Two prominent Buddhist organizations have joined forces to deepen opportunities for practice in Canada. Gampo Abbey and the Dharmata Foundation have announced a new collaboration centered on a hermitage project called Kadak Dzong — “Fortress of Original Purity” —...
‘Each moment lived without clinging — whether it be to an idea, an object, a person, or anything — is a moment without anguish. When we truly see that, we also see that that is where liberation lies, liberation from sorrow.’ Diana St Ruth
Whether you slept in a weird position or you're dealing with tech neck, you need these simple stretches. The post 5-Minute Seated Yoga to Relieve Neck Pain appeared first on Yoga Journal.
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” ~Anne Lamott You know that familiar routine: an exhausting day at work, a long commute, children, errands, messages, dinner, and notifications. And then—finally—rest at the end of...
These yin yoga poses help release tight hips and encourage flexibility and a sense of ease throughout your entire body. The post 5 Yin Yoga Poses to Help Unlock Tight Hips appeared first on Yoga Journal.
‘May all beings discover what brings them real happiness.’ Everyday Buddhism
Trigger warning: This story mentions grief, depression, suicidal thoughts, emotional abuse, and sexual abuse. Long before Sofie built the life she has now, she was just trying to cope with a devastating loss. In 2010, she lost her mother to breast cancer. She...
Because sometimes you just want to practice in relative silence. The post 15-Minute Morning Yoga to Move Your Entire Body (With Minimal Cues) appeared first on Yoga Journal.
In 1974, Philippe Petit walked a wire strung between the Twin Towers in New York City. For forty minutes, he walked, knelt, lay down, even danced—1,300 feet above the street. What made this possible wasn’t just courage. It was training. Petit had practiced balance his...
Melvin McLeod: Tell us about writing your new book The Robe and the Sword: How Buddhist Extremism Is Shaping Modern Asia. Sonia Faleiro: It’s based on two years of research. I started out in India, where I was born, and which is, of course, the birthplace of...