From over fifteen years of sharing her understanding of Buddhist concepts
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Nesting Bird Meditation: Trusting in the Practice for Mindful Awakening
In the Pali Canon, there’s a meditation metaphor about a chicken: “Just as a hen covers, incubates, and nurtures the eggs, our dedicated practices and investigation lead directly to awakening.” This spoke to me, especially as a woman who gestated and gave birth. I can relate to the potent sense of something important happening, even…
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Who are you? Sandcastle Wisdom
The Buddha’s sandcastle analogy helps us better understand the Five Aggregates of Clinging and how to end suffering.
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Discovering Noble Silence: Meditation Tips
Honoring Noble Silence is like entering a silent retreat every time we meditate. And the gift it gives in return is our greatest treasure. But when our meditation is an unsettled jumble of thoughts, here are some ways to invite Noble Silence.
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Letting Go isn’t a free fall!
Letting go is not abandoning but coming into a new relationship with all that is present.
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Putting lovingkindness first eases everything!
Fresh from a meditation retreat, I have a treat for you!
STEPHANIE NOBLE 