Just a quick message to let you know I haven’t disappeared. As with everyone else, the past few weeks have been a huge shift and I’ve had to put the blog and associated work to one side.I’m aware however, of how important and beneficial meditation can be in times like these so will be diving […]
Wishing all my Buddhist friends a very happy Losar-best wishes for a year of health and joy ahead! #losar #buddhism #happylosar #newyear #yearofthepig #meditation #peace #happiness #happynewyear #2020 #tibetanbuddhism
My youngest was playing with my Tingsha bells this morning and it occurred to me that a post on the origins of this blog’s name is long overdue! Tingsha bells are a pair of small cymbals made of thick metal and joined by a leather cord. Unlike most hand cymbals which are hit together end […]
What is Om mani padme hum? This is one of my favourite mantras and I often recite it whilst knotting my mala beads (I like to think I’m sending a bit of compassion out with each mala in a world where it’s much needed!) . I find that after a while it creeps into daily […]
For our first group meditation, I’ve chosen a mindfulness meditation. Mindfulness meditation has become very popular recently due to its proven success in helping to cope with depression, anxiety and the general stresses of life. It has however been practised historically in Hinduism and Buddhism. Mindfulness aims to bring awareness and peace to normal daily […]
Calling keen meditators of all levels! Why not join the Tingsha Meditation Group? Tingsha Meditation Group is a new online community with the aim of supporting and interacting with others along their meditation journey. With weekly online group meditations to try, ranging from breathing exercises to movement meditations to art and beyond. Join us at […]
I’m very, very excited to announce that I’ll be taking Tingsha to the World Yoga Festival this year. It’s going to be held in the grounds of Child Beale Trust, near Reading, UK from the 18-21 July and sounds like an incredible four days full of all things yoga and meditation! Please do follow the […]
Thich Nhat Hanh is a Buddhist monk who was born in Vietnam in 1926. Over the years he has dedicated himself to teaching and helping others through social work, university lecturing, non-violent peace efforts and of course though his numerous books. The Miracle of Mindfulness was originally intended as a long letter from Thich Nhat […]
Mala beads (or prayer beads) are used throughout the world as an aid to prayer, relaxation or meditation. They can be made from many different materials depending on the desired aesthetic or qualities. To use a Mala, hold the bead to the right of the guru bead (the starting bead-called the guru bead as it […]
I like to think I’m a nurturing, loving person-I try to share a positive, peaceful energy at all times. I don’t like to feel anger or resentment. This extends to my gardening style. I find it hard to completely remove weeds. What did they do that was so wrong? Are they really doing any harm? […]
