Namchak Community Blog

Once summer hits, it can almost feel like there is no stopping the gnawing feeling that you must take advantage of every moment of the sun, long days, and non-stop socializing while they are here. Making the most of these moments is important, but it should also include time to check in and take of yourself. Here are 5 ways you can fit self-care...

Visualize the world you want to be in, then let that guide your daily actions. Published on Aug 09 09 : 00 am

Each of us has a unique gift to bring the world, and we aren't going to be satisfied if we can't bring it forth. And what brings us the most satisfaction is not to offer just one gift-- we probably all have a wonderful combination of gifts that we can bring. We want to bring those, and that's the most satisfying thing. This is what makes a...

Meditation is simple, it’s just paying attention and seeing what is. Through meditation, we begin to recognize how incessantly we make movies in the mind. It’s constant! Even while we’re sleeping, we’re dreaming. Let’s be honest, at this point if we can be present for one whole breath, we’re doing great. As we develop these new abilities, we...

Here are a few ideas to help you find fellow adventurers, and to help you all begin and continue the exploration of meditation practice together. Of course, you can all use the Why is the Dalai Lama Always Smiling? book as part of that exploration. You can read a bit during the week, then gather in someone’s living room to discuss that bit,...