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Ten Steps on the Path of Self Awareness ~ Step Ten: Engagement
I Heard it Like This... Reflections of an inspired talk by Buddhist teacher Joan Halifax. TEN STEPS ON THE PATH OF SELF AWARENESS There are ten steps we all can take to enlarge our self awareness. These steps are like strings on an instrument or notes on a piano. We can practice them separately but when played together, we can make beautiful music. (if you prefer to listen & meditate - there is approx. 30 seconds of silence after the bell, before Alan speaks again; but you
Feb 3, 20142 min read
Ten Steps on the Path of Self Awareness ~ Step Nine: Body Sensing
I Heard it Like This... Reflections of an inspired talk by Buddhist teacher Joan Halifax. TEN STEPS ON THE PATH OF SELF AWARENESS There are ten steps we all can take to enlarge our self awareness. These steps are like strings on an instrument or notes on a piano. We can practice them separately but when played together, we can make beautiful music. (if you prefer to listen & meditate - there is approx. 30 seconds of silence after the bell, before Alan speaks again; but you
Jan 27, 20142 min read
Ten Steps on the Path of Self Awareness ~ Step Eight: Non-Attachment
I Heard it Like This... Reflections of an inspired talk by Buddhist teacher Joan Halifax. TEN STEPS ON THE PATH OF SELF AWARENESS There are ten steps we all can take to enlarge our self awareness. These steps are like strings on an instrument or notes on a piano. We can practice them separately but when played together, we can make beautiful music. (if you prefer to listen & meditate - there is approx. 30 seconds of silence after the bell, before Alan speaks again; but you
Jan 20, 20142 min read
Ten Steps on the Path of Self Awareness ~ Step Seven: Knowledge
I Heard it Like This... Reflections of an inspired talk by Buddhist teacher Joan Halifax. TEN STEPS ON THE PATH OF SELF AWARENESS There are ten steps we all can take to enlarge our self awareness. These steps are like strings on an instrument or notes on a piano. We can practice them separately but when played together, we can make beautiful music. (if you prefer to listen & meditate - there is approx. 30 seconds of silence after the bell, before Alan speaks again; but you
Jan 13, 20142 min read
Ten Steps on the Path of Self Awareness ~ Step Six: The Ability to Distinguish
I Heard it Like This... Reflections of an inspired talk by Buddhist teacher Joan Halifax. TEN STEPS ON THE PATH OF SELF AWARENESS There are ten steps we all can take to enlarge our self awareness. These steps are like strings on an instrument or notes on a piano. We can practice them separately but when played together, we can make beautiful music. (if you prefer to listen & meditate - there is approx. 30 seconds of silence after the bell, before Alan speaks again; but you
Jan 6, 20142 min read
Ten Steps on the Path of Self Awareness ~ Step Five: Witnessing
I Heard it Like This... Reflections of an inspired talk by Buddhist teacher Joan Halifax. TEN STEPS ON THE PATH OF SELF AWARENESS There are ten steps we all can take to enlarge our self awareness. These steps are like strings on an instrument or notes on a piano. We can practice them separately but when played together, we can make beautiful music. (if you prefer to listen & meditate - there is approx. 30 seconds of silence after the bell, before Alan speaks again; but you
Dec 30, 20131 min read
Ten Steps on the Path of Self Awareness ~ Step Four: Cultivation
I Heard it Like This... Reflections of an inspired talk by Buddhist teacher Joan Halifax. TEN STEPS ON THE PATH OF SELF AWARENESS There are ten steps we all can take to enlarge our self awareness. These steps are like strings on an instrument or notes on a piano. We can practice them separately but when played together, we can make beautiful music. (if you prefer to listen & meditate - there is approx. 30 seconds of silence after the bell, before Alan speaks again; but you
Dec 23, 20131 min read
Ten Steps on the Path of Self Awareness ~ Step Three: Intention
I Heard it Like This... Reflections of an inspired talk by Buddhist teacher Joan Halifax. TEN STEPS ON THE PATH OF SELF AWARENESS There are ten steps we all can take to enlarge our self awareness. These steps are like strings on an instrument or notes on a piano. We can practice them separately but when played together, we can make beautiful music. (if you prefer to listen & meditate - there is approx. 30 seconds of silence after the bell, before Alan speaks again; but you
Dec 16, 20132 min read
Ten Steps on the Path of Self Awareness ~ Step Two: Affect
I Heard it Like This... Reflections of an inspired talk by Buddhist teacher Joan Halifax. TEN STEPS ON THE PATH OF SELF AWARENESS There are ten steps we all can take to enlarge our self awareness. These steps are like strings on an instrument or notes on a piano. We can practice them separately but when played together, we can make beautiful music. (if you prefer to listen & meditate - there is approx. 30 seconds of silence after the bell, before Alan speaks again; but you
Dec 9, 20131 min read
Ten Steps on the Path of Self Awareness ~ Step One: Attention
I Heard it Like This... Reflections of an inspired talk by Buddhist teacher Joan Halifax. TEN STEPS ON THE PATH OF SELF AWARENESS There are ten steps we all can take to enlarge our self awareness. These steps are like strings on an instrument or notes on a piano. We can practice them separately but when played together, we can make beautiful music. (if you prefer to listen & meditate - there is approx. 30 seconds of silence after the bell, before Alan speaks again; but you
Nov 27, 20131 min read


TEN STEPS ON THE PATH OF SELF AWARENESS
Reflections of an Inspired Talk by Joan Halifax I am told that Buddhist sutras open with the word Nyozgamon, which means 'I heard it like this.' Hideo Takahashi titled his book on the spiritual teacher Masahisa Goi with these five words. What I like about these five words is that they make room for the listener to reflect back what was treasured while still adding new depth and meaning. In this way wisdom becomes collective because it is not a possession of any one person.
Oct 18, 20118 min read
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