We aim to provide various interesting new findings and relevant developments related to the practice of Theravada Meditation in this section. Our community of Dhamma friends can also contribute to this forum.
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- There may be a positive correlation between Walking Meditation and Cognitive Health.
- Transform Your Mind, Change Your Brain – Prof Richard J Davidson
- Solitary Night time Meditation at the Cemeteries.
- Findings on the Connection between the Brain and Heart.
- Still Flowing Water, by Ajahn Chah (A new translation by Thanissaro Bhikkhu)
- Life with Ajahn Chah by Ajahn Nyanadhammo.
- E-Book: Knowing the World – Teaching on the Nature of Mind and the World by Luang Por Liem.
- The Container and the Content.
- The first few pages of the Book, ‘Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness: Walking the Buddha’s Path’ by Bhanthe Henepola Gunaratana Maha Thero.
- ‘The Art of Disappearing; The Buddha’s Path to Lasting Joy’ by Ajahn Brahm
Evidence builds that meditation strengthens the brain: UCLA researchers say.
The Importance of Relaxation – A Preface from an Important Free E-Book.
- Compassion: Bridging Practice and Science – A Free E-Book
- Free E-Book: ‘It’s Like This’ by Most Ven. Ajahn Chah
- Free E-Book: ‘Into the Stream’ a study guide on the first stage of awakening by Ven. Thanissaro Bhikku.
- ”Wake Up!”; the world’s leading climate science body warns of dangerous and extreme weather in Australia.
Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain by Daniel J. Siegel MD (A New York Times Bestseller Book)
- Free E Book: The Surangama Sutta
- An original Paper published in ‘Mindfulness‘ – The Stages of Insight: Clinical Relevance for Mindfulness-Based Interventions
- A Video Clip: Are you an Unsung Hero?
Why does the Government want to teach mindfulness in schools?
The British Parliament Stops to Meditate!
- The Real Reasons Why Mindfulness is Good for Business.
Study shows mindfulness training can help reduce teacher stress and burnout
- A valuable Book: ‘An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology and Counselling: Pathways of Mindfulness Based Therapies’ by Prof. Padmasiri De Silva.
- A valuable new Tool for Learning the meaning of words in Sinhala while browsing the internet
- The Domain of the Buddha, Gods and the Demons.
- A valuable Book: ‘Emotions and The Body in Buddhist Contemplative Practice and Mindfulness-Based Therapy. Pathways of Somatic Intelligence’ by Prof. Padmasiri De Silva
- Case Studies on Reincarnation.
If you have time to be Mindful you have time to Meditate!- AJAHN CHAH ” May the blessings of noble triple Gems be with you at all times “!.
Dear Aruna
May you be blessed with good health and strength to spread Dhamma to the
world It is a very meritorious effect
Most appropriate for the present day, considering what is happening in various parts of the world including in our own land, Sri Lanka.