‘May all beings overcome low self-esteem and sadness by reflecting on their own goodness.’ Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — May all beings overcome low self-esteem and sadness.
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My Mind Was Always Somewhere Other Than the Present. Then This Happened.
I'm not a better person, but I am a happier one. The post My Mind Was Always Somewhere Other Than the Present. Then This Happened. appeared first on Yoga Journal.
In Appreciation of the Teacher Who Brought Yoga to Our Living Rooms Decades Before YouTube
Lilias Folan, who shared the practice on PBS long before Zoom, has passed away. The post In Appreciation of the Teacher Who Brought Yoga to Our Living Rooms Decades Before YouTube appeared first on Yoga Journal.
This Planet Finally Came Out of Retrograde. Here’s What That Means for You, According to Your Sign.
Consider your perspective forever altered. The post This Planet Finally Came Out of Retrograde. Here’s What That Means for You, According to Your Sign. appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Can You Really Reset Your Vagus Nerve? Here’s What to Know.
Slow down in all things—including your efforts to "fix" your nervous system. The post Can You Really Reset Your Vagus Nerve? Here’s What to Know. appeared first on Yoga Journal.
5 Yoga Poses to Help You Explore and Ease Your Back Pain
Getting to know your back pain is the first step to addressing it. The post 5 Yoga Poses to Help You Explore and Ease Your Back Pain appeared first on Yoga Journal.
Are You an Artist If No One Sees It?
A friend once asked me, “Are you an artist if no one sees it?” The question landed like a koan—sharp, simple, unsettling. It was one of those questions you don’t so much answer as live with, letting it trail through your days like a shadow or a companion—or, as the...
A Story for Buddhists in the ICE-raid Era
Int It was Sept 11, 2017 when Lion’s Roar posted the following essay, which ends with the words: As Buddhists in the U.S., I think that if we knew our own history better — that is, the history of Buddhism in the U.S. — we would understand that the ICE raids (which...
Love Without Limits
In Buddhism, love is not just an emotion. It’s a way of being, an experience of openness, kindness, and presence. Love gives us strength. It nourishes our happiness and protects our sanity. When our hearts are filled with love, we are deeply peaceful, happy, and...
To the Other Shore
For the first two decades of my life, you could have told me a chaplain was a type of boat, a cozy shirt, or someone’s favorite meal, and I would have believed you. In retrospect, this seems perfectly sensible. English is my father’s third language (mine as well,...