Japan and the nuclear explosion

So not a very creative title but none the less it covers the topic of this post.

All has been said and more about the horrible tradgedy in Japan. It is unthinkable and unimaginable what the inhabitants are feeling. As Leigh said a while ago, "I feel like I want to say something about Japan but it is just too terrible". That said it pretty well.

I want to commnent on a news report that I heard on about Tuesday evening. A second or third explossion had happened at the Nuclear plant in Fokoshima (probably not spelt correctly!). There was mild panic, apparently also for China, as the winds could blow the radiation there. But, the news report continued, thankfully the wind at that time was not blowing towards China but over the Pacific Ocean. So, according to the reporter, it was okay for the radiation to blow out over the water and the plants and animals... It is just as tradgic for the pollution to be blown over the body of water as it is to be blown over a body of people. I don't know if the radiations affects the animals and water and plants as it does humans but it makes me sad that reporters feel that human life is worth more than non-human life.

And so last night, at meditation, when we had a moment of silent prayer for Japan, I sent blessings not only to the victims and their families, but also the the Pacific Ocean.

I am sure I wasn't the first and won't be last person to do this. I just thought to comment on the situation from this perspective. I hope more people will spare a thought for the environment, the pets and the animals affected by the earthquake, wave and explosion. At least, to a certain extent, we have the ability to run. Many do not.

Jai Gurudev

I have just finished a 6 day meditation course - not as hectic at the Vipassana course. This one was a lot more nurturing and gentle. It's called Art of Living. I have done the course once before. As a repeater I took a lot more from the course than the first time. Now I have made a commitment - for the next 90 days I will be getting up between 4.30 and 5.15am, and every morning for the next 13 weeks and one day, I will practise this meditation. This morning was the second day, and already easier! And some crazy things are happing - it's good. It's more than good, it's fantastic! Do go to the link that is attacked to the heading of this post and read more about Art of Living for your self :)

Bhavatu sabba-mangalam

What is Meditation?

A mind that is calm, without hesitation and anticipation is meditation

A mind that has become no mind, and has come back to its source is meditation

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A mind that is in the present moment is meditation

A mind that is in the present moment is meditation.

A mind that is calm, without hesitation and anticipation is meditation.

Meditation offers innumerable benefits. The rest you gain in meditation is deeper than the deepest sleep. The deeper your rest, the more dynamic your activity is.

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Meditation is diving deep within at this moment.

Bring the mind, which is all over the place, back to its source.

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Repose in the cool, calm, serene depth of your Being.

Letting go and Meditation

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Meditation is de-concentration, letting go.

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• Let go - of anger and events from the past
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Meditation is accepting this moment, and living every moment totally with depth.

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Step 2: Relax more

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