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How to Chose the Right Meditation Posture & Meditation Cushion

Besides consistent practice and following guidelines on how to meditate, probably the other most important thing in achieving a state of deep meditation is proper body alignment. Here we will go into more detail on the options for meditation postures, understanding why the proper posture is important and which cushions facilitate correct body alignment allowing [...]

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An Inspirational Poem: The Way of Suffering

The Way of Suffering by Shifu Ahles The undisciplined mind, Judging, blaming, desiring. Keep it busy with distractions, For the unsettled emotional roller-coaster ride. The illusion of your imagined world, How you think things are or should be. Listen to the many views around you, Let them excite you and depress you. Think and feel [...]

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How do you Quiet the “Monkey Mind”?

One student asks, how do you quiet the “monkey mind”? The answer: Give it a banana! When you give a monkey a banana it will sit still, calm down and eat it. The banana is representative of the focal point we use to during meditation. Give the mind something to focus on and it will [...]

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How Can you Sincerely Trust Someone Who Has Deceived You?

You have likely heard the saying “Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me”.  If someone has repeatedly deceived you, how can they be trusted? I’m not sure that they can. You may want to look at the conditions or the severity, based on your perspective, of the deceit. If it [...]

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The Face of Peace Revealed

“The Face of Peace” by Shifu Ahles Be diligent in your awareness. Recognize what IS, and accept it. Never argue, complain, or fight against it. Focus your energy on what is within your control. What is the cause of the effect you are experiencing? If there is something you can do about it, do it. [...]

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