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About Rev. Lou Kavar Ph.D.
A resource to individuals living in the post-modern world who seek to create or discover meaning, purpose and value rooted in spiritual practice.
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Buddhist Practice and Christian Lent
The practice is called, “tonglen.” The word is Tibetan and can be translated as giving and taking or sending and receiving. The practice appears to date to the 12th century in Tibet, but originated in India before that. Over the … Continue reading
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Tagged Buddhist, christian, compassion, lent, meditation, prayer, tonglen
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Don’t Pray As You Can’t.
He sat in my office and shared his frustration. “I don’t know why it doesn’t work for me. After my wife started, I read articles about it and know it’s a healthy practice. But I just can’t sit still to … Continue reading
How Gladys Got Her Grove
Her story was familiar to me. Having grown up as an active member of a church from her family’s Christian denomination, she continued to attend church as an adult with a group of her friends. She enjoyed the network of … Continue reading
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Tagged church, growth, Integration, prayer, spiritual direction, spirituality
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