Tag: mindfulness
Sunday essay: how the West discovered the Buddha
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Buddhism is the third largest (and fastest growing) religion in Australia with approximately half a million adherents.
The celebration of the Buddha’s birthday here...
Flow state, exercise and healthy ageing: 5 unexpected benefits of singing
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Singing with others feels amazing. Group singing promotes social bonding and has been shown to raise oxytocin (the “bonding hormone”) and decrease cortisol (the...
Stressful Christmas? How meditation can (and can’t) help you through a nightmare lunch
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Images of happy families, joyous celebrations and perfectly wrapped presents. Must be Christmas, right? While these cues can be linked to eager anticipation...
