Mindfulness
Mindfulness is about paying attention to the present moment which we find ourselves, doing so without judgment. This will help us to
feel calm, self-aware, and better able to deal with difficult thoughts (difficult situations of life). Mindfulness is an Eastern meditation
practices, however, anyone can practice it - as it is spiritual and not religious.
Mindful meditation can be practices while seated, walking, standing, or as a form of moving meditation.
The idea supporting mindfulness is the understanding that life is perfect and full. We can know that this present moment is exactly as it
should be. Thus, this principle can be applied to any and all uncomfortable or frustrating thoughts and evens we encounter each day.
There are pillars of mindfulness, or attitudes, that we cultivate by practicing mindfulness meditation.
Relax while recognizing your thoughts and internal dialogue.
Trust your instincts, develop your ability to trust yourself and your feelings, then make choices based on your own thoughts and beliefs.
Let go of constant "doing" and focus on simply "being". Allow your goal to simply be yourself in the here and now.
Pay attention to those things which are unfolding in your life without trying to change them.
Allow yourself to be thankful for the feelings and sensations of goodness in your life. And, give time and attention to others, and
prioritize their needs as equal to your own.
See things as they are by adopting a child like perspective of awe in the ordinary as you explore the world.
Live in the moment and accept the fact that the events of life will unfold in their own time.
Our openness and curiousity will allow us to be receptive to new possibilities. This will prevent us from
becoming trapped in our own sense of expertise.
The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation
With poetry and clarity, Thich Nhat Hanh imparts comforting wisdom about the nature of suffering and its role in creating compassion, love, and joy – all qualities of enlightenment.
“Thich Nhat Hanh shows us the connection between personal, inner peace, and peace on earth.”—His Holiness the Dalai Lama
In The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching, now revised with added material and new insights, Nhat Hanh introduces us to the core teachings of Buddhism and shows us that the Buddha’s teachings are accessible and applicable to our daily lives.
Covering such significant teachings as the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, the Three Doors of Liberation, the Three Dharma Seals, and the Seven Factors of Awakening, The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching is a radiant beacon on Buddhist thought for the initiated and uninitiated alike.
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(Tikkun olam - (Hebrew: תיקון עולם) )
Tikkun Olam is an Ancient idea with New concepts. The underlying theory has developed over time and branched into related terms and concepts that Judaism has used over thousands of years to describe the duties we now identify as acts of Tikkun Olam.
"By illuminating Judaism’s understanding of the components of an ideal world, and the importance of justice, compassion, education, piety, social and familial harmony and enrichment, and physical flourishing for both the individual and society, we see how this ancient quest for a world with all these elements helps us define Jewish identity and mission today."
The Way Into Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World) by Elliot N. Dorff, Ph.D.
"For some Jews, the phrase tikkun olam means that Jews are not only responsible for creating a model society among themselves but also are responsible for the welfare of the society at large. This responsibility may be understood in religious, social or political terms and there are many different opinions about how religion, society, and politics interplay."
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