News — Meditation

Mala beads have been used for used for centuries for spiritual practice by many world religions including Buddhism, Hinduism, Catholicism, Christianity, Islam, Jainism and Sikhism. (It’s important to note that, you do not have to be religious to enjoy mala beads).

With the growing popularity of meditation, mindfulness and yoga, mala beads have become more commonly used, worn and enjoyed.

They can be used for meditation or worn as a reminder of an intention.  There is no right or wrong.

Here’s a beginner’s guide to mala beads:

What is Zen? ‘Zen is Zen’.  At least that’s what Zen Masters in olden times said. Zen is difficult to define.  Zen teaching is not bound by words or scriptures but is really a way of life.    The term Zen is derived from the Japanese pronunciation of the Chinese word Chan. Chan traces its roots to the pre-Buddhist Indian practice of Dhyana (to think/meditate).  Zen Definition for deeper learning A definition of Zen that probably best resonates with me is from Zen Master, Professor. Masunaga Reiho who defines zen as: “A practice that helps man to penetrate to his...

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Meditation has become trendy but in essence, it is a thousand-year-old practice of calming the mind and halting day to day stressors. In doing so, it can benefit every area of your life. Hundreds of studies have and are being conducted on meditation and more and more benefits are being identified. So, the benefits are no longer hear say but truly backed by science. In addition, as meditation doesn’t necessarily need to conform to a religious practice it is becoming more and more accepted.  Places such as schools and even prison are adopting meditation with amazing results.  Here is a...