My daughter and I recently started a class bridging Buddhist meditation with Christian faith. .. I myself espouse to my Christian faith as something very powerful and the fuel of my life and love. Yet too, I am drawn by the principles of mindfulness meditation, compassion, and peace in the Buddhist tradition. Though some would say they don't fully align, I would assert that grace, love, faith, and peace are so integral to both, and to life, love, and well being. ... I too find that in my busy life that not only is fervent prayer with the good Lord important, yet too the mere focus on breath, being, and the moment. ...
Prayers that you all find your peace... and that you feel the compassion and love of others
Blessings
Kringle
Hi Kringle. I thought I'd return the favor and revisit your blog. I'm a Christian as well, but like you, don't find that to preclude finding good stuff where I can. I'm getting ready to re-read "The Way of the Peaceful Warrior," a book that stresses being in the moment in life and in training. It's Eastern influenced and reminds me of Zen readings I've enjoyed in the past.
ReplyDeletePS: Lovely picture. One of yours?
Thanks for stopping by, I will have to check out the Peaceful Warrior, sounds interesting. Unfortunatly the pic is from stock photos.. I too have many of my own but that one seemed to go so well with the post ;)... prayers to you
ReplyDeleteLovely thoughts. The principles you describe are the ones that despite faith or religion, we should all be striving for. Mindfulness and breath ... just hearing the words makes me want to slow down and - breeeeaaathe. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you. xoxo
So glad you're back! Yay!
ReplyDeleteI would love to hear more about this class as I too find the two to be congruent.
Blessings
Tiny