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Robert Althouse 7/6/16 Robert Althouse 7/6/16

Living by Vow

Someone once asked my root teacher, Maezumi Roshi, "Christians believe in a soul that continues after this life. Do Buddhist believe in something permanent that continues after death?" Maezumi Roshi thought about the question and said, "No" But then he added, "Rather, we believe in vow."

Robert Althouse 3/6/14 Robert Althouse 3/6/14

Attention Matters

Mindfulness is a powerful practice for harnessing your attention and directing it in intentional ways that change your brain and help you develop new habits for living a happier life. Understanding the relationship between mindful attention and changing your brain is empowering.