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		<title>Zen Room Décor &#8211; The Best in Meditation Mats, Chimes &amp; Gongs</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 12:39:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you’ve ever tried finding meditation supplies, such as mats, chimes, gongs and other room décor, you know how difficult this can be.  Even in urban areas, there are very few retailers that offer a selection of zabutons, meditation timers and chimes.  As a result, the most reliable place to find these items is online, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Enso Pearl and Enso Asari Meditation Timer and Alarm clock</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 01:38:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[These meditation timer and alarm clocks are perfect for your active lifestyle.  Compact, lightweight and portable, they are ideal for meditation, yoga, Reiki therapy, and travel.   The symbolic Enso circle offers an innovative way to convey time.  The Enso appears brushed on the screen as time progresses.  You can view the relative amount of time [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Zen Habits &#8211; Improve Every Moment</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 14:22:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Leo Babauta It seems that life is moving faster and faster these days.  At times, we stop and say, I want to slow down, simplify my life and do less.  But what if you can’t?  Are we doomed to a life of stress, anxiety and unhappiness? Leo Babauta, author of Zen Habits says no.  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHAKRAS – The Third Eye Chakra</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 14:06:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This month we explore the sixth of the seven energy systems, the third eye or brow chakra. “Ajna” is the Sanskrit name and its translation means “beyond wisdom.”  It is located in the center of the forehead, just above the eyes.  Air and the color Indigo, a rich blue/violet are the associated elements for this [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tatami Beds – A New Way to Look at Sleep</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 01:16:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jim</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Japanese Decor]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Most Americans have been conditioned to believe that they must sleep on a thick mattress to get a good night’s sleep.  This belief is as much a part of the culture as believing a chair is where one should sit.  But this is not true in other areas of the world.  For example, tatami beds [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Which Meditation Supplies Make the Best Gifts?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 19:30:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jim</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you try to find that special gift for the “person who has everything,” it’s important to find out about their hobbies and favorite pastimes.  If your friend or loved one is into meditation or similar Zen practices, they may need some thoughtful meditation supplies. What do I mean by “thoughtful,” you may ask?  Well, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Usher in Spring with Japanese Garden Fountains and Outdoor Zen Décor</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:14:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jim</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gardening]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Creating a peaceful oasis in your own backyard is every homeowner’s dream, but it is not something that occurs without effort.  Spring is the best time to get started on a Japanese garden project and pick up Zen fountains, Buddha statues and other supplies.  But you may not be aware of what Japanese garden is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tatami Mats for Sale – Beyond the Martial Arts Studio</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:03:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jim</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you’ve ever visited a traditional Japanese martial arts studio or meditation suite, you may be familiar with woven rush grass flooring known as tatami mats.  But according to many of the top decorating magazines, the tatami mats for sale today are just as likely to be purchased by interior design firms and homeowners.  Made [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Spring marks the arrival of the Cherry Blossom</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:19:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The symbolic meaning of the Sakura or cherry blossom can be traced back centuries to the core values of the Japanese culture, simplicity and purity.   It is also closely tied to Buddhist teachings; reminding us to treasure each moment in life as they are as fleeting as the life of the delicate cherry blossom. When [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Understanding your Chakras -The Throat Chakra</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:16:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This month we explore the fifth of the seven energy systems, the throat chakra. Its Sanskrit name is Vishuddha, translated as “purified.” It is located at the base of the neck below your Adams apple. Its associated color is blue and the musical note is G. The throat chakra represents our center of creativity, our [...]]]></description>
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