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The notion of taking refuge in a faith is unique to Buddhism. Quite simply, the Buddha, his teachings under Dharma and the Sangha or Buddhist community – termed the Three Jewels in Buddhist scriptures … read more

The Tibetan Book of the Dead is a Buddhist guide for those facing death. It is intended to be read aloud to the dying or recently deceased to assist them in attaining liberation from the wheel of karm … read more

Consciously or not, we each have many tricks for not staying present in the moment. Even at times when we try to be present, such as during yoga class, the mind creates or looks for distractions. It’s … read more

Introduction to Mandalas A mandala is a geometric pattern present throughout our universe – from the concentric crystals of a snowflake, to the patterned grid of a tortoise shell, to the interlocking … read more

Say what? How often have you been in yoga class and heard the yoga teacher call out the next pose only to have no idea what she is talking about? You may have been hearing Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Ar … read more