Inspiration

Love Letter : Don’t be so hard on yourself

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 […]

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It won’t always be this way

Dear Friends, Within the last year, Brother Peace lost both of his parents, tragically, to suicide. He wrote this song for them, and for all who suffer with depression. We […]

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A Clearer View Gratitude Letter for Celebrating Our Togetherness Retreat

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.

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This is It

Lyrics and music: Sister Trang Hai An Joyfully singing: Sister The Nghiem & Sister Trang Hai An This is it! This is a happy moment This is it! This is […]

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The Five Remembrances exercise : My Living Will

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 […]

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“Present for Each Other” Retreat for An Bang friends

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The WAKE UP Song

  Footage from the Wake Up Tour USA East Coast (fall 2011) of the “Wake Up Song” by Joe Reily and Melina Bondy being sung at several universities. Produced | […]

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A Letter to Present Me (Dear Melinda), you can be happy.

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 […]

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A Letter to Present Me (Dear Michael)

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 […]

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Beautiful Memories of Viet Wake Up Florida 2016

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