Sports and Buddhism — Is It Possible? →
The combination may seem surprising: blending Buddhist philosophy—which advocates peace and relaxation—with a physically demanding activity. Let me explain how I tackle this challenge!
Up there →
The mountains encompass different worlds: the tranquil world of vegetation with its alpine meadows, the lively world of water with its torrents, and the majestic world of rock with its high peaks.
The Inherent Contradiction in the Spiritual Path →
We hear so often about the “spiritual path” in the world of yoga. Let’s ask ourselves what that means, and put these often-misunderstood words into perspective.
Mapping Yoga →
The connection between cartography and a yoga training program isn't obvious at first glance. Yet in the process of developing a training program, we find paths, terrain, and territories to explore.
Meditate Anywhere, Anytime →
That was the title—Anywhere Anytime Meditation—of the meditation retreat I attended in Edinburgh, Scotland, in early July. Here are a few gems I’ve gathered.
Why learn about compassion? →
The idea may seem far-fetched; if, as Buddhist teachings and now neuroscience tell us, compassion is inherent in our humanity, then why should we need to be trained in it?
Set a challenge for yourself →
Creating possibilities also means setting challenges for ourselves, stepping outside our comfort zone to discover abilities we never knew we had.
In Praise of Silence →
To embrace silence is to embrace another way of being—one that is more human, more profound, and more intimate.
