All emotions arise due to a specific reason and it’s never a good idea to suppress them. It also isn’t a good idea to allow them to take over. In this sense, there are emotional regulation techniques that can help…
Most Laozi quotes are aimed at pointing out principles for good living. That’s why those who follow them and the Tao live fulfilled lives, which is also beneficial for those around them. That’s basically what the Tao represents, an inventory of lessons…
I could write dozens of articles on the benefits of a 10-day silent retreat. I could spend hours and hours talking about the advantages a spiritual retreat can give you. There are many things I could say… but I’ll only…
Disconnecting yourself is one of the keys to happiness. Life demands too much from us. Society doesn’t want us to be good at what we do, it wants us to be the best. What we have determines who we are.…
Stress, like energy, builds up. The paradox is that by increasing the levels of the former, you decrease the levels of the latter. Additionally, both stress and energy can feed off of various sources. Stress, for example, can build up…
Vipassana meditation is a powerful practice that can help eradicate the ultimate causes of suffering and obtain the genuine happiness that results from complete liberation. This is also one of the oldest meditation techniques in India. It’s a transforming path…
The world has never been a peaceful place. Each historic era has had its share of negative events. In the world we live in now, everything seems constantly chaotic. However, there are some Buddhism tips that can help us deal with chaos.…
The practice of mindfulness isn’t just limited to adults. School children of all ages can also practice mindfulness in the classroom. Practicing mindfulness can be very beneficial during childhood. Therefore, we’ve decided to dedicate an entire article to the subject. Mindfulness…
The Green Tara mantra comes from the most popular goddess of Buddhism. Green Tara is the goddess of universal compassion, enlightenment, and virtuous performances. They say she’s the mother of all Buddhas.
Defining self-esteem isn’t a simple task. We could say that self-esteem is the emotional part that stems from our self-concept, the emotions that arise from how we see ourselves. These emotions create thoughts, behaviors, and emotions that tend to reinforce…
One of the principles of the Hawaiian philosophy Ho’oponopono states: “Take care of the exterior as well as the interior, because everything is one“. This idea of unity is fundamental to understand how dissociative disorders work and to nourish our…
Meditation is a great opportunity to connect with ourselves, become aware of what we feel, and explore our thoughts. However, keeping your mind from wandering while you meditate can be quite difficult. It requires a lot of practice and adequate techniques…
Zen coaching combines two focuses. On one hand, the discipline of “coaching” is orientated towards making connections, instructing, and training others to achieve their goals. This is a Western idea. On the other hand, zen is a thousand-year-old philosophical system hoping…
Do you ever wish you could silence the thoughts that frustrate or distract you? Have you heard about the power that repeating mantras has on quieting your mind? Have you ever experimented to see what would happen after vocalizing one…
Eastern culture has identified energy centers situated in the human body called chakras. Here, different biological and psychological aspects of the way we relate to ourselves come together. When you balance your chakras, you put yourself on the path to health…
Meditation has become so popular that it is part of our lives in many environments, with different objectives. This is not without reason. Meditation has multiple benefits for your physical and mental health. Maybe that’s why meditating is becoming fashionable.…
Self-hypnosis is a very useful psychological tool to make behavioral changes. Likewise, it can help you control the flow of negative thoughts, get you in a better mood, and even help you focus on certain goals. It’s at least worth…
What if you learned how to take care of your mind the same way you take care of your body? Getting into self-care habits means exercising your self-esteem muscles and overcoming the resistance of apathy. It means being more emotionally balanced…
Meditation is a technique for health and well-being that has a huge impact on everyone: men, women, the elderly, adults, young people, and of course, children too. It’s not enough just to take care of your body. It’s also good…
The tea ceremony is part of the Zen meditation rituals. It is what the Japanese call Ichigo, which means “a moment, an encounter.” It is all about creating a unique, unrepeatable moment. Participants focus all their senses on the moment…
