Mindfulness As A Useful Tool For People Of Any Persuation.

[Shyone]

After reading all this, I'm beginning to think that different varieties of Buddhism are like different varieties of Linux.

 

And I don't understand either.

[NotBlinded]

I've always enjoyed various Buddhist teachings - especially when explained by Thich Nhat Hanh (who I believe to be one of the greatest teachers to walk the earth), but like most all other belief systems it has a background of male hierarchy and chauvinism, which puts me off. Nothing "enlightened" about sexism.

Hi Wily!

 

I have a couple of his "books" on CD and when he speaks of gender, he is always changing between him/her or she/he in any given sentence. Sometimes so much that he gets a little annoying!

[wannabewise]

For anyone interested in mindfulness, this video is a very good intro:

 

[Deva]

Thanks for posting that video wannabewise. I had never heard of him and it was well done. Particularly the end part with the questions and answers was good and what he says about motivation is right on target. You really have to think meditation is important in order to keep with it.