The year 2009 has come and gone, with its medley of joys and pain–each of them enlightening experiences in their way.

In reviewing 2009, I have many things to appreciate. In anticipation of the future, I have much to expect that can bring blessing and healing to all life. I’m grateful for so much and appreciate the richness each moment presents. Each moment is a gift of revelation.

And I offer you my thoughts lifted up in highest light and unconditional regard for all I experience and all I meet in that light. I especially thank you for reading and commenting on my blog.

In the midst of reflecting on the fun side of my work–and it’s all fun, even the Read the rest of this entry »

Truth exposed: The Four Noble Truths have often been misunderstood as a pessimistic message. But the opposite is true. The main message of The Buddha in giving these Truths is that suffering, or ‘dukkha’, can be overcome, and that there is a way to that freedom.

When Shakyamuni Buddha realized that the unenlightened did not know that their normal state was suffering compared to nirvana, why that is even so, or that there is a complete cure and how it works, he gave his teaching on the Four Noble Truths. They are Read the rest of this entry »

Meditating on the image of the Medicine Buddha aids you in embodying the Buddha’s healing qualities.

The Medicine Buddha Sutra teaches that Bhaisajyaguru became the Medicine Buddha when he entered into the state of samadhi and spoke the Medicine Buddha Dharani for the first time. The purpose of samadhi is for the elimination of the suffering and affliction of all sentient beings.

It is said that one who venerates the Medicine Buddha deity will experience increased healing powers, and decreased physical and mental illness and suffering. Following is the Read the rest of this entry »

Buddhist doctrine was first articulated by the Buddha (ca. 563 BCE to ca. 483 BCE). The establishment of a self-conscious field of Budhist psychology as the empirical assessment of human mental activities and behavior is often Read the rest of this entry »

Jack Kornfield teaches that there is an astonishing truth at the heart of Buddhism. It is that not only is there a way out of suffering and into a more deeply fulfilling life, but that this concept is not a Read the rest of this entry »

Buddhist doctrine was first articulated by the Buddha (ca. 563 BCE to ca. 483 BCE). The establishment of a self-conscious field of psychology as the empirical assessment of human mental activities and behavior is often identified with the work of Wilhelm Wundt (August 16, 1832 – August 31, 1920).

Jack Kornfield, Ph.D., is both trained as a Buddhist monk and in clinical psychology who teaches both the concepts and the practice of buddhism, and provides a clear understanding of a Buddhism-informed psychology that can be applied to everyday living.

In this inspired audio series, part one of an entire audio set, you’ll have a glimpse at what Kornfield teaches as it applies to Buddhist psychology.

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The Roots of Buddhist Psychology – Grasping – 01

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The Roots of Buddhist Psychology – Grasping – 02

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The Roots of Buddhist Psychology – Grasping – 03

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The Roots of Buddhist Psychology – Grasping – 04

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The Roots of Buddhist Psychology – Grasping – 05

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The Roots of Buddhist Psychology – Grasping – 06

A comprehensive study of the insight meditation tradition can teach you many things, including the Buddha’s teaching on how happiness itself arises in consciousness. The Buddha developed and taught the insight meditation method of using the power of Read the rest of this entry »

According to author, Arjun Singhe, it’s difficult to merely close your eyes to make the stress of living go away. But, he says, you can find peace to help you better cope with it. In his article, Things you should Read the rest of this entry »

Just as a transformer changes high voltage energy into usable form, so Shaktipat or Saktipata can perhaps be thought of as energy currents of kundalini, streaming through a person serving as the transformer to spiritually conduct it to others. This can be done either in person with sound or touch; by distance with sound; or by the charging of objects with sound and touch and given to another.

So while meditating, if your intention is to Read the rest of this entry »

Hello!

I’m Donna Ferri, and I’m launching TeleMeditation Retreats, my new series of ongoing teleconference meditation events. They begin in late Spring, and I’ll be posting Read the rest of this entry »