Mahamrityunjaya Mantra

When I had my Ayurveda consult with Dr. Sarita Shrestha, I was told to learn the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra and chant it frequently. The sheet of paper that I got with it had the above graphic as well as the following text: The meaning of the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra The Sanskrit word maha means ‘great’, mrityu means […]

Giving is the Best Communication

This video shows us how giving is the best communication. It is in giving that we receive. Francis of Assisi said, “Make me an instrument of Your peace; Where there is hatred, let me sow love; Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is discord, harmony; Where there is error, truth; Where there is doubt, […]

Pebble Meditation from Plum Village

This article contains a video of Pebble Meditation from Plum Village conducted by another monk, Thay Phap Luu. The video was produced by Peace Is The Way Films. If you ever listen to Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh teach the children how to do this, you may wonder what he is talking about. He calls […]

Nourish Your Mind Body and Spirit with This Guided Meditation

This video will help you you nourish your mind body and spirit with this guided meditation. It is forty-five minutes long and should be done lying down. The meditation is guided by Kalawna Biggs. The visualization help you to relax all systems of your body for deep healing. The guided meditation utilizes imagery and excellent […]

Joy All Around

I am happy to pass on Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh‘s practice phrases for the New Year. The phrases are Joy within me, Joy all around and New year, New me These words of wisdom express my wishes that we all have a Happy New Year with peace, gratitude, harmony, and compassion in our hearts. […]

Tibetan Monks Chanting Om

This excellent video of Tibetan monks chanting Om contains high quality sound. As wonderful as these sounds are, I’m afraid the pale in comparison to the wonderful chanting I heard when Rama Jyoti Vernon do it in January. Her voice was so deep and resonant that it filled the room and I’m sure touched deep […]