YOGA JOURNAL WRITES: Tao Porchon-Lynch, the yoga teacher who made headlines last year when she was recognized by Guinness Book of World Record as the “Oldest Living Yoga Teacher,” celebrated her 95th birthday yesterday.
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
IN THE NEWS: Adam Tebbe announces comprehensive “Zen in America” film project
BUDDHADHARMA WRITES: The Sweeping Zen site brands itself as “the definitive online who’s who in Zen,” and now editor Adam Tebbe has announced his ambition to make an equally comprehensive film about Zen in America.
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
IN THE NEWS: National Investigation Agency takes over Bodh Gaya blasts probe
THE TIMES OF INDIA WRITES: PATNA: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) took over the investigation of the serial bomb blasts at Mahabodhi Temple in BodhGaya on July 7. Principal secretary, home, Amir Subhani said the state government received a communique from the MHA on Tuesday night.
Saturday, May 25, 2013
The Lazy Person’s Guide To Not Being Lazy
MATTHEW M. McEWAN WRITES: Do you feel dead tired after work? Can’t wait to sit down in that comfortable sofa of yours? Basically, you feel lazy, right?
You see, what I have noticed is how the negative spiral of laziness just takes a big hold of our entire lives and never lets go. Until we really make a change that is.
Friday, May 24, 2013
IN THE NEWS: Thailand Celebrates World Day of Vesak 2013
DAY NEWS WRITES: The Thai government, together with the Office of National Buddhism is preparing for several activities to commemorate World Day of Vesak from May 18 to 24, 2013.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Music and Memory: Using Music to Treat Alzheimer’s
MINDFUL LIVING NETWORK WRITES: Music may brighten our day, but for seniors suffering from dementia, it can do so much more. Non-profits organizations like Music and Memory are leading the way, using music to help elders recall memories, reduce their anxiety, and improve their sociability.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
FOCUS ON SANGHA: Christmas Humphreys
When my interest of Buddhism was kindled as a secondary school
student, the first book I bought was ‘Buddhism, An introduction and guide’,
written by Christmas Humphreys. Over the last century, Christmas Humphrey’s
numerous literary works and endeavours elsewhere within Western Buddhism have
inspired and educated many.
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