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Training Spiritual Jocks

Zen Master John Daido Loori Roshi on monasticism, Buddhist boot camp, and the meaning of Zen

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Oprah Talks to Pema Chödrön

One of the world's wisest women, Pema Chödrön, explains why 'this moment is the perfect teacher.'

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Sakyong Mipham: King of His World

The Tibetan lama--also a golfer, marathon runner, and sharp dresser--on why worldly success is compatible with spiritual growth.

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'Everyone Has His Vietnam'

A Vietnam vet-turned-Buddhist monk and peace activist on how mindfulness can heal even the deepest spiritual wounds.

Related Topics: Faiths, Buddhism, Suffering, Practice, Spiritual Practice, im, spiritual wounds, Spiritual, deepest spiritual wounds, Courage, nonviolent measures isnt, wound

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Do You Have Time
to Love?

The greatest gift you can offer loved ones is your true presence.

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Inward Bound

Beliefnet offers up some spiritual alternatives to the same old summer camps.

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Pope Could Change Celibacy Rule Overnight, If He Wished It

Celibacy is a discipline, not dogma, and was enforced only around the 12th century.

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Praying the Divine Office

An age-old prayer tradition is finding new practitioners.

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Brother David Steindl-Rast

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Balancing Business With Buddha

More and more executives and entrepreneurs are bringing the dharma to the art of the deal.

Related Topics: Faiths, Buddhism, Business, Buddhist, Buddhist principles, American business, human resources department, subtle balancing, Practice, diamond executive, Meditation