Category: Mindfulness in Your Life
Restlessness, Contentment, and “Kindfulness”
The Buddhist monk known as Ajahn Brahm talks about developing a sense of contentment, and not finding fault in your meditation practice.
The More You Give, the Richer You Feel
Judy Lief looks at why generosity is the starting place for virtue.
What kinds of programs can Buddhist centers offer children?
Three teachers discuss what kinds of programs centers can offer for families and children.
Americans in Paris
Though the climb was steep, the view was expansive. Rachel Neumann on being hot, hungry, thirsty, and tired, but still having a perfect day.
A Story About Language
Boy, who is mere days away from his fifth birthday, begins to throw a tantrum in the library.
What does a mean animal look like?
On the first day of school, Bethany Saltzman's daughter shows mommy what it means to be a Buddhist parent.
How we see time
The way we view time can cause us to either struggle or to live lightly. Ken Jones shows us that by seeing things as they are we can be spacious.
Rent for Living on the Planet
Kate Johnson offers young New Yorkers the tools and community she could have used when she was young.
Let’s Talk: A Family Affair
Sumi Loundon Kim presents a new model for family-centered dharma communities.
8 Practical Guidelines for Mindful Parenting
Taking care of the little (and not-so-little ones) can be a challenge, but that doesn't mean that "mindful parenting" has to be an oxymoron. Here then are some simple tips from Karen Maezen Miller.