Archive for November, 2009
Five Great Ideas From Aristotle
by Maya Talisman Frost It was Socrates who said that the purpose of philosophy is to help each of us become “an excellent human.” That seems like a respectable and reasonable big-picture goal for every person on the planet. But what about the specifics? How do we become excellent humans? How can we use philosophy [...]
November 10, 2009
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Yoga Meditation For Pain Relief
by Raj K. Norbu According to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association, mind-body medicine is the most popular alternative approach for people in pain. And at the heart of mind-body medicine lies the age-old practice of meditation, a quiet, simple technique that belies an extraordinary power that has scientifically been proven [...]
November 7, 2009
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Tags: how to meditate, meditation, meditation for pain, meditation techniques, meditation tips, yoga meditation · Posted in: health, meditation
Walking Meditation
You do not have to sit to meditate. Walking Meditation: A Simple Way To Meditate Almost Any Time by Carl Walker Most Westerners think of meditation as someone sitting down, cross legged with their eyes closed and probably chanting some kind of mantra over and over again. But that is only one of the ways [...]
November 4, 2009
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Tags: how to meditate, meditation, meditation techniques, walking meditation · Posted in: meditation
