What if our gratitude comes from nothing to everything?
Can we just be grateful to all that is given, independent of the conditions, not depending on external circumstance,
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What is mindfulness? What is meditation?
With mindfulness we become aware of the activities of our minds and learn to relax our mind and senses; gaining reprieve from a busy mind that drives our thoughts and feelings,...
Moving Toward the Miraculous
Can we believe in miracles? Maybe the question is, can we notice miracles that happen? We can let go of, or be freed from, patterns of pain or fear that we thought were permanent features of our lives.
Willing to Let Ourselves be Different
As our population becomes vaccinated, it feels as if a black curtain is lifting – with the light of a future coming into view, knowing it is not the same future we envisioned...
Drop by Drop The Ocean is Filled
A friend recently shared we me a lovely expression "Drop by drop the ocean is filled," We often think our progress needs to be in big strides...
Enlightenment is Everywhere – Inspiration from a Retreatant
"Once our hearts are open, all existence appears naturally beautiful". Tarthang
A Conversation with Rosalyn White : Painting in the Dharma
Read the complete interview of Rosalyn White, Co-Director of Ratna Ling Retreat Center and long-time student of Tarthang Tulku Rinpoche with Richard Whittaker from Works & Conversations.
The Sacred Container of Retreat
From 2006 to 2013 I had traveled to an ashram in India once a year to force myself to slow down and simmer in the energies of the retreat there. Then in 2013, I ended up...
Interview with a Shivakali Graduate
Last year, we had a beautiful married couple join us in our first Yoga Teacher Training. Pippa Hallos-Folk of England and Greg Folk of Canada, both highly trained chefs,
What Teacher Training is to Me
I’m not sure people understand exactly what I do when I say I offer yoga teacher trainings.