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Three Ways to Become a Deeper Thinker

Contemplating difficult, unanswerable questions can foster personal growth and improve emotional health.

Everyday Philosophy: Are Stoicism and Buddhism unhealthy philosophies?

Healthy detachment is a fine line; too much can lead to emotional disengagement, while attachment can lead to suffering.

Three Ways to Become a Deeper Thinker

Contemplating difficult, unanswerable questions can foster personal growth and improve emotional health.

Everyday Philosophy: Are Stoicism and Buddhism unhealthy philosophies?

Healthy detachment is a fine line; too much can lead to emotional disengagement, while attachment can lead to suffering.
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What did Shinzen Young do to get through his Shinto training? (Deity Yoga question)

Shinzen Young's Shinto training involved Deity Yoga, focusing on visualization, mantra repetition, and purification rituals to enhance meditation practices.

What did Shinzen Young do to get through his Shinto training? (Deity Yoga question)

Shinzen Young's training in Shinto and Deity Yoga significantly influenced his meditation practice, merging esoteric techniques with principles of focus and awareness.

What did Shinzen Young do to get through his Shinto training? (Deity Yoga question)

Shinzen Young's Shinto training involved Deity Yoga, focusing on visualization, mantra repetition, and purification rituals to enhance meditation practices.

What did Shinzen Young do to get through his Shinto training? (Deity Yoga question)

Shinzen Young's training in Shinto and Deity Yoga significantly influenced his meditation practice, merging esoteric techniques with principles of focus and awareness.
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What Buddhism can teach in this moment of deep divisions: No person is 'evil,' only 'mistaken'

Democracy requires wise use of language to foster cooperation and peaceful resolution of conflicts.

The mysterious California town with 10,000 Buddhas

The City of Ten Thousand Buddhas exemplifies transformation from a historical asylum to a thriving Buddhist community focused on education and spiritual growth.
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Marks of Existence: Expansive Exhibition for the Mind by Movimento

The exhibition highlights the beauty of natural materials while exploring Buddhist concepts of impermanence and imperfection.

Property Watch: Artist Eric Marcoux's Midcentury Oasis

The home of Eric Marcoux and Eugene Woodworth exemplifies a blend of art, nature, and design, creating a harmonious living environment.

Marks of Existence: Expansive Exhibition for the Mind by Movimento

The exhibition highlights the beauty of natural materials while exploring Buddhist concepts of impermanence and imperfection.

Property Watch: Artist Eric Marcoux's Midcentury Oasis

The home of Eric Marcoux and Eugene Woodworth exemplifies a blend of art, nature, and design, creating a harmonious living environment.
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Ruby Chizuko Inouye

Ruby Inouye lived a remarkable life dedicated to family, education, and community service, positively influencing generations until her passing at 104.

Bay Area's newest Buddhist temple a sprawling testament to perseverance

The Tam Tu Metta temple symbolizes a cultural and spiritual refuge, celebrating Vietnamese heritage and offering peace in the Bay Area.
#grief

I Went to a 7-day Silent Meditation Retreat - Here's What I Learned

The author finds solace and healing through a seven-day silent meditation retreat focusing on Buddhist virtues after experiencing grief from a marital separation.

How can we love fully in the face of inevitable loss? It starts with letting go | Nadine Levy

Loving and losing are inherent aspects of human relationships, leading to a cautious approach towards intimacy in light of inevitable grief.

I Went to a 7-day Silent Meditation Retreat - Here's What I Learned

The author finds solace and healing through a seven-day silent meditation retreat focusing on Buddhist virtues after experiencing grief from a marital separation.

How can we love fully in the face of inevitable loss? It starts with letting go | Nadine Levy

Loving and losing are inherent aspects of human relationships, leading to a cautious approach towards intimacy in light of inevitable grief.
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Listening with Curiosity

Listening with curiosity is essential for bridging political and ideological divides in today's polarized environment.

The Ozempic Middle Way

GLP-1 drugs can eliminate cravings, offering a glimpse into the nature of desire and its role in enlightenment.

After Years of Turmoil, Sri Lanka Is Making a Return - Here's How to Visit

Sri Lanka is gradually recovering its tourism sector post-crisis through sustainable practices that support local communities.

Vienna Teng in Saratoga | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Vienna Teng's journey from computer science to music culminates in her album, 'The Fourth Messenger,' which explores themes of enlightenment and human flaws.

I've been a digital nomad for 11 years. The hardest part of this lifestyle is dating.

Digital nomads should be cautious about forming attachments too quickly, as relationships often face challenges due to the transient lifestyle.
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Everyday Philosophy: Freud and the Buddha debate what to do about desire

Human craving drives both dissatisfaction with current circumstances and the pursuit of new experiences.

Busan Biennale offers us navigation through auntie power

Stretch marks are celebrated in Han Mengyun's video installation, challenging romanticized views of motherhood.

Who is the 'Laughing Buddha'? A scholar of East Asian Buddhism explains

The Laughing Buddha reflects cultural adaptations of Buddhism, differing from the historical Buddha in representation and symbolism.
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The Human Route

Life and death are ephemeral, much like clouds, emphasizing the transient nature of existence.

Post-doctoral fellowship at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

The RGC Junior Research Fellow Scheme offers funding and research opportunities for young academics in humanities, specifically focusing on Philosophy and Religion.

The Human Route

Life and death are ephemeral, much like clouds, emphasizing the transient nature of existence.

Post-doctoral fellowship at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

The RGC Junior Research Fellow Scheme offers funding and research opportunities for young academics in humanities, specifically focusing on Philosophy and Religion.
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Historical Buddhist site master plan looks like a fantasy biodiversity space - Yanko Design

The sacred site of Ramagrama in western Nepal, featuring a stupa and a centuries-old Bodhi tree, is set to be transformed into a biodiversity garden.
The design focuses on preserving the historical landmarks and objects while creating a peaceful and contemplative space for visitors.
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