This letter was written in Spanish originally. You can find the Spanish version below. My dear, patient, Kique, You’ve turned 42 and you look so well! I’m very happy that you […]
Love Letter : Don’t be so hard on yourself Read More »
This letter was written in Spanish originally. You can find the Spanish version below. My dear, patient, Kique, You’ve turned 42 and you look so well! I’m very happy that
Love Letter to Patient Kique Read More »
The retreat has also reminded me of nourishing affirmations. Be gentle to myself. Be kind to myself. I’m grateful for my supportive family, amazing friends, and a home to continue my path of healing. I promise to take care of my inner child, Hannah Banana, better every day. I will keep in touch with her so that we can be honest with each other. If we are worried about something, I’ll breathe with her and I will share our difficulties with others for support.
A Clearer View Gratitude Letter for Celebrating Our Togetherness Retreat Read More »
Friends attended “Protecting & Transforming” retreat were invited to practice the Five Remembrances * together by sharing their experience with another retreatant. After the sharing, each friend was encouraged to
The Five Remembrances exercise : My Living Will Read More »
This letter was written by a teenager who visited the monastery for the first time and stayed five days practicing with friends. One night, the teenagers were invited for an
A Letter to Present Me (Dear Melinda), you can be happy. Read More »
This letter was written by a teenager who visited the monastery for the first time and stayed five days practicing with his friends. One night, the teenagers were invited for
A Letter to Present Me (Dear Michael) Read More »
I make movies about martial arts, science fiction, killer robots, funny cartoon characters, pretty girls. And I love it. An article in the Washington Post about me once started this
Adventures In Mindful Moviemaking By Larry Kasanoff Read More »
Dear Sangha, Please accept my apologies for not letting you know sooner how transformative the retreat has been for my students. We arrived back in New Orleans after 8pm on
Students Experienced Uninterrupted Peace and Acceptance Read More »
Retreat with high school students from New Orleans on March 17-21, 2012: the aftermath! Dear Sangha, I hope everyone is enjoying the day of mindfulness at the center. Here in
High School Students : the Aftermath Read More »
In the time that has passed since I was at that monastery, I have often written you. I did not send the letters because the words seemed too feeble to
