Tag Archives: Mindfulness

Mindfulness and Depression

by Chris Lemig Posted on January 3, 2013

How mindfulness practices can help ease the pain of depression. An old one from elephant journal. A friend of mine is one of the 20 million Americans struggling with a long stretch of depression today. I know what she’s going … Continue reading →

Posted in Depression, Meditation, Mindfulness | Tagged Addiction, Coming Out, depression, Happiness, lgbt, LGBTQ issues, Meditation, mental health, Mindfulness, self help | Leave a comment

Mindfulness And The End Of The World

by Chris Lemig Posted on July 27, 2012

We have funny ideas about Buddhist practice in the West. I do anyway. I think it’s supposed to be all illumination all the time, a mind serene and empty while maintaining perfect devotion, 24-7, to all the victorious Buddhas and … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Practice | Tagged Buddhism, Coming Out Memoir, daily practice, dyer, Gay Spirituality, Meditation, Mindfulness, Tibetan Buddhism, tolle, wellness | 2 Comments

Yoga Of Body And Mind Weekend With Anyen Rinpoche And David Jewett

by Chris Lemig Posted on May 7, 2012

I have to confess, I’m not a yoga guy. Believe me. I’ve wanted to be. But like most people the demands on my time in this hectic culture of “doing, doing, doing” has forced me to choose between Downward Dog … Continue reading →

Posted in Buddhism, Meditation, Yoga | Tagged Anyen Rinpoche, ashtanga, David Jewett, health, Meditation, Mindfulness, spiritual practice, wellness, yin yoga, yoga | 2 Comments

Medicine Buddha Marathon!

by Chris Lemig Posted on February 18, 2012

This March, I will be participating in a meditation marathon as a fundraiser for Orgyen Khamdroling Center in Denver, CO. It has been our teacher, Anyen Rinpoche’s, vision to build a Dharma center in Colorado that welcomes people of all … Continue reading →

Posted in Bodhicitta | Tagged Anyen Rinpoche, Buddhism, Chris Lemig, fundraising, generosity, Medicine Buddha, Meditation, Mindfulness, Orgyen Khamdroling | Leave a comment

When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Let Go

by Chris Lemig Posted on November 20, 2011

I’m having kind of a rough morning. Now by rough I don’t mean that I’m being tortured or imprisoned or forced to do things against my will. I’m just having a hard time with me getting out of the way … Continue reading →

Posted in Buddhism, Mindfulness, Practical Buddhism | Tagged Buddhism, Coming Out Memoir, daily practice, Emptiness, Gay Buddhism, gay memoir, Gay Spirituality, Impermanence, Mindfulness, spirituality, The Narrow Way, Tibetan Buddhism | Leave a comment

Not So Separate

by Chris Lemig Posted on November 10, 2011

I have nothing but for the generosity of others. This is not just a nice thought or some kind of feel-good, positive affirmation. It’s the truth. There is a general attitude in our society that we make our lives for … Continue reading →

Posted in Buddhism | Tagged Buddhism, Coming Out Memoir, dependent arising, Emptiness, generosity, interdependence, Mindfulness | 4 Comments

Not So Simple

by Chris Lemig Posted on November 4, 2011

Someone left a comment on an elephant journal post the other day asking if it was better to allow things and people to just be as they are or if we should try to actively help them become “better”. It’s a … Continue reading →

Posted in Bodhicitta, Buddhism, Mindfulness, Uncategorized | Tagged Addiction, Bodhicitta, Buddhism, Coming Out, compassion, gay memoir, intervention, Mindfulness, Recovery | 2 Comments

It’s Up To Me

by Chris Lemig Posted on August 5, 2011

Last night a flash of anger as Bill said, “Hey Chris, you forgot the seasoning on the prime rib.” Then he just shut the doors of the stove and walked away. It was true. I did forget the seasoning. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Buddhism, Mindfulness | Tagged Addiction, Buddhism, Coming Out, Coming Out Memoir, Mindfulness, practicing Buddhism in a restaurant | Leave a comment

Nowhere

by Chris Lemig Posted on May 30, 2011

I am sitting with some dharma friends at the Inner Space in downtown Colorado Springs. We are doing our usual Sunday morning shamatha, or calm abiding, meditation practice. We sit for forty minutes but thirty minutes in, I realize I … Continue reading →

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A Useful Thought

by Chris Lemig Posted on April 24, 2011

Do not encumber your mind with useless thoughts. What good does it do to brood on the past or anticipate the future? Remain in the simplicity of the present moment. ~ Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

Posted in Buddhism | Tagged Addiction, Buddhism, Coming Out, Coming Out Memoir, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Mindfulness, Recovery | Leave a comment

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Tag Archives: Mindfulness

Mindfulness and Depression

Mindfulness And The End Of The World

Yoga Of Body And Mind Weekend With Anyen Rinpoche And David Jewett

Medicine Buddha Marathon!

When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Let Go

Not So Separate

Not So Simple

It’s Up To Me

Nowhere

A Useful Thought

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