Facing Our Mortality – Part I
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by Al
2M ago
Summit Mindfulness - Transformative Mindfulness Coaching I wish all my readers a Very Happy New Year 2024. I am very excited to start off this year by participating in a program that promises to be transformative in nature. Stephen Levine (1937–2016) was an American poet, author, and spiritual teacher known for his work in the field of death ... The post Facing Our Mortality – Part I appeared first on Summit Mindfulness ..read more
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Reflections on Impermanence and Mortality. Part III – Benefits of practicing The Five Remembrances
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by Al
7M ago
Summit Mindfulness - Transformative Mindfulness Coaching This is the third blog in a series of blog posts that are my varied reflections on impermanence and mortality. Disclaimer: This blog series attempts to elaborate on many aspects of human mortality as elaborated in Buddhist teachings. The goals of these teachings are to cultivate an appreciation for the present moment as well as to cultivate kindness and compassion for all living beings as we all possess the same nature. The Five Remembrances are a set of teachings in Buddhism that are ... The post Reflections on Impermanence and Mor ..read more
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Reflections on Impermanence and Mortality. Part II – The Five Remembrances
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by Al
11M ago
Summit Mindfulness - Transformative Mindfulness Coaching This is the second blog in a series of blog posts that are my varied reflections on impermanence and mortality. Disclaimer: This blog series attempts to elaborate on many aspects of human mortality as elaborated in Buddhist teachings. The goals of these teachings are to cultivate an appreciation for the present moment as well as to cultivate kindness and compassion for all living beings as we all possess the same nature. The Five Remembrances are a set of teachings in Buddhism that ... The post Reflections on Impermanence and Mortality ..read more
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My MMTCP Journey
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by Al
11M ago
Summit Mindfulness - Transformative Mindfulness Coaching MMTCP Certificate Towards the end of 2020, I embarked on a journey that has made a significant impact in my own mindfulness practice and in my healing journey back into wholeness. I applied for and got accepted into the 2-year “Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program (MMTCP)” conducted by Jack ... The post My MMTCP Journey appeared first on Summit Mindfulness ..read more
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Reflections on Impermanence and Mortality. Part I – Introduction
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by Al
1y ago
Summit Mindfulness - Transformative Mindfulness Coaching This is the first blog a series of blog posts that are my varied reflections on impermanence and mortality. In Buddhism, we talk about the three marks of existence, aka three characteristics of all existence. These are impermanence, inherently unsatisfactory nature and not-self aspect of all existence. These three marks are interrelated to one another. Since we all are subject to delusion about the three marks, it results in suffering. To the extent that we can be free of this ... The post Reflections on Impermanence and Mortality. Part ..read more
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Cultivating Equanimity for oneself, loved ones and benefactors
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by Al
1y ago
Summit Mindfulness - Transformative Mindfulness Coaching In the blog category “Guided Meditations”, I will provide detailed explanations for all the guided meditation tracks that I will place in the Resources section of this website. These blog posts will be hyperlinked from the “Guided Meditations” page under “Resources” menu option where these meditation tracks in mp3 format will be placed for streaming or for downloading. Equanimity is a balanced state of mind, a mind that does not get swayed by external circumstances. It is like really meaning “I ... The post Cultivating Equanimity for one ..read more
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The Blooming of a Lotus by Thich Nhat Hanh
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by Al
1y ago
Summit Mindfulness - Transformative Mindfulness Coaching In the blog category “Book Reviews”, I will review many classic books written by teachers and practitioners of mindfulness meditation. I have been reading such books for more than 2 decades now. I will systematically review these books, one by one, so that it may help readers of this blog make informed decision about purchasing ... The post The Blooming of a Lotus by Thich Nhat Hanh appeared first on Summit Mindfulness ..read more
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Practicing the 4 Limitless Qualities along with YouTube’s “A Day in the Life – 2020” film
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by Al
1y ago
Summit Mindfulness - Transformative Mindfulness Coaching 4 Limitless Qualities Four of the most important virtues within Buddhism are the “Limitless Qualities” because they represent love and goodwill toward all sentient beings, without limit. These are also called the “4 Divine Abodes”. These 4 qualities unlock unlimited potential for contentment, connectedness within us and connectedness with other sentient beings around us. These 4 prized emotions or mind states give us a framework to cultivate positive behaviors and minimize harmful ones. They are called the “Divine abodes” because they ar ..read more
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Introduction to Mindfulness – Webinar Series
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by Al
1y ago
Summit Mindfulness - Transformative Mindfulness Coaching I work for PeaceHealth; a Vancouver, WA based not-for-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon and Alaska. PeaceHealth’s “Healthy You” program provides classes, tools and tips to help and inspire members of our communities on their health journey. As part of “Healthy You” offering, I conducted a series of 8 hour-long webinars on many different aspects of mindfulness practice. The first webinar was conducted in March 2020 and the final webinar was conducted in July 2020. Each webinar ... The po ..read more
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Loving Kindness and Forgiveness – III
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by Al
1y ago
Summit Mindfulness - Transformative Mindfulness Coaching Steps for performing Loving Kindness meditation for someone who has hurt or harmed us Here are the steps you need to follow to perform this meditation: Step 1) Remember to use phrases like the ones listed below for this practice. Choose ones that resonate with you deeply. May you be happyMay you be peacefulMay you live with ease Step 2) Synchronize the practice with your breath: While inhaling say “May you be”While exhaling say “happy” Step 3) Now, focus your attention exclusively on yourself. Remember that ... The post Loving Kindness a ..read more
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