Why do non-Buddhists get Buddha tattoos?
Tattoos have become a very popular form of artistic expression, and their meaning varies from individual to individual. Religious tattoos enjoy particular popularity, … Read more >
Quotes about the present moment of the Buddha
Buddha did not hide his wisdom. His words were both lessons and encouragement. He taught about love, compassion,... Read more >
Can Buddhist monks marry?
Buddhism has a very simple and profound message: to cultivate wisdom and inner well-being to live in peace. However, some religious practices... Read more >
7 lucky plants
The precepts of feng shui: Chinese art of living, teaches us to better live our space for a circulation of positive waves facilitated by … Read more >
Sonmudo: body and mind in harmony
In the world of martial arts, there is one which, little by little, is making a name for itself: sonmudo. Coming from South Korea, he... Read more >
Why monks are recommended not to eat after noon
When following the middle path already begins at the table. In Theravada, the monks, the bikkhus, are subject to strict rules of life, … Read more >
Cooking to reconcile with the living
How to find our place as humans within the universe through "eating well". Our food is the mirror of the world. A patchwork of joy... Read more >
The canteen of the present moment of Victoria Werlé: Tatin of fennel & red onions
A follower of instinctive and spontaneous cuisine (in Japanese “Ima” means “present moment”), Victoria Werlé has teamed up with English restaurateur Joe Elliott to launch a whole … Read more >
The first principle
You will find not far from the Uji valley, at the foot of Mount Obaku, a singular temple of the Zen school which was founded by the monk … Read more >
The canteen of the present moment of Victoria Werlé: Quinoa, kumquat and butternut
A follower of instinctive and spontaneous cuisine (in Japanese “Ima” means “present moment”), Victoria Werlé has teamed up with English restaurateur Joe Elliott to launch a whole … Read more >
The sound of one hand
Master Mokurai lived in Kenninji, the oldest cloister of the Zen school in Japan, right in the middle of the beautiful city of Kyoto. … Read more >
what we really want
Parable on the true keys of goodness and serenity. The abbot got up very early one morning, which was not abnormal. But … Read more >
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