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Jack Kornfield

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The latest news on this change — carefully culled from the world wide web by our change agents. They do the surfing, so you don't have to!

Influencing Lyrics

Influencing Lyrics

Folk singer Ellis is a pacifist whose songs inspire people...

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Changing Your Medical Destiny

Changing Your Medical Destiny

Newsweek reports a new study that shows that meditation can...

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Meditating Through Crises

Meditating Through Crises

Meditation is beneficial in high-stress times, which makes...

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Give Your Mind A Break

Give Your Mind A Break

Just as you should never exercise your body all day, you shouldn...

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Spirituality vs. State?

Spirituality vs. State?

Does the state have the right to regulate where we meditate?

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A Physicist's Take on Meditation

A Physicist's Take on Meditation...

Members of the scientific community are starting to notice...

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Meditate to Ease the Pain

Meditate to Ease the Pain

A recent study found that meditation significantly reduced...

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