Actor and activist Richard Gere talks about his teacher the Dalai Lama, the warm heart of the Tibetan people, and how humanity can benefit from the values of Tibetan culture. Photo by Sonam Zoksang. Melvin McLeod: How did you first make your connection to the Dalai Lama and the people of Tibet? Richard Gere: Well, it’s a long story, as […]
Whoever said I love you a bushel and a peck must have been specifically thinking of homemade Apple Cider. Fresh apples, water, spices, and a touch of sweetener are all you need to make the best-ever version of this fall classic right on your stove. Pin this recipe on Pinterest to save for later Pin It! If you’re wondering if […]
Whether you are headed out on family vacation or gearing up for a business trip, one of the most important things for any traveler to remember to take along is sufficient sleep! It may seem like an obvious essential, but it doesn’t always get the travel priority it deserves. So if you aren’t making sleep an essential travel item […]
These healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls taste like a chocolate peanut butter cup! They are nutritious, vegan, gluten free, and guaranteed to come to your rescue when hunger strikes. Pin this recipe on Pinterest to save for later Pin It! Of all the healthy snack recipes I make, energy balls are the ones I come back to most. Between […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Air Fryer Sweet Plantains or Maduros are an easy and healthy way to make this classic Latin side dish. Air Fryer Sweet Plantains I grew up eating plantains every way you can imagine! Depending on the ripeness of the plantain, you’ll get different results. Mom makes them on the grill […]
After a long day of work and dealing with life, do you find yourself in the following scenario? You’re stretched out in bed, bathed in your phone’s screen light as you mindlessly scroll. Yes, it’s past your intended bedtime, and you’re tired. Yet, turning the phone off and heading to dreamland is not happening. You stubbornly resist – knowing full […]
Fourteen years ago, when Jonathan and Diana Rose created the magnificent Garrison Institute, a repurposed monastery on the banks of the Hudson River, they asked if I’d cook a meal for the Dalai Lama, who was coming to visit. I declined. Maybe insecurity got in the way, but it felt more like fear. Although I was well known as a […]
The Buddha said the greatest of all teachings is impermanence. Its final expression is death. Buddhist teacher Judy Lief explains why our awareness of death is the secret of life. It’s the ultimate twist. “Laughing in the Face of Stupidity,” painting by Tashi Mannox from the series “Laughing in the Face of Death: To live and die without regrets.” Whether […]
From getting to sleep to completely waking up, working with your breath offers practical and profound benefits. Illustrations by Nolan Pelletier. 1. Mindfulness of Breath While there are many variations of this practice, this simple version is common to many Buddhist traditions and is a mainstay of the secular mindfulness movement. It is a foundation of the path to enlightenment […]
Feel like you have to hustle your butt off to get more clients? These days, it can seem like being “just” a great coach isn’t enough of a sell. Not only do you need to know your stuff and be a natural “people person,” but to market yourself properly, you’re also supposed to figure out a unique coaching niche, define […]
El budismo, la psicología y la experiencia vital, todos están de acuerdo en un punto, dice el sacerdote Zen y psiquiatra Robert Waldinger: un sentido del yo más amplio y más conectado hace la vida más plena y significativa. The post ¿Es éste el secreto de la felicidad? appeared first on Lion's Roar. Source link
Love to the noodles in the form of Chicken Chow Mein! Succulent pieces of chicken, fresh veggies, and bouncy pan-fried noodles tossed in a simple, sticky sauce, this at-home version of the Chinese-American favorite wants to be your dinner date tonight! Pin this recipe on Pinterest to save for later Pin It! Sit down to eat this healthy meal at […]
Jacquard Loom / Jacquard Machine:The majority of woven fabrics are produced on one of three loom types: a tappet loom, dobby loom or a jacquard loom. A Jacquard loom is used to produce fabrics that have intricate patterns and weave structures that use over 24 shafts. A Jacquard loom does not have shafts, it has individual heddles, and each heddle […]
In Sanskrit, a kosha, or treasury, is a storehouse of gems. But the term can also refer to a collection of words, poems, and literary passages. Since the fifth century, Indian poets and scholars have compiled treasuries of words to catalog different aspects of human experience, treating each entry like a jewel. With her new book, Words for the Heart: […]
What is Weaving?Weaving is defined as a process of interlacing of warp and weft yarns at right angle to each other. There are practically an endless number of ways of interlacing warp and weft yarns. The warp yarn are sometimes termed as ends, and weft yarn are termed as pick or filling. In order to be the fabric as a […]
Catherine Burns is a firm believer in the power of storytelling. For the past 20 years, she has served as the artistic director at The Moth, a nonprofit dedicated to the art of storytelling. In this role, she has helped hundreds of people craft their stories, including a New York City sanitation worker, a Nobel laureate, a jaguar tracker, and […]
One of the most powerful images of Zen practice, or zazen as all of life, comes from Master Dogen in the Shobogenzo, his masterwork: Life can be compared to a time when a person is sailing a boat. On this boat, you are working the sail, you manage the rudder, you are handling the pole. At the same time, the […]
This easy, light recipe for healthy Shrimp Pad Thai is simple and filling. You can find all the ingredients you need to make it in a standard grocery store, and if you apply a little hustle, the entire dish can be ready in 15 minutes flat. Pin this recipe on Pinterest to save for later Pin It! This recipe will […]
posted August 26, 2022 by Gina This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. A free 7-day, flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas and a shopping list. All recipes include macros and links to WW recipe builder to get your personal points. 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan I can’t believe it is almost […]
Many of us feel a strong connection with nature. And art can help us communicate that feeling of connection, whether it’s an admiration for the expanse of the great outdoors, an appreciation of nature’s textural details, or an exploration of the constant states of change in the environment around us. From mixed media works to bold sculptures and exquisite embroideries, […]
