Why not meditate?
Are you someone who feels life is moving too fast and you can’t keep up with everything without going crazy? Or someone who has heard of benefits of meditation, but doesn’t know where to start? Or, someone who has tried it here and there, but hasn’t been able to stick to it? If so, this show is for you! Each week, host Masako Kozawa invites you to honest conversations by sharing basics of meditation, roadblocks many might encounter, practical steps to take, and how your daily practice could radically transform your life. Are you ready to learn this ancient life hack and upgrade your life?
Why not meditate?
44. Why being present with your discomfort can improve quality of your life - Mahesi Caplan
How you handle the pain and discomfort in your life determines the quality of your life. Oftentimes we try to avoid them by running away or distracting ourselves with something else, while sitting with them actually gives you more joy and therefore increase the quality of your life. Life is full of paradox, isn't it?
In this episode, a Buddhist contemplative, Mahesi Caplan shares his experience in Kundalini awakening and the wisdom he learned through years of training in Theravada Forest Tradition.
Find more about Mahesi
- Website: https://sati.co/
- YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/wryet7zc
Resources
- What is Theravada Buddhism?: https://www.accesstoinsight.org/theravada.html
**Thanksgiving Giveaway**
I am giving away the journal I published earlier this year (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B2J8785P/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i0). In order to enter, you need to:
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