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Across cultures and time, people have discovered benefits to their health and well-being from contemplative practices, such as meditation and prayer.

Contemplative practices of some form are found in all of the major faith traditions. Scientists are only now beginning to understand how meditation produces positive effects. It is easy to start a contemplative practice, and with time and practice you may find that the benefits are transforming.

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Zen Bite: Taming the Bull

  • By: Mark Eckhardt

    • Just over 60 years ago, there was almost no mention of meditation in Western popular culture except in the most off-beat paths and dusty corners. Now, ...

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Zen Bite: The Road to Enlightenment

  • By: Mark Eckhardt

    • Everywhere you look there is a book, tape, DVD, course or workshop you can take to get "Enlightened."  There are those who sell the "Now." There are ...

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That juicy state of happiness

That juicy state of happiness

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The space between your thoughts

The space between your thoughts

  • Richard Gere

  • Actor Richard Gere ponders his personal philosophy of meditation. He talks about the value of using meditation to find the personal space between our thoughts.

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