Lojong is a Tibetan Buddhist mind training practice based on a set of 59 slogans first formulated in the 12th century. For most of my climbs, my Buddhist mentor (or “Buddhist Personal Trainer” as I like to call her) prepares a list of slogans in advance based on the itinerary. Each day I use the day’s slogan as a way to work with any challenges that arise in my mind or surroundings or both. For Vinson, I’ve decided to share the slogans in my blog so that you can follow along with the slogans and the climb. For further information on Lojong (and what the slogans actually mean since some of them may seem a bit strange, you can google “lojong” and do some reading. I particularly like Pema Chodren’s interpretation of the slogans.
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A puddle in front of a harbour in front of a ocean. Another interesting view over to Signal Hill and Cabot Tower. If you are willing to climb our hills, so many views await.Stop! Look closely. What you will see are hikers have a whale of a time on one of St. John’s most iconic trails, The North Head. Hiking along it gives you great views of the city, a view out the Narrows and over to Fort Amherst, a stair master worthy workout if you hike it in the uphill direction, and indeed, a decent chance of spotting a whale when they are about. A wonderful ribbon of a trail-don’t miss it!My recipe for a marvellous view involves hiking, Signal Hill, Cabot Tower and the @eastcoasttrail. Best enjoyed warm and wonderful.@icebergquest you were looking some good as you headed out past The Battery neighbourhood yesterday afternoon. You were adding to the colour palette.A foggy one out there today…St. John’s is colourful even in the dark. Night hikes let us see the city in new light.TA’s Facebook Page
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Just thought you’d like to know that during our biweekly meeting for the Faculty Learning Community on Contemplative Education, we decided to do our own meditative freewrite on the visual lojong you posted. Consider it our act of solidarity and support for the journey ahead!
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Thanks all! I knew you were along in spirit and I found the Lojong slogans to be particularly helpful and powerful on this climb. I look forward to sharing more at our next meeting. Happy holidays to all.