The What, Why, and How of Compassion
Chapter Seven in “The Art of Happiness” by HH The Dalai Lama clarifies the foundational concept of happiness – compassion. But, as Dr. Cutler points out, we might all have a different concept of what compassion means and how it … Continue reading →
The Guru In You
Today was the second class with Prashant Iyengar this month and it is also Guru Purnima, an auspicious day of celebrating the lineage (parampara) of our teachers. As we celebrate the external Gurus, honoring the gift of the teachings of … Continue reading →
Utilizing Yoga
Today was the start to Prashant Iyengar’s July weekend class series. This is such an amazing opportunity as Prashant is not one to travel. He has not ever come to teach at conventions or workshops around the world, but his … Continue reading →
July 26th Yoga Sutra Study – The Pains Yet to Come
For our next Yoga Sutra study meeting on July 26th we will be reading in Chapter 2, sutras 15, 16, and 17. From the Light on The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Translation by BKS Iyengar: Sutra II.15 – The wise … Continue reading →
Connection and Relationship
Chapter six of our summer book read of “The Art of Happiness” by HH The Dalai Lama covers the ideas of relationship and human connection. Dr Cutler, the co-author is amazed at how The Dalai Lama is able to connect … Continue reading →
What Comes Around Goes Around
I went into Sunday’s Yoga Sutra discussion wondering what we would talk about. The idea of karma is typically oversimplified and/or immediately connected to reincarnation, so there are many ways we can choose to avoid this topic all together. However, … Continue reading →
Interconnectedness as Intimacy
This week we read Chapter Five of “The Art of Happiness” by HH the Dalai Lama, and I have to say I was intrigued by much of what was presented. I enjoy and relate to all the skepticism and questioning … Continue reading →
The Seed of Compassion
In the first part of “The Art of Happiness” by HH The Dalai Lama, we found that happiness is a “right” that we ALL have. But where to find it and how to experience it is truly the biggest question … Continue reading →
The Right to Happiness
In beginning to read “The Art of Happiness – A Handbook for Living” by HH the Dalai Lama this past week, I must admit feeling a bit foolish about the Summer Book Club choice. As one of our participants in … Continue reading →
June 28 Sutra Study Reading – Introducing the Concept of Karma
Our next meeting of the Yoga Sutra Discussion Group will be on Sunday, June 28th at 11:00am. The next reading is of the next three Yoga Sutras that introduce the concept of karma. Sutra II.12 : The accumulated imprints of … Continue reading →