So, my best friend has continued to tell me that I need to do one of Deepak Chopra’s 21 Day Challenges. Having resisted for several years, I thought today was the day to break that cycle. As I kicked today off with Deepak guiding me through my...
As part of the Meditation According to Your Dosha series, we're going to talk about Pitta types today. Pitta people need to meditate in order to release anger and aggression and to release their desire to control life. Pittas usually have good concentration and can meditate...
Late yesterday evening, Sunday, May 3, the Moon became full in the sign of Libra. When the Moon is full, it is at its strongest energy level. According to Vedic Astrology, the Moon signifies our mental/emotional state. During this time, we may feel things more...
As we head into 2015, I've been toying with the idea of resolutions. I say toying because I'm not one to generally make annual resolutions, because I'm not one to generally keep ‘em. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying that I’m not looking to...
This year, November 13th is the day celebrated in the Tibetan calendar as "Buddha's descent from Tushita Heaven," the 22nd day of the 9th month (Lha-bab Düchen). This day is an auspicious merit-multiplying day. The fruits of any positive or negative action today will be...
The mantra, Om Mani Pädme Hum is easy to say and quite powerful, because it contains the essence of the entire teaching. When you say the first syllable Om it is blessed to help you achieve perfection in the practice of generosity, Ma helps perfect...
I've had the fortunate opportunity to take a few days off, get away from all my daily cares, connect back to Self. As I spend time by the tranquil ocean, watching the waves ebb and flow, I've been thinking a great deal about maitri, which, as defined...
Over the past few years, I’ve continued to be impressed by Pema Chödrön and her focus on the topic of tonglen. Tonglen is a cornerstone Tibetan Buddhist meditation practice for generating compassion in the world. The tonglen practice is a method for connecting with suffering...
The beauty of the Shanti Mantra lies in its simplicity of message, "May all beings be happy and healthy." It is also referred to as a mantra for peace (shanti). Shanti Mantra Om sarveshaam swastir bhavatu Sarveshaam shantir bhavatu Auspiciousness (swasti) be unto all; Peace (shanti) be unto all; Sarveshaam poornam bhavatu Sarveshaam mangalam...