Tag: Buddhism
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Is time real?
In this article for The Conversation, Sam Brown looks at the difficulty science is having understanding if time is actually a thing. The story so far… Physicists have divided our reality into two ontological (think the nature of being) operators manuals. First, the strange world of Quantum mechanics describes how the universe functions at the…
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Instructions for Zazen
“Therefore, put aside the intellectual practice of investigating words and chasing phrases, and learn to take the backward step that turns the light and shines it inward. Body and mind of themselves will drop away, and your original face will manifest. If you want to realize suchness, get to work on suchness right now. …”…
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Podcast: I Can’t Believe It’s Not Buddha.
Lee Mack is a UK comedian who has appeared in a multitude of panel shows over the years. The old series of Would I Lie to You? is an eye-watering favourite for Kelly and me. Turns out Lee also has a strong interest in Buddhism and exploring the more existential issues in life. He makes…
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Video: meditation postures.
If I ask you to imagine a group of people sitting in Zen meditation you probably picture lines of people sitting cross-legged on small cushions (called zafu), in half lotus or full lotus position. Traditionally sitting meditation this way has been seen as taking the optimum posture for stability and concentration during meditation. These days…
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