“Time out of mind is time nevertheless, cumulative, informing the present,” Annie Dillard wrote in her meditation on living in the present moment. “From even the deepest slumber you wake with a jolt — older, closer to death, and wiser, grateful for breath.” Indeed, it is only to a heightened awareness that the great door … Read more

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As a lover of Eastern philosophy, I keep going back to Tao Te Ching (paperback | audiobook). It’s one of the foundational texts of Taoism written by Lao Tzu. Each rereading leaves me with new insights on how to live a better, kinder life. And I find that the following seven Lao Tzu quotes distill … Read more

My reading adventures take me to most breathtaking places on earth. That’s why I wanted to share with you one of my latest trips to the country of the rising sun — Japan. A particular point of interest for today is Ryoan-ji temple. Why? Because this is where we’re going to practice Zen garden meditation, … Read more