✨ A Journey Through Symbols of Intuition, Growth & Centering
A poetic exploration of inner light, personal growth, and the journey back to center — reflected through timeless symbols like the lotus, waves, moon, mandala, and more. Inspired by the...
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10 Beautiful Reasons to Meditate
Meditation is a journey within that can awaken our being to health, harmony and happiness. Meditation rests the body, calms the mind, and connects us to the spiritual aspect of...
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Koi Fish: Symbolism and Spiritual Significance
Koi fish have intrigued and inspired for centuries. They have been called “living jewels” and “swimming flowers” for their physical beauty. They are also rich with symbolic significance, especially in...
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The Buddhist Metta (Lovingkindness) Prayer
The Buddhist Metta (Lovingkindness) Prayer is simple but profound. It starts by blessing oneself and gradually expands outward from there, eventually wishing good intentions for the entire world and all...
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Seven Buddhist Mantras
Buddhist mantras are syllables and words chanted repetitively as part of a centering, consciousness-shifting practice. Their exact function can vary, but all have a goal of helping to inspire and...
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5 Steps for Getting Started with Zazen Meditation
Zazen is at the heart of Zen Buddhist practice and is an excellent way to get started with meditation. The word zazen literally means “seated meditation” and is the primary...
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Mindfulness of Breathing Meditation
Mindfulness of Breathing is a widely practiced meditation designed to cultivate a fuller awareness of the present moment. By focusing intently on each breath or cycle of breathing, practitioners learn...
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The Benefits of Walking Meditation
Walking meditation also called kinhin, is a powerful way to put mindfulness into action and learn to integrate it into daily life. While sitting meditation is extremely valuable and a...
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Zen Wisdom – How Breathing Brings Us To The Present
Each moment, we are doing something vital for our existence – we are breathing. Even when we are unaware, the act of breathing sustains us – connecting us to the...
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What Is Loving Kindness Meditation?
Introduction Loving Kindness Meditation is a form of meditation based on mantras and exercises that promote healthy feelings of love towards oneself and the universe in general. Loving Kindness Meditation...
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Zen Poetry: 7 Cups of Tea
Long before Starbucks sold “Zen” tea, green teas were used for healing and meditative purposes, to restore balance and stillness in life. Today, each cup we drink unites us with...
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The How and Why of Fasting in Ayurveda
The practice of fasting in Ayurveda traditions is believed to confer both spiritual as well as physical benefits. ‘Upvaas’ (upa= near, vaas= stay) or fasting literally brings one closer to...
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5 Ways Buddhist Principles Can Improve Your Relationships
At the core of Buddhism is the goal of Enlightenment, or realization of the true nature of the self as connected with the ground state of All That Is. While...
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