Brain researcher J.B.Taylor studied her own stroke as it happened. Watch the amazing story.

Jill Bolte Taylor’s stroke of insight

Jill Bolte Taylor got a research opportunity, few brain scientists would wish for:
She had a massive stroke, and watched as her brain functions, motion, speech, self-awareness, shut down one by one.
Since then Jill has become a powerful voice for brain recovery.
An astonishing story.

The Noble Eightfold Path (def.)

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In summary, the Noble Eightfold Path is focussing the mind on being fully aware of our thoughts and actions, and developing wisdom by understanding the Four Noble Truths and by developing compassion for others.
In other words, the Noble Eightfold Path, is our path from suffering.

The Four Noble Truths (def.)

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The basic concepts in Buddhism can be summed up by the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path.

Why meditate?

What is the essence of meditation?
What does it mean to be awaken to the world, your self, your body and your mind?

Om Mani Padme Hum

One of the most potent mantras, Om Mani Padme Hum contains the entire wisdom of the Buddhist teachings in a single phrase.

Karma (def.)

Karma (The Law of Cause and Effect)

Sanskrit; Pāli: kamma. kárma, kárman = act, action, performance.

Everyone have heard the expression, “What you sow is what you reap.” Whether you like it or not, everything that is happening at this moment, is a result of the choices you’ve made in the past. Unfortunately, many of the choices we have taken through life are made unconsciously, and therefore we don’t think they are choices.

Spirituality & Science – DNA Experiments

Can we heal ourselves? Can we affect our environment on a great distance? Can we feel each other’s well being, without seeing or hearing each other?

Enlightenment (def.)

The explanation of enlightenment differs a bit, depending who you ask. But the meaning is much the same:

Spirituality (def.)

Traditionally, religions have regarded spirituality as an integral part of religious experience. Many still think of spirituality and religion as one and the same. But a declining membership in the organized religions, and the growth of secularism in the western world has broaden the view of spirituality.

Jack Kornfield

Spirituality in Business