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The True Purpose of Relationships
by shivum
Relationships are meditation in motion. Their true purpose is to reflect clearly one's ego attachments, thus providing opportunities to dissolve the attachments and go beyond. This allows relationships to be based on love and compassion instead of fear. This article has a nice story to demonstrate these ideas.
February 2007
January 2007
Simple Meditations
by mattbe
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and thymus glands respectively.
Again sitting comfortably on a chair or on a cushion, take a few gentle deep breaths to relax your body. Now allow your upper body to slowly begin swaying in a clockwise direction, whilst simultaneously pressing the tip of your tongue to the roof of your mouth. Do this for 2 or 3 minutes. This stimulates the pituitary gland.
Next, whilst still sitting upright, slowly tip your head forward until your chin is nearly touching your chest. Hold this position for a few seconds and then begin moving your head backwards, as far as is comfortable, so you are looking up at the sky and hold this position for a few seconds. Next, bring your head back to an upright position and slowly tip your head sideways as far as is comfortable, first to the left and then the right, holding for a few seconds in each position. Repeat this pattern once more. This stimulates the thyroid gland in the throat area.
Finally, begin to gently tap the area in the centre of your chest, 2 inches above where the centre of the rib cage ends. Do this for 1 or 2 minutes. This stimulates the thymus gland.
This meditation encourages the activity of these three crucial glands in our body which release the hormones that control: happiness, metabolism and growth, and the immune system.
December 2006
Toronto Meditation Guide
by pasada
The primary purpose of the Toronto Meditation Guide is to answer one simple question: “Where in Toronto can I go to learn and practice meditation?” There is no particular right answer, as each person must seek their own path. However, the Toronto Meditation Guide is a central, non-sectarian place to help you start or continue the journey.
Juniper Hill Retreat Centre
by pasada
Juniper Hill Retreat Centre provides a place for soliatary meditation practice to help practitioners to deepen their spiritual meditation practice. Meditation instruction is provided.
Spring Rain Sangha
by pasada
We are endeavoring to provide fundamental teachings and practice opportunities, in a warm, welcoming manner, for all sincere yogis.
Nalanda College of Buddhist Studies
by pasada
The mandate of the College, in addition to imparting knowledge, can be said to help build a ‘Community of Better Human Beings’. To have disciplined, mindful and wise individuals is to have such a Community.
Atisha Buddhist Centre
by pasada
We are a Kadampa Buddhist Centre that offers classes in meditation and Buddhism that are available to everyone.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
by pasada
We are a Kadampa Buddhist Centre that offers classes in meditation and Buddhism that are available to everyone.
Tengye Ling Temple
by pasada
Suited to a wide range of needs, the Temple serves people on many different levels. It is a monastery; a training residence for those seeking ordination; a place for people of all levels of familiarity with Buddhadharma to receive Lam Rim Teachings.
Toronto Zen Centre
by pasada
The Toronto Zen Centre is devoted to the teaching and practice of Zen Buddhism.
Toronto Shin Buddhist Dojo
by pasada
The purpose of the Toronto Shin Buddhist Dojo is to spread the teachings of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism (Japanese Pure Land Buddhism).
Mindfulness Practice Community at UofT
by pasada
The purpose of the Mindfulness Practice Community at the University of Toronto is to offer students, faculty, and alumni a place to practice and discuss mindfulness. People from all backgrounds and religious traditions are welcome.
Shambhala Meditation Group of Mississauga
by pasada
The Shambhala Meditation Group of Mississauga provides meditation instruction, meditation sittings, classes and programs in Buddhism and Shambhala Training.
Shambhala Meditation Centre of Toronto
by pasada
The Shambhala Meditation Centre of Toronto is committed to bringing the simple practice of meditation to people. We provide meditation instruction, classes and programs in Buddhism, Shambhala Training and the contemplative arts.
Toronto Diamond Way Buddhist Center
by pasada
The Diamond Way is the crown jewel of the Buddha’s teachings. Working from the absolute level it employs methods of total identification with enlightenment for the quickest possible results.
Friends of the Heart
by pasada
Our aim is to help people develop ways to live with a compassionate heart and a clear mind while remaining engaged with the ordinary world. We work in a variety of ways: through meditation, creative movement and yoga.
Za Mongyal YungDrung Ling
by pasada
The purpose of our organization is to preserve the Tibetan Bon culture and to provide opportunities for lineage holders to share the blessings of these ancient teachings. The organization was founded in 2006 by a group of Kundol Rinpoche’s students and
