This is part of my Meditation Journal (click) which includes dozens of posts. I’ve done little with meditation this year. I just haven’t felt it. I’ve had things to take care of and I have had to work hard to keep our head above water. I’ve considered a few times this year about doing something … Read more
There is currently nothing that offers total relief from the pain of the world. I mean, there are promises of it… every religion promises it, if you work hard enough and do the right thing enough. Some promise it in the afterlife, others in this very life. I’m concerned more with this life – since … Read more
This was great… I was reading “The First 10 Years of Suan Mokkh” – a description of what went on as one of the most famous Buddhist temples in Thailand, and in the world, was starting out. Buddhadasa is the founder of Suan Mokkhabalarama, in Chaiya, Thailand – a southern province just north of Surat … Read more
Meditation Questions and Answers: Vern Lovic A short bio – about my experience with meditation – some of the experiences of Jhana or however you choose to call it… 1). Do you feel you lead a contemplative life? (A contemplative life is one that is engaged in a regular religious or spiritual activity, such as … Read more
This is part of my Meditation Journal with dozens of posts > This was one of the most odd things that happened to me during my period of meditation. I was meditating and I opened my eyes because I felt that something was there in front of me. I looked at the plain blue rug. … Read more
If you’ve ever asked yourself – ‘What is the point of my life?’ You realize soon that it might just be the most important question you could ever ask yourself. But few do. When you answer that question you’re answering what it is that is most important for you to focus your entire life on … Read more