A few years ago, I collected fourteen translations of the Four Infinite Vows, a brief verse of commitment typically recited every day in Zen centers, temples, sitting groups, and homes as well as in other Mahayana Buddhist settings. Of these translations, ten used the word save in the first line, including the one that I’d chanted with slight variations for […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This easy apple butter recipe simmers on the stove, made with apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, it smells and tastes like fall! Apple Butter Recipe I usually make my crock pot apple butter but so many questions about making it on the stove, so here is my stove top apple […]
Ever wonder why your weight seems to creep back up after every diet? Some people think something called “set point theory” explains it. This intriguing theory suggests your body has a preferred weight range it fiercely defends, making lasting weight loss a complex challenge. Read on to learn all you need to know about this theory that attempts to explain why […]
Whether you’re focused on losing weight, maintaining your weight, or building muscle, diet plays a crucial role in your progress. Tracking your calories is a good place to start, but calories don’t tell the whole story. Setting goals for your macros, the amounts of each macronutrient you eat each day, can help you tune up your diet. For example, increasing protein […]
Annalisa Rakugo Castaldo is a Soto Zen priest with Soji Zen Center in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, and an English professor—with a focus on Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies as well as Shakespeare and other early modern dramatists—at Widener University in Chester, Pennsylvania. Rakugo received priest ordination in 2014 from Jules Shuzen Harris Roshi (1939–2023) and is currently a student of John […]
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I went to an art gallery to forget about the decaying world. But it was there that Jim told me about Buddhism’s decay itself. Earlier that morning, I had planned a family trip, tended to my shrub rose, paid a semester’s worth of tuition, and prepared a sign for a Pride parade I was set to march in. Up until […]
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 (Sept 16-22) I love pears, they are so versatile and great in dessert or a fall salad! My Baked Pears with Walnuts and Honey are made with […]
La atención plena es tanto un poder mental esencial como una práctica intencionada. Es la capacidad universal de la mente para ser consciente, concentrarse y utilizar su inteligencia natural. Está presente no sólo en nosotros, sino en todos los seres. La atención plena es también una práctica de meditación en particular que cultiva y desarrolla nuestra atención plena innata. Entrenamos […]
Where does a person, place or thing begin and end? Textile artist Archana Pathak is interested in the evolving nature of physical and psychological boundaries. Working with found memory artefacts, Archana explores the transient nature of identity and the beauty that lies within our ever-changing world. Maps are of special interest to her, especially since her creative approach is rooted […]
When was the last time you bought a new mattress? If it’s been more than seven years, it’s time to start shopping… Let’s explore how to make your mattress shopping experience a positive one so you can sleep smarter. And remember – enjoy the process! After all, it’s shopping. Set Your Budget Investing in a new mattress is investing in […]
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This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Moist cinnamon apple bread recipe made with applesauce, small chunks of fresh apples and walnuts in every bite. It’s so moist and delicious, you won’t believe it’s light! Apple Bread Recipe I love to bake this easy Apple Nut Bread and my crock pot applesauce after apple picking. Cinnamon and apples […]
In the Dhammapada, a collection of sayings of the Buddha in verse form and one of the most widely read and best-known Buddhist scriptures, the Buddha addresses the nature of the mind. From Gil Fronsdal’s 2006 translation: The mind, hard to control, Flighty—alighting where it wishes—One does well to tame. […]
High-protein is the trend of 2024, so naturally, everyone’s trying to find easy hacks to increase protein intake to hit their goals. Everywhere you look, people are snacking on dried beef sticks and stocking up on protein powder. In 2024, MyFitnessPal users logged protein powerhouse cottage cheese 35% more times than they did in 2023. And protein bars are getting […]
A new study linking processed and red meat to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes has been making headlines lately. This kind of nutrition news can send you into a panic, especially if you eat ham sandwiches for lunch or love pepperoni pizza. But can these foods cause diabetes on their own? Can you never eat a hotdog again? […]
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This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This lighter Sesame Chicken recipe features chicken breast bites in a sweet, savory, tangy, and slightly spicy sauce topped with sesame seeds and green onions. Sesame Chicken Sesame Chicken, known for its battered and deep-fried chicken and sweet- savory flavor profile, is popular in Chinese-American cuisine. It’s typically high in […]
“I just bought a new BPA-free tupperware set.” This comment, coming from my friend Anna, caught me off guard. Anna’s a highly competent law professional. She’s a critical thinker and she fights in the heavyweight division when it comes to cutting through BS. But the Anna I knew was falling into some painful traps that seemed to be bypassing her […]
Photo by: Junieth Dinarte Poverty affects all aspects of children’s health. Physically, poverty prevents children’s bodies from developing and exposes them to serious pain and disease. Emotionally, it causes overwhelming fear and anxiety. And spiritually, it steals away the hope of ever breaking free. While the effects of poverty on health are many, so are the ways we can fight […]
