Take a few minutes out of your busy life to improve your overall well-being by focusing on the present moment. Morning or night— would you choose yoga, meditation, prayers, or other forms of mindfulness?
Prayer is something you do without the expectation of receiving something in return. Simply praying with a pure heart is one of the most beautiful acts. Prayers can be offered anywhere, anytime.
Using Incense with Prayers
When you pray for yourself
The moment you’re praying for yourself is the time when you are taking care of your internal state. It's when you can give yourself some love. It’s not easy to take time for yourself in our busy lives, but just remember that you can pray for yourself to take care of your spirit.
When you pray for your loved ones
Prayer is something you do without the expectation of receiving something in return. Simply praying with a pure heart is one of the most beautiful acts. Prayers can be offered anywhere, anytime.
When you pray for your pets
When they are injured or feeling sick, it would be a natural practice to pray for their recovery. They are your family member who spend a lot of time with you.
When you pray for all humanity
We all share this planet Earth. People choose where they live and lead their lives together on this planet. Some people may be living in cities with skyscrapers while others may be living in countryside full of nature.
When you pray for nature
Many people may imagine nature as something visible such as trees, flowers, sand, rocks, hills, mountains, and the ocean. However, some people may consider air, the sun, and the moon to be also part of nature.
When you pray for all life on earth
We are also surrounded by countless types of birds, insects, and wild animals. There are quite a few living things that are yet to be found that don't even have scientific names yet.
When you pray for Earth
Have you ever thought about what kind of place Earth is to you? Have you ever had an experience that made you think about the earth we live on? What is a "prayer for the earth" about?
Meditation -focus on posture and breathing
Meditation is about the spiritual part of yourself, the intangible. The tool to execute that requires your physical body which includes breathing, using the five senses. Therefore, your posture is crucial in practicing effective meditation.
Zazen – Easy Steps to Practice Zen Meditation
In our busy lives, we always look for ways to release stress and seek comfort to rest the mind & body. One of the effective methods is the Zen meditation, or “zazen (坐禅)” that has been used in Japan for centuries.
Shakyo: Meditation with Calligraphy
Tracing the Sutra (Shakyo 写経 in Japanese, or Heart Sutra 心經 in Chinese) is calligraphy that is said to achieve mental well-being in the form of meditation, as well as to become in tune with Buddha’s teachings.
