Enlightenment is everywhere we look, says Joan Sutherland — we can choose to notice it, but at the same time, we can also trust that it will find us, wherever we are. “The Mouth of Krishna, #367,” 2015. By Albarran Cabrera.At the very heart of Buddhism is the promise of enlightenment. It’s the bright flame illuminating the dharma, and the […]
A few days before the eminent scholar Lance Cousins passed away, in 2015, he revealed to one of his students, Sarah Shaw, that he had been working on a book on Buddhist meditation. After his death, with the permission of his family, Shaw found the manuscript on his desktop and prepared it for publication. The book, Meditations of the Pali […]
RFID Technology Used in Apparel Industry Shweta B. Mokashi1Naveen M. Gadkari2Department of Textiles (Fashion Technology)12DKTE’S Textile & Engineering Institute, Ichalkaranji, India12Email: [email protected] Introduction:Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) refers to a wireless technology comprised of two elements: tags and readers. The reader is a tool that has one or more antennas that release radio waves and receive signals back from the […]
Joan Sutherland shares why we must learn to trust the ebbs and flows of awakening — agreeing to all of its seasons and tides. In our yearning for enlightenment, we might hope that it’s a state of unfluctuating perfection that solves the problem of the constant change that roils our lives. But if we see what we’re doing as awakening, […]
En la ocasión del cumpleaños de Pema Chödrön, la editora adjunta de Lion’s Roar, Andrea Miller comparte tres lecciones importantes que le enseñó Pema. Pema Chödrön. Photo by Liza Matthews. ¿Alguna vez has caminado por la calle perdida en tus pensamientos, sólo lo suficientemente presente para no caerte en un hoyo, pero no lo suficiente para ver más allá de […]
Illustration by Ray Fenwick. In his “Instructions to the Cook,” Dogen, the Japanese founder of the Soto Zen school, wrote that someone working to benefit others should maintain three minds: magnanimous mind (daishin), parental mind (roshin), and joyful mind (kishin). Magnanimous mind (or “big mind”) means, according to Dogen, “being unprejudiced and refusing to take sides.” In other words, magnanimous […]
Fashion Communication: Types, Trends, Strategies and Importance Shubham Anil JainAditya Birla Fashion and Retail LimitedBangalore, IndiaEmail: [email protected] 1. What is Fashion Communication?Fashion Communication is defined as delivering the message of fashion, different culture and lifestyle by managing various media. It basically involves using the communication design strategy to fashion & various lifestyle products. Due to the development in fashion […]
In his conversation with Matthew Abrahams, Venerable Bhikkhu Bodhi argues for “Enlightenment” over “Awakening” as our best English-language translation of bodhi, the Pali word for the Buddha’s transcendence (“In Defense of ‘Enlightenment,’” Summer 2021). With due respect to the eponymous Ven. Bodhi, I find “Enlightenment” to be the less enlightened of the two English terms. I mean “less enlightened” here […]
Antibacterial Extraction and Cotton Fabric Testing from Azadirachta Indica Shahidul IslamDept. of Textile EngineeringBGMEA University of Fashion & Technology, DhakaEmail: [email protected] Azadirachta Indica Antibacterial Agent:Azadirachta indica is one of the most important commercially grown tree origin since it yields drug and textile purpose both. Azadirachta is a commonly neem plant, which belongs to the family Meliaceae. While most Meliaceae […]
Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings were always profound and practical, showing us effective ways to apply Buddhism’s deepest insights in our own lives. Here he draws on Buddhist and modern psychology to teach us how to cultivate the habit of happiness. Photo by Philippe Lissac / Getty Images All of us have the capacity to be happy. We have seeds of […]
Shepherd’s Pie, a rich, savory casserole of ground meat and vegetables baked with mashed potatoes on top, was one of my favorite dinners as a kid (mostly for the potatoes). Today I love it even more for the hearty filling, especially today’s succulent recipe! Pin this recipe on Pinterest to save for later Pin It! Technically speaking, what my mom […]
Spice up your mid-week meal plan with this healthy, flavorful, and easy Slow Cooker Chicken Curry. Made with tender, juicy chicken thighs, coconut milk, veggies, and a zippy blend of Indian spices, it’s guaranteed to get you out of your dinnertime recipe rut. Pin this recipe on Pinterest to save for later Pin It! Whenever I’m hitting a healthy dinner […]
Did you feel it in the air this morning too? Cooler weather is on its way, which means more nights for cozy Chicken Gnocchi Soup! Pin this recipe on Pinterest to save for later Pin It! This rich, thick, and creamy soup with plump rounds of gnocchi, tender chunks of chicken, and a sneaky number of vegetables, is a healthy […]
Like leaves in the autumn or wood in the fire, all things pass. But, there is a moment in which we can see things as they are. Photo by Nathan Anderson. I discovered a mantra by a lake in the woods. We were on our way to the family cabin but, as someone who regularly copes with a panic disorder, […]
In August 2022, the Institute of Buddhist Studies announced that Dr. Paula Arai will join the IBS faculty as the first Eshinni and Kakushinni Professor of Women and Buddhist Studies. The position was established in November 2020 by the IBS Board of Trustees to support a professor specializing in the academic study of women in Buddhism. Lady Eshinni (1182–1268) was […]
Fresh Strawberry Cake with strawberry cream cheese frosting is here to give us a reason to celebrate each and every day. It’s made exclusively from real strawberries (no mixes, gelatin, or artificial food coloring here!) and is one of my most treasured dessert recipes. Pin this recipe on Pinterest to save for later Pin It! To date, I’ve used this […]
My first experience with Penne alla Vodka was cooking a “gourmet” meal for a group of college friends in our dorm’s basement kitchen. Penne noodles tossed in a crushed tomato cream sauce, it’s easy to make at home and positively decadent. Pin this recipe on Pinterest to save for later Pin It! Looking back at that culinary experience, I’m not sure […]
In the spirit of the warm, cozy vibes, I have a comforting hug of a recipe for you: Instant Pot Beef Stew. It has the cozy richness you expect from the stick-to-your-ribs classic, made faster and easier in the pressure cooker. Pin this recipe on Pinterest to save for later Pin It! This recipe is an adaptation of my Crock […]
Good ol’ potato chips are a simple pleasure. Air Fryer Potato Chips mean you can feel good enjoying more of them, more often! Pin this recipe on Pinterest to save for later Pin It! At any given moment, you’ll find a minimum of four bags of different flavored chips in our pantry. Sandwiches (like Air Fryer Grilled Cheese) are one […]
Caring for people who are suffering is a loving, even heroic calling, but it takes a toll. Roshi Joan Halifax teaches this five-step program to care for yourself while caring for others. A young burn victim with her father and Roshi Joan Halifax after the little girl was treated successfully at Upaya Zen Center’s Nomad Clinic in Nepal. Photo by […]
