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Within Buddhism, love, or loving-kindness, is seen as an innate quality. Sometimes, we can describe this innate quality as our sense of basic warmth, or basic OKness. And in Buddhism, this is connected to our wider quality of buddhanature, or awakened nature. What this means is that loving-kindness is possible, because it’s at the root of both what we seek […]
Bee and I were pretty close. She’d watched over me when I was young, and I eventually invited her to volunteer at the local temple. For over fifteen years, she served in the temple kitchen, where her curries and stews were popular at major events. She continued her work until she could no longer do so. There was a time […]
The average human adult makes around 34,000 decisions every day, including decisions about what and how much to eat, what to wear, and what to say. Most of these decisions are made automatically, based on information we’ve subconsciously stored about what we believe is “good” and “bad.” Parents and caregivers of young children must make decisions for themselves and for […]
In the middle of the Pacific, 2,500 miles away from the nearest continent, lies a chain of islands called Hawaii. The weather is mild and sunny with trade winds that often keep the humidity in check. Fragrant flowers and salty sea air embrace you. Colors are vivid; mountains are vast. Amidst this beauty, powerful storms and volcanic eruptions occur. Hula […]
When I teach metta, or loving-kindness, I find that resistance to self-metta is a common stumbling block for many. And I get it. I had the same problem when I started practicing metta meditation. In Pali, the meaning of metta is multifaceted. It includes loving-kindness, goodwill, benevolence, and nonharming. Metta can also be understood as love that isn’t romantic or […]
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I Take Refuge in the Buddha There isn’t just one Buddha, says Mushim Patricia Ikeda. The Buddha is awakened mind. When most people think of the Buddha, it’s Siddhartha Gautama they picture: the prince, who it is said, was born 2,600 years ago in Nepal, grew up to attain enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree, and then went on to teach […]
High-Performance Textiles in Protective Clothing Shafiun Nahar ElmaIndustrial & Production EngineerNational Institute of Textile Engineering & Research (NITER), Bangladesh.Email: [email protected] Modern protective textiles have significantly shifted the landscape of protecting apparel and provide real-life solutions to multiple difficulties within industrial applications. These expansive fabrics incorporate textile engineering with durability and performance in the best interests of people in any […]
In 2016, after more than two years of searching, my sangha found and purchased a beautiful retreat center in Big Sur, where we could practice together. There were several beautiful buildings on the land, and many ancient oak trees to provide shade and beauty. We spent the first half of 2016 preparing it for retreatants. A lovely couple moved in […]
My body was tranquil and undisturbed, my mind concentrated and unified. —The Buddha MN 4.22 (i 21) Tranquility is both a gift of meditation practice and a support for deepening the practice. As a gift, it can be healing and confidence-producing. As a support, it provides a sense of well-being that nourishes concentration and mental harmony. Meditative tranquility is a […]
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Twenty years ago, my partner and I decided to quit our jobs, leave our country, and check into a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Kathmandu. We were determined to get enlightened, whatever that meant. I’d been active in the poetry community back home—getting published, hosting workshops, doing readings in cafés, and composing half-decent poems—but I’d come to believe that writing was […]
When we sit down for long hours of meditation, we’re inevitably confronted with intrusive thoughts, such as frustration over our inability to focus, regrets about the past, or plain self-hatred. How can we let go of these thoughts in order to break through to transformative meditative experiences? Are there practices we can use to confront and calm our feelings of […]
Embroidery Tools and Techniques Tareq SalmanDept. of Textile EngineeringMawlana Bhashani Science and Technology UniversityTangail, BangladeshEmail: [email protected] What is Embroidery? Embroidery is the handicraft of decorating fabric or other materials using a needle to apply thread or yarn. Experts believe that this craft made on cloth lasts long and makes the fabric look attractive. This ancient craft holds a rich […]
Key Factors in Determining Value Collectible furniture tells stories from the past. Besides, understanding about collectible furniture refers to pieces of furniture that are valued for their design, craftsmanship, historical significance, or rarity. Each piece carries its own history, its own character. Some antiques just have that special something that makes collectors’ hearts skip a beat. Rarity and Uniqueness Old […]
