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Student's Question

Working with body sensations in meditation – can pain be bliss? Is turning towards sensations always helpful?

When we allow sensations in the body to just be there and are aware of them we are actually not getting involved with them, but of course we could let them be a major distraction.   Continue reading Working with body sensations in meditation – can pain be bliss? Is turning towards sensations always helpful?

LoshiFebruary 8, 2020February 7, 2020
Student's Question

Is taking care of our own health also beneficial to others?

Looking after our health is a way of helping both ourselves and others. It is not kind to others to neglect ourselves so that they end up having to look after us unnecessarily Continue reading Is taking care of our own health also beneficial to others?

LoshiOctober 16, 2019October 15, 2019
Embodying Confidence Buddhism Buddhist teacher Lama Shenpen Hookham
Student's Question

What if using the body to ground us in meditation feels intense or overwhelming?

If body awareness doesn’t work for you as an anchor or if it doesn’t trigger a grounded or centred response, find another kind of sensation that does. Continue reading What if using the body to ground us in meditation feels intense or overwhelming?

LoshiOctober 5, 2019February 20, 2020
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UK Female Buddhist Teacher Lama Shenpen Hookham
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