Some Buddhist teachers insist that believing in rebirth is necessary for living an ethical life. Their concern is that if there is no fear of karmic repercussions in future lifetimes, what keeps hospice patients, for example, from overcharging their credit cards? I find this argument as sad as the argument that without a belief in…
04
March
Some Buddhist teachers insist that believing in rebirth is necessary for living an ethical life. Their concern is that if there is no fear of karmic repercussions in future lifetimes, what keeps hospice patients, for example, from overcharging their credit cards? I find this argument as sad as the argument that without a belief in…
04
March
The Healing Power of Smudging
What is smudging?
Smudging is a very ancient practice, which has been used by various indigenous tribes through out the world. It is a way of cleansing the energy field both in the area we are in and around each individual. The smoke and consciousness of the plant work together to purify…
04
March
Sound Healing: The Transformative Power of Sound
For thousands of years, people have been using sound to heal and transform their minds, bodies, and spirits. From chanting of mantras in ancient India to the use of singing bowls in Tibet, sound has been recognized as a powerful tool for promoting relaxation, reducing stress, and inducing deep…
04
March
3 Simple Ways to Raise Your Personal Vibration Are you in need of an energy boost? Do you experience depression or anxiety? Here are some effective tools to enhance your mental and energetic state. The best part is, these tools are simple and completely free. Try one exercise each day, determine which works best for…
04
March
How fasting once a week changed my life
I was a teenager when I first heard about fasting.
It wasn’t a topic I’d heard about growing up.
I came to learn about it through Mahatma Gandhi, who devoted his life to his country and spiritual practice. He would fast on Mondays—not only from food, but from speaking too,…
04
March
Our bodies are vehicles that allow us to move freely, explore the earth, and get from A to B. However, we rarely listen to them. I fell in love with yoga history and philosophy during yoga teacher training, because its leaders advocated for people to tune into their bodies, respect them and condition them. Part…
04
March
According to ancient Hindu and Ayurvedic philosophy, the root chakra, or muladhara chakra, is the first energy center of the seven major chakras that climb up the spine to culminate at the space directly above the crown of the head – the space of the Divine. The muladhara chakra is symbolized by a red lotus…
04
March
The breath is like a switch for the mind and body. When we are relaxed in our mind, our breathing is slow and deep. When we are stressed, our breath is short and shallow. The deeper the breath the more oxygen and Prana ( life force energy) is integrated into our cells, blood, organs and…
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November
Everyone knows that Buddha Gautama was not a god or supernatural being. He lived a human life and discovered a way of achieving true wisdom and freedom from suffering. His teaching became a basis for Buddhist religion and brought essential knowledge to people seeking conciliation and peace.