While surfing the web tonight I came across a magnificently simple Zen image that transfixed my mind. Of course I've seen ensō before (Zen circles)--kind of hard to miss since I live in Japan--but tonight the image apparently worked its enlightening effect upon me. It took me by surprise. According to Audrey Yoshiko Seo, author of Ensō: Zen Circles of Enlightenment: "Zen circles, ensō, are symbols of teaching, reality, enlightenment, and a myriad of things in between. Seemingly perfect in … [Read more...] about Ensō – The Art of the Zen Buddhist Circle
Archives for November 2011
Meditation for Geeks
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A Sucker for Really Cool Yoga Art
Blending history with a dash of yogic humor, Boonchu Tanti's Ashtanga yoga illustrations capture the essence of the joy and playfulness of yoga. … [Read more...] about A Sucker for Really Cool Yoga Art
7 Reasons You Need to Breathe Right Now
Where is the conflict when the Truth is known, Where is the disease when the mind is clear, Where is the death when the breath is controlled, Therefore, surrender to Yoga. --Poem by T. Krishnamacharya As aspiring yogis we recognize the significant mental and physical benefits of breath awareness. Isn't it incredible how a little focused attention on an involuntary physical process like breathing can have such an immediate, dramatic, transformative effect on our lives? So simple an … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons You Need to Breathe Right Now
Ever Wonder What a Typical Morning in Mysore is Like for an Ashtanga Yoga Freak?
Study this little piece of yogic art and you'll get the idea. Infographic by Boonchu Tanti; Edited by Leena Kinger … [Read more...] about Ever Wonder What a Typical Morning in Mysore is Like for an Ashtanga Yoga Freak?
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