When we think of meditation, we often picture someone sitting as still as a statue, said Venerable Hui Cheng, a monk at Fo Guang Shan Hsi Lai Temple. But that’s just one form of meditation. For the monastics at Hsi Lai Temple, meditation isn’t a singular activity. “It is a way of life — and… Continue reading Buddhist monks explain how meditation can be a way of life
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Death meditation celebrates life to ease fears of dying
On a recent Saturday night, the scene was serene inside Tac-tile Mountain, a small, carefully curated shop in Pasadena. Meditation cushions were laid out on the concrete floor. A sea of white candles was flickering in the window. And then the restaurant next door started blasting “Umbrella” by Rihanna. The six of us who had… Continue reading Death meditation celebrates life to ease fears of dying