Making the Transition Easier: Tonglen Meditation and Hospice Care
Tonglen meditation is helpful for taking on the pain of others symbolically, and has been used successfuly in hospice care situations, for both caregivers and patients alike.

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The Science of Compassion: Tibetan Medicine
With the rise of Buddhism in the West has come an increase in the number of people who want to treat their illnesses with holistic medicine. Tibetan medicine is an ancient discipline practiced by the Dalai Lama, and has many valuable things to offer.

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Thermography: A New Look at an Old Technology
Thermography is a technology that has been around since the 1950s. But according to a series of recent tests, it can screen for breast cancer much more effectively than mammographies, catching potential cancers up to two years sooner, when they are readily treatable.

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Beth Israels Compassionate Care
New Yorks Beth Israel Hospital has incorporated alternative healing techniques such as meditation into their healing methods. This includes a play space, designed for children recovering from cancer and chemotherapy, that has been consecrated by the Dalai Lama.

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Finding the Sublime in the Simple: San Luis Obispos Madonna Inn
San Luis Obispo is one of the most beautiful areas of the California coast. The Madonna Inn, long a destination for tourists, has themed rooms that are much more fun than a traditional motel.

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Movement: Too Much Fun to be Exercise
Movement is a form of exercise thats so fun, most people dont even notice theyre exercising. Combining dance, music, and a little soul, movement can be spiritual tool for weight loss and other fitness goals.

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