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By Thomas Schenk In general usage, the words “contemplation” and “meditation” are used as synonyms. There are, however, two distinctive forms of

“Despite all the hand-wringing about distraction, it’s asked less often what it is that what we want to attend to in the first place.”

Enlightenment can be found in everyday activities like work, says Thane Lawrie, author of the book, The Buddhist CEO. Lawrie explains some of the Buddhist ideas that, when practiced, can make people better leaders, colleagues and family members.  

Engineers don't have a daily ritual that reminds us why we got into the field. Without a ritual, the drudgery creeps closer and the vision of the monastery recedes.

An essential library for the Zen way. While I’ve stopped at twenty-four, I could easily have added ten more. But, this number feels to me as pushing to the outer limits of what might be a reasonable list. A stretch, perhaps, but not beyond the reach of the seriously interested. This very much is an introduction to the Zen that shapes my life.