Category Archives: Mindfulness

Chirping crickets

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Carmine

Noise inside my head. Zazen brings the quiet mind hearing crickets chirp. (9/5/12)   {a pun:} share: Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Buzz it up Share on Linkedin Share via MySpace share via Reddit … Continue reading →

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Mindfulness hike in the mountains

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Sozan

Last month I took my children on what I called a “mindfulness hike.” Where we live, there are many great hiking trails in and around the Ramapo Mountains. I decided to take them to a favorite trail at the historic Long … Continue reading →

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One bite at a time

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Alan

Last Sunday I presented a talk for the Sangha on the topic of mindful eating. Just as we can find satisfaction in each moment, when eating we can be happy with each mouthful, with each chew. One bite at a … Continue reading →

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Enjoy the walk

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Alan

After a day of intense computer work, I decided to stop on my way home at the Celery Farm Nature Preserve in Allendale, NJ, as a break from human stress and concerns. When I approached the little dirt parking lot … Continue reading →

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Full enjoyment of eating

Posted on October 13, 2010 by hotoku

It is funny how much I’ve changed in the last few years. Carol and I drove out to Long Island to visit a restaurant that used to be among my favorites places to eat. It was an all-you-can-eat Japanese sushi … Continue reading →

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