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Mantra

The Million Mani Club

February 4, 2017May 12, 2016 by Aaron Graves

I’ve joined the Million Mani Club. Well, technically not yet. I haven’t recited a million Manis yet. But I’m in process of doing so. Just what exactly is this club? I’m so glad you asked. From the Kagyu Thubten Chöling website: The KTC Million Mani Club was first launched in December 2012, with the aspiration …

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Categories Buddhism / Dudeism Tags Buddhism, Mantra, meditation, tibetan buddhism Leave a comment

My Mantras

January 28, 2014April 25, 2013 by Aaron Graves

When I meditate, I prefer to do mindfulness meditation. However, sometimes I like to use a mantra (but not in the “traditional sense” I suppose). I’ve come up with (or come across) two that have worked very well for me, and I share them with you here now. I meditate every day… …it’s just what …

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Categories Buddhism / Dudeism Tags Buddhism, Mala, Mantra, meditation, Zen Leave a comment
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Hi, I’m Aaron Graves.

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