism
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Plaster buddha, wooden beads and a dog collar.
Sitting in the living room is a bespoke plaster Buddha. Purchased on one of my first trips to Byron Bay.Around his neck is a collar from our first dog, Smudge.And a set of wooden prayer beads from my first encounter with the practice of meditation. A small inconspicuous clutter of worthless first things that have…
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Mindfulness and Zen
The continuing public interest in meditation has led to a huge marketing growth industry supporting mindfulness (estimated $1 Billion industry in US alone) and secular mediation teaching through apps (eg Sam Harris Waking Up app), online guided meditations, corporate workshops and even colouring books. Mindfulness practice may indeed be a useful tool to help individuals…
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