Spin Finish in Textile:In the field of textiles, the specialist term “spin finish” has a wide range of meanings today. Actually, a spin finish is a liquid or solid composition that is applied to the surfaces of man made fibers in order to improve the processing of such fibers in short staple or long-staple spinning. The following terms are all […]
In 2016 and 2018, conservationist William deBuys joined Roshi Joan Halifax and a team of medical clinicians as they trekked through the Himalayas providing basic medical support to the residents of the region. A lifelong environmental activist, deBuys set out on the expedition with an unusual question: How can we apply the ethics of hospice to the environmental movement? Over […]
How to Control Thermomigration in Textiles Dr. N.N. MahapatraCText FTI (Manchester)Business Head (Dyes)Shree Pushkar Chemicals & Fertilisers Ltd,301/302, 3rd Floor, Atlanta Center, Sonawala Road,Goregaon (East) Mumbai MH 400063 What is Thermomigration?Heat movement of disperse dyes out of synthetic fibers during surface. In other words it is the movement of dye during post–heat treatment of a polyester substrate, resulting in […]
As our world consistently changes, Rebecca Li explains how we can feel true freedom when we learn to live every moment as a new experience. Photo by Abhishek Koli. In Pema Chödrön’s book, When Things Fall Apart, she writes: “To be fully alive, fully human, and completely awake is to be continually thrown out of the nest. To live fully […]
Nothing is permanent, everything is precious. Here’s a selection of some happenings—fleeting or otherwise—at Tricycle and in the Buddhist world this week Our New Magazine Issue Is Up Online Tricycle’s Fall 2022 issue looks at D.T. Suzuki’s early days in America and examines some misconceptions about the Buddha. It also examines the role of artists in a time of crisis.In […]
Operations Management in Fashion Industry Manisha BeniwalDepartment of Textiles (Fashion Technology)DKTE’S Textile & Engineering Institute, Ichalkaranji, IndiaIntern at Textile LearnerEmail: [email protected] Operations Management in Fashion Industry: A crucial part of any force chain is the operations management (OM) is the exertion of managing coffers that are devoted to the product and delivery of products and services. It embodies the […]
I’ve spent a lot of time trying to change other people’s minds—getting my father to agree that handgun ownership is unsafe, persuading an old friend that my denim maxi dress looks great, and, most recently, offering facts and explanations to a neighbor who I think should appreciate our local Open Street initiative and stop protesting it. Sometimes, the person I’m […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Pineapple Chia with Cottage Cheese, made with four ingredients, is an easy high-protein vegetarian breakfast or snack idea. Pineapple Chia with Cottage Cheese I usually make chia seed pudding with some type of milk, but one day, I decided to see how the seeds would taste soaked overnight in pineapple […]
Artists are known for their observation skills. Indeed, capturing a magnificent sunset or the smiling wrinkles on a grandmother’s face requires close examination and study. But some very special artists use their observation skills in a different way. They look for the quiet beauty of everyday objects that are often overlooked: a worn coin lying on the pavement, an intricate […]
“Eat fewer processed foods.” Nearly every health expert says it. (Sometimes so often that you’ve maybe tuned it out. Kind of like when they say, “Eat your greens.” Whatever, Mom.) But have you ever wondered why? Plus, what even counts as a processed food anyway? In the following infographic, we cover everything you need to know about processed foods. You’ll […]
The Buddha made a big promise — that if we know the cause of suffering we can end it. Melvin McLeod breaks down the Buddha’s four noble truths — including his unique insight into the real cause of our suffering — and argues it’s not only the ultimate self-help formula, but the best guide to helping others and benefiting the […]
The Vinaya is more than just the monastic rule book, says Amy Paris Langenberg. It’s a treasure trove of stories shedding light on ethical dilemmas, community tensions, and human foibles. Monks on an alms round in Cambodia. Photo by Robert Harding / Alamy Stock Photo. If you are a fully ordained Buddhist monk (bhikkhu) or nun (bhikkhuni), and you wish […]
Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu discovers you don’t get over the death of a beloved pet. You just learn to love more. Photo courtesy of the author. When my dog Duke collapsed suddenly on a walk, I knew it was bad. But I didn’t know how bad. The vet took one look inside his mouth and his smile vanished. My mind went blank […]
As Barbara Gates struggles to protect her adventurous dog Tony from danger, she contemplates the deep aspiration at the heart of loving-kindness practice—may all beings be safe and protected—and wonders what real safety means in this world. Illustrations by Sydney Smith. “Tony bolted through the open gate!” This was my husband Patrick’s shout of alarm, which sent me flying off […]
Buddhism, psychology, and life experience all agree on one point, says Zen priest and psychiatrist Robert Waldinger: a larger, more connected sense of self makes life fulfilling and meaningful. The post Is This the Secret to Happiness? appeared first on Lion's Roar. Source link
Ritual is a foundational component of many Buddhist traditions, yet Western Buddhists are often reluctant to engage in ritual practice. According to Buddhist teacher and professor Anne C. Klein (Lama Rigzin Drolma), this resistance can actually be generative. In fact, Klein believes that working with our resistance to ritual can open us to spaces of wonder, liberation, and belonging. In […]
It was 2008 when Dom Matteo stepped on the scale and saw the number 300. That’s when he stopped weighing himself. In 2009, Stephen Box decided, ‘I’m just going to be fat forever. Whatever.’ After diligently trying to lose fat for thirty years, Katey Caswell was still morbidly obese. She wondered, ‘Is anything ever going to work?’ This isn’t a […]
Venerable Dr. Longyun Shi works full-time as the oncology and ICU chaplain at Stanford Health Care. If you look at her bio on the Stanford spiritual care page, you’ll see that she is also called Ven. Zhiyun Cai. Longyun Shi is her monastic name; Zhiyun Cai is her official name. “Just call me Yun,” she says cheerfully. This multiplicity of […]
Slub Yarn: Types, Properties, Manufacturing and Uses Mohammad Mahbubur Rahman (Maya)AGM, M.Hossain Cotton Spinning Mills LtdEmail: [email protected] What is Slub Yarn?A slub yarn is one in which slubs have been deliberately created to produce the desired discontinuity of effect. Slubs are thick places in the yarn that may take the form of a very gradual change, with only a […]
When you hear an artist say they’re putting the pedal to the metal – and they’re talking about their sewing machine – you get a sense of determination, intensity and a fiery spirit. That kind of steely machine stitching can only come from someone who’s passionate about their cause. Natalya Khorover is one such woman. Natalya had a thrifty upbringing […]
