Here are ten life principals inspired by quotes from Buddha... More»

Anapanasati Sutra is a “Breath-Mindfulness Discourse” that details the Buddha's instruction on using the breath... More»

It's no secret that we tend to look for flaws within ourselves and that we're our own worst critics. We always find... More»

It's so easy to give up, or just never get started on making your dream project come true. In fact, sometimes we're our own worst... More»

Do you recall hearing a song, phrase, or passage that resonated with you in some profound way that articulated exactly how you're feeling? As if the... More»

"Do not let yourself be guided by the authority of the sacred texts, nor by simple logic, nor by appearance or opinion, nor even... More»

"There are two mistakes one can make along the road to truth... not... More»

"The thought manifests as the word; The word manifests as the deed; The deed develops into habit; And habit... More»

I was listening to a lecture on Buddhism by Dr. Robert Thurman at The Tibet House in NYC last spring, and the floor had been opened up for questions. The last question had arrived and a man had... More»

Our world is shaped by words. Some cut deeply through the core of humanity while others rock us like sweet lullabies. It is no wonder we have all heard the phrase "think before you speak," as words command authority once they... More»

"The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate... More»

How far does your sphere of influence go and what is the nature of it? More»

I just taught at an amazing studio called Happy Buddha in upstate New York. We got our yoga on all day long and after so much joy and hand balancing I was... More»

"Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be... More»

When Tiger Woods announced he was back to meditating daily and returning to his Buddhist roots, did you think that his spiritual practice would also make him a better golfer? A growing number of golfers and golf coaches believe that Buddhism might... More»