There are several criteria on which mala is best for you. However, “pricing” or cost should be at the bottom of your list, and here’s why. I’m always baffled that people think they can scrimp on quality when purchasing a set of prayer beads, or mala. This is one of the most profound practices in [...]

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If you are planning a retreat anytime soon, then having the right clothing helps a great deal. When engaged in sitting meditation, walking meditation, yoga, stretching, volunteer work activities at the retreat center, then comfortable, loose fitting and easy to care for clothing is essential. All of our retreat and meditation clothing line is unisex [...]

Wesak Festival of Enlightenment is an exceptional opportunity to unfold your spiritual life. The sub-title of the upcoming retreat is Building Bridges to Happiness, Joy, and Bliss… TSG Annual Conference and Celebration of Wesak 2011 Dates: May 13th to 17th Cave Creek, Arizona, U.S.A. “The key to success is love, joy, bliss and enthusiasm. It [...]

I love reading the classics in any genre, but especially spiritual titles that contributed to an awakening of entire generations of readers. Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind is just such a title. Now that this book is turning 40 we are celebrating with Shambhala Publications the issuing of a 40th Anniversary edition. Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind [...]

Some people believe that spirituality is just an escapist lifestyle, a head trip for metaphislers, rather than an all encompassing way of life. It is true that if our motivation is only to take a vacation from our ordinary daily routine then activities like meditation, inspirational reading and attending retreats would create less long term [...]