Chanting
There are innumerable types of chanting, and the practice is very strong and beneficial, whether we chant in Latin (Gregorian Chants), in Sanskrit, in Chinese, in Tibetan or in Japanese. Generally we chant [...]
Rocking Motion
Stand in a relaxed manner, knees soft, and feet shoulder-width apart. The arms hang loosely at the sides, with palms turned forward. As the arms elevate, we rise up on the balls [...]
Don’t Neglect Essence For Form
I have stayed with Yogis, in the Himalayan foothills, who are masters of Prana, the Sanskrit word for Chi. They seem to be impervious to the cold and hunger. Since we ate only [...]
Moving Meditation
Of all the meditations, it seems the ones most fitting for busy, modern people are the moving meditations. It is easier to move joyously than it is to sit quietly and attempt to [...]
Comment On “Ultimate Truth”
Teachers and students are constantly asking me to write a book on “Ultimate Truth.” If I did so, they would resent the very “truth” they asked for, as it would threaten the ground [...]
Justin’s Instructional Video Streaming
Boost immunity • Increase energy • Find peace T'ai Chi Chih is an evidence-based method for finding inner peace, wellness, joy and better health. Consistent practice keeps you centered, grounded and calm in difficult [...]
A Prayer Before Meals for Buddhists and Others
May I be properly grateful for this food, which is the result of the work of others and the suffering of other forms of life. May I always be grateful to the Buddha, Who [...]
China: Taoism & Confucianism
Taoism First let me put to rest something that very few people know, or most people misconceive. Taoism (the Tao is usually translated as "the Way") is not a proper term. There are [...]
Around the Platter Variation (right)
As the hands circle right and begin to cradle a ball, our weight shifts forward. At the halfway point, we let go of the ball so that the palms face down and [...]
Around the Platter Variation (left)
As the hands move left and the weight begins to shift forward, the hands move to cradle a ball (Figure 2) and are held that way until they reach the halfway point [...]
Heightened Awareness Glossary
ADVAITA – Dvaita means duality, so a-dvaita is no duality, which is the highest teaching of India. There are six major darshanas, or philosophies, in India – two that are dualistic, two that are [...]
Bird Flaps its Wings
We do the above sequence twice, letting our heels come off the ground (Figure 3). On the third sequence (Figures 7-12), we do one full circle with the wrists and our [...]