By Pema Chodron. Shambala publications. 2001. 209 pages. A guide to fearlessness in difficult times. Discusses the Buddhist concept of boddhichitta, the ability to feel pain with others. Describes the practices to increase boddhichitta: accepting egolessness, impermanence and suffering sitting meditation, slogans, four limitless qualities chant, loving-kindness (maitri), tonglen, the five strengths, the sun bodhisattvaContinue reading “Places that scare you”
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Third Eye Awakening
By Mari Silva. 2022. 128 pages ***** Excellent The third eye (Anja) is located between the eyebrows. It is associated with intuition, imagination, concentration and seeing the big picture. Discusses Chakra basics and ways of opening and balancing the third eye chakra.. including madras, affirmations, mantras, affirmations, meditation, yoga, diet and nutrition. Seven day routineContinue reading “Third Eye Awakening”
Start where you are
By Pema Chodron. Shambala Productions. 1994 ***** Excellent This Buddhist classic, arranged around 59 Tibetan Buddhist maxims, describes practices which get get us to the heart of who we really are. Practices include: Taking and sending (tonglen) Working with slogans (longleb) *Basic sitting meditation (vispassana)
Chakra Healing
By Melissa Gomes. 2022 **** excellent This informative and well researched beginners guide to chakra healing. Overview of the seven major chakras and what they do. Discusses kundalini energy, maintaining a daily balance in life, and illnesses that come from unbslanced chakras. Specific healing techniques for each Chakra. 59 positive affirmations for Chakra healing. IContinue reading “Chakra Healing”