Relationships require us to grow, adapt and change. How can we use those aspects to develop our relationships into ones filled with a greater capacity for love and connection? One way is to use the tools that meditation teaches us to make our relationships flourish....
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Why Retreat is Just What Your Practice Needs
Meditating solo can be daunting. It’s hard to know if we’re on the right path or who to ask if we have questions when we don’t understand a practice. That’s where the benefits of a meditation retreat can help! Retreat is a powerful tool to deeply develop our...
Privilege of a Lifetime
“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” ― C.G. Jung We live in a fast-paced world where distractions abound and opportunities to overcommit are endless. Under the pressure to keep up and balance more, it can be easy to lose or never fully know...
Increase Your Joy and Destress this Holiday Season
Want to maximize your enjoyment of the holidays this year? Here are some resources for handling the diverse array of obstacles that can get in the way of that goal. H.E.A.L. yourself from the holiday blues: There are actions you can take to minimize the very real...
Four Reasons JOMO Makes You Happier
JOMO (Joy of Missing Out) has been a thing for a few years now, but it hasn’t really begun to take off much until this year. As people begin to see how overrated FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) is, and as the term itself becomes a bit of a silly and self-deprecating meme,...
Mindful Money Habits for a Prosperous 2019
The fresh beginnings of a new year can help provide focus and clarity to our goals. Below we’ve collected a handful of ways to channel this energy into making mindful money habits. Make a checklist. We all know that having a plan can help keep us accountable, but...
The Eight Auspicious Symbols
Tibetan Buddhism is rich in ornate symbols and art. From deities to fishes, these designs are not only cultural but practical. They represent or bring to life many aspects of the Buddhist path and practice. A few recurring symbols you might notice at Namchak and in...
Why Meditation Makes You a Better Leader
A simple way to start this shift is meditation. Know Thyself Meditation allows us to train our minds in order to see our truest self. By taking the inner understandings gained from our time on the cushion we can apply them to everyday life. That way, we are able to...
Five Ways to Try Out Mindful Eating – and avoid the dreaded New Year’s diet
Does the way we eat matter as much as what we eat? During a time of year riddled with culinary temptation, consider examining the way you interact with the food that fuels you. Sharing this moment with your food: We all know that truly living in the moment has the...
How Self-Compassion Can Fuel Compassion Towards Others
One way to start developing a self-compassion practice is on the cushion. The next time you’re on the cushion, come to your breath and think about why you’re there. Start simply and don’t push yourself too fast. Slowly dig deep and explore all of the layers until you...
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