Nandita Kochar In its simplest form, balance theory is centered around the relation between a person and two attitude objects. These three elements are either connected by a favourable (liking, good, etc.) or unfavourable (hate, disgust, dislike, etc.) attitude. And so the structure formed by the relation between these three elements can be balanced or […]
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The most significant mantra in Jainism, the Namokar Mantra, is the first prayer recited by Jains while meditating. The mantra, written by Acharya Pushpdant, is also known as the Pancha Namaskāra Mantra, Navakara Mantra or Namaskara Mantra.
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Usually, these three terms are used to describe what’s on our plate and goes inside our stomachs. But Sattva, Rajas & Tamas originated as a part of bigger metaphysical explanation put forth by the Sankhya School of Indian Philosophy. Let’s see how! According to this philosophy, everything in the world can be divided into two […]
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Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo, the Mystic Law of the universe, the essence of the Lotus Sutra, when chanted on a daily basis is a powerful tool that we can use to change our lives and of those around us. Here are the five ways in which this can manifest!
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Adding a pinch of mindfulness to the way we think gives us the freedom to separate ourselves from our thoughts, to say out loud, “I am not my thoughts!”
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A Way of Being is a profound and deeply personal collection of essays, written by Rogers in the early 1980s, near the end of his career. The essay that I’ll be talking about today, titled ‘Can Learning Encompass Both Ideas & Feelings’, belongs to this very collection.
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To realise the benefits of self-compassion, we just need to extend a pair of welcoming and supporting arms towards our own self.
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The Lotus Sutra is regarded as one of the most important and influential sutras or scriptures in Buddhism. In it Shakyamuni, popularly known as Gautama Buddha, expounds the truth of life which he attained during enlightenment.
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Here are some selected thoughts from the west, to take some weight off that heart of yours and to inspire it!
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Staying focused is like doing mathematics. At first, it seems extremely tough but as you practice it, understand its nuances, you’ll get to the desired spot!