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Our premier fortune seeker and treasure hunter returns to unlock the secrets of Shambhala in one of the most anticipated titles of the year

A brief portrait of an American Buddhist holy site near Fort Collins, Colorado.

Almost 40 years ago, the revered Buddhist master presented a tough, uncompromising path to enlightenment. Is his approach still relevant?

Anyone can experience the benefits of meditation by trying one or more of the meditation techniques briefly described. Learn more by reading a suggested meditation book.

The mythical land of Shangri-La has long held a spiritual appeal. But is it really mythical? Could such a place really exist?

Writer's Block is the bane of every writer's existence. Most writers suffer from writer's block, the inability to begin or continue writing, at some point.

Although there are many manuals designed to help the beginning writer release the creativity within, it can be overwhelming to try to find the one that works.

The Yin Yang is perhaps the equivalent of Christianity's Cross in important symbolism to Taoism.

If the secret of happiness is inner harmony, why should safer communities and "feeding the world" matter?

Writing Down The Bones is a simple to read, straightforward book on the art of writing, filled with writing practices, examples and helpful tips for the budding writer.

Commonly known as bloodwort, soldier's woundwort, milfoil, or nosebleed, yarrow has been used as a healing agent for thousands of years.

With hundred of writing books out there, it's easy to get overwhelmed. Lamott, Goldberg and King and Strunk & White have great books for any writer to read.

In Polynesian cultures, the experience of giving and receiving body art can be as important as the final result.

The online dating experience can be a valuable opportunity for learning about who you are and what you really want.

Living optimistically takes courage and it takes practice.

The ancient Indian ruins at Wupatki in northern Arizona hold many secrets of a lost past; those secrets include the crops and plants grown by the local Native Indians.

One very effective way of attacking anxiety is to do deep breathing exercises. This can actually shorten the duration of a panic attack.

Modern Bride magazine unveiled its top 50 honeymoon destinations in the 2007 August/September issue. Subcategories include a list of the top five hotel spas worldwide.

Tai Chi Chuan is, among other things, a martial art, a spiritual discipline, and a beneficial adjunct to life following a myocardial infarction, or heart attack.

Could it be that dancing and painting reveal more than rational thought does about life? Philosophers consider the links between culture and living.

The Sweet Violet is a well known Spring flower, native to Europe; however, Violets also have many medicinal properties used to treat many common problems.

The sunflower has many uses and traditions associated with it; the sunflower has been used for food, therapeutically, cosmetically and in many ancient traditions.

Looking for the short and sweet on what's out there to tackle a constipated muse? Look no further as we present a few of the best tools for tackling your writer's block.

In this interview Mirabai Starr, translator of the 16th Century Spanish mystics, St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross, shares her insights and motivations.

Could the teachings of the Tibetan Buddhist master, founder of Shambhala, promote societal healing and world peace?

Sword-style martial arts from Japan have had a great many influences. This article explores one of the strongest ties to the sword arts, the Yagyu Shinkage-Ryu.

Momma Zen: Walking the Crooked Path of Motherhood, by Karen Maezen Miller, is an enlightening, humourous, and accurate portrayal of the ups and downs of motherhood.

The archetype provides the arch or bridge over which the heavenly Archangels of the celestial realm enter the realm of individual psyche as conceived by Carl Jung.

According to various veterinarians, animal therapists, ethologists, and researchers, physiological and behavioural evidence indicates that cats do experience emotions.

Sometimes you stare at the blank page and nothing comes. You need a kick-start. These writing prompts will help you say goodbye to writer's block, hello writing.

The most famous of all Japan's legendary samurai fighters, Miyamoto Musashi, proves to be far more than an iconic double katana-wielding killing machine.

Running a marathon or competing in a triathlon, even where there are risks, is a goal many athletes with medical issues are willing to take on.

As he prepares to bring the bestselling Celestine Prophecy series to an end, James Redfield is dealing with a different world than the one that embraced his first book.

A new book celebrates the value of age. It's a dialog with 13 native women from tribes worldwide talking bout how to bring about world change. Important!