‘Through the cultivation of wisdom, we move beyond the limitations of the conceptual mind and touch the true nature of reality. We see that in emptiness, there is no separation between self and other, between wisdom and compassion.’ Everyday Buddhism
Chronic Pain, Ego and Liberation, by Ajahn Sumedho.
A talk by Ajahn Sumedho on Chronic Pain, Ego and Liberation.
Over 250 Buddhist Nuns to Receive Full Ordination at Global Peace Prayer Festival in Bhutan
More than 250 Buddhist nuns from around the globe will receive bhikshuni ordination in Thimphu, Bhutan, from November 15–19. The ordination will be presided over by His Holiness the Je Khenpo, spiritual head of Bhutan’s largest Buddhist school, the Drugpa Kagyu. Since...
15-Minute Yoga for When You Need to Escape the World (and Just Be in Child’s Pose)
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How to Be Well in Unwell Times
If you wake up anxious these days, you’re not alone. Between the news cycle, global uncertainty, and the chaos of daily life, it can feel like the world is spinning faster than we can catch our breath. I’ve been feeling more anxious than usual myself lately—partly...
A Chain Studio Evaluation Shook My Confidence as a Yoga Teacher—But Only for a Moment
It's ok if I'm not the right fit. The post A Chain Studio Evaluation Shook My Confidence as a Yoga Teacher—But Only for a Moment appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Perfectionists! This Surprising Take on Savasana Will Help You Stop Sweating the Small Stuff.
Imperfections are the greatest teachers. The post Perfectionists! This Surprising Take on Savasana Will Help You Stop Sweating the Small Stuff. appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Morning meditation — Prajñāpāramitā is the wisdom that has gone beyond.
‘Prajñāpāramitā is the wisdom that has gone beyond — beyond duality, beyond self, beyond suffering. It is the realisation that all phenomena are empty, that there is no fixed essence to grasp, no permanent self to protect.’ Everyday Buddhism
5 Essential Hip Flexor Exercises to Strengthen These Overlooked Muscles
Whether you're an athlete or prefer to hang on the couch, these will improve your quality of life. The post 5 Essential Hip Flexor Exercises to Strengthen These Overlooked Muscles appeared first on Yoga Journal.
The Enormous Cost of Being the One Who Holds Everything Together
“For most of history, Anonymous was a woman.” ~Virginia Woolf There’s a kind of work in our society that doesn’t come with a title or pay, and for a long time, I didn’t even notice I was doing it. I just lived inside it. It shaped my days, my stress, my identity....
