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Buddhism’s 3 Disciplines of Ethics, Meditation and Wisdom

By Sara-Mai Conway

The Three Wisdoms (Three Higher Trainings or Threefold Training) After his awakening under the Bodhi tree, the Buddha spent nearly...

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The Benefits of Avoiding these 10 Non-Virtuous Actions

By Sara-Mai Conway

Every authentic spiritual tradition offers us some form of guidance for ethical living. The ten non-virtues of Buddhism teach us...

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Does Faith Play a Role in Meditation?

By Sara-Mai Conway

Meditation Strengthens Faith When we have faith in something, we trust it completely. For many people, faith is reserved for...

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Understanding Intelligent vs Blind Faith

By Sara-Mai Conway

Blind Faith is Discouraged (What We Can Learn from The Buddha?) Some people have difficulty with the word faith, and...

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Lifestyle Medicine and a Simple Formula for Wellness

By Dr. Ben Brown

Keys to Establishing a Lifestyle that Meets Your Goals What is lifestyle medicine? Lifestyle medicine is a form of mind-body...

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What Does it Mean to Take Refuge?

By Sara-Mai Conway

Taking Refuge in the 3 Jewels Of Buddhism When we’re suffering, it’s natural to try and seek refuge, or shelter...

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Meditation for Coping with Climate Anxiety

By Sara-Mai Conway

Eco-Anxiety: What it is and How to Manage it with Meditation Our planet is experiencing a rapid increase in temperature...

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Spiritual Materialism and How to Avoid It

By Sara-Mai Conway

What is Spiritual Materialism? (and How To Move Beyond It) Spiritual materialism is a term coined by the Tibetan Buddhist...

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Is There a Role for Meditation in the Fight for Social Justice?

By Sara-Mai Conway

Meditation Can Make You Less Personally Biased Meditation is a deeply personal practice, and yet it has an important role...

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Meditation for Releasing Negative Emotions

By Sara-Mai Conway

Why Emotions Sometimes Hurt (How Emotional Pain Affects Your Mind) Meditation is a powerful tool for helping us work with...

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Spiritual Bypassing and How to Avoid It

By Sara-Mai Conway

What Is Spiritual Bypassing? Definition, Levels, and Examples Most people turn towards meditation and a more spiritual life because they...

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Does Meditation Release Trauma from the Body?

By Sara-Mai Conway

How Trauma Gets Stored In The Body (Somatic Memory & Nervous System) Nearly everyone experiences trauma at some point in...

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The Best Guided Meditations For Beginners

By Sara-Mai Conway

Guided Meditation for Beginners: How to Meditate? (And Keep it Simple) Guided meditation can be a good way to start...

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How Long Should Beginners Meditate For?

By Sara-Mai Conway

The Best Meditation Length for Beginners (The Ideal Amount of Time) New to meditation? You might be wondering how long...

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How Meditation Helps Stop Overthinking

By Sara-Mai Conway

How Overthinking Harms Us (Meditating When You're an Overthinker) We all know what it’s like to lie awake at night...

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