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Related: About this forumBill Clinton is using Buddhist Meditation and is a vegan!
http://www.thebuddhism.net/2013/01/10/bill-clinton-turns-to-the-art-of-buddhist-meditation/Former American president Bill Clinton has taken his exercise regime to spiritual heights by learning the art of Buddhist meditation to help him relax.
The politician, 65, has recently taken up a healthier life-style including becoming vegan after a string of heart problems over the years.
And in his latest bid to improve his well-being, the Democrat has hired his own personal Buddhist monk to help him learn how to meditate properly.
Radaronline quoted a source as saying: Ever since his heart scare, Bill has looked for ways to help him relax.
He has a hectic life, he travels a lot on business as an ambassador for the U.S. and needs something to keep him sane.
Meditation offers him that, he has a mantra that he likes to chant and after every session he feels transformed and full of positive energy.
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Bill Clinton is using Buddhist Meditation and is a vegan! (Original Post)
Maraya1969
Sep 2013
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Manifestor_of_Light
(21,046 posts)1. That is very cool.
I'm into Mahayana myself.
truebrit71
(20,805 posts)2. Interesting...
...goodness knows I'd like to learn how to relax and find some inner calm...
YankeyMCC
(8,401 posts)3. When I give orientation talks to new people at the Center
wanting to relax is a common reason they give for coming.
Sometimes that's a byproduct, I tell them