Tag: buddhism

Looking at Mindfulness by Christophe André

I received a digital galley of Looking at Mindfulness: 25 Ways to Live in the Moment Through Art by Christophe André a few days before it was released. Then I saw it in print while I was browsing McNally Jackson and I knew I had to own it. It’s a simply designed but incredibly beautiful book: it’s… Continue reading Looking at Mindfulness by Christophe André

Fail Fail Again Fail Better by Pema Chödrön

I enjoy reading the occasional commencement speech, especially from authors I admire. I think my all time favorite is the one George Saunders gave at Syracuse in 2013, on kindness. I don’t usually seek out commencement addresses in print, but I made an exception for Pema Chödrön. She’s an American-born Buddhist nun, she’s incredible and wise, and her… Continue reading Fail Fail Again Fail Better by Pema Chödrön

Sit Like a Buddha: Review and Giveaway

As I mentioned in my review of 10% Happier by Dan Harris, I’ve decided to give meditation practice another try. I tried meditation shortly before I started traveling last year, but the habit wasn’t strong enough to be sustained throughout the non-routined days of extended travel. But 10% Happier inspired me to give it another go, and… Continue reading Sit Like a Buddha: Review and Giveaway