[ad_1] “Life has to end, love doesn’t.” ~Mitch Albom Before we dive into the dark subject of death, let me assure you, this is a happy read. It is not about how losing a loved one is a blessing but how it can be a catalyst to you unlocking big lessons in your life. Or...

[ad_1] Beautifully chanted by the amazing Yoko Dharma! Bring the five powers of the Five Wisdom Dakinis into your life by chanting along with the mantras of Buddha Dakini, Padma Dakini, Vajra Dakini, Ratna Dakini and Karma Dakini! These activity Dakinis help bring us...

[ad_1] Contemplative photography is about more than taking pictures, says Andy Karr. It’s about fully connecting with the visual richness of our lives. Illustrations by Carole Henaff. There are two ways of seeing, and they perceive different types of objects. For...

[ad_1] Five key meditation methods can provide signicant health and cognitive benefits by inducing “Theta brainwaves.”  — according to numerous studies. Theta is associated with “ideas without censorship” or “ideation” mind mode [2]. It is also one of the secrets to a...

[ad_1] “If you’re looking for a sign from the universe, and you don’t see one, consider it a sign that what you really need is to look inside yourself.” ~Lori Deschene I used to have no idea what I should do. About anything. I would go from friend to friend running...

[ad_1] “Don’t believe everything you think.” ~Unknown Society is becoming more accepting of mental illness. That’s great, but there’s a downside that we need to talk about. Not everything is mental illness. We need to stop pathologizing every single thing that we...

[ad_1] If a spark as small as a bean is set to a single blade of grass in a spring field of a thousand square ri thick with grass, it becomes in an instant an immeasurable, boundless blaze. Such is also the case with this robe. Though only one robe, it has been...

[ad_1] Sadhanas are not just sacred Dharma texts, held up as venerable sacred texts — in Vajrayana they are (metaphorically) the recipes to successful Buddhist realizations. As with a chef in the kitchen, you don’t have to use the recipe — but it ensures a good...

[ad_1] This Easter we are happy to share a talk from our teacher, Thich Nhat Hanh, offered on 20 April 2014. The full talk is available to listen to here.Thich Nhat Hanh in front of Trinity Church in Copley Square, Boston in 2013Today is a very special day – the...

[ad_1] “There comes a time in your life when you walk away from all the drama and people who create it. You surround yourself with people who make you laugh. Forget the bad and focus on the good. Love the people who treat you right, pray for the ones who do not. Life...