This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This healthy loaded baked potato soup recipe is comforting, delicious, and so easy to make! Made with hidden veggies! Loaded Baked Potato Soup This baked potato soup has everything you love about a baked potato – sour cream, cheddar, bacon, and chives, at a fraction of the calories. The secret to slimming […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Cajun Chicken Pasta is packed with chicken strips, bell peppers, red onion, mushrooms, and scallions in a light, creamy Cajun sauce. Cajun Chicken Pasta One of the easiest ways to lighten up a pasta dish is to add tons of protein and vegetables, which keeps the portions large and the […]
Chan Buddhism is a painstaking practice of learning nothing, says Gilbert Gutierrez. You can’t become enlightened — you can only embody it. Photo by Arun Prakash. When asked “What is Chan?” I’m reminded of how one old Buddhist master once answered the same question: “Ask the lamppost.” Here’s another Chan story about a master speaking with a young monk. The […]
Noel Alumit reflects on the daunting commitment of the bodhisattva vows, and how his ordination bolstered his relationship with his mother and culture. Photo by Aleksander Pasaric. When I was ordained as a Buddhist pastor, I took the bodhisattva vow. The vows begin with: Sentient beings are numberless, I vow to save them all. This was daunting. “I vow to […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Air fryer chicken cutlets turn out crispy, golden, juicy, and delicious – perfect with veggies, over salads, with pasta, and more. Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets The secret to the best tasting air fryer chicken cutlets, is marinading them quickly with Italian dressing and seasonings before breading and air frying – my […]
The Sutra that Vimalakirti Speaks is about a householder friend of the Buddha who is both deeply awakened and very ill. The sutra mentions that Vimalakirti is only pretending to be sick, using skillful means in order to teach others. Judging from the reactions of those who gather around him, it’s an unsettling method, as he embodies an apparent contradiction—enlightened, […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Here’s a step-by-step recipe for making easy, low-carb cauliflower rice from scratch in the skillet or roasted in the oven. It’s delicious in bowls, arancini, stir fries, meal prep, and more. How to Make Cauliflower Rice On days I want to eat fewer carbs, balance out a more decadent dish, […]
Si nos ponemos a esperar por las condiciones perfectas para practicar en retiro, tal vez nunca llegarán. Nuno Gonçalves, practicante del Budismo Tibetano, nos habla de su experiencia en retiro en las montañas del norte de Chile y de su encuentro con un puma. Foto por Lucas Pezeta Khenpo Thubten, mi maestro, me dijo una vez “Nunca esperes a que […]
While hiking, Buddhist practitioner Leslie Davis suddenly found her mind miles ahead of her body. She offers a three-question meditation practice to reel your running mind back to the present moment. On a recent personal retreat, I hiked into Horn Canyon in the east end of Ojai, California. Due to the severe drought, it had been years since water had […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. I love my air fryer, and it has completely changed the way I cook in the kitchen. They’re perfect for making lighter versions of delicious, crispy foods like french fries and chicken wings, but they’re also more versatile than people give them credit for. I’ve found that there are a […]
You have enlightened nature, says Pema Khandro Rinpoche. If you truly know that, you’ll always be kind to yourself. Photo by Eric Ward. When people talk about daily practice, they usually mean doing silent meditation, a ritual, or mantra recitation. These are important parts of our daily practice, but there is another crucial dimension: it is being kind to our […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. If you need a healthy, protein-packed breakfast to make ahead and eat on the go, you’ll love this easy mini quiche recipe with ham and cheese. It’s great for breakfast, brunch, meal prep, and back to school. Mini Quiche Recipe with Ham and Cheese To lighten up the quiche, I […]
About one in four adults in the United States develop symptoms of insomnia each year. In most cases, these are short-lived, caused by things like stress or illness. But one in 10 adults are estimated to have chronic insomnia, which means difficulty falling or staying asleep at least three times a week for three months or longer. Sleep deprivation doesn’t […]
When are ceramics considered textile art? When they’ve been embroidered, naturally! Caroline Harrius isn’t a textile artist. She’s a ceramicist. But, uniquely, she stitches into the vases, pots and ceramic household items that she builds and fires. A lover of pottery from an early age, it was only when Caroline explored traditional ceramics as part of her Masters degree that […]
Somehow, in our day-to-day lives, we tend to identify ourselves with many different thoughts. But when we are able to understand ultimate awareness, we can rise above these concepts. There is a beautiful example that is given in the Buddhist teachings: namkha tabu, which means the mind is like a sky, and all the thoughts are like clouds. There’s also […]
Quality Control Checklist for Testing and Inspection in Garment Industry Shubham Anil JainSr. ConsultantCent Edge Solutions LLP, Bangalore, IndiaEmail: [email protected] Introduction:Any company or producer that is concerned about the quality of its products should use a quality control checklist as a fundamental tool. It is a set of specifications and requirements for specific items that have been created by the […]
Different Types of Jewellery Choose for Any Occasion Shubham Anil JainSr. ConsultantCent Edge Solutions LLP, Bangalore, IndiaEmail: [email protected] Introduction:Finding the ideal jewellery to go with your current look might be difficult. We recognize that the sheer number of jewellery options available can be intimidating. Wearing jewellery today has less to do with just adding glitter to your outfit and more […]
The ring of a bell signaled it was my turn for dokusan, an interview to discuss my practice with the Soto Zen Master at this five-hundred-year-old training monastery in Japan. I picked up a small mallet and struck the cast iron bell in front of me: one time, letting it ring, then a second time. I rose and hurried down […]
The Potential of Pineapple Leaf Fiber as a Sustainable Textile Material Sadman Hossain3rd Year Student,Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology,Email: [email protected] Material Selection:For starters, pineapple leaf fiber, also known as Piña fiber. Piña fiber is derived from the leaves of the pineapple plant, specifically from the waste pineapple leaves after the fruit is harvested. The strength, lightness, and shiny […]
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 Weight Watchers points. Free 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (August 28-Sept 3) I can’t believe the end of summer is upon us! I love Labor Day weekend but it is always a little sad to say […]
