Buddhism Archive
On Lovingkindness and Happiness
Mudita Forum has begun a chapter-by-chapter discussion of Sharon Salzberg's book Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness, which discusses the Buddhist practice of lovingkindness (or metta, in Pali).
Below is a posting I wrote on the ...
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Buddhism Meets Capitalism
On Mudita Forum, Ross Barlow points out this interesting article:
GANGHWA ISLAND, South Korea -- An hour's drive to the west from Seoul, an enterprising businessman talks about plans for his homegrown businesses. In 1997, he ...
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On Objectivism and Living Well
Will Wilkinson makes some interesting observations about Objectivism's failure to fully address the importance of human sociality.
His observations correspond with some of my own observations recently about problems within Objectivism.
For example, during the recent TOC ...
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Does Meditation Change Your Philosophy?
Just posted this to Mudita Forum....
In response to Mike Enright:
When I started my interest in buddhism I was told that if I meditated regularly I would eventually take on the buddhist philosophical positions. This came ...
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Types of Buddhism
April 5, 2004 · Category: Buddhism
I just posted the following to Mudita Forum, in response to a new member's questions about the types of Buddhism:
What are the differences between the "branches" of Buddhism- Theravada, Mahayana, Zen, and any others?
Here's my ...
Posted by Joshua Zader · 6 Comments »
Leigh Brasington Jhanas Retreat
April 1, 2004 · Category: Buddhism
Below is information about a retreat I have attended for the past two years, and plan to attend again this year. It's the most enjoyable retreat I've ever been on.
Though I don't always agree ...
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Developing Concentration During Meditation
March 26, 2004 · Category: Buddhism, Meditation
Below is what I regard as one of my best postings to Mudita Forum, from May of last year. Thanks to Marshall for prompting me to post it here....
Andrew's question, below, about giving up ...
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Motivational Interviewing and Meditation
I just sent the following to one of my primary meditation teachers. Anyone with an interest in this topic is welcome to contact me.
I hope this letter finds you well. I have come ...
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Why I Became a Monk
January 9, 2004 · Category: Buddhism
The following joke was forwarded to me by a friend:
A man's car broke down as he was driving past a beautiful, old monastery.
He walked up the drive and knocked on the front door of the ...
Posted by Joshua Zader · 2 Comments »
On Meditating Regularly
This arrived today in my inbox:
Some days, due to my schedule, I find it very difficult to meditate (I normally meditate for 20 minutes twice per day).
Should I just not worry about it and try ...
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