Dharma Treasure Community | JC | Activity http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/members/jc/activity/ Activity feed for JC. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:32:53 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=4.2.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 3547f72ac07f1ce383ccbc57bc4cbe59 JC replied to the topic Helpful Videos on No-Self in the forum Dharma Audio, Video http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/helpful-videos-on-no-self/#post-2580 Wed, 21 Feb 2018 17:49:25 +0000 Hi Don,

I initially hesitated posting up Sam Harris because he can be such a polarizing figure. I’m a big fan of Sam not because I agree with everything that he says, but because of his genuine (IMO) drive to search for truth out there. I also think he’s a big proponent of talking about things that have been considered taboo, and I share his…[Read more]

]]> 80c31651eef79c4ec62c4e3a5ddfcf58 JC started the topic Helpful Videos on No-Self in the forum Dharma Audio, Video http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/helpful-videos-on-no-self Tue, 20 Feb 2018 17:41:39 +0000 Hello my fellow friends!

There’s a lot of great material out there to spark insights (insights and Insights :)) into the truth of reality. In particular, I find a few that I’ve found on No-Self quite interesting and thought provoking. Would love to see any that you’ve found useful. Here are a few that I like:

Sam Harris, quite an intelligent and…[Read more]

]]> 0d46768f996dcc88be188bd90060c21b JC replied to the topic New Email System for Dharma Treasure Community in the forum Dharma Treasure Community Information http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/new-email-system-for-dharma-treasure-community/#post-2521 Sat, 10 Feb 2018 01:08:14 +0000 This is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

]]> 1676988643c3420196f73dc6283fed51 JC replied to the topic Benefits You've Noticed So Far in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/benefits-youve-noticed-so-far/#post-2519 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 22:24:36 +0000 Thanks for sharing Becky! When you start to gain some momentum, it certainly is addicting. But yes, without guidance, one can quickly become freaked out by these novel experiences and call it quits. Happy to hear that you decided to have another crack at it!

]]> ea45d575927248303aa23df921df192d JC started the topic Benefits You've Noticed So Far in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/benefits-youve-noticed-so-far Fri, 09 Feb 2018 18:23:14 +0000 Hello All!

Just curious to hear about some of the benefits that you’ve noticed over the time you’ve been practicing meditation and mindfulness in daily life. I think it will be inspirational for many to hear of the potential positive impacts to our lives!

Some of mine have been:

1. A generally reduced sense of stress and anxiety
2. Catching…[Read more]

]]> 05fadf34c7bedf551d3898af86fd909e JC replied to the topic Practices for going to sleep? in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/practices-for-going-to-sleep/#post-2510 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 16:36:12 +0000 Ahh, gotcha. Glad you found what you were looking for!

]]> 8cf8004abde41dfd70a096442e667189 JC replied to the topic Techniques for Mindfulness at Work in the forum Dharma Practice in Daily Life http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/techniques-for-mindfulness-at-work/#post-2507 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 22:45:04 +0000 Hi Frederic,

Thanks for the feedback. I am doing my best with positive reinforcement. The difficult part is, I need to unlearn something I’ve been doing 99.999% of my life!

Regarding your advice around renewing intention before a triggering situation, how do I know when a triggering situation will occur? Do you mean situations like meetings…[Read more]

]]> a2ef240dea7432fbd6e907bbe437b9ce JC replied to the topic Techniques for Mindfulness at Work in the forum Dharma Practice in Daily Life http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/techniques-for-mindfulness-at-work/#post-2504 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 18:09:27 +0000 Hello Chris,

Thank you for your thoughtful response!

– During my lunch break, I generally try to meditate, and I definitely feel like it gives a momentum push for the rest of the day.

– Mindful Review is a good idea, I’ll try to see if I can incorporate this into my practice.

– When I am disagreeing with a co-worker, that’s when being…[Read more]

]]> a0c13304ea9ebb3d06f821c9138b74fb JC replied to the topic Want to Avoid Dark Night of the Soul in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/want-to-avoid-dark-night-of-the-soul/#post-2503 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 17:22:15 +0000 Thank you Frederic, this is exactly what I needed!

Becky, I’m definitely going to check this out soon – much appreciated!!

]]> 2614abd80852f144872dce77ef446977 JC replied to the topic How to Look Forward to and Enjoy Meditation in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/how-to-look-forward-to-and-enjoy-meditation/#post-2502 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 17:20:32 +0000 I’m starting to realize that Frederic is very correct on this point:

“Similarly, I had to let go of the desire for results. I wanted to build the “joy of being a practicioner”. Attitudes of curiosity and playfulness are seriously helpful, and are prepping you for the days when difficulties will come up. Relax. I mean it.”

I think about med…[Read more]

]]> 7dbada1158a766ecce2d235cceff510a JC replied to the topic Practices for going to sleep? in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/practices-for-going-to-sleep/#post-2501 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 17:09:42 +0000 Hello Becky,

//novice alert, but I can give sleep advice//

I have had bouts of insomnia in the past. I also had similar anxieties about the techniques learned in TMI becoming an impediment to my sleeping patterns. I’m about 3 months into my practice and I can say that it just hasn’t been the case that my sleep has been negatively affected (I…[Read more]

]]> f3e90ad82baa98cf1ac7974826f527dc JC replied to the topic Want to Avoid Dark Night of the Soul in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/want-to-avoid-dark-night-of-the-soul/#post-2488 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 00:47:36 +0000 Thank you Chloe! Your post was extremely reassuring and helpful!! I like your comment about not worrying about worst case scenario and concentrating on what’s more likely to happen. It’s just that this is such new ground to me, that I’m a bit anxious about challenging my fundamental beliefs.

I would like to have a teacher – one that is familiar…[Read more]

]]> 945324334adab598426d1d33c77ba126 JC started the topic Techniques for Mindfulness at Work in the forum Dharma Practice in Daily Life http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/techniques-for-mindfulness-at-work Wed, 07 Feb 2018 00:13:16 +0000 Hello all!

It makes a lot of sense that our practice needs to continue in between meditation sessions, as this is the other 95% of the day!

I tend to be the least mindful while at work. When the work starts to pile up, I tend to go into go-mode. To a certain degree, I think it’s unavoidable – when it needs to get done, it needs to get done.…[Read more]

]]> afa2de1ad39f2c7df054db09207e67df JC started the topic Want to Avoid Dark Night of the Soul in the forum Meditation http://dharmatreasurecommunity.org/forums/topic/want-to-avoid-dark-night-of-the-soul Wed, 07 Feb 2018 00:04:25 +0000 Hello all! First post here!

Firstly, I want to say that Culadasa’s teachings have changed my life. It’s only been three months, but the amount of positive change introduced to my life has been extraordinary! Thank you to Culadasa and his sangha.

I have been drawn to meditation to become a better person. In general, I’d like to think of myself…[Read more]

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