On the Fortune of Being Human
Noting that a human birth typically provides greater opportunitiesfor spiritual practice than an animal birth, Kalu Rinpoche, a Tibetan high lama who played a major… Read More »On the Fortune of Being Human
There is Only Now
The division of life into past, present, and future is mind-madeand ultimately illusory. Past and future and thought forms, mentalabstractions. The past can only be remembered… Read More »There is Only Now
Listen
“I thank you,” said Siddhartha, “I thank you and accept [the offerto apprentice as a ferry boat operator]. I also thank you, Vasudeva, for listening… Read More »Listen
Joy in the Delights of the Dharma
Upon being asked, “What is the joy in the pleasures of the Dharma?”, Vimalakirti replied, “It is the joy of unbreakable faith in the Buddha, of… Read More »Joy in the Delights of the Dharma
In the World
Barefooted and naked of breast, I mingle with the people of the world.My clothes are ragged and dust-laden, and I am ever blissfulI use no… Read More »In the World
Interconnectedness
[Many forms of] suffering [are] caused by us human beings and is rooted in our failure to recognize our connectedness to those beyond our immediate… Read More »Interconnectedness
The Taoteching #24
He who stands on tiptoe is not steady.He who strides cannot maintain the paceHe who makes a show is not enlightened.He who is self-righteous is… Read More »The Taoteching #24
The Present Moment
The present moment is as it is. Always. Can you let it be? Eckhart Tollefrom Stillness SpeaksChapter: The Now
Save the Date: Cardio Barre with Corrin Moses Starts on April 29!
Lotus Center is delighted to welcome Corrin Moses for an ongoing Cardio Barre class on Wednesday evenings! Barre movement classes blend elements of dance, Pilates-inspired… Read More »Save the Date: Cardio Barre with Corrin Moses Starts on April 29!
Nine Years of Yoga in Public Schools!
Next month Lotus Center will have completed our ninth school year(2025/26) of Yoga in Public Schools (YIPS), and it could be said thatthis might be… Read More »Nine Years of Yoga in Public Schools!