Tag Archives: compassion

Unaccountable happiness, clarity, connectedness

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Scribe

Unaccountable happiness comes from many practices; for me it comes mostly from the practice of surrender (and acceptance) and non-attachment. I first learnt what it meant for me to surrender during yoga classes with Charat in Singapore. As he instructed us … Continue reading →

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In the words of my teacher what I do in the New Year sets the tone for the rest of the year

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Scribe

So I will not drink as part of the celebrations, & I will wake early to give thanks and prayers for the life I have, and the teachers in it. I will continue to find compassion in my heart and … Continue reading →

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The Yama of Ahimsa

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Scribe

As I understand Ahimsa, there are two main expressions of it – the first being non violence – the command that one not kill, or do any violence against others in word, thought or deed, and the second is the … Continue reading →

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The practice of offering

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Scribe

It is said that any action, when done with the right intent in the heart, that carries with it no expectation of reward, is an act of Karma yoga.  The practice of Karma yoga is one path towards self enlightenment. … Continue reading →

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Eating healthy, eating for lightness

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Scribe

My big disclaimer: there was only 1-2 times in my life when I regularly ate as I describe below, and notably, I felt great, was very light, and had lots of energy. So this is how I have interpreted the … Continue reading →

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Peace at home, always speak kindly

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Scribe

It starts with you. Do not speak unkindly to others and do not harm any living creature. Sri Dharma says ‘Do not hurt anyone, by action or thought.’  One of my other Dharma yoga teachers said it something like this: … Continue reading →

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