The Key Note Speech for the Symposium was given by Prof. Tenzin Robert Thurman. And I thoroughly enjoyed it. Now, I should add that I fancy myself to be an aspiring Buddhist practitioner, as well as an alternative health practitioner, so I was in agreement with almost everything he said. For someone else with differentContinue reading “Tibetan Medicine and Meditation Symposium – Key Note Address”
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Tibetan Medicine and Meditation Symposium – the Maitri Project
This material is copyrighted by M. Kirby Moore. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. Thank you for reading and visiting. This is the first post about the April 13th – 15th Symposium at the University of Virginia commemorating the opening of the Contemplative Sciences Center and the Arura Tibetan Medical Group in Charlottesville. Friday had twoContinue reading “Tibetan Medicine and Meditation Symposium – the Maitri Project”
Taking advantage of quality UVa programs
I graduated in May, so my knowledge of UVa activities and academics is still fairly fresh. I graduated with my BA in Psychology, along with taking five semesters of the Tibetan language to satisfy my language requirement. Therefore, this post will mainly discuss the merits of some of the Psychology classes and professors at theContinue reading “Taking advantage of quality UVa programs”
Somatic moves toward well-being, senior style Part I
This material is copyrighted by M. Kirby Moore. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited. Thanks! By the way, everything I mention in here is meant in a spirit of fun, objective observership. I do not intend to demean anyone or speak ill of them. I am just describing a dynamic and entertaining afternoon. This isContinue reading “Somatic moves toward well-being, senior style Part I”
Prevention of Cold Sores (self-care)
This material is copyrighted by M. Kirby Moore. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. Thanks for visiting! Disclaimer: The author of this post is not a licensed health care provider, so he does not profess to be able to cure, treat, diagnose or prevent any health issues. If you have a medical question or concern, youContinue reading “Prevention of Cold Sores (self-care)”
Alternative Treatment of Cold Sores
This material is copyrighted by M. Kirby Moore. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited. Thank you for visiting. If you aren’t sure whether or not you have Herpes Symplex-1, you should visit your doctor or medical practitioner. The information in this post is not meant to replace Western allopathic medicine, but rather to supplement it.Continue reading “Alternative Treatment of Cold Sores”
Losar in Charlottesville, Feb 2012
This morning I awoke bright and early, after having slept maybe… oh boy… two hours? Anyway, went over to my friend’s apartment for breakfast before heading to the local Dharma Center to do Losar prayers with the Tibetan community. I got to his place at 6:30 am. He was already up and at em, brightContinue reading “Losar in Charlottesville, Feb 2012”
on purity of nature
This material is copyrighted by M. Kirby Moore. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited. Thank you for reading. Inner retreat faltering… flurries beginning to fall Reaching, grasping for something… unknown… not yet realized… suddenly the snow is falling moderately outside Onto outer retreat then, on goes flannel, outer shirt, scarf, coat, hat with ear flaps,Continue reading “on purity of nature”
North Branch School memories
This material is copyrighted by M. Kirby Moore. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. Please enjoy your visit! Recently my mother was asked by the Director of Alumni Relations of North Branch School to write a paragraph about how the school in Afton has shaped our family. North Branch is a small alternative school (grades K-8)Continue reading “North Branch School memories”
More about UVa, six months after graduating
As a recent graduate of the University, and having lived in and around Charlottesville for more than 10 years now, I have some unique perspectives (as both a “townie” and a past “student”). You know, the more I think about my time and experience at the University, the more grateful I am for having goneContinue reading “More about UVa, six months after graduating”
Meditation Informs Healing Facilitation 