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Jack Kornfield

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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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Busy Moms Need to Relax

Busy Moms Need to Relax

It’s time for moms to stop aspiring to be Super Woman.

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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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Meditation Is Like...Childbirth?

Meditation Is Like...Childbirth...

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

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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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