An Essay From Geshe-la

As we navigate our way through the process of self-quarantining that COVID-19 has brought our way, we might pause and wonder how we can make the most of these difficult times. Looking at the global pandemic map, we see that people are suffering from this virus in widespread and unexpected ways, and now that certain…

Workshop on Death and Dying

We had a great turnout and wonderful evening last week with Paloma Landry for her talk on Death and Dying.  As a follow up to that talk, many of us decided to have a workshop where we can actually complete some of paperwork that we talked about.   So on Sunday, October 27, Paloma will again…

Little Rock Retreat and Public Talk with Anam Thupten April 21-23

Anam Thubten grew up in Tibet and at an early age began to practice in the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Among his many teachers, his most formative guides were Lama Tsurlo, Khenpo Chopel, and Lama Garwang. He is the founder and spiritual advisor of Dharmata Foundation, teaching widely in the U.S. and abroad. He…

Upcoming Tibetan Cultural Institute of Arkansas Events

Mindfulness for Mental Health: Overcoming Distorted Thoughts Saturday, February 10, 2018 Mount Sequoyah Retreat Center 150 N. Skyline Drive Fayetteville, Arkansas 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Mindfulness for Mental Health Flyer Healing Ceremony Sunday, August 27 10:30 am – 12:30 pm at Yoga Deza 622 W. Sycamore, Fayetteville Healing Ceremony Flyer Yamantaka Empowerment Saturday, Sept.…

Meditation is possible for anybody who really wants it

Yoga, an ancient but perfect science, deals with the evolution of humanity. This evolution includes all aspects of one’s being, from bodily health to self realization. Yoga means union – the union of body with consciousness and consciousness with the soul. Yoga cultivates the ways of maintaining a balanced attitude in day to day life…

Yoga is the practice of quieting the mind

Meditation brings wisdom; lack of mediation leaves ignorance. Know well what leads you forward and what hold you back, and choose the path that leads to wisdom. And resigned in the act (h2) Most of us were looking at our phones. And resigned in the act, too — no pretense of apology, no genuine sense that it…

If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete

When the breath wanders the mind also is unsteady. But when the breath is calmed the mind too will be still, and the yogi achieves long life. Therefore, one should learn to control the breath. And resigned in the act (h2) Most of us were looking at our phones. And resigned in the act, too — no…