Japanese mindset: Zazen- The Japanese Zen practice of sitting still and learning to let the mind beJapanese mindset: Zazen is a form of seated meditation that focuses on observing thoughts and feelings without judgment. Practitioners lear...
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Japanese Mindset: 'Monozukuri'-The Japanese philosophy that turns making things into a lifelong practice of precision and masteryJapanese Mindset: Monozukuri emphasizes the significance of the craftsperson and the process of creating high-quality products. It combines...
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Spiritual Lesson of the day by Thich Nhat Hanh: ‘The past is gone, the future is not yet here, and if we do not go back to present moment, we cannot be...’; Vietnamese monk’s lesson on finding peace in the nowThich Nhat Hanh is attributed with the quote, “The past is gone, the future is not yet here,” reminding us to return to the present moment....
28 Aug, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
Spiritual Lesson of the day by Vietnamese monk, Thich Nhat Hanh: ‘If, in our heart, we cling to anger or anxiety, we cannot be free. The only condition for happiness is…’ a lesson on why inner freedom is importantThich Nhat Hanh’s teaching on letting go offers a powerful perspective on happiness and inner freedom. The Vietnamese Buddhist monk said th...
24 Aug, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
Happiness Habit of the day by Vietnamese monk Thich Nhat Hanh: ‘Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile' a lesson on how small acts can create happinessVietnamese Buddhist monk Thích Nhất Hạnh believed happiness can work both ways. In his famous quote, he said that sometimes joy creates a s...
04 Aug, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
- Mind how you eat
Rushed eating habits negatively impact physical and mental health, with daily meals often consumed alone while distracted. Mindful eating, ...
25 Nov, 2025, 12.15 AM IST
Why postpone happiness?Many people make New Year resolutions but find it hard to stick to them due to busy lives. Zen Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh's story highli...
01 Jan, 2025, 11.13 PM IST
- Walk, just like that
The article contrasts the functional use of cars with the more enriching experience of walking. It emphasizes that while cars are merely to...
14 Oct, 2024, 11.28 PM IST
Cosmic meditationBeing in outer space allows one to witness the delicate dance of the Earth suspended in blackness, a fragile oasis of life. It fosters a pr...
24 Jun, 2024, 11.27 PM IST
An embodied mindfulness'Clearing the mind via the vibrancy of the body's sensations, and moving with a quality of presence instead of watching the clock, or your ...
12 Jun, 2024, 11.24 PM IST
- The love of your life
Love is not limited to romantic relationships but extends to various connections like family, friends, and passions. However, amidst these ...
13 Feb, 2024, 11.01 PM IST
- Powerful faculties
The five strengths that one has to cultivate and use as powers are faith, diligence, mindfulness, concentration and insight. The five stren...
07 Nov, 2023, 11.25 PM IST
Thousands mourn Buddhist monk who brought mindfulness to the WestThe Zen master, whose reach within Buddhism was seen as second only to the Dalai Lama, died aged 95 on Saturday at the Tu Hieu Pagoda in th...
23 Jan, 2022, 10.22 AM IST
Religious leaders to initiate eradication of slavery by 2020: Global Freedom NetworkPope Francis and India's Mata Amritanandamayi would also participate in the initiative to eradicate modern slavery by the year 2020.
01 Dec, 2014, 04.52 PM IST
Omega MomentThe movie OMG's appeal stems in the eventual 'illumination' of the sceptic into an equable Epicurean who remains serenely balanced in his r...
10 Oct, 2012, 06.00 AM IST
Get back to here & nowAn eight-year-old boy living in Vietnam, Thich Nhat Hanh saw the picture of the Buddha in a magazine. “I was impressed,” Nhat Hanh, now 83 ...
20 May, 2010, 05.30 AM IST
Breathe consciously and live mindfullyIn the Stranger, Albert Camus, the Algeria-born French Nobel laureate, narrates the story of man who is condemned to be executed in a few d...
13 Mar, 2010, 07.18 AM IST