Morning Meditation

Episodes

1. 18

   Daily Reflection - Love by Abraham Maslow

   We must understand love; we must be able to teach it, to create it, to predict it, or else the world is lost to hostility and to suspicion. Abraham Maslow www.modernshxmxn.com

   Aug 30, 2020

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2. 17

   Daily Reflection - Angry Mind by Shantideva

   The hostile multitudes are vast as space – What chance is there that all should be subdued? Let but this angry mind be overthrown And every foe is then and there destroyed. Shantideva www.modernshxmxn.ca

   Aug 29, 2020

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3. 16

   Daily Reflection - Meditation by Eric Fromm

   On the other hand, a person sitting quiet and contemplating, with no purpose or aim except that of experiencing themselves and their oneness with the world, is considered to be “passive,” because they are not “doing” anything. In reality, this attitude of concentrated meditation is the highest...

   Aug 28, 2020

   1m
4. 15

   Daily Reflection - Illusion of Personality

   Humanity is an onion made up of a hundred integuments, a texture made up of many threads. The ancient Asiatics knew this well enough, and in the Buddhist Yoga an exact technique was devised for unmasking the illusion of the personality. The human merry-go-round sees many changes: the illusion…

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   Aug 27, 2020

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5. 14

   Daily Reflection - Immortal Personality

   "They are calm and uninvolved, yet take action in just the way that is best for any given situation. With their hands on the pulse of nature, they are compassionate and understanding, compliant and gentle, helpful and upright. They seem to do the most outstanding feats with ease and no particular...

   Aug 26, 2020

   1m
6. 13

   The Voice of the Body

   January 17, 2019 Hello friends, welcome to another episode of Morning Meditation. Today we will explore our bodies, and the ways it communicates with us about our life mission. I will recite my favourite quotes from Gotthard Booth's essay, The Voice of the Body. Introduction to a book by Aarne...

   Jan 17, 2019

   14m
7. 12

   Check In

   January 3, 2019 Welcome to a new year and another episode of Morning Meditation. I will be free styling this episode, talking about why I love zen, my favourite episode this season and recite a scary story about a man in the woods. Take care, Hani

   Jan 3, 2019

   16m
8. 11

   Fascism and American Christianity

   December 20, 2018 After our guided meditation, we look into Christian Fascism in America. I will read excerpts from Chris Hedges Book, American Fascists; The Christian Right and the War on American. Music by Nellie McKay titled, Fixin' to Die Take care friends, Hani.

   Dec 20, 2018

   20m
9. 10

   Zen; The Mind is Political

   December 6th, 2018 I open this season on the topic of Zen. The essence of Buddhism is the connection between the liberation of individuals and the liberation of a society. Human society is reflected by the psychological freedom it has. I will read excerpts from Thomas Cleary's afterward of Zen...

   Dec 6, 2018

   22m
10. 9

    Wisdom from a Samurai Monk

    January 4, 2018 Morning Meditation with Hani. On this episode I will be sharing a few favorite excerpts from Zen Samurai Master Shōsan. He is one uplifting thinker and I hope his words inspire you as they have inspired me. Happy new years, friends. Hani

    Nov 14, 2018

    7m
11. 8

    Love with Dr. Karen Horney

    December 21, 2017 On this episode I will read one of my favourite definitions on love from Rumi and Dr. Karen Horney In peace, Hani

    Nov 14, 2018

    5m
12. 7

    The Secret of the Golden Flower

    December 14, 2017 On this episode I will read one of my favourite chapters from a translation of the Secret of the Golden Flower by Thomas Cleary. This powerful meditation was written down over 200 years ago during a time of political upheaval to provide the common person a path to inner peace…

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    Nov 14, 2018

    15m
13. 6

    Mental Health & Enlightenment

    December 7, 2017 Morning Meditation with Hani On this episode of Morning Meditation I discuss the connection between mental health, oppression and sweet sweet enlightenment. I share one of my favourite zen stories of my boy, Master Huike. Enjoy friends, Hani

    Nov 5, 2018

    12m
14. 5

    The Perfume of the Rose w/ Alan Watts

    November 30, 2017 Morning Meditation with Hani On this episode of Morning Meditation I share a short clip from my brother from the same mother, Alan Watts reciting his favourite Carl Jung work. It is a profound speech of self acceptance, and important advice for doctors who are truly going to…

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    Nov 5, 2018

    10m
15. 4

    Guided Meditation

    November 23, 2017 Morning Meditation with Hani A very short and simple meditation that almost everyone can do. All it requires is a command of the inner voice and a connection to your body. You can perform the meditation for a few seconds or for a few minutes. A second of inner peace, is an...

    Nov 5, 2018

    5m
16. 3

    Yemen

    November 16, 2017 Morning Meditation with Hani Welcome back to another episode of Morning Meditation. On this track I will cry about the mothers and children in Yemen who are starving to death and sharing words of that validate the emotion of compassion and a drive towards humanitarian justice.…

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    Nov 5, 2018

    11m
17. 2

    The Fisherman and the Woodcutter

    November 9, 2017 Morning Meditation with Hani Narrating the ancient Chinese classic, The Fisherman and the Woodcutter. Translated by a favourite of mine, Thomas Cleary. A fisherman said to a woodcutter, “When the world is on the verge of order, people invariably value conduct; when the world is…

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    Nov 5, 2018

    22m
18. 1

    "Beware of cheating the needy..."

    November 2, 2017 Morning Meditation with Hani Reciting a story of a brutal king being taught the universal lesson, "Beware of cheating the needy and insulting the poor!" Musical score: 《白蛇傳》 竹笛_陳佳惠 - 臺中青年絲竹樂團

    Nov 5, 2018

    9m