A complete guide to help you reach your exercise goals and get a good night’s sleep. Have you committed to making exercise a regular part of your daily routine? Whether your exercise goal is to lose weight, build muscle, or your overall health, there’s an added benefit you might not have considered: better sleep quality. The experts at the Better […]
Automation in Textile Manufacturing: Revolutionizing Efficiency and Quality Hafiz Abdul MannanNational Textile University, PakistanPhone: 0092-3236052101 Automation in Textile Manufacturing: Automation has transformed the textile manufacturing process, enhancing precision, speed, and sustainability across every stage—from fiber processing to finished fabric or garment production. In most sectors of textile manufacturing process, automation is one of the major key to quality improvement […]
Who was—or is—the Buddha? A wandering ascetic who taught people in ancient India? The founder of a world religion and monastic way of life? A “scientist of the mind”? Responses such as these fail to connect us directly with the fullness of the awakened heart. One fruit of deep engagement with the Buddhist path is to sense the presence or […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Instant Pot jasmine rice turns out perfectly fluffy and fragrant every time. An easy, hands-off side dish that’s foolproof and delicious! If you usually cook regular long-grain white rice, jasmine rice is a simple upgrade that adds a little something extra to your meal. It has a light, fluffy texture […]
Melvin McLeod: How Do you define mindfulness? Jon Kabat-Zinn: Nowadays, the word mindfulness is used in a lot of different contexts. To some degree, its deep meaning has been obscured through becoming so popular in the mainstream world. That itself is not necessarily a bad thing. But it is best if one’s understanding of mindfulness comes out of one’s attempts […]
Death feels to me like an invitation, one that we reject at our peril. We can overthink it, worry it. Not now, we might say to death. Later would be better, or never. As adults we develop an opinion about it. I tell my ex-partners I will help them with their goals of care—detailed end-of-life instructions for their caregivers, possibly […]
I traveled to Costa Rica, where I was scheduled to teach a retreat at Blue Spirit. I went two weeks early to have some personal retreat time in a tiny fishing village called San Juanillo, not far from the Buddhist teacher Lama Tsultrim Allione’s house. I’d planned this trip for months, dreaming of having time to meditate, swim, and write. […]
As we study and practice Buddhism, we encounter three subtle yet powerful obstacles: the superiority complex, the inferiority complex, and the equality complex. Each creates unique suffering, trapping us in the habit of comparison and judgment. Yet, with gentle and consistent mindfulness practice, we can find freedom in noncomparison. Let us explore this journey of nondiscrimination together. The Superiority Complex […]
I recently offered an all-day program on mindful leadership to twenty Black public administrators. They work on the front lines of life-threatening situations, managing essential services such as food, health care, and housing for underserved and low-income Americans—folks on the brink of disaster or facing full-blown crisis. At or near burnout themselves, these leaders met online with me to learn […]
Heart disease has long been America’s number one killer, but it’s not just a concern for older adults anymore. Alarming trends show it’s becoming a young person’s problem, too. “Younger people aren’t invincible when it comes to heart health,” says preventive cardiologist and MyFitnessPal scientific advisory member, Danielle Belardo, MD. “The increasing prevalence of cardiovascular conditions in younger people has […]
Keeping in mind the weight of your textiles all the time is a challenging job because you have to consider Warp and weft Weight, Cloth weight in GSM, etc. To get over this problem easily, one very simple solution for you is using an app called a textile calculator on your device. Textile calculation apps are useful instrument for textile […]
The following is an excerpt from The Golden Garuda: The Extraordinary Life of Modern-Day Mahasiddha Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche, a biography of Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche written by one of his students, Khenpo Sodargye. The founder of Larung Gar, the world’s largest Buddhist institution, Jigme Phuntsok (1933–2004) has been recognized as one of the most influential Buddhist teachers of the 20th century. […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Healthy Asian Chicken Meatballs are made with ground chicken, ginger, and spices and coated with a honey-soy sauce. An easy weeknight dinner! Asian Chicken Meatballs If you need some easy dinner ideas, you’ll love these Asian Chicken Meatballs. I like to roast broccoli alongside them in another sheet pan and […]
When you think of the food that powers a winning football team, you might picture massive plates of steak and endless hard boiled eggs. But for the Philadelphia Eagles, performance nutrition goes way beyond the usual suspects. The team’s chefs and dietitians carefully plan every meal to maximize energy, endurance, and recovery. “Nutrition is key to having energy, stamina, and […]
How has tonglen meditation helped you in your life and/or spiritual practice? Send your answer, location, and a photo of yourself to [email protected] for possible inclusion in the next issue of Lion’s Roar magazine. Lion’s Roar Lion’s Roar is a non-profit media organization offering Buddhist wisdom and mindful living to benefit our lives and create a more caring and just world. […]
Tips to help you sleep soundly every night of the year—no matter the season. “Do but consider what an excellent thing sleep is… that golden chain that ties health and our bodies together.” ~ Thomas Dekker, Elizabethan dramatist and writer As Dekker alludes, sleep and health go hand in hand, affecting both our minds and bodies. To keep ourselves healthy, […]
Modern methods of design development and screen making in textile printing have revolutionized the industry by integrating technology and precision. Design development often begins with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or specialized textile design tools. These tools enable designers to create intricate patterns, perform color separations, and visualize repeat designs with high accuracy. In screen […]
Back in 1965, in a book called Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander, Thomas Merton recounted an experience he had while standing on the corner of a busy street in Louisville, Kentucky that changed the way he saw himself in relationship to others—though it would perhaps be more accurate to say that the experience had him, it was so potent in […]
The following has been adapted from Willa Blythe Baker’s Dharma Talk, The Art of Somatic Mindfulness. In this series, Willa explains how we can develop awareness through careful attention to the body. In the following talk, she explores the concept of time in meditation and how we can move beyond the present moment to a more expansive—and embodied—understanding of time. […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. A free, 7-day high protein diet meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas and a shopping list. All recipes include macros and Weight Watchers points. 7 Day High Protein Diet Meal Plan I hope this month of high-protein meal plans has helped you get closer to the goals you […]
