balance

Practicing in balance

There's an unfortunate tendency these days to see mindfulness as being the only quality we need to develop in meditation,…

June 25, 2018

How firmly should you pursue your intentions?

How firmly do you pursue your intentions? Neither too tight nor too loose a rein. As with the balance of…

August 28, 2014

Kindfulness of breathing (Day 12)

Do you find it a bit much doing lovingkindness practice every day? Do you feel the need to stay in…

April 23, 2013

The compassionate art of taking breaks

At the weekend I read a great article by Tony Schwartz in the New York Times. It was exactly what…

February 13, 2013

“Pocket Peace: Practices for Enlightened Living,” by Allan Lokos

In Pocket Peace, Allan Lokos, founder and guiding teacher of the Community Meditation Center located on New York City's upper…

September 29, 2010

Vajradaka: A fine balance

In a series of articles exploring the art of meditation, Vajradaka shines light on the fine art of balancing activity…

February 19, 2008