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Zen has nothing to do with prescriptions or speculations. I’ve written about Zen here, here, and here. In those posts I’ve loosely outlined Buddhist thought. Buddhism aims to alleviate suffering and focuses on practice, not faith. There are no creeds in Buddhism, just as there are no creeds in Hinduism or Judaism or Islam. More importantly, Buddhist thought expresses the observations of the Buddha and his followers. These observations can be verified by objective evidence and subjective experience. Essentially, Buddhism is based on observation, not conjecture. In this article, we will focus on Zen practice, particularly meditation and Koan study.…

Plenish, the UK’s fastest growing shot brand, has launched its largest campaign to date across its shot portfolio. The social and PR led activation sees promoted posts across its Instagram and TikTok channels with Sunday Times bestselling author and qualified nutritionist Emily English promoting the brand. By keeping Plenish in the minds of existing shoppers and targeting new audiences, the campaign will help retailers grow sales in the healthy shot category as brand awareness reaches an all-time high. The announcement is timely as the brand conducted a national survey, polling over 2,000 adults and 1,000 school children (aged 6-16), which…

If you want to avoid popping pills every time your body hurts, try these expert-approved natural pain relievers. When we have backache, toothache or any other body pain, we tend to turn to medicines. Although medicines can provide immediate pain relief, their long-term use can increase the risk of side effects and cause problems. If you are tired of taking too many medicines to deal with these issues, try natural painkillers. Thanks to my mother’s wisdom, I have come to know of many natural painkillers that can help me deal with the problem. I discovered that these are not only…

A 51-year-old woman has shared her surefire secret to getting rid of laugh lines in just one minute. Kat James is a celebrity makeup artist and anti-ageing guru, but she’s not a fan of putting fillers and Botox everywhere because of the way it can distort the face. Kat James is a celebrity makeup artist and anti-aging guruCredit: Cat JamesShe shared a surefire trick to get rid of laugh lines in just one minute.Credit: Cat JamesInstead, she has devised a one-minute routine to get rid of laugh lines without the need for needles. Nasolabial folds are lines that run from…

A new book by Steven Paul Tamburrino, “Borderlands: Children of the Orbital Annals of Arkis Book 1,” has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.Borderlands is a story about one of many generations of people who were strengthened and encouraged by their faith in the Creator through the various trials they had to face in the course of history. This opening story will spark the imagination of those who like to observe the process of maturation that the soul goes through when facing different kinds of challenges, from times of identity crisis and deep grief, to the horrors of war…

A 42-year-old woman has revealed the nine beauty habits she practices to maintain her youthful appearance. Over-the-counter products and effective treatments are part of her routine, but the “best” of all her tips is priceless.A woman in her 40s reveals her must-have tips to combat the signs of ageing (Stock Image)Credit: GettyShe took to the comments section of Reddit’s beauty forum, which has over 928,000 members, to share her tips for women over 40.Beauty Basics The woman listed all the things that have worked wonders for her “tricky combination, sensitive, acne-prone skin.””If you can afford it, get a chemical peel…

The Rundown To create this list, Shape editors researched dozens of firming neck creams and consulted with two dermatologists for their product recommendations. Our overall winner was the StriVectin Tighten & Lift Advanced Neck Cream, a do-it-all formula packed with peptides, a derm-recommended active ingredient that boosts collagen and elastin, working to smooth and revitalize the skin.  We also love our budget-friendly pick: NIVEA Q10 Skin Firming and Anti-Wrinkle Neck and Chest Cream, which is ultra-hydrating and includes antioxidant coenzyme Q10 to boost cell turnover and improve skin texture. Many of us spend time, effort, and hard-earned cash on skincare…

In 1971, the well-known American journalist James Reston (1909-1995) wrote an article for The New York Times recounting his experience of undergoing emergency surgery for appendicitis while traveling in China as part of an advance team prior to U.S. President Richard Nixon’s historic visit to China the following year.After the surgery, he reported that he was treated for pain with acupuncture by a Chinese doctor.His paper was later considered the “trigger” for the introduction of acupuncture to the United States.In 2003, the World Health Organization released an official report listing dozens of symptoms, conditions, and diseases that acupuncture has been…

The Spiritual Path Church is set to welcome another group of Tibetan monks this month.The monks, representing the Gaden Shartse Phukan Educational Foundation, will visit the church at 2041 Moravian Street from July 25-27.They are a different group than those who have visited the church in the past. “This group is different to the ones we’ve had before,” said the Rev. Karen Heasley. “They’re all Tibetan monks, but they come from different monasteries. This is more of an educational group.””I like to have them come as much as possible. They show my congregation the different culture of Tibetan monks, the…

NEWCASTLE – The Spiritual Path Church will once again host a group of Tibetan monks this month.The monks, representing the Gaden Shartse Phukan Educational Foundation, will visit the church at 2041 Moravian Street from July 25-27.”This group is different to the ones we’ve had before,” said the Rev. Karen Heasley. “They’re all Tibetan monks, but they come from different monasteries. This is more of an educational group.” “I like to have them come as much as possible. They show my congregation the different culture of Tibetan monks, the culture and customs that a lot of people here don’t necessarily know…