Brandon Boyd, singer of the band Incubus and his sanskrit tatoos of the mantra, “Om Mani Padme Hum“. Buddhist themes can be found not only on Brandon’s arms but throughout Brandon’s lyrics as well. Check out “Dig”: Brandon can be found meditating in a secret part on the DVD When Incubus Attacks vol. 2: It … [Read more…]
Zen author Steve Hagen tells you why. WHY BOTHER TAKING UP the practice of meditation when, even in its simplicity it’s so difficult? As soon as we hear this question, we come up with a list of reasons to justify meditation. We think that we’re going to get something from it– that it will lower … [Read more…]
Jiddu Krishnamurti, was born in India in the late 19th century and moved to the U.S. in the 1920s. Krishnamurti was famous for preaching the benefits of meditation outside of the institutionalization of it. In his book “Meditation” he discusses meditation as simply awareness. When we use the word “meditation” we do not mean something … [Read more…]
Welcome to Fall. The time of the year where the leaves change color, releasing from the trees, and the world begins to let go in preparation of the new arrivals that will shine forth after winter’s tender caress. It is a great time to talk about the Yogic Yama (restraint) Aparigraha. Aparigraha is a very … [Read more…]