We've all heard of karma, but this concept isn't as simplistic as it first seems. Ann Vrlak explains four different types of karma within Buddhism and Hinduism – sanchita, prarabdha, kriyamana and
Shamanism and shamanic healing has its roots in Indigenous communities, but its popularity is growing in the West. If you're curious about incorporating shamanic energy healing into your healthcare,
Choosing kindness over negativity or indifference may not be our default setting, but we can cultivate it over time through consistent action. Sonia Vadlamani suggests 7 ways in which we can always
The laws of karma say that everything we do in life – good or bad – has consequences: what goes around comes around. Ann Vrlak explores the meaning of karma in buddhism and hinduism and ponders the
Shamanism is an ancient spiritual practice that is often misunderstood. Writer and spiritual seeker Rhianna Quanstrom debunks some of the myths about shamanism, explaining what a shaman does exactly
Put simply, nonduality (or nondualism) is a way of being whereby you feel interconnectedness with everyone and everything around you. Rachel Markowitz explains the deeper meaning of nonduality, its
Ann Vrlak explores the concepts of awakening and the path to becoming enlightened – seeing things as they truly are and free of suffering. So, what is enlightenment in Buddhism and is it possible to
If Buddhism is a religion, surely Buddhists believe in a God? In fact, technically Buddhists are atheists. Ann Vrlak explains why Buddha's beliefs encourages us to turn inwards
Sonia Vadlamani examines the concept of ecovillages as self-sustaining communities and how they aim to provide practical solutions for the critical environmental, economic, and social problems of our
Buddhism is a globally-practiced faith, but how did it diffuse from its birthplace? Ann Vrlak explores the spread of Buddhism, from a village in modern-day Nepal to the Western
Buddhism is a religion based on the Buddha's teachings. Ann Vrlak explains how beginners can learn how to practice Buddhism by following the concepts and practices in the Buddha’s roadmap, such as
As one of the most important figures in the fields of mindfulness, meditation and Zen Buddhism, Thích Nhất Hạnh continues to have a major influence around the world. We share some of the best Thích
With record rates of depression, we need to ask: 'what is the key to happiness?'. From lifelong learning to community, Sonia Vadlamani explores how to cultivate a life of joy with our 10 keys to
Buddhism is a global religion practised by millions across the world, but where exactly did it begin; where is the hearth of buddhism? Ann Vrlak traces the origins of the
We all understand the classic adage 'when life gives you lemons, make lemonade,' but have you heard of the newly-coined expression 'lemonading'? Sonia Vadlamani explores how lemonading – or adopting
For many of us, once the festive holiday season is over the January blues start to set in. But there are ways you can fight back and feel better. Dee Marques shares seven ideas on beating those blues
There were many feel-good health and environmental stories in the press during August, but you may not have seen them. Ed Gould shares his Top 10 from the past month to uplift and
There are many different types of meditation. Discovering which style suits you best is useful – you'll be more likely to devote yourself to the practice and so the health benefits will stay with you
There were many feel-good health and environmental stories in the press during July, but you may not have spotted them. Ed Gould shares his Top 10 to uplift and inspire
There were many feel-good health and environmental stories in the press during June, but you may not have seen them. Ed Gould shares his Top 10 from the past month to uplift and
Although the world is full of division due to religious and cultural beliefs, in fact, all humans seek similar things – connection and purpose. Dee Marques explores the concept of shared humanity and
There were many feel-good health and environmental stories in the press in May, but you may not have spotted them. Ed Gould shares his Top 10 from the past month to uplift and
There were many feel-good health and environmental stories in the press in April, but you may not have spotted them. Ed Gould shares his Top 10 from the past month to uplift and
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There were plenty of feel-good health and environmental stories in the press in March but they may have flown under your radar. Ed Gould rounds up his Top 10 from the past month to uplift and