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There's nothing like a little Gratitude to put things into perspective. Today is a national holiday, the one day of the year reserved for "giving thanks".
In reality, every day could use a little seasoning of thanks. For all of the countless people responsible for providing us with our food, shelter, clothing, and more. People for the most part we will never see. Gratitude broadens our perspective. It allows for connection and receptivity.
Please let us know what you think... and Happy, Happy Thanksgiving to all of you from all of us at ACIP.
In reality, every day could use a little seasoning of thanks. For all of the countless people responsible for providing us with our food, shelter, clothing, and more. People for the most part we will never see. Gratitude broadens our perspective. It allows for connection and receptivity.
Please let us know what you think... and Happy, Happy Thanksgiving to all of you from all of us at ACIP.
Join the ACIP Europe event on December 6th - Yoga for challenging situations with Uta Scharf
How Yoga Works: Healing Yourself and Others with the Yoga Sutra.
The secrets of how yoga really works to make us truly whole are revealed here in an engaging story about a young woman who puts the principles of yoga to work in a difficult situation. It tells how these precious teachings reached Tibet from their home in India over a thousand years ago.
Everyone knows that the Yoga Sutra is the ultimate source of all yoga. What you might not realize is that this ancient book contains all the secrets you need to know in order to heal both your body and your heart; to overcome any kind of illness or unhappiness; and to reach a place of splendid health, strength, and peace. The secrets of how yoga really works to make us truly whole are revealed here.
Have you read it?
If not, you can get it here https://www.diamondcutterpress.com/shop/how-yoga-works
The secrets of how yoga really works to make us truly whole are revealed here in an engaging story about a young woman who puts the principles of yoga to work in a difficult situation. It tells how these precious teachings reached Tibet from their home in India over a thousand years ago.
Everyone knows that the Yoga Sutra is the ultimate source of all yoga. What you might not realize is that this ancient book contains all the secrets you need to know in order to heal both your body and your heart; to overcome any kind of illness or unhappiness; and to reach a place of splendid health, strength, and peace. The secrets of how yoga really works to make us truly whole are revealed here.
Have you read it?
If not, you can get it here https://www.diamondcutterpress.com/shop/how-yoga-works
Meet Arpita Biswas!
Arpita Ji is may be tiny in stature, but she has a big heart and even bigger dreams. She is one of our Varanasi Center's hard-working Input Operators. In addition to her valuable work with us, she is studying towards a Master’s degree in Art at Banares University.
As you can tell from our video, Arpita is passionate about her work at the center, and the potential impact that it can have on the world. And... she practices what she preaches with a daily yoga and meditation practice in spite of long work hours and a 30-minute commute to the center on her scooter through the crowded streets of Varanasi.
ACIP is fortunate to know Arpita, as well as the rest of the incredible women throughout our organization who represent the sincerity and integrity that are at the heart of what we do.
Thanks to you we're able to support these amazing women and their families.
Arpita Ji is may be tiny in stature, but she has a big heart and even bigger dreams. She is one of our Varanasi Center's hard-working Input Operators. In addition to her valuable work with us, she is studying towards a Master’s degree in Art at Banares University.
As you can tell from our video, Arpita is passionate about her work at the center, and the potential impact that it can have on the world. And... she practices what she preaches with a daily yoga and meditation practice in spite of long work hours and a 30-minute commute to the center on her scooter through the crowded streets of Varanasi.
ACIP is fortunate to know Arpita, as well as the rest of the incredible women throughout our organization who represent the sincerity and integrity that are at the heart of what we do.
Thanks to you we're able to support these amazing women and their families.
The Power of Lineage
The thangka, or "recorded message" is seen as the visual representation of a spiritual reality. It serves as a record or a guide for a contemplative experience. Generally painted or embroidered on a textile, the artist's role, consequently, is that of a medium, and the drawing of the figures as well as the composition must be in accordance with strict guidelines. Stance, proportion, gesture, mood, and color – all have great significance in Buddhist art and directly relate to the deity being depicted.
The practice guidelines in thangka painting are very important, and the proper knowledge and technique used to create them are handed down, as depicted here, from a qualified teacher to student - just like the teachings in the manuscripts that we're saving.
The thangka, or "recorded message" is seen as the visual representation of a spiritual reality. It serves as a record or a guide for a contemplative experience. Generally painted or embroidered on a textile, the artist's role, consequently, is that of a medium, and the drawing of the figures as well as the composition must be in accordance with strict guidelines. Stance, proportion, gesture, mood, and color – all have great significance in Buddhist art and directly relate to the deity being depicted.
The practice guidelines in thangka painting are very important, and the proper knowledge and technique used to create them are handed down, as depicted here, from a qualified teacher to student - just like the teachings in the manuscripts that we're saving.
