October is the month of Hindu festival Dussehra and was celebrated with much fervour and zeal. Dussehra denotes victory of [...]

Research shows that gratitude not only reduces stress, but it may also play a major role in overcoming trauma. Studies [...]

Practice becomes simply bearing the truth. I am reading and re-reading: Allow by Danna Faulds There is no controlling life. [...]

Relaxation is often the beginning of healing. While it won’t solve all our problems, its benefits extend beyond its ability to relieve tension. When faced with numerous responsibilities and tasks or the demands of an illness, relaxation techniques may not be a priority in your life.

  Stress and its effects are known to cause and aggravate illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, arthritis, diabetes, ulcers, [...]

Sky Meadows State Park - Labor Day 2020   In the tradition of the Mindfulness (Vipassana) practice, we shift from [...]

  If we watch the mind and focus on the breath only on the meditation seat, then we have two [...]

Onam as I experienced it… we pick flowers and make a floral carpet in the front yard to welcome Maveli. [...]

Self-Compassion Compassion is a central theme, and a cultivatable skill, in Buddhist psychology. To develop this skill, first we reflect [...]

…words from a retreatent at the end of a 10 day silent meditation retreat That was the provocative reflection from [...]