China, Mind & Spirit

10 Benefits of Sitting Cross-Legged in the Lotus Position

Sitting cross-legged is regarded as the most basic form of meditation postures. How you sit will affect the level of tranquility you reach during meditation. For a beginner, this is a very important foundation. 10 benefits of sitting cross-legged Everyone can achieve sitting cross-legged in the lotus position, with the legs crossed, even if you ...

Hermann Rohr

A Buddha statue.

2 Stories That Demonstrate the Power of Words

How powerful can words be? Many times, they just get spoken and go in one ear and out the other. The three examples that follow show the power of words and how the right words at the right time can be enough to change the course of one’s life. Ms. Wong was working as a ...

David Jirard

Pure words from the heart moved ne'er-do-wells to become better people (pixabay)