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It’s still dark as I make my way to the Shrine Room for our morning meditation; we begin with chanting the precepts. These are words that we intend for ourselves, and how we wish to conduct our lives – being mindful, having truthful communication and speech, living with loving kindness

Four of us arrive at Whitchurch train station eager for the next stage of our journey to Tarloka. We greet each other and Helen who I already know smiles warmly making me feel at ease.

Diving deeper into oneself using storytelling along with meditation, mantras, chanting, rituals, and art. Myths, legends, and storytelling can profoundly affect us giving meaning and different perspectives as they resonate with our own experiences. They can help us look at parts

It took me 10 years to finally decide to embark on this retreat. In the second year of the pandemic I packed my bags and off I went to immerse myself in this intensive practice. Vipassana is a meditation technique which aims to allow one to transform by committing to

Can one ever be unhappy when they are in a place of gratitude? I reflect on the question. Much pleasure can be had in giving and receiving appreciation and you can certainly change your own and others’ state in an instant. I think of the times I appreciate others especially

Imagine being completely at peace with yourself no matter the turbulence in your life or the world. This is what Buddhist meditators revealed in experiments when they were subjected to stressful images, they remained