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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!

The Calm Within

The Calm Within

Finding inner peace in a chaotic environment is a true test...

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You Don’t Have to Sit Still Anymore

You Don’t Have to Sit Still...

Most people think of meditation as sitting still in a quiet...

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Dalai Lama is Australia-Bound

Dalai Lama is Australia-Bound

The Dalai Lama will give one of his favorite talks on how...

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Pay Attention!

Pay Attention!

Meditation can teach us the value of focus and attention as...

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Inner Beauty

Inner Beauty

Cleanse your mind of negative opinions and perceptions with...

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Meditation Is Like...Childbirth?

Meditation Is Like...Childbirth...

Actress Jessica Alba recently gave birth to a baby girl and...

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Tap into Your Resources

Tap into Your Resources

Contrary to popular belief, everyone knows a little something...

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