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There’s no rule book to take with you that says, “When I get into this condition, do this.” My rule is actually really simple: I continually work to quiet my mind, to stay mindful. I continue to work to soften my heart, to stay ‘heartfelt.’ I work as well as I can to keep the...
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When you as an individual feel threatened, one of the things you do is feel power through a group identity. You feel power through identifying with a country, “We’re Americans,” and all of what that represents. When the Jews faced the Holocaust, which placed the individual life so utterly at the whim of a dark...
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Ram Dass sits down for a conversation with Raghu Markus around generosity and sharing the gifts of spiritual life. Show Notes What About Generosity? (Opening) – Ram Dass and Raghu look at the delightful consequences of generosity. They talk about the methods and modalities that allow us to cultivate and share our generosity with others....
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The interesting question is, “How do I manage this temple for consciousness? How do I take care of my body? How do I do it without being trapped by taking care of it?” You will see that the minute something is wrong with you, if you’re not very careful your consciousness will narrow, until you’re...
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This excerpt is from Ethan Nichtern’s book: The Road Home: A Contemporary Exploration of the Buddhist Path. Order your copy here. Be sure to listen to Ethan’s new podcast series, The Road Home, on the Be Here Now Network here. I was present once while Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche offered refuge vows to a small group of his...
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