Mindfulness
Breathe and Smile to Everything you Encounter. The Buddhist monk, Thich Nhat Hanh, led a retreat in Montreal, Canada.
Surrender to What Is
There once was a son and his father living in a small village in Japan. They had a horse that helped them plow the field and bring food to the table. One day, the horse was gone.
Ayurvedic Cleansing
Have you ever tried a detox diet, cleanse or fast only to feel worse than when you started?
Present Moment, Precious Moment
Two monks walked along a riverbank and saw a lady standing on a shore with a basket of food in her arms.
Cosmic Pure Love
Motiveless Tenderness of Heart An Ayurvedic doctor and a true Vedantin, Krishna Murti one night on the way back to Mysore, India after visiting a few villages as a part of his regular selfless service
Living a Joyful and Peaceful Life
One of the Buddha’s most famous teachings is the Parable of the Raft. In it he likened his teachings to a raft for crossing a fast-flowing river.
Mauna: A Practice of Silence
Author: Jacky Rae Once the disciple approached his Gruu and asked him where that Eternal, the Supreme Infinite, the Brahman of the Upanishadas, was. The master spoke not. The disciple asked him again and again, but the master did not open his mouth. He kept perfect...
Ginger: the Universal Medicine
Author: Jacky RaeZingiber officianle, or ginger, also known as the Universal Medicine, is a root with the following properties:Carminative (antigas)Cardiotonic (cardiovascular enhancing)Antiatherosclerotic (cholesterol-reducing)Antimicrobial (reduces...
The Elements of Ayurveda: Your Roadmap to Balance
Author: Jacky RaeAyurveda describes the special relationship we have with the universe. It provides the roadmap that can lead us to perfect balance and harmony. All we have to do is follow the signposts it sets out for us. These signposts come in the form...
The Future of Ayurvedic Medicine in the United States
Author: Jacky RaeWith the launch of the new National Ayurvedic Medical Association Certification Board (NAMACB) begins an exciting time for the Ayurvedic Profession in the United States and beyond. Students are now required to obtain a NAMACB...