Practicing Calm & Ease, whether at work or at home daily or weekly, benefits everyone. Regardless of your profession, you can always find a spot at your workplace to relax for fifteen minutes, and the same applies at home. Once you see results from the...
Qigong meditation is an ancient practice of Buddhist monks in Vietnam, combining controlled breathing, gentle movements, and meditation to improve physical, mental, and spiritual health. Similar to Tai Chi, qigong meditation is believed to treat various conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, chronic...
When we embrace one another, our hearts naturally open, and we feel the deep connection between ourselves and everyone around us. In that moment, we realize that we are not separate beings, but an integral part of the endless flow of life. Hugging with mindfulness...
Mindful Eating (Zen Eating) The bowl of rice in our hands is the essence of the entire universe, the mark of the earth and sky, the sunlight and rain, and the labor of farmers and cooks. Each grain of rice is the coming together of invisible...
Every day, we walk countless steps, yet we often forget the peace found in each step. The hurried steps we take leave behind imprints of anxiety, sorrow, and despair on the earth. Yet, if one step can bring tranquility, we are fully capable of taking...
Plum Village Tea Meditation consists of two forms: Ritual Tea Meditation (for a small group of 16-20 people) and Mass Tea Meditation (for hundreds to thousands). Both practices combine tea drinking, mindfulness practice, and sharing of inner feelings. Origins In the 1980s, when Plum Village was newly...
Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh was not only a peace activist and author but also a calligraphy master, distilling Buddhist teachings into simple brushstrokes imbued with serenity and wisdom. Every work he created was like a meditative journey, where each brushstroke embodied full presence with...
Yen Tu has long been chosen by many generations of Zen masters and monks as a place for meditation. Notably, in the 13th century, King Tran Nhan Tong—an enlightened ruler—abandoned the throne to come to Yen Tu for meditation, founding the Truc Lam Zen sect....
In the Five Elements system of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine, each element (Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth) is closely associated with various organs in the body. The fingers play an important role in activating and balancing the energy of these visceral organs, thereby directly affecting our...
Choosing between Tai Chi and Qigong can be a challenging decision for those seeking a holistic approach to better health. Tai Chi, often referred to as a "soft" martial art, combines meditation, graceful movements, and deep breathing, resembling a "dance of inner strength." In contrast,...