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OP, I've never heard of counting the breath. What's the point? Just focus on the breath in order to reach a place of calm. Then see what comes up. See what your psyche delivers to you. Work with that… (View Post)
(Quote) OP, combining this with your question about priorities, or the "to do" list, I'd say, just be the best you can be each day. For example, each day, observe the 5 precepts. Be mindful… (View Post)
The workings of karma are very complex, involving a multiplicity of lifetimes, in some cases--hundreds. For this reason, the Buddha classified it as an "imponderable". That's all one can sa… (View Post)
Generally speaking, I took up Buddhism because it suited my nature. And over a lifetime I've discovered that it really helps me get through the tough times. There are some wonderful and practical tea… (View Post)
I used to live in a house that was surrounded by cedar forest. Sitting in the back yard to the sounds of the wind in the trees and the fragrance of cedar was a great way to get into meditation mode. … (View Post)