Tag: Buddha
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Life and Death
Death is the last taboo – nothing concentrates the mind quite so much. We cannot have lasting peace of mind until we have come to terms with it. Who has not at some time wondered what, if anything, happens after death? The truth is, we can never be sure. But our attitude to death impacts…
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Laugh with Buddha
Laughing does you good. Laughter can help you deal with many things including the stresses of our daily lives. A good laugh can stimulate your organs as you take in more oxygen, and leave you with a pleasantly relaxed feeling. The Laughing Buddha is a wandering monk who symbolises happiness and smiles knowingly at the…
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Meditate and be mindful
‘Meditate and be mindful, and all else will follow.’ The Buddha Meditation means ‘to focus one’s thoughts’, ‘give attention to’ or ‘engage in contemplation or reflection’. Anyone deep in thought is meditating. Whenever our thoughts are focused on a particular idea we enter a meditative state. The biggest obstacle to entering this peaceful state is…