by CML | Nov 28, 2014 | Guided Meditations
On the evening of Thanksgiving, Toby Sola, a CEDAR resident, leads us in a meditation. We begin by focusing on and clarifying the experience of breathing, which develops concentration. We then add to the exercise by taking a moment to smile and be our own best friend...
by CML | Nov 27, 2014 | Guided Meditations
We begin this evening’s meditation by keeping track of body sensations, with a focus on really being in the moment. We then experiment with saying phrases such as, ‘I can do it,’ ‘I can’t do it,’ and ‘I was born to do it’ and feeling the impact of such statement on...
by CML | Nov 27, 2014 | Dharma Talks
In this evening’s talk, Soryu discusses the subtle but significant effects of the unconscious belief, ‘I can’t do it.’ We also learn of George Fox, the founder of Quakerism. Lastly, we hear an interpretation of a story from the Lotus Sutra about a young girl who...
by CML | Nov 27, 2014 | Guided Meditations
In this evening’s meditation, we focus on our entire body during the in breath and then on a part of our body during the out breath. We then experiment with saying something positive in our minds and feeling such positivity in our bodies. Complete this guidance by...
by CML | Nov 27, 2014 | Dharma Talks
In this evening’s talk, Soryu reminds us of our bodies by telling us about an old friend from Japan who practiced Karate. We then hear about Soryu’s disenchantment with Zen Buddhism, which lead to a fruitful pilgrimage. Deepen your understanding of this talk by...
