Recently our Academic Dean, Dr. Bokin Kim, had the opportunity to sit down with Pat Ciarrocchia of CBS 3 news to discuss Tiger Woods and Buddhism. After Tiger Woods’ press conference where he indicated a need to return to the Buddhist roots that his mother taught, many people were interested in finding out what that “return to Buddhist roots” might mean. Full Article
Archive for the ‘Meditation’ Category
The Buddhist and the Tiger
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010What does Libet have to do with meditation anyway?
Saturday, February 20th, 2010Meditation is becoming a very hot topic in contemporary psychology. I think the draw has a bit to do with the fact that, while the benefits of meditation are well documented, we still aren’t very sure why these things happen. We are still on the front lines of discovering what is affected in the brain by meditation and how conscious intention can affect the subconscious and pre-conscious functions of the brain. Full Article
Buddha’s Bicycle
Saturday, December 5th, 2009On a bright May morning, I made a promise to my 6-year-old self. I was tired of all the scraped knees. I was finished picking gravel out of my hands. And, being the eldest son, I had to make sure that my younger brother did not show me up. As I finished my breakfast, I took the most sacred vow of my young life: by the end of the summer, I would get rid of my training wheels and ride my bike like it was meant to be ridden—on two wheels. Full Article
