Lion's Roar

5 min. di lettura

THE PRESENCE OF THICH NHAT HANH brings a certain sense of peace to Tu Hieu temple in central Vietnam. The gardens are more carefully tended. People smile to each other more, and the temple buildings have undergone some essential renovations, which pr

TIME

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AT A BUDDHIST TEMPLE OUTSIDE HUE, VIETNAM’S onetime capital, 92-year-old Thich Nhat Hanh has come to quietly “transition,” as his disciples put it. The ailing celebrity monk—quoted by Presidents and hailed by Oprah Winfrey as “one of the most influen

Lion's Roar

2 min. di lettura

DRIVING WITH MY 82-YEAR-OLD mother the other day, I was tempted to leave her by the side of the road. Not my most noble thought, but she was laying into me about everything she thought was wrong with me and the world. Earlier I had intervened when sh

Lion's Roar

3 min. di lettura

BUDDHA, DHARMA, AND SANGHA are three precious jewels in Buddhism. According to Thich Nhat Hanh, “The most important of these is sangha.” For many years, the Zen master has taught that “it is probable that the next buddha will not take the form of an

Lion's Roar

1 min. di lettura

AS THE STAKES GREW at the 2019 PokerStars tournament in the Bahamas, Scott Wellenbach mentally repeated to himself, “If it will be of most benefit to the world that I win, then let me win.” After placing third at the international tournament and walk

Lion's Roar

7 min. di lettura

Sister Chan Khong has been Thich Nhat Hanh’s closest collaborator for more than fifty years. She’s also a dedicated activist and gifted teacher in her own right. When I went to the United States to explain the suffering of the Vietnamese people and t

Lion's Roar

1 min. di lettura

IN 1964, I WAS BORN in Saigon to a Buddhist family. At age eight, I was adopted by an American family. My parents worked for the State Department, so besides living in the United States, I also lived in Thailand and Egypt. These beginnings gave me a

Harper's Bazaar Australia

1 min. di lettura

TRY … “Biossance, a brand I recently discovered in the US that’s 100 per cent sustainable, vegan and ethical. It was developed by some clever scientists in Berkeley who have created plant-based squalane — a mega moisturiser that mimics our skin’s nat

The Guardian

4 min. di lettura

I thought being a man meant being tough, but then I found a more peaceful path. A new model is long overdue

Buddhadharma: The Practitioner's Quarterly

5 min. di lettura

LAST OCTOBER, Thich Nhat Hanh summoned his senior disciples to communicate his wish to return home to Vietnam. No longer able to speak following his stroke in 2014, he made his wishes known using nonverbal gestures. Two days later he flew from Thaila

Women's Fitness

1 min. di lettura

Asquith Flow With It Leggings, £65 Get into the festive spirit with these fun leggings in this season’s galaxy print. Made with Bambor, Asquith’s unique blend of bamboo, viscose, cotton and elastane, they’re naturally breathable and sweat-wicking, wh

Good Health Choices Magazine NZ

1 min. di lettura

“This is a retreat that will reset your routine and recharge your life if you can continue to prioritise rest,” says Lizzie. » Wake up naturally without an alarm clock – ideally at sunrise, but if you need extra rest, follow your body’s lead and take

Naples Illustrated

1 min. di lettura

“I come in a bad mood, and I leave feeling happier.” That pretty much sums up one reason many people practice yoga. In this case, the quote is more meaningful. The speaker is a child at Youth Haven, the area’s only emergency and residential shelter c

Lion's Roar

9 min. di lettura

A Beacon of Light What Thich Nhat Hanh means to people of color, by bell hooks. I DID NOT KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT when I first encountered Thich Nhat Hanh at a retreat, which focused on Vietnam and the survivors of the war there. But unlike most Buddhist

Lion's Roar

1 min. di lettura

Our March online summit, In the Footsteps of Thich Nhat Hanh drew nearly 100,000 viewers. And now we're thrilled to invite you all to our next summit, from October 22 to 28. This historic global event celebrates the life and teachings of one of the w

OM Yoga & Lifestyle

1 min. di lettura

2 Avenue Ln, Cowley, Oxford OX4 1YF yogavenue.co.uk YogaVenue was founded by husband and wife team Caroline and Alessandro Gozzi 10 years ago to bring the practice of yoga to the beautiful university city of Oxford. Today, it is one of Oxfordshire’s

Harper's Bazaar Singapore

1 min. di lettura

I start my morning with a cup of hot water with some collagen, glutamine and probiotics. And then I let my dogs out and feed them. Meditation is important to me, even if it’s just five minutes, just to centre myself. It’s pretty basic. I use the sam

Yoga Journal

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Woom Center This New York City studio offers multisensory yoga experiences with a 3-D sound system for a strong vibrational impact and immersive visual effect. Blindfolded segments of class will also help you tune in ($25–$45 per session; woomcenter.

OM Yoga & Lifestyle

2 min. di lettura

Name: Carla Williams (aka Yoga with Curvaceous Carla), Age: 44 Occupation: Yoga and dance teacher Yoga years: 25 Why did you start yoga? I started yoga at 19, originally just to run alongside my professional dance training at The Laban Centre, London

WellBeing

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Youheum Son T: +1-917-951-4692 E: yson.art@gmail.com W: youheumson.com I am an illustrator and designer based in New York. I grew up mainly in Seoul, South Korea, and in different parts of the US. My illustrations are influenced by nature and the dif

Women's Fitness

1 min. di lettura

To get the most from your session, practise on an empty stomach (two to three hours after a meal) - you’ll feel more agile and the postures will be more attainable. Prefer to practise first thing? Have half a banana or an oatcake about 30 minutes bef

In The Moment

1 min. di lettura

1 Bathtime – a splash in the tub helps us wash away the busyness of our day. Add some Epsom salts or chamomile-scented bath foam for extra relaxation. 2 Pop on pyjamas that you love to build that happy association with bedtime. 3 Stretch out your bod

Lion's Roar

4 min. di lettura

IN THE TIBETAN tradition, the study of Buddhist philosophy is known as “learning and reflecting on the view.” Through a process of sustained inquiry, we can become free from all doubts about the true nature of reality as described by the Buddhist tea

Lion's Roar

2 min. di lettura

I was born in 1947 in a place that doesn’t exist anymore: the Panama Canal Zone. It was an American possession at the time and my father was stationed there. Growing up as a navy brat, I lived many places, and I’ve continued to move around a lot as a

Nadia

1 min. di lettura

If you find yourself spending more time inside, take advantage of the extra hours by turning your attention to simple activities like mindful colouring and brain-boosting puzzles – or try out some easy breathing techniques to calm your mind. You’ll f

Clean Eating

1 min. di lettura

Go from couch potato to running 5 kilometers with this app that trains you over a nine-week program for absolute-beginner runners. Choose between workouts like yoga, strength training, cardio and more. This app will also construct a personalized prog

Top Sante

1 min. di lettura

Chill out with 15 minutes of pure escapism, via Calm it Down. Hosted by pianist and composer, Chad Lawson, each episode features a guided meditation, breathing techniques and reflections on topics such as how to handle your emotions. And breathe… ■

Top Sante

1 min. di lettura

I have been practising yoga for more than a third of my life. Various practices are embedded in me and mapped into my future. Yoga has been so precious to me that I believe everyone should have these tools to help them heal and empower themselves. I

Women's Fitness

1 min. di lettura

Eve has been practising yoga and meditation for 25 years, and t’ai chi for 10 years. She is a qualified homeopath and massage practitioner, and studied to become a yoga teacher with Triyoga. Her work is grounded in an appreciation of inner calm as a

Mindful

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Atman Smith, at far left; his brother, Ali Smith, in the middle; and Andrés González, to Ali’s right, spent many nights in college talking about how to change the world and bring about peace. Their classroom studies—ecology, biology, history, anthrop