Hi all,

There are two new articles on the BellaOnline Buddhism site:

Buddhist Mantras
Buddhist mantras - sounds or words repeated aloud or silently - are an important part of meditation practice in some Buddhist schools. This article lists some common mantras and their meanings, and includes a sampling of monks chanting one.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art31634.asp

Taking the Leap: Freeing Ourselves From Old Habits and Fears, Pema Chodron
Buddhist nun Pema Chodron's latest book offers insight into how we can work with the triggers of our daily lives, and transmute them into opportunities for spiritual growth and awakening.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art46934.asp

In honor of International Peace Day on Sept. 21st, here is a quote on peace by Pema Chodron from Taking the Leap:

"The peace that we are looking for is not peace that crumbles as soon as there is difficulty or chaos. Whether we're seeking inner peace or global peace, or a combination of the two, the way to experience it is to build on the foundation of unconditional openness to all that arises. Peace isn't an experience free of challenges, free of rough and smooth, it's an experience that's expansive enough to include all that arises without feeling threatened."

In Peace,
Lisa Erickson, Buddhism Editor
http://buddhism.bellaonline.com

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