This meditation has a long history, is part of some Buddhist traditions, and it is also taught in mindfulness classes. It is considered in the
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Retold from Ajahn Brahm A fisherman was walking back home one morning from his boat when he met a rich businessman who asked him where
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Some time ago I was in trouble after reading my grandson his favourite book, The Gruffalo, as his bedtime story, Apparently my Gruffalo voice was
Charlotte Joko Beck (1917-2011) was an American Zen teacher who took up Zen practice in mid-life as the parent of four children. She eventually became
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Can meditation fix anything? And if it can’t, then why bother? Meditation practice, particularly in the form of mindfulness meditation, has become part of the
I’m enjoying revisiting a number of books. I first read Herbert Benson’s book “Relaxation Revolution: The Science and Genetics of Mind Body Healing” ten years