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		<title>Five Minute Meditations &#8211; Breathing Completely to Decharge Emotions and Recharge Energy</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2010 22:53:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Darren Littlejohn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ <p> This meditation can be learned by most people to reduce stress and literally take the wind out of strong emotional states. Please practice with caution and common sense. With some experience this practice can be applied in many situations as a meditation method. </p> While I don’t recommend meditation while driving, I’ve ]]></description>
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		<title>How to Make Water Bowl Offerings</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:30:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Darren Littlejohn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ <p>This is the YouTube Playlist of how to make water bowl offerings. It is in 3 parts. Enjoy!</p> <p></p> <p>&#169;2010 the 12 Step Buddhist. All Rights Reserved.</p>. ]]></description>
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		<title>How to Make a Mala Part 5 &#8211; Trim and Finish</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:21:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Darren Littlejohn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Part 5 of 5 of video on how to make a mala - Tibetan Prayer Beads. By Darren Littlejohn, author of the 12-Step Buddhist.  ]]></description>
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		<title>How to Make a Mala Part 4 &#8211; The Tassel</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:18:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Darren Littlejohn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[How to make a mala - Tibetan prayer beads. Tying the tassel.  ]]></description>
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		<title>How to Make a Mala Part 3 &#8211; Tying the Knots</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:15:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Darren Littlejohn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[How to finish up the bead portion and tie the knots for your Tibetan Prayer Beads.  ]]></description>
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		<title>How to Make a Mala Part 2 &#8211; Beads and Spacers</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 01:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Darren Littlejohn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[How to add beads and spacers, tips on using a mala. General advice on how to handle Dharma items.  ]]></description>
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		<title>How to Make a Mala &#8211; Part 1</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:13:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Darren Littlejohn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[How to make a mala - Tibetan prayer beads. Part 1.  ]]></description>
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		<title>How to Make a Dharma Desk</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 21:29:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Darren Littlejohn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In my book I mentioned that you could find the How To for the Dharma Desk I made myself. It's a pretty simple thing to build. If I can do it with limited skills, I'm sure anyone with a little knowledge could make a real nice version of this. ]]></description>
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		<title>How to Start a 12-Step Sangha Meeting</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:12:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Darren Littlejohn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The types of meditation meetings that you'll see around the country are mostly from the view of Buddhists in recovery. The way we set up our 12-Step Sangha meeting here in Portland is more like, "Meditation for Recovering People." ]]></description>
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		<title>Twitter Me This: How To Use Technology to Stay Sober</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:26:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Darren Littlejohn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Using Technology to Stay Sober. I've been on Facebook for a couple of years, but just started using it this past year. Same thing with Myspace, though I've used it a big longer. I collect friends by searching for who's friends with whom, using search terms like Buddhism or recovery and similar methods. It has definitely helped me make connections that I wouldn't have ever made. ]]></description>
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