The Buddha, who had lived a sheltered life of luxury as the young prince Siddhartha, was called to his initiation at the age of 29 when he first left the palace and trave...read full story
It's not uncommon to hear the phrases, "Are you paying attention?” or "Pay attention!" in our daily lives. Walk into any American school and you will certainly hear one o...read full story
Are you wondering why your mind is so busy? I know your frustration. I’ve felt driven mad by my mind, too. With countless thoughts passing through my mind at a...read full story
Surrendering is the perfect recipe for contentment. Why, then, is this task of letting go and moving on so much easier for some than it is for others?
It wasn’t until ...read full story
Only a few decades ago, Western medicine viewed the body as a machine whose parts would inevitably break down until they could no longer be repaired. Medical students wer...read full story
Spend just twenty minutes twice a day meditating and you’ll feel healthier, happier, and more present, all day! Meditation changes your life in subtle but powerful ...read full story
I have a tendency to spend a lot of time in my head, playing around with my thoughts. For the most part I’m conscious of the thoughts that go through my mind and I have e...read full story
Besides its meaning in Tibetan, to meditate in Sanskrit means “to cultivate self.” I especially like this definition because of the metaphorical possibilities it offers—f...read full story
Each week, I begin my meditation class by asking my students two questions: 1) Do you meditate? and 2) What are you seeking in a meditation practice?
The answer to the f...read full story
I’ll tell you a secret for making your life work—sort of a “duh” secret because it’s so obvious: take action. Einstein said, “Nothing happens until something moves.” We c...read full story
