I had a lecture and academic exchange during my visit to Otterbein University in Ohio. Although this institution is not as big as Columbia University or UVA, its campus is beautiful and serene. I was told the small towns around the university have not sold liquor for a period of 100 years. Many graduates of Otterbein have joined non-profit organizations to serve society.
~ Khenpo's blog published on 7 June 2015
I had discussion with a UVA professor who does research on meditation. American scientists have studied how meditation affects the brain and mental health, and then discovered that meditation can regulate brain functions, and alleviate mental suffering such as anxiety, depression and so forth.
~ Khenpo's blog published on 9 June 2015
I talked to the meditation instructors at Google when I visited there. For the mental health of its employees, the company encourages its staff to learn and practice meditation. Courses to promote mental health, mainly on mindfulness meditation are provided. Those who attend are even paid a bonus.
~ Khenpo's blog published on 11 June 2015
The sea is sometimes calm and sometimes not, while the sky always stays the same. Consciousness is sometimes active and sometimes not, while the nature of mind remains still. The sea, the sky, the mind—just like one will never come to the end of reading books, one will never see the end of the mind's creations.
~ Khenpo's blog published on 6 June 2016
I had exchanged ideas and experiences with a senior professor who has been working in the field of psychology for 40 years. Presently in the West, many professionals in this field are using Buddhist meditation and the concepts of loving-kindness and compassion to treat their patients, noting marked improvement.
~ Khenpo's blog published on 10 June 2015
“Life Before Life” is the first book on reincarnation by Dr. Jim Tucker of the University of Virginia. It’s definitely worth reading if you are interested in learning the truth about life.
I lectured at Stanford University where there is a beautiful church and a spacious lawn.
I was invited to give lectures at Sydney University. Buddhism offers wisdom beyond religion; it’s suitable for all people and can benefit every sentient being.
