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Stillness is the Foundation of Understanding

Posted on February 28, 2021February 28, 2021 by Scott Andersen

Sometimes we have the impression that someone intentionally wants to make us suffer. Believing this, we can get very angry.

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Shamatha

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Scott Andersen

We practice Shamatha to slow down our agitated mind and gain stability. When we offer our mind a chance to calm down, we are offering ourselves a chance to observe and understand our inner workings.

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Breathe Before Speaking

Posted on February 9, 2021 by Scott Andersen

It is important to breathe before speaking in an emotional or tense situation.

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