In this practice, mindful teacher Rose Felix Cratsley invites kids and caregivers to explore henna as an art form and as a gentle mindfulness activity that nurtures stillness, creativity, and cultural appreciation. The post Henna as Mindfulness: A Creative Practice...
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Morning meditation — I offered you gold.
‘I offered you gold; it’s not my fault you preferred a pebble.’ (The leprechaun in the film The Luck of the Irish.). Everyday Buddhism
What I See Clearly Now That I Can’t See Clearly
“The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen… they must be felt with the heart.” ~Helen Keller I didn’t want to admit it—not to myself, not to anyone. But I am slowly going blind. That truth is difficult to write, harder still to live. I’m seventy years old....
A Guided Meditation to Foster Forgiveness and Let Go of Added Suffering
Explore this mindfulness practice to foster forgiveness and let go of the tendency to add to suffering during challenging situations. The post A Guided Meditation to Foster Forgiveness and Let Go of Added Suffering appeared first on Mindful.
How to Calm Anxiety That’s Rooted in Childhood Wounds
“Anxiety is a response to a nervous system that learned early on it had to protect itself.” ~Dr. Hilary Jacobs Hendel Anxiety shaped much of my life—how I showed up, how I held myself back, and how I connected with others. For years, I didn’t even know what it was. I...
Morning meditation — Many monks who practise in meditation halls.
‘Many monks who practise in meditation halls often just settle down in such places. Thus out of ten practitioners eight or nine are unable to pierce through the barrier of the patriarchs.’ Kusan Sunim
The 2026 Tiny Buddha Calendar Is Ready for Holiday Gifting!
Hi friend! As we head into the holiday season, I know many of us are starting to think about gifts for the people we love (and maybe a few things for ourselves as well). With that in mind, I wanted to remind you that the 2026 Tiny Buddha Day-to-Day Calendar is now...
Morning meditation — Nirvana is delight!
‘All processes are impermanent, Which are the dharma of birth and death. Having ended birth and death, Nirvana is delight!’ Sutra of Maitreya
Morning meditation — Then the practice will naturally ripen and gradually you will enter wonderful states.
‘Then the practice will naturally ripen and gradually you will enter wonderful states. If you practise in such a way for a very long time, then you will surely realise great awakening.’ Kusan Sunim
Do I Need to Meditate to Be Mindful?
Ed Halliwell explores a common question asked by those new to mindfulness meditation: Do I need to meditate to be mindful? The post Do I Need to Meditate to Be Mindful? appeared first on Mindful.
