Ronald C
I am a 30-year-old writer, researcher, meditator. I have always seen writing, research and meditation as practical skills that will allow me to bring positive change to this needy world.
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Anti-Aging: Five Natural and Effective Ways to Roll Back the ClockTo slow down the aging process, the best and lasting way is through natural means.
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The Rule of Thumb for a Healthy DietEating healthy is a worthy daily exercise that leads to health and longevity.
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Taking a Trip to Taiwan? What to ExpectNumber One: Food. Taiwan is literally the paradise for gourmets. Read on to find out all the rest. -
Tips to Help You Fall Asleep and Stay AsleepIs insomnia bothering you? Check out these tips that derive from the wisdom of Taoism and Zen.
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Classic Chinese New Year Food - Prosperity CakeProsperity Cake, or Fa Gao in Chinese, is a classic Chinese New Year food. All the symbolic food that Chinese people eat during the Chinese New Year has an auspicious meaning. Check out the meaning of this one, and its recipe.
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Four Yoga Poses for Anti-AgingYoga can relieve stress, give you flexibility and strength, and regulate metabolic rate, which all slow down the aging process. Here are four yoga poses that effectively make you look and feel younger, and live longer!
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Intuition Outperforms Reasoning: My Experience Being a Test SubjectSee how my involvement with a research study on hearing has demonstrated that sometimes intuition may be better than reasoning.
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Five Zen Tips for Living a More Financially Sound LifeFinancial health is an essential element of our life. In a time when maxing out and over-spending seem contagious, tips for cutting the spending are useful. And a lifestyle that implements these tips is priceless. -
Who Says Language is a Necessity?Language is a powerful tool indeed. But is it a necessary tool always?
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A Letter from My World Vision Sponsored ChildSponsoring a child is easy, rewarding, and joyous - especially when you hear from your sponsored child.
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Are Buddhism's Oneness and Ten Realms Conflicting with Each Other?This is the same as asking "Are water and ice one or two?"
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Buddhism's Ten Spiritual Realms in Simple TermsIn Buddhism the universe is said to contain ten spiritual realms. See how I reason it out from observing our daily experiences.
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The Eastern WorldviewThis article discusses the Eastern worldview shared by Eastern religions such as Taoism and Buddhism.
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Self-Loop: In Movies and in LifeSelf-loop challenges logic. It brings an exciting element to the movies. It also brings a new perspective on the fundamental question in life.
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Consistency is the Hardest Thing to MaintainMaintaining consistency takes commitment. And commitment itself seems to be the hardest commitment to make.
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Buddhist Scripture: Commentary on the Four Verses of the Diamond SutraUnderstanding the Diamond Sutra is understanding the meaning of life. The message in it is universal, pointing a viable way to live a better life for Buddhists and Non-Buddhists alike.
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Leading a Meditation Session is FunIt recharges you, renews you, and sometimes, cracks you up!
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Book Review: The Geography of Thought by Prof. Richard NisbettHow the different educational systems, cultures, languages, even ancient philosophers such as Confucius vs. Aristotle have resulted in different thinking, perspectives and worldviews in the East and West. -
Review of the Movie The Legend of Bagger VanceSpiritual advices on playing golf, told through a caddy. But its implications are way beyond the game of golf. -
Dying Professor's Last LectureA professor at CMU has been diagnosed with cancer. His positive attitude towards his fate reminded me, as a Buddhist, to re-examine our common fate.
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Auto White Balance: Your Digital Camera is Color-SmartAuto White Balance (AWB) is a function embedded in every digital camera. It makes the color of your image appear more natural, regardless of the lighting condition. -
Fighting Poverty with MicrofinanceMicrofinance helps people live independently and with dignity.
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Living by the Four Noble TruthsSimple yet profound, the ancient wisdom of The Four Noble Truths gives useful pointers on living a better life.
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Eight Simple Yoga Poses for Headache and Neck PainYoga is known to relax and soothe the body. This ancient practice is ideal for self-healing, too.
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Three Simple Exercises to Release Bodily TensionOur body deserves our best care. These three simple yet powerful Motion Chan (Zen) exercises are ideal for preventive care as well as treatment.
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Breathing Techniques: Breathe Easy and HealthyPoor air quality where I live (Los Angeles) is a big concern for me. While we have no choice but to breathe in whatever is available to us, we do have choices for a healthier way of breathing.
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Movie Review: Little BuddhaA movie about two distinct groups of people's lives crossing path: an American family and the Tibetan Buddhist monks.
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A Zen Buddhist's Attitude Towards Global WarmingCombating global warming is one of those things that are easier to know than to do. Find out how the Eastern philosophy and practice can help in doing it.
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Three Stages Towards Your PhD - A Business AnalogyGetting a PhD is not much different from running a business.
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Diagnosing Slow Reading for Non-Native SpeakersThis article addresses the challenges nonnative English speakers often encountered in reading English texts. Understanding the difficulties suggests ways of improvement towards a speedier and more rewarding reading experience.
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Applying Zen to The 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleStephen Covey's book "The 7 habits of highly effective people" has been extremely popular since its publication. Check out how my Zen practice has helped me in developing and retaining those habits effortlessly and naturally.
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How to Achieve Thanksgiving ZenThe holiday season is around the corner, and it's a time that reminds us how lucky and fortunate we are, having families and friends who care about us. This special time also reminds me to reexamine some of my Zen practices.
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5 Free and Easy Ways to Donate to Good CausesWith the help of technology, you can make a difference with virtually no effort. Check out these five ways that don't need your money or time. You simply do whatever you are already doing - and make "free donations" at the same time.
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What Makes a Good Yoga Teacher?Your yoga experience depends on your yoga teacher. Finding a good one is just as important as committing to the practice. Here is how.
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Five Zen Tips on Living a More Stress-Free LifeStressed out? Try these Zen ways for a relief.
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Five Effective Ways to Build a Consistent Home PracticeYou already know that home practice is key to your spiritual practice. What you need now are just some tips to help build a consistent one.